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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Agriculture Minister Mourns Victims of Stampede at Rice Distribution Events

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic stampede that occurred during rice distribution events in Abuja, Anambra, and Oyo states. The Minister described the incident, which led to injuries and loss of lives, as deeply saddening and regrettable. […]

Crime

Ogun Police Arrest Suspected Ritu@list with Human Head

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended a suspected ritualist, Taiwo Yemitan, who was allegedly found in possession of a fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in the Lafenwa area of Abeokuta.     The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in […]

Health

Ogun State Govt to Vaccinate 420,000 Cattle Against Anthrax in Three Months

The Ogun State Government has unveiled plans to vaccinate 420,000 cattle against anthrax within the next three months, aiming to protect animal health and prevent potential outbreaks.   Dr. Taiwo Jolaoso, Director of Ogun State Veterinary Services, disclosed this on Monday while providing updates on the ongoing vaccination campaign.   He stated that the exercise […]

Sports

Governor Uzodimma Donates Buses to Heartland FC and Queens, Pledges Continued Sports Support

Governor Hope Uzodimma, during the presentation of two buses, emphasized the importance of providing adequate support to the state’s male and female football teams to help them achieve greater success and make Imo State proud. Speaking at the event held in Owerri, the state capital, Governor Uzodimma encouraged the players, coaches, and management teams to […]

News

Middle Belt Forum Criticizes Abbas Over Siting of Four New Federal Institutions in Zaria

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Kaduna State chapter, has expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to establish four new federal institutions of learning in Zaria, citing concerns about marginalization of other parts of Kaduna State, particularly Southern Kaduna. The MBF attributed the development to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas, in a statement […]

News

Edwin Clark Criticizes Northern Governors Over Tax Reform Opposition: ‘This Arrogance of Power Must Stop’

Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Edwin Clark, has expressed firm support for the proposed tax reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, urging their progression.   Clark criticized northern governors for opposing the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, describing their actions as misguided.   Speaking during the Sunday edition of […]

News

PDP Criticizes Tinubu Over Hunger Crisis, Tragic Stampedes

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the recent food stampedes across the country as a grim reflection of the worsening levels of poverty, hunger, and despair among Nigerians.   The party decried the tragic stampedes at private events in Oyo and Anambra States as well as in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, which claimed […]

News

Stampede: Abiodun Expresses Condolences to Makinde, Soludo, Wike

Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the governments and people of Oyo, Anambra, and the FCT over the tragic loss of life resulting from recent stampedes at food palliative distribution venues in the affected areas.   The stampedes reportedly claimed the lives of […]

News

Christmas Fiesta, A testament to Retailers’ Confidence in our Government- Ogun Deputy Governor  

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has said that the just concluded maiden edition of the three-day Christmas Fiesta is a proof of retailers’ confidence in the Prince Dapo Abiodun’s led government in Ogun State as it presented the opportunity to drive traffic to their busineses. Engr. Salako-Oyedele made this known during […]