Medical workers at the Ondo State Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Akure, on Thursday protested against an alleged insensitivity of the state government towards their welfare. The protesters alleged that the government exposed them to attacks by psychiatric patients, who often assaulted them…
IG writes Osinbajo, requests to search Daura’s house (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has written to the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, seeking permission to search the residence of the sacked Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura. In a letter written by the IG, titled,…
Saraki’s continued stay in office immoral – MURIC (Independent)
In response to political developments in the country, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected the rationale for the continued retention of the post of Senate president by Bukola Saraki as explained at a press conference on Thursday. According to…
Government intervenes in Ondo FA crisis (Punch)
The Ondo State Government has warned the warring factions in the state football association not allow the leadership crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation affect the administration of football in the state. The Ondo FA is split into two by…
Lai Mohammed: Kwarans ready to wrest power from Saraki (Nation)
Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has said Kwarans are set to wrestle power from the Saraki dynasty in 2019. According to him, Kwarans are now more united to rescue the state from grinding poverty and mis-governance. Mohammed, who…
I didn’t need WAEC result for admission into US varsity —Adeleke (Punch)
The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has said he gained admission into the university he attended in the United States without presenting his West African School Certificate Examination result. Adeleke said this…
D’banj assures wife of unconditional love despite son’s death (DailyTrust)
Popular Nigerian singer, D’banj has assured his wife of his loyalty and love despite losing their son. In a new song released on Wednesday and dedicated to his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, he said “Together we will pass every test that…
Shehu Sani reacts to Akwa Ibom govt frozen account (DailyTrust)
A senator representing Kaduna central, Shehu Sani has said the fight against corruption should only focus on corrupt culprits, addding that no State Government bank accounts should be frozen. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday froze the…
Osinbajo arrives Katsina for APC rally (DailyTrust)
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived Katsina en route Daura to attend the grand finale of the All Progressive Party senatorial rally ahead of a bye election slated for this weekend. Osinbajo arrived Katsina at about 11.50pm and was received …
Argentina’s Senate rejects historic bill to legalize Abortion (Time)
Argentina’s Senate on Thursday rejected a bill to legalize elective abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, an issue that has divided the homeland of Pope Francis. Lawmakers debated for more than 15 hours and voted 38-31 against the…