Daud Olatunji29 April 2021Kindly share this story: A group of gunmen has allegedly assassinated an hotelier, Kehinde Ibidunni, and his wife, Elizabeth, at Atan-Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The 63- year-old man and his 54-year-old wife were reportedly shot dead by the gunmen after breaking into their residence at Atan-Ota in […]
Continue ReadingSunday Aborisade29 April 2021Kindly share this story: The Chairman, Senate Public Accounts Committee, on Wednesday gave the Ministry of Finance, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and the Office of the National Security Adviser till Tuesday next week to explain an alleged ‘secret withdrawal of N7.5bn from the two per cent National Automotive […]
Continue ReadingSamson Folarin29 April 2021Kindly share this story: A Lagos-based socialite and contender for the Badore chieftaincy stool, Chief Rasak Jikoji, has been assassinated. PUNCH Metro gathered that Rasaki had a month ago celebrated a court ruling in his favour on the chieftaincy stool. He was said to be with his personal assistant on Sunday, April […]
Continue ReadingOkechukwu Nnodim, Tony Okafor, Hindi Livinus and Ada Wodu29 April 2021Kindly share this story: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has alerted the federal and state governments to its dwindling contribution to the federation account as a result of the bloated fuel subsidy. It said it would only be able to remit N12.966bn to the Federation […]
Continue ReadingMichael Aromolaran28 April 2021Kindly share this story: A number of Nigerian celebrities have voiced their displeasure over the alleged report that Nollywood actor, Olarenwaju James, aka Baba Ijesha, had molested a 14-year-old girl under the care of popular comedienne, Princess. Radio personality and actress, Toke Makinwa, had strong words for those who did not outrightly […]
Continue ReadingApril 29, 2021Nigeria’ll overcome security challenges, says Osinbajo By Jide Orintunsin, Abuja, Nwanosike Onu, Awka and Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri Ooni, Sultan caution against secession calls Abaribe: govt creating room for disintegration Nigeria cannot afford another civil war despite the increasing agitation and security challenges, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo warned on Wednesday. He urged the political […]
Continue ReadingDeji Lambo29 April 2021Kindly share this story: A senior officer at the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed to PUNCH Metro that a directive had been given for the release of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, from custody. The source said due to the ongoing strike by members of the Judicial Staff Union […]
Continue ReadingBy Oluwole Kazeem, The Lagos State Government has handed over 26-year-old homeless amputee and single mother, Mary Daniel, who came to limelight after her pictures surfaced online, to the Nigerian Police and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and other agencies after discovering her true identity in the state. Daniel was handed over to the traditional leader and […]
Continue ReadingThe National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Dr. Eddy Olafeso, former National Vice Chairman (SW) of the party for his contributions to the success of the just concluded South West Zonal Congress of the party. In a letter signed by the National Secretary of the Party, Sen. Umaru Ibrahim Tsauri […]
Continue ReadingBest graduating student of the Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State, Miss Mariam Oluwadamilola Oloko, has said that she needed sponsors to help her achieve her dreams of further study abroad for her Masters and doctorate. Miss Oloko who hails from Ogun State studied International Relations and emerged best student in the 2020/2021 academic session. […]
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