CELEBRATION OF A THINKER, INSIGHTFUL, RESOURCEFUL EAGLE: DR. ADEBOWALE âDEBOâ AKANDE â AN AGRIBUSINESS EXPERT AND ADVOCATE FOR INDUSTRIALIZATION-LED ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION By Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez Dr. Adebowale âDeboâ Akande stands tall as a thinker of rare depth, an insightful leader, a good man and a resourceful eagle whose vision continues to redefine agribusiness and economic…
A prominent Kano-based lawyer, Abba Hikima, has called on the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to ensure that corruption cases against his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and his close associates are fully pursued. Mr Hikima, a rights advocate, fears that several pending cases of alleged financial impropriety and unlawful acquisition of public assets could be quietly…
Residents of Abuja living at Mpape in Bwari Area Council have been thrown into panic over continued suspected tremors and vibrations in parts of the city. Dr Ebenezer Adebisi, the Chairman, of Mpape Hills Landlord Association, told newsmen on Tuesday that the residents had been experiencing the vibration in the last five days. Adebisi, who…
A notorious bandit leader known as Jankare has been killed by a rival group during a violent dispute along the Dutsenma axis of Katsina State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the incident occurred after a disagreement erupted between Jankare and another bandit commander over recent criminal activities and control of territories in…
The Edo State Police Command said another set of four hunters from Kano State were intercepted by operatives of the Edo Security Network with arms and ammunition when they arrived in the state. In a statement by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Joel Yamu, the statement became necessary in order to dispel the misinformation…
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has taken to Instagram to appreciate his ââhumble billionaire” male friend for standing by him during his trying times. Recall that the socialite was sentenced to six months imprisonment for Naira abuse. After his release, he faced other tribulations after a purported voicenote of him saying he…
The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry innovation aimed at revolutionising how vehicle information is verified and handled on the road. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared the development through a series of social media posts on Thursday, highlighting the ease and efficiency of the…
South Korean authorities have detained President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on charges of leading an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law last month. According to reports, a warrant to detain Yoon was executed shortly after 10:30am local time on Wednesday, citing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO). âTo prevent an…
A Premier League footballer has been questioned by police over multiple allegations of sex offences. The player, who is in his 30s, was first arrested in the summer of 2022 at an address in west London on suspicion of rape. He continued playing for his club during the period. He attended a police station on…
Hon. Dr. Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly, delivered a compelling keynote address yesterday at the Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Opposite NTC Road, Iyaganku, Ibadan, during a State-Level Advocacy/Town Hall Meeting focused on womenâs political inclusion and constitutional reform. In her address, Hon. Comforter voiced…
