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The Osun State government has denied the reported involvement of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the suspension of the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Ojo in contravention of a court order. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, gave the explanation in a statement on Friday. According to Alimi, the governor did not suspend the Osun Chief Judge, but …

Adeniyi Sanni, a close aide of the senator representing Ogun West Constituency, Solomon Adeola, was shot dead by unknown persons on Saturday in Lagos. The senator’s media aide, Kayode Odunaro, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abuja, said the lifeless body of the victim was found with gunshot wounds at Toyota Bus Stop in the Oshodi area of …

President George Weah of Liberia, on Friday evening, conceded defeat in the country’s presidential election runoff, after nearly complete returns showed opposition leader Joseph Boakai was leading with 50.89 per cent of the vote. Weah, who conceded defeat in a speech on national radio, said: “Ladies and gentlemen, tonight the CDC (party) has lost the election, but Liberia has won. …

The Niger Republic military junta has reopened the country’s airspace more than one month after ousting President Mohammed Basoum in a bloodless coup. The military said on Monday the airspace was now accessible for both civil and commercial aircraft with immediate effect. The junta closed the country’s airspace a few days after ousting Basoum in a putsch on July 26 …

Gunmen on Friday attacked a police patrol van and killed two officers in Ebonyi State. The spokesperson for the state police command, Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident in a statement in Abakaliki. About 100 policemen have been killed by criminals in Ebonyi and other states in the South-East since 2021. She said: “At about 08:30 a.m. on Friday, operatives of …

The Ondo State House of Assembly last week served the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with the impeachment notice. The Assembly had earlier commenced a move to impeach Aiyedatiwa over alleged gross misconduct. This and four other stories we tracked dominated public discourse in the country last week. 1. Ondo Assembly plots deputy governor’s impeachment. On September 25, the …

Serie A champions Inter Milan are being linked to a summer move for Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The 26-year-old whose contract expires in June 2025, joined United from Crystal Palace in 2019 Palace for €55 million. Now Tutto Mercato Web is reporting that United are ready to allow Wan-Bissaka leave for €12 million and Inter have expressed interest. The …

There are fears that the prices of fuel products may increase as irregular foreign exchange rate fluctuations, has left many petroleum product depots vacant. Consequently, oil marketers, on Thursday, expressed worries, stressing that the rise in the landing price of Premium Motor Spirit, more commonly known as petrol, mags risen to N720 per litre. The National President of Natural Oil …

The Oyo State government on Friday arraigned the traditional ruler of Oko kingdom, Oba Solomon Akinola, and 14 others at the State High Court in Ogbomoso on criminal charges. The monarch was arraigned alongside Sunday Aderinto, Chief Jimoh Asimiyu, Timothy Aderinto, Matthew Akintaro, Rafiu Ganiu, and Adejare Adeleru. The other defendants are – Zachiaus Adeleru, Kamorudeen Ajibade, Raji Rasaq, Mutiu …

The Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr Bello Hassan, stated on Thursday that Nigerian depositors are the top priority of the organisation. He added that “And our foundation is built on ensuring the safety and security of their deposits. This ideal is encapsulated in our strap line; “Protecting your bank deposits!”. Bello made this Known at NDIC’S …