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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan There is fresh political heat in Osun State over the vexed issue of Local Government (LG) funds allegedly seized by the Federal Government (FG). The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West State has countered the fresh claim by the Peoples Democratic Republic Party (PDP)-controlled state government that the FG is withholding the much-needed funds. The State chapter of APC said contrary to "the misinformation contained in the press statement of the State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, on Sunday that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is withholding the allocations of the Local Government councils,"…

*State, Bastion Of Peace In Troubled Region, CAN Notes By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called for a regional framework to dismantle entrenched stereotypes and usher lasting peace across Northern Nigeria. Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Gombe State/Chairman, Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya. The northern Christian leader urged the Gov to use his position as Chairman of NSGF to lead a coordinated regional drive to foster unity, bridge…

 By our reporter Apparently beating its chest, Delta State Police Command said it has recorded what it described as a major breakthrough in its fight against armed robbery, recovering a stolen Mercedes Benz GLK, firearms, motorcycles, and an array of stolen valuables in a string of coordinated operations across the South-South state. The operations, ordered by State Commissioner of Police (CP) Olufemi Abaniwonda, also resulted in the arrest of notorious robbery suspects and the neutralizing of criminal threats in Asaba,the state capital, and Ogwashi-Ukwu,a major town in the oil-producing state. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent…

By our reporter National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has arrested a General Overseer (GO), Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye), of a Lagos-based church for alleged trafficking in prohibited hard drugs. According to the agency, the GO had fled the country for months and abandoned his church, allegedly to escape arrest, when he knew of NDLEA's sniffing around into his illegal involvements. The agency said Olasele, who is GO of The Turn of Mercy Church, Ajah, was nabbed for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria. A statement by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, today, disclosed…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Humility and contriteness are the hallmarks of noble minds, so goes the saying. Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (also known as KWAM 1 De Ultimate) today apologized for his behavior over the Valuejet plane incident in which he was accused of obstructing an aircraft from taxiing. The Federal Government (FG) subsequently slammed a six-month blacklist on him from traveling by air within Nigeria just as the plane captain and pilot were also sanctioned. Sparks flew when an airline staff refused him entry into the plane on the ground that a flask the musician was carrying…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Suspended pilot of ValueJet Airline, Oluranti Ogoyi, has explained what transpired between her and Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (a.k.a. KWAM 1 De Ultimate). Ogoyi was suspended with her co-pilot, Flight Officer Ivan Oloba, by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violating aviation safety rules. The NCAA has also blacklisted the musician from flying in Nigeria for six months. But Ogoyi came out today, August 8, to state her own side of the matter. In a long post on her X, she stated: “During boarding, which commenced as scheduled at 8:10 am, KWAM 1…

By our reporter Irked by the errant conduct of some party members, National Working Committee (NWC) of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to them to stop publicly endorsing President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Tinubu, who became president in 2023, belongs to the rival All Progressives Congress (APC) and is strongly believed to be interested in re-election in 2027. The PDP NWC said the action of members publicly endorsing him for a second term amounts to anti-party activities and a clear violation of the party's Constitution. It warned of severe punishment for such…

*Two Commissioners Come On Board Too By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Abdullahi Garba Ramat as Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). ‎This was contained in a statement by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja. ‎Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer with a PhD in Strategic Management and vast administrative experience. ‎President Tinubu also approved the nomination of two new Commissioners to the NERC Board. ‎Mr Abubakar Yusuf was named Commissioner for Consumer Affairs, while Dr Fouad Animashun was appointed Commissioner for Finance and Management Services. According to the statement, all nominations…

*Over Extortionate Subscription Model The controversial high subscription rates of pay-TV firm, MultiChoice, operators of DsTV, have landed the company in shark-infested waters as the Ghana government is bent on withdrawing its operational license. To this end, the Ghana National Communications Authority (NCA) has notified MultiChoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s Pay-TV Direct-to-Home Bouquet authorisation. The regulator said the firm's subscription pricing model is not in the interest of the Ghana public. The proposed action of the authorities has received widespread support among Ghana's viewing public even as the firm's subscription rates had for long sparked…