Tragedy on Christmas day as 2 brothers drown at Ibeshe Beach in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State, on Thursday, announced that two brothers drowned at Ibeshe Beach on Christmas Day. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told…
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23-Year-Old Woman Walks Into Imo Police Station, Shoots Lover Cop Dead
A 23-year-old woman, identified as Amanda Uchechi Ugo, has allegedly shot and killed police officer Cosmos Ugwu at the Ezinihitte Area Command in Imo State. The…
Edo 2024: Ize-Iyamu declares to run for gov’ship again
An erstwhile Secretary to the State Government of Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has signified his interests to join the 2024 governorship race in the state.…
Ondo Govt Declares Three Days Of Mourning For Akeredolu
The Ondo State Government has declared a three-day period of mourning in honour of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December…
Politics
Akeredolu’s CPS, one other appointee resign over ex-governor’s death
The Special Adviser to the Ondo state governor on union matters and special duties, Dare Aragbaye and the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Richard Olatunde,…
Politics
BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo governor hours after Akeredolu’s death
The acting governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has officially been a worn in as the new governor of the state. Aiyedatiwa was sworn in…
Politics
Benue Governor, Alia mourns Akeredolu, Na’Abba
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has expresses sadness over the deaths of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), and a former Speaker of the…
Politics
BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa cuts short holiday, storms gov’s office for swearing-in ceremony
The acting governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has arrived at the Governor’s Office for the swearing-in ceremony as the state governor. Aiyedatiwa will be sworn…
Politics
BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa to be sworn in as Ondo governor today
Following the death of the governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu on Wednesday, December 27, there is an indication that the acting governor of the state,…
Africa & World
Akeredolu died of protracted prostate cancer in Germany – Ondo Govt
The Ondo State Government has revealed the cause of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s death. The state government also announced that the governor died in Germany. LEADING REPORTERS…