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By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Kebbi State Government has constituted a 13-man committee to investigate the looting of palliatives in some parts of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Saturday, 30 March, 2024. Thegazellenews.com reported that on Saturday, 30 March, 2024, some residents attacked a government warehouse in the Bayan Kara area of Birnin Kebbi on Saturday night and carted away food items. The hoodlums, who defied security operatives stationed at the warehouse, also broke into some private warehouses and shops in the area and stole food items. They also looted a broken-down truck loaded with assorted grains meant for distribution…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Aide de Camp to the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, during his 11-month reign in 2006, Gbolahan Oyedemi, on Monday, 1 April, 2024, reportedly committed suicide in his private house in his hometown, Ogbomoso, Oyo State Until his death, Oyedemi was a Deputy Commissioner of Police serving with the Force Criminal and Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos State. A source close to the family said on Tuesday, 2 April, 2024, in Ibadan, the state capital, that Oyedemi, who normally visited his hometown during the Easter celebrations, told his aides at the weekend to go to…

Popular comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, famously known as Alibaba, and his wife Mary, have welcomed a set of triplets. Alibaba shared the news via an Instagram post on Monday, 1 April, 2024, revealing that the newborns, all boys, joined the family two months ago. The boys have been named Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew. The ace comedian’s post on his account, @alibabagcfr, read, “Mary and I are happy and overjoyed to welcome our three sons, Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew, into the Akpobome family. “It’s been two months since they arrived, and as the days go by, we thank God Almighty for these…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a motorcycle thief after his father reported him to the police for the alleged offence. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Monday, 1 April, 2024 in Kaduna. “On March 29, we received information from the father of the suspect that he saw his son, Sani Nafiu, with a motorcycle suspected to have been stolen, that the motorcycle was stolen from Abuja,” Hasan said. The state police image-maker explained further that on receipt of the information, police operatives arrested the suspect of Tijjani Kaya quarters…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that the Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.07 billion as revenue from passengers in Q4 of 2023, This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q4 2023 report released in Abuja on Monday, 1 April 2024. According to the report, the figure decreased by 7.51 per cent compared with the N1.15 billion generated in Q4 of 2022. Similarly, it showed that N423.22 million was collected in Q4 2023 as revenue from goods/cargos, this increased by 169.16 per cent from N157.23 million received in Q4 2022. “Also, other receipts…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least six people were said to have been killed when armed men suspected to be members of rival cult groups allegedly attacked some areas in Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Sunday, 31 March, 2024. It was gathered that the attacks took place in Okpuno area, around Eke Awka and Obinagu. A similar incident was also said to have happened at Opposite Dike Park, around Eke Awka Market, all in Awka, the state capital. Although the actual casualty figure could not be immediately obtained, it was gathered that the victims were on their way for a…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that the agency under his command will “continue to be broad-based, holistic and unsparing of anyone linked with any form of economic and financial crimes.” According to a statement posted on the official X handle of the agency on Monday, 1 April, 2024, Olukoyede said this in Abuja on Sunday, 31 March, 2023 at an Anti-Corruption Concert organised to create awareness and public involvement in the fight against internet crimes. In the statement, the anti-graft boss said, “We will not spare anyone. We will…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, has vowed that it will do everything within its disposal to ensure that the most popular among the aspirants seeking the ticket of the party ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state will emerge as its candidate. The ruling party, in a statement issued to felicitate with Christians on the commemoration of Easter, assured that a level playing field will be ensured for all aspirants during the primaries on April 20. In a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Alex Kalejaye, said that APC…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, 2 April, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The President’s trip is on the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will join other regional leaders to witness the inauguration at Diamniadio Exhibition Centre on Tuesday. The President will be accompanied on the trip by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior government officials. The President is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged youths in the country to align with government programmes and vision. She said this will enable them maximize the various opportunities that are available for their development and growth. The First Lady spoke while receiving in audience at her office at the State House, Abuja, executives and members of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (YOWICAN). Senator Oluremi Tinubu urged the Association and the Church to preach the gospel of unity more. “We should promote our ‘Nigerianness’ rather than ethnicity or culture. Yes, we are not saying…

