By: Tunji Okunlola The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has denied reports circulating on social media that he conferred a chieftaincy title on Nollywood actor and comedian James Olanrewaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs at the…
By: Tunji Okunlola Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an urgent investigation into alleged off-budget public spending estimated at ₦8.8 trillion, citing findings in the International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV consultation on Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, Atiku referenced a Reuters report published on July…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Petrol prices have started falling at filling stations across the country, days after Dangote Refinery announced a cut in its ex-depot price. A market survey conducted on Saturday found that several fuel marketers in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their pump prices downward. Outlets that have implemented the reduction include AA…
Agency report The Ekiti State Police Command has rescued victims abducted during an attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eda-Oniyo, on April 28. Command spokesperson SP Sunday Abutu confirmed the development in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, attributing the breakthrough to sustained intelligence-led operations involving the Nigeria Police Force, the military, other…
