Twenty-seven members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, February 19, dismissed rumours suggesting that they have left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the opposition Labour Party (LP). The defection rumour is coming amid the crisis rocking the Assembly. The crisis deepened following moves by ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to return…
The ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stated that he has resumed his position as the parliament leader. Obasa stated this on Thursday after returning to parliament with police and State Security Service details for the first time since he was removed on January 13. According to sources, Obasa…
Some gunmen have killed 54-year-old Prophet Yomi Adetula of a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. Adetula, who was also the Commander of Ogun State Internal Security Agency, was brutally shot dead on Sunday when the assailants invaded the church’s Eagle Parish along Baggage Road, Odo Eran,…
Hundreds of transgender federal prisoners face uncertainty and fear after President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating transfers to facilities based on biological sex rather than gender identity. The move has sparked concerns, particularly from legal advocates who warn of the dangers these inmates may face in male prisons. “It’s going to be incredibly dangerous,” said…
Ibadan North FC are gathering momentum to produce another representative ever since the demise of the late Prince Akinremi Olaide, May Allah be pleased with his soul. No one is happy with the recent incident that occured in IBADAN North FC, both the party leader, youths, people within the community, market men and women were…
The Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and Pioneer Chairman of Aare Latoosa LCDA, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji (Omo BAO), has joined in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, acknowledging the indispensable role teachers play in shaping a nation’s future. He emphasized that “teachers contribute positively to the ideal state.” In a statement personally signed by him from his…
A 22-year-old schoolteacher at the Blessed Peace School in Egbeda, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, identified only as Prosper, has been arrested and detained by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly sodomising a 10-year-old boy at the school. A PUNCH Metro correspondent learnt on Sunday that before performing the crime, the suspect…
A judge has expressed frustration with a woman who admitted to sending videos of herself passing wind to her boyfriend’s ex. Rhiannon Evans, 25, is believed to be the first person ever to face charges for cyber-farting, an act she carried out over the Christmas period. Evans sent the videos to Deborah Prytherech, who claimed…
The embattled critic of Sokoto State Governor, Hamdiyya Sharif has been found in Zamfara State. According to a post in Hausa by her lawyer, Abba Hikima on his official Facebook handle on Wednesday “We have been informed that Hamdiyya is in the Bakura General Hospital in Zamfara State. “She is in a critical condition. But…
The Coalition of Ose Youth is pleased to announce its official endorsement of Hon. Ohiremen Olabisi John as the candidate for the chairmanship of Ose Local Government in the forthcoming local government elections. This decision is rooted in a thorough assessment of his qualifications, leadership experience, and unwavering commitment to the development of our community….