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, the spiritual leader of the Inri Evangelical Spiritual Home, alongside other ministers of God, has laid the foundation for the construction of the church’s parish in Mowo, Badagry. It is said that several believers in the border town have unrelentingly requested that a parish of the church should be cited in their community. “They have seen the man of God do great things while encouraging their faith in our saviour, Jesus Christ, and it was for that reason they asked for a place of worship and convergence. The purpose of this for them is to establish…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike English Premier League (EPL) giants Liverpool on Saturday, 31 March, 2024 got to the top of the league table summit after Mohamed Salah fired the winner against Brighton at Anfield before Manchester City and Arsenal drew. The Reds knew a victory against Brighton could prove significant with their title rivals playing each other in Sunday’s late kick-off. Liverpool fell behind early on but fought back to win 2-1 and climb above Arsenal – and their stay at the summit was extended when City and the Gunners played out a goalless draw. Liverpool are on 67 points with…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The All Progressive Congress (APC) Women Leader in Kaduna State, Maryam Suleiman, has been suspended by the state chapter of the party, for criticising Governor Uba Sani over the huge debt inherited from the previous administration. The party said it had taken disciplinary action against Suleiman, citing allegations of gross misconduct. In a suspension notice dated Sunday, 31 March, 2024, signed by the APC Chairman and Secretary of Badarawa/Malali ward, Ali Maishago and Zakkah Bassahuwa, respectively; the party asserted that the Women Leader had been suspended over purported actions that tarnished the governor’s reputation. The letter alleged…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stated that the task to get Nigeria fully back on track is a collective responsibility involving the government and the people. The First Lady spoke when she hosted former First Ladies, Governors’ Wives and others to an Iftar (breaking of fast) programme at the state House in Abuja. “Mr. President will do all it takes to make the nation better, that even when we live here, we will go back to a better Nigeria. “We all have tasks to do to get this nation back on track,” the First Lady said.…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of Enugu State Police Command on the early hours of Saturday, 30 March, 2024 raided hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and its Eastern Security Network (ESN), arm in the Akwuke axis of Enugu metropolis killing of two members of the group. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the development in a statement signed and issued to newsmen on Sunday, 31 March, 2024. Ndukwe said other members of the outlawed group escaped with various gunshot wounds. According to him, one AK-47 rifle, one Sub-Machine Gun (SMG), one stainless Pump-Action Gun (PAG), 27 live…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike English Premier League giants, Manchester United are prepared to fuck out £52 million to sign Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, who has been earmarked as a replacement for Raphael Varane. Varane is likely to say bye bye to Old Trafford out in the summer and as a result, Red Devils are on the hunt for a new centre-back to replace the Frenchman. According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Man United have identified Bremer as a top summer target. The Premier League club are willing to pay the Brazilian centre-back’s full release clause without any negotiations. Meanwhile, Juventus, who signed Bremer for…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Former Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger has stated that his former club now has what it take to win this year premier league title having learned their lessons from last season’s collapse. The French tactician, who said the Gunners and are ready to end their 20-year wait for the Premier League title this term, stated this while speaking ahead of Arsenal’s top of the table Premier League tie with the defending champions Man City on Sunday, 31 March, 2024. Arsenal finished in second place in the Premier League table behind City last season. The Gunners currently sit at…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bashir, son of the immediate Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has carpeted Governor Uba Sani for saying he inherited a huge debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion and 115 contractual liabilities from his father’s administration, making it difficult for him to pay workers’ salaries. Bashir accused the Governor of neglecting his duties in the state claiming that he was always hibernating in Abuja while surrounding himself with incompetent aides. Bashir said that instead of admitting its incompetence, the Uba Sani administration has resorted to raising alarm on a debt burden inherited from Governor El-Rufai administration. He was reacting to…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bayern Munich lost 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, 30 March, 2024 their first home “Der Klassiker” loss in a decade, allowing Bayer Leverkusen, who came back to win 2-1 over Hoffenheim, to go 13 points clear on the Bundesliga table Leverkusen’s victory put the onus on Bayern in Saturday’s late match but the German champions lost at home, Dortmund scoring goals in each half through Munich-born Karim Adeyemi and defender Julian Ryerson. Adeyemi opened the scoring for the visitors in the 10th minute and Julian Ryerson doubled their advantage late on. Harry Kane thought he had pulled…

The sixth edition of the annual Hike Ekiti Mountain Safari is scheduled to hold on Monday, April 1, as part of the activities marking this year’s Easter fiesta in the state. The Director General of the State Bureau of Tourism Development, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre made this known during an advocacy visit to the state Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun in Ado Ekiti to intimate him of the programme. Wale Ojo-Lanre highlighted activities billed for the programme to include welcome party, networking, fun games and hiking safari, as well as tours, with special hiking trail to the table plateau…