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The completion of Lagos-Ibadan rail line by April may no longer be achievable, says Amaechi

21Jan

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The completion of Lagos-Ibadan rail line by April may no longer be achievable, says Amaechi

Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that completing the Lagos-Ibadan rail line by April 2020 may no longer be feasible. The Minister, who was joined by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State during an inspection of the ongoing work, affirmed their commitment to continue working and intensify efforts to complete the project and meet the set targets. His tweets read; Today, Oyo State Governor, @seyimakinde is accompanying us on the monthly inspection of work on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line. We are going the whole nine yards. From the mega station in Ebute Metta to Apapa and all the way to Ibadan. A large chunk of this rail line is in Oyo State. Looking at the state of work in Apapa, completing the project in April doesn't seem feasible, especially the ...

EFCC’s Operation at Popular Night Club in Ibadan Leads to Arrest of 89 Suspected Yahoo Boys

20Jan

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EFCC’s Operation at Popular Night Club in Ibadan Leads to Arrest of 89 Suspected Yahoo Boys

89 suspected internet fraudsters have been apprehended by the Ibadan zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at the well-known Club 360 on the Akala Expressway, Oluyole Extension in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to a statement from the antigraft agency, the club is well-known for accommodating "yahoo-yahoo boys." “Officers of the commission conducted discreet surveillance on the nightclub before the late-night operation. Intelligence indicated that the club was a notorious hub for suspected internet fraudsters. The raid resulted in the seizure of numerous vehicles, laptops, advanced phones, and other items. The suspects are currently undergoing further interrogation,'' read the statement

The 2023 Reign: An APC Chieftain’s Response to Miyetti Allah

18Jan

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The 2023 Reign: An APC Chieftain’s Response to Miyetti Allah

Chief Jide Awe, the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, has responded to the threat from Miyetti Allah regarding the South-West forfeiting the 2023 Presidency due to the launch of its security outfit Amotekun. During an interview on Voice 89.9 FM on Saturday, January 18, Awe emphasized that the South-West is slated to rule in 2023 by the silent principle of rotation in the country. He also insisted that the South-West governors should have been commended by the federal government over the launch of the security outfit, instead of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, declaring it "illegal." Awe further added that the launch of Amotekun came after the federal government failed in its duty to secure lives and properti...

Miyetti Allah calls for arrest of Yoruba leaders backing Amotekun

18Jan

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Miyetti Allah calls for arrest of Yoruba leaders backing Amotekun

Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, the umbrella body for Fulani herders in the country, has demanded the arrest of Yoruba leaders who are in support of Amotekun, the South-West security outfit recently launched by Governors in the region to address the issue of insecurity. In an interview with The Sun, the National President General of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, accused the security outfit of being established to ban Fulani herdsmen from Yorubaland. Bodejo alleged that the security outfit was a deliberate plot against the Fulani and called for the arrest of its leaders. He questioned the need for an exclusive security outfit for the South-West and emphasized that Nigeria is one unified entity, expressing doubt that the Nigeria Police would support such "illegality." He ...

AGF Malami lacks the power to declare Amotekun illegal – Governor Makinde

16Jan

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AGF Malami lacks the power to declare Amotekun illegal – Governor Makinde

Governor Makinde of Oyo State has responded to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami's (SAN) characterization of Amotekun, a South West security outfit, as 'illegal'. During a visit to former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Ogun on January 14, Governor Makinde asserted that AGF Malami does not possess the authority to declare the regional security outfit illegal. Makinde also emphasized that Malami has not officially communicated the position of the Federal Government on Amotekun. In reference to this, Governor Makinde expressed his position that the government cannot be run through social media and emphasized the need for official communication from the Attorney-General of the Federation. He questioned the authority of the Attorney General...

14Jan

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Actor Toyosi Arigbabuwo is dead

The demise of Nollywood actor Toyosi Arigbabuwo has been reported after a prolonged battle with poor health. Reports indicate that he passed away at his residence in Ile-Alli community, along Apete-Arola Road in Ibadan. Before his passing, Toyosi served as the Public Relations Officer of the Muslim Community in Apete-Awotan-Ayegun and environs in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, where he dedicated a portion of his life to promoting Islam. Following his death, his burial ceremony took place this afternoon at the Muslim cemetery located at Onigbaketun, along the Apete-Awotan-Akufo Road.

Alaafin of Oyo: Kings who engage in clubbing, drinking and smoking should not be respected

14Jan

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Alaafin of Oyo: Kings who engage in clubbing, drinking and smoking should not be respected

According to Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, Yoruba Kings and chiefs who partake in clubbing, smoking, drinking, and other vices do not merit respect from anyone. The monarch made this statement during the installation of Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall KWAM 1, as the Mayegun of Yorubaland on Monday January 13th. Addressing speculations on social media that he warned KWAM 1 not to prostrate before any monarch after his installation, the 81-year-old monarch clarified that he intended for the musician not to show respect to kings who engage in clubbing and smoking. He stated, “I did not mean that he should disrespect the royal fathers. He understands the culture and I am not saying that he should disrespect the culture. But kings who go about clubbing and drinki...

Two men arrested with 40 bags of hemp and 11 packs of ‘next level’

14Jan

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Two men arrested with 40 bags of hemp and 11 packs of ‘next level’

Two men have been apprehended by the Ogun State police command for supposedly transporting 40 bags of Indian hemp and 11 packs of skunk, also known as Next Level. The suspects, identified as Sulaiman and Ganiyu, were caught at Igboora Road with a Chevrolet bus marked KSF 390 XS. They were among 24 other suspects paraded for various crimes such as armed robbery, kidnapping, burglary, vandalism, and impersonation. The arrests were made on Thursday, January 9. The Commissioner of Police for Ogun State, Kenneth Ebrimson, assured that the suspects would face prosecution after the completion of the investigation. “On the 9th of January, 2020, about 4a.m., based on technical intelligence gathering, some hoodlums who specialized in large quantity supply of weed...

Governor Makinde blames Nigerian leadership for managing poverty

13Jan

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Governor Makinde blames Nigerian leadership for managing poverty

During a church service marking the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Aremo community of Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde attributed the poverty experienced across Nigeria to the country's leadership. He highlighted that despite the abundance of natural resources in Nigeria, the leadership is only managing poverty instead of uplifting the nation. Makinde emphasized the prioritization of education under his administration and urged Nigerians to shift their focus from natural resources to intellectual development. “And on the occasion of this celebration, when I came in, as I was listening to what the Archbishop was saying, I picked some certain things from his statement. He said that God has blessed us a lot in thi...

Femi Adesina calls out newspaper columnist, Shaka Momodu, known for always criticizing President Buhari

13Jan

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Femi Adesina calls out newspaper columnist, Shaka Momodu, known for always criticizing President Buhari

Upon retuning from a brief holiday on the night of a Saturday, Peter Afunanya, NDLEA Public Relations Officer, disclosed the arrest of rats in their cell. He stated that the constant feeding and evacuation of excreta by the rats indicated that they were given food and had access to water, leading to the conclusion that they were not ordinary rats.