A former nun-turned-social media influencer has tied the knot with a Catholic priest after their friendship blossomed into love during prayer sessions. Lais Dognini, once a devout Carmelite nun, met priest Jackson Dognini years ago when he offered to pray for her while she battled depression, according to Brazilian outlet O Globo. The couple, who…
A mechanic, Opeyemi Adebiyi, 28, on Thursday, appeared before a Mapo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over the alleged theft of N450,000 cash and car gear, belonging to a customer. Adebiyi pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge bordering on false pretense and stealing brought against him. The court’s Magistrate, Mr John Olorimoke, admitted the…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at Minister of Power and 2027 governorship hopeful, Adebayo Adelabu, over his recent use of the “Èmilókàn” slogan, declaring that the state has moved beyond what he described as stunt politics. Adelabu had recently told supporters that it was his “turn” to govern Oyo State, invoking…
A bill seeking to create a new state in Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zone has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun, representing Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East Federal Constituency, the bill proposes an amendment to the 1999 Constitution to establish Ibadan State from the current Oyo State. During…
The Council of State on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories. The decision followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations based on the report of the Advisory Committee on the…
An Abuja-bound Ibom Air passenger has been arrested after he allegedly stole a huge amount of money from the luggage of another passenger who happened to be a foreigner. The passenger who boarded the Ibom Air flight from Uyo was caught by crew members. A video shared on social media on Thursday showed the moment…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to implement a bonding policy for Nigerians studying abroad on government-funded scholarships to ensure they return home and contribute to national development after completing their studies. The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, made this known during the maiden TETFund National Town Hall Meeting…
A revered Nigerian statesman, broadcaster, and corporate governance champion