AGAIN, OLUBADAN OF IBADAN IS DEAD

OBA SAMUEL ODULANA ODUGADE I, OLUBADAN OF IBADAN

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, is dead.

The monarch, who attained the age of 100 years in 2014, passed away Tuesday evening after he reportedly lost consciousness.

The Nation reliably gathered last night that the monarch’s corpse has been taken to a morgue as at press time.

Other details about Oba Odulana’s death were sketchy as at press time.

Federal University Technology withdraws 460 students over poor academic performance

The Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna in Niger, has withdrawn 460 hundred level students following ``very poor’’ performance in the just-concluded academic session.

According to Mrs Lydia Legbo, Information Officer of the University, the students' performance was not acceptable, hence the decision to ask them to go.

She told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday that the institution could not violate the National Universities Commission (NUC)'s guidelines in respect of minimum standards.

Suspected cult members kill popular thug, Bayo Ajia in llorin....See How He Was Left Dead

The Kwara Police Command on Monday confirmed the death of a suspected cult member and thug Bayo Ajia

The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Mr Ajayi Okasanmi, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in llorin on Monday night.

PIPELINE VANDALISM IS AN ACT OF ECONOMIC SABOTAGE

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has observed with dismay the unpatriotic attacks on the nation’s economic lifeline in the Niger Delta.  These attacks were carried out  by some criminal elements  who are bent on destroying the nation’s strategic assets which will no longer be tolerated. 

PHOTOS:When Miss Oodua Beauty Pageant Contestants Stormed Ooni Of Ife's Palace

The advantage of having young and vibrant individuals take over the mantle of leadership is beginning to bear fruits judging by the various activities of the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty,Oba Ogunwusi Adeyeye Enitan.Yesterday the Ooni of Ife played host to Miss Oodua Beauty Pageant contestants, Miss Oodua 2015, Miss Olumo, Miss Oya and the crew members.

Bon Awards mourns Bon 2014 winner

We are saddened by the sudden death of the winner of best kid Actor 2014 olamide Davids which happened last weekend, Olamide was a shinning star waiting to explode.
we take solace in the fact that within the short time you were here you gave us materials which will linger in our memories.

Photos From Danzefx Beach Walk ''Loose the fat in the sand'

HOW TWO GIRLS FOUND OUT THEY WERE DATING THE SAME GUY AFTER HIS DEATH (PHOTOS)

Social media has done it again. It made two different Nigerian ladies realize they shared love with the same guy just after the guy's death was announced.

LAGOS LG CARETAKER COMMITTEE: COURT DECLINES JURISDICTION ON NCP’S SUIT

A Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere on Monday declined further jurisdiction in a suit filed by the National Conscience Party (NCP) challenging the appointment of Executive Secretaries to manage the affairs of the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the State. 

SHITES LIST CONDITION FOR PEACE

OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT OF ISLAMIC MOVEMENT

OUR CONDITIONS FOR APPEARING BEFORE THE JUDICIAL COMMISSION OF INQUIRY BY THE KADUNA STATE GOVERNMENT

The Kaduna State Government has finally established the Judicial Commission of Inquiry it promised to establish. While the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has called for the setting up of an impartial and independent Judicial Commission of Inquiry made up of independent persons and members of the international human rights community to unravel the circumstances that led to the pogrom in Zaria and its environs, it believes that the events of December 12, 2015 that led to the massacre of its members, the maiming of hundreds, the detention of its cadres and destruction of its properties are premeditated and that the Federal and Kaduna State Government are in a face saving measure regarding the gross human rights violations that it deliberately perpetrated. 

Heritage Bank Team Visit OONI

The Ooni of Ife. His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja I I  explaining a point in a discussion with Heritage Bank Executive Director, Ola Olabinjo, when the bank paid the monarch a courtesy visit to congratulate him at the weekend

TB JOSHUA FILES FRESH APPLICATION TO STOP TRIAL OVER DEATH OF 116 PERSONS

…As Lagos Vows To Challenge Suit

The Registered Trustees of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, founded by Prophet TB Joshua, have filed another suit to stop the Lagos State Government from going ahead with their prosecution before the Lagos High Court in Ikeja over the death of 116 persons on September 12, 2014 when a six-storey building collapsed on the premises of the church in Ikotun area of the State.

