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Ondo State Assembly Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Akure directed the Clerk, Mr Jaiyeola Benjamin, to write to the state’s deputy governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct levelled against him. The petition, which was signed by nine out of the 26 members of the house, was read at a plenary session presided over by the …

The youth wing of the ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider the National Youth  Leader of the party, Dayo Isreal, for the position  Minister of Youth. President Tinubu on Monday swore-in  45 new ministers, but no minister was named for the ministry of youth. The youth wing said since assuming office 18 months …

A study has shown that commonwealth countries will witness about 63% negative effect on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to climate change. HELEN OJI reports. This study conducted by Christian Aid (CA) an international charity organization, highlights the amount of damage caused to these countries GDP by climate change, compared to a scenario where climate change has little effects …

The presidency said on Wednesday the Chinese construction company handling the Abuja light rail project has committed to deliver the project in eight months. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, said the assurance was in line with current administration’s resolve …

One of the housemates of the ongoing Big Brother Naija “All Stars” edition, Soma emerged as the Head of House on Monday. The reality show entered its fifth week on Monday. READ ALSO: BBNaija’s Uriel opens up on battle with Amenorrhoea, says she may never give birth to a child Soma, who took over the leadership of the house from …

Multi-talented Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has declared that the year hasn’t been favourable to him. The actor, singer, instrumentalist and cinematographer said he is going through lots of challenges both publicly and privately. The singer made this known via his Instagram page on Saturday while reacting to the video of Lagos socialite and skincare entrepreneur, Farida Sobowale, …

The ongoing triangular saga between Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the state’s lawmakers seems to be unending after the governor rejected an apology issued by the Deputy on Thursday. In order to prevent the impasse with the governor from further snowballing, Aiyedatiwa, apologised to Akeredolu over the recent political crisis in the state. At a media …

The Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a 16-year-old suspected armed robber in Ondo State. The state Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this when he paraded the boy alongside 31 other suspected criminals arrested for kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms, and vandalism before journalists on Monday in Akure. He recalled that the suspect was first arrested by …

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to put the continent’s diversity and rich culinary traditions on the centre-stage with the highly anticipated ‘Tastes of Africa Food Festival.  The UBA Tastes of Africa Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of the continent’s cuisine, culture, and diversity as it reflects its remarkable history and cultural tapestry and …

The Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service has sealed the two branches of Keystone Bank and another one belonging to Heritage Bank for their alleged failure to remit outstanding tax liabilities of N228.6m to the state government. The banks were shut down on Thursday during an exercise conducted by the board’s Enforcement and Recovery Department, following an order of Notice …