N600bn owed to education in 2018, says Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, says over N600 billion has been owed to the education sector in 2018. Osinbajo disclosed this at the opening ceremony of a two-day Stakeholders’ Workshop…
Adeleke eligibility suit: Plaintiff seeks court protection, alleges harrasment
A plaintiff in the case seeking to disqualify Senator Ademola Adeleke from Osun governorship poll, Thomas Ojetade, on Tuesday, sought protection of the court, alleging that he was abducted and forced to…
Senate Extends Olukoyede’s Confirmation As EFCC Secretary Till Wednesday
The Senate on Tuesday suspended the confirmation of Olanipekun Olukoyede as Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This followed Senator Isah Misau’s (APC-Bauchi) objection to the report of the…
I Never Said I’ll Probe Fayose – Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has said contrary to reports, he never said he would probe the immediate past governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose. Fayemi spoke with newsmen after…
President Buhari Cancels 5 Day ‘Casual Leave’
President Muhammadu Buhari cancelled his planned five-day “casual leave’’ as a mark of admiration for victims of Boko Haram attacks across the battlefields in the Northeast region of the country.…
APC – Atiku Is Insensitive To Metele Attack
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of being insensitive and playing desperate politics with the blood of soldiers killed in the Melete attacks. The…
We Have No Preferred Candidates In 2019 Elections — British Govt
The British government has said that it is not supporting any candidate in the 2019 general elections. The Political Adviser, British Deputy High Commission, Wale Adebajo, said the British government…
Nigeria Ignored Report On Boko Haram, Says S’African Mercenary Group
Specialised Tasks, Training, Equipment and Protection International (STTEP), a South African mercenary company, says President Muhammadu Buhari rejected intelligence warnings about operations of Boko Haram in Borno state. STTEP…
2 Shot, Scores Injured As Youths Clash Over Ownership Of Ughelli Market
Two persons, yesterday, were reported to have sustained gunshot wounds, while scores of others sustained various degrees of injuries during a clash between youths from two Ughelli communities over the…
Breaking: Gboyega Oyetola Sworn In As Osun Governor
Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, has been sworn in as the 5th executive governor of Osun State. Earlier, his deputy, Benedict Alabi, took his oath of office at an elaborate event attended…