FACEBOOK SCAM: EFCC RAISES ALARM

EFCC Raises Alarm over Fake Magu Facebook account, Solicitations for Gratification

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC wishes to alert the general public about the activities of some unscrupulous elements who have opened fake facebook accounts in the name of the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Ibrahim Mustafa Magu. The two accounts: https://www.facebook.com/ibrahimmustafa.magu and https://www.facebook.com/magu.ibrahim.77 have become platform for various unwholesome activities including solicitation for gratification and influence peddling using the name of the EFCC boss.

How City Socialite Bonfere Joe Escaped Police Killing.....Raises Alarm About The Latest Scam Of Sending Fake Info To The Police

Yomi Ogunjimi (Bonfere Joe)

Sports agent and city socialite Yomi Ogunjimi 2 days ago escaped what can be termed assassination plot which could have been carried out using the police. Light skinned Yomi who is well known in lagos social circuit as "Bonfere Joe" informed Metronews that he was driving home on Sunday night when he was accosted around Ogba axis by gun cork ready policemen who flashed him down,he was immediately apprehended and taken to Area G police command.

PHOTO NEWS ON RIMAN AND CIBN

Mr. Jude Monye, Executive Director, Heritage Bank Limited and Otunba (Mrs.) ‘Debola Osibogun, President/Chairman of Council, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) after Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) signed an agreement with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) to professionalise risk management practice in Nigeria in Lagos…recently

MUSIC INDUSTRY BEEF:PMAN PRESIDENT APPEALS TO NIGERIAN ARTISTS

PMAN PRESIDENT  appeals to Nigerian Artists not to escalate "BEEF" 16th January 2016.

The President of the freshly revived PMAN, Pretty Okafor, urges young musicians not to  allow the altercations between rival artists to take a different toll. He cited similar cases that resulted in the unfortunate  demise of some of the greatest talents the world has ever seen.

79 Years After,Ooni of Ife Visits Alaafin In His Palace.....See Pictures

The last time this kind of scenario happened was in 1937. This picture was at the celebration of Alaafin's 45th Coronation Anniversary.Yoruba unity is indeed possible.

Widows of Slain Soldiers Appeal to Wives of Service Chiefs

Widows of Nigerian soldiers who lost their lives while fighting Boko Haram terrorists, have called on wives of Service Chiefs to impress on their husbands and the government to intervene in prompts payment of salaries and allowances of their deceased husbands.

The widows made the appeals during a counselling and condolence visit by wives of service chiefs under the umbrella of Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) in Maiduguri at the weekend.

PICTURES FROM OTUNBA GBENGA DANIELS' ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE IN SAGAMU

Otunba Gbenga Daniel On the Church Organ

As usual of the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel to start the new year on a thankful note,this year's thanksgiving service took place at The Abraham's Terbanacle,Sagamu Ogun State. Here are pictures from the event.

LAGOS ALLAYS FEARS ON OUTBREAK OF LASSA FEVER

…Says 92 Contacts Of Index Case Currently Being Followed-Up

…Urges Residents To Maintain High Level Of Personal, Environmental Hygiene

The Lagos State Government on Saturday called on residents to remain calm over the outbreak of Lassa fever, just as it assured that it is doing everything possible to curtail the spread of the virus in the State.

Addressing journalists at the Alausa Secretariat, on the first case of the disease recorded in the State, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris said in line with international standards, 92 persons who had direct and indirect contact with the index case are currently being followed-up.

Lassa Fever: No Cause For Alarm In Lagos, Lagos Speaker, Obasa Assures

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has appealed to Lagosians to keep their houses and surroundings clean, and ensure they eat well-prepared food.
The Lagos Assembly Speaker's admonition is coming on the heels of the confirmation of a reported case of Lassa Fever victim in the state.

"I STARTED OPC WITH OTUNBA GANI ADAMS"OGBENI AREGBESOLA REVEALS.....Plus exclusive pictures of Oluwo's Coronation

The executive Governor of State of Osun,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has confirmed that he was part of the formation of Oodua Peoples Congress and in deed a member of the body. The Governor made this remark yesterday at the presentation of staff of office and coronation ceremony of Oba Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi as the Oluwo of Iwoland.