In its reaction to the controversies surrounding the planned establishment of Ruga settlement for Fulani herdsmen across the nation, the presidency has said the move was to stop roaming of cattle herders and continuous clashes with farmers Federal Government’s move to set up settlements for the herders nationwide has generated a lot of controversies among Read more
Month: June 2019
Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson, Seyi appears in BBNaija show
Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson, Seyi appeared alongside other contestants in the fourth edition of Nigeria reality show, Big Brother Naija Seyi, 30, who is a medical doctor, is among the twenty-one housemates that were unveiled during the opening session of the show, Sunday night. The housemates moved into the house shortly after they were announced as Read more
I and my families are neither land speculators nor grabbers – Oba Ojugbele reacts to allegations
The Onilogbo of Ilogbo-Asowo, Ota, Oba Samuel Olufemi Ojugbele has refuted claims by some individuals calling him a land speculator and his families, Oyeyemi Asalu of Iga Isalu land grabbers. The monarch speaking to journalists in his Ilogbo palace explained that some ‘customary tenants’ were laying claims to some 6000 acres of land owned by Read more
ECOWAS honours Dr. Adedevoh, Koffi Annan with Prize of Excellence
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has posthumously honoured Dr Ameyo Adedevoh and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan with the prize of excellence. The late Dr Ameyo Adadevoh got the award as the winner of the 2018 edition of the Deserving Citizens of the Community. She was honoured for Read more
Rape Scandal: COZA ‘agents’ offering social media influencers millions to defend Fatoyinbo – Report
Some insiders have reportedly informed that people claiming to be members of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) have been making moves to puncture the spreading tales of rape allegations against its founder and general overseer, Pastor Abiodun Fatoyinbo. In a report monitored on TheCable NG, the individuals claiming to be members of the church Read more
Rape Scandal: I am saddened! Ben Bruce reacts to allegation against COZA’s Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo
Senator Murray Ben-Bruce has reacted rape allegations against Pastor Abiodun Fatoyinbo, the founder and general overseer of COZA. Busola, wife of music star, Timi Dakolo had revealed how she was allegedly raped by the cleric. The revelation of the rape allegation which went viral instantly sparked on conversations across social media Pastor Fatoyinbo has since denied Read more
Ogun: Government reassures support for local, foreign investors
The Government of Ogun State has assured foreign and Nigerian investors of its commitment to providing an enabling environment that would ensure the growth of already existing businesses and promote new investments. The Secretary to Ogun government, Mr Olatokunbo Talabi, gave the assurance at the official launching of “Maggi Signature’’ and tour of the Nestle Read more
Zenith Bank CEO Ebenezer Onyeagwu, others meet at 2019 Africa Investors’ Conference in London
The Group Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu was present as one of the key participating figures at the 2019 edition of the annual Africa Investors’ Conference. The Conference organized which by the Standard Bank Group with core deliberation on economic matters was held in London from June 25 to 27 in London. The Read more
Trump deportation threat sows panic among Florida migrants
Around 100 people are jammed into offices in Miami that are offering free or low-cost legal advice to migrants, many of them undocumented and desperate to normalize their status after President Donald Trump threatened to deport millions of people in the coming weeks. With heads bowed and files bulging with forms and papers, the undocumented Read more
Ogun Guber: Gov. Abiodun wins again as Court strikes out case
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out another case seeking the disqualification of Prince Dapo Abiodun as the Ogun governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2019 general election. In the pre-election suit, Mrs Iyabo Anisulowo had approached the court to challenge the eligibility of Prince Abiodun as a Read more