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The Benin Republic has granted the embattled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (a.k.a. Sunday Igboho), a conditional release. Under the terms of his medical release, he is not allowed to leave the West African country. According to a statement yesterday, signed by the Communication Secretary to the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, Maxwell Adeleye, Igboho was released by the Benin Republic government to the leader of the group, Prof. Banji Akintoye; a French language expert and Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Prof. Wale Adeniran and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. Igboho’s lead counsel, Yomi…

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has summoned the NNPC executives to the Presidential Villa over the lingering fuel scarcity in the country. The summon comes barely 24 hours after after President Muhammadu Buhari declared that his deputy is now in charge of the country as he embarked on a two-week medical vacation in London. According to sources close to the meeting, the NNPC executives were led by Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of NNPC. He was joined by other executives of the company who were seen on Monday afternoon. It was disclosed that in the short meeting, Prof Osinbajo demanded…

Tottenham increased Everton’s relegation fears and maintained their own top-four aspirations as Frank Lampard’s side were outclassed and humiliated 5-0. On an embarrassing night for Lampard and his players, Spurs ran riot as Everton capitulated in a fashion that raises genuine doubts about their ability to maintain Premier League status. Everton defender Michael Keane set the tone for the night by firing Ryan Sessegnon’s cross into his own net after 14 minutes while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was at fault for Son Heung-min’s second three minutes later. Matt Doherty set Harry Kane free to put the game out of sight eight…

Lagos Police Command has confirmed that police operatives in the state have arrested the driver of the BRT bus that picked Olubamise Ayanwole before she was murdered. Police confirmed the arrest of the driver identified as Nice Andrew on Monday afternoon shortly after the death of Bamise broke the internet. Spokesman, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu who confirmed the arrest said he would be arraigned very soon. “This is to further inform the general public that the BRT driver, Andrew Nice, ‘m’ suspected to be responsible for the adoption and murder of Oluwabamise Ayanwole, who got missing on board a BRT bus…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has brought integrity, humility, loyalty and a cerebral approach to solving public challenges. Lawan said this when he joined compatriots across the country in offering best wishes to the Prof. Osinbajo, on the auspicious occasion of his 65th birthday on Tuesday. Osinbajo turns 65 on Tuesday, 8 March, 2022. Lawan congratulated Osinbajo on marking the day in good health of body and mind, and in position of invaluable service to his beloved country, Nigeria. “I rejoice with His Excellency, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on this day. “Professor Osinbajo has…

The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Bolaji Oreagba has said that the attention of LASTMA Management has been drawn to a fake news, posted yearly purported to have been pronounced by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu quoted thus; “…Henceforth no LASTMA Officials (sic) should arrest (sic) any motorist, either commercial or private. “The duty of LASTMA is to manage traffic and not to arrest anyone. I have heard a lot of complaint(sic), any Officials (sic) that violate the rule of his work, will be severely dealt with.” “If at any time…

Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger state has presided over the Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) meeting at the All Progressives Congress (APC). His action comes hours after it was reported that he has been ordered to takeover from his Yobe counterpart, Mai Mala Buni. In a tweet on his official account on Monday, he wrote, “I am currently presiding over the Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the APC at the National Secretariat of the Party.” I am currently presiding over the Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the APC at the National Secretariat of the Party. pic.twitter.com/FBYlvkyWrw — Abubakar Sani Bello…

Lagos Police Command on Monday confirmed that Oluwabamise Ayanwole popularly referred to as Bamise has been found dead. Her corpse was recovered under the Carter Bridge on Lagos Island days after he was mysteriously taken away. “The Lagos State Police Command regrets to inform the public that Oluwabamise Ayanwole, the 22-year-old lady who got missing in transit while on board a BRT bus on 26/2/2022 has been found dead,” Lagos police spokesperson, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu said in a statement. “The corpse was found lying on the Carter Bridge by Ogogoro Community, Lagos Island. The corpse has been deposited at the…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday joined entertainers in the music and movie industry, particularly Nollywood, in celebrating with veteran actor, script writer and movie producer, Pete Edochie, on his 75th birthday. President Buhari congratulates the renowned actor for the many pioneering and motivating roles in the entertainment industry, hitting the limelight in the 80s as Okonkwo in the screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”, where his superlative performance brought the spotlight to Nigeria and Africa. The President notes that Edochie’s background of living and working extensively in various parts of the country and the world, after serving the…

The Omowunmi-Abisogun Ruling House has again reinstated their commitment to join hands with His Royal Majesty Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland, Victoria Island, Lagos, and give him all support needed for him to succeed. The royal family also called on remaining members of the family that are still aggrieved to come forward and work together with them in supporting the Oba, this they said will bring peace to the family and Iruland and its environs. The Omowunmi-Abisogun family who stated this during a press conference held on Friday also said their family head is Alhaji Biliaminu Abisogun.…