The local government election in Oyo State on Saturday faced challenges with insufficient electoral materials and the absence of electoral officials in some areas. Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Isiaka Olagunju had assured of a free and fair election across the state’s 33 Local Government Areas …
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Lagos Seal Five Churches, 19 Hotels over Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has taken action against noise pollution, temporarily closing down five churches and 19 hotels from March 23 to April 26. Among the sealed churches are St. Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministry, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, …
Read More »Nollywood Star, Junior Pope to be Laid to Rest on May 17
The family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, famously known as Junior Pope, has announced his burial date as Friday, May 17, 2024. Junior Pope, aged 43, tragically lost his life alongside four others on April 10 in a boat accident on the River Niger while returning from a …
Read More »NCS extends hunt for 4,000 escaped inmates to IDP camps
The Nigeria Correctional Service has escalated efforts to locate and bring back escaped inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State, as reported by Saturday PUNCH. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a visit to the Niger custodial centre, pledged the government’s commitment to relocating several correctional …
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