Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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EFCC raid: Aiyedatiwa demands inquiry as Ondo hoteliers count losses
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sympathised with the owners of the nightclubs raided by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Saturday. The operatives of the commission, at the weekend, stormed the nightclubs located in Akure, the state capital and arrested 127 youths suspected to be internet fraudsters. Governor…
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10th NASS: Ondo Senator, 23 others have no bill in one year
ABUJA — Almost one year after they were inaugurated, no fewer than 24 of the 109 senators drawn from all parts of the country are yet to sponsor any bill in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. However, each of the other 85 senators has at least one bill to his or her name.…
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JUST IN: Tinubu announces new appointments
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members of…
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Obayangban, O. C General Sends Appreciation Message to Well-Wishers
By Miracle Ogunde Obayangban, the CEO of Obayangban Oil & Gas Limited, a renowned philanthropist in Ondo State and the Deputy Commandant for Ondo State Chapter of the Tantita Security Services has sent an appreciation message to his well-wishers. In an appreciation message forwarded to Starnews NG, O. C General applauded all the who wished…
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CBN speaks on revocation of licenses of Wema, Polaris, Unity, Fidelity banks
There is no plan to revoke the operating licences of Fidelity, Wema, Polaris and Unity Banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria has said. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications of CBN, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali clarified, in Abuja, this afternoon, that the rumour of CBN’s plan to revoke the licences of the above banks were…
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FCTA launches free antenatal care for women
The Health and Human Services Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched free antenatal care and health insurance for pregnant women for one year. The initiative, unveiled on Monday by the Mandate Secretary, FCTA’s Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, is part of activities to mark the first anniversary of the…
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Benin beat Nigeria 2-1, leaves Super Eagles World Cup hopes hanging
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have lost to Benin Republic 2-1 in what is a blow to their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Vanguard reports that the Super Eagles are winless after four games and sit in fifth position in Group C with three points. More details to come…
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BREAKING: Plane Carrying Malawi’s VP Missing – Govt
A military aircraft carrying Malawi’s vice president Saulos Chilima has been reported missing after it failed to make a landing Monday morning, the government said. “All efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the aircraft since it went off the radar have failed thus far,” the government said in a statement. The plane, which…
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Nigerian pilgrims to spend less time in Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a new strategy to shorten the duration of stay for Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during the pilgrimage. Executive Chairman Jalal Arabi revealed this on Monday in an interview with journalists upon his arrival at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. Mr. Arabi explained…
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Two men arraigned for stealing Oyo government’s bus
Mutiu Adeyemo, 50, and Michael Omidiji, 44, were brought before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday, accused of stealing a bus owned by the Oyo State government. The men, whose addresses were not disclosed, were charged with conspiracy and theft. They pleaded not guilty to both charges. Prosecutor Sikiru Opaleye reported that the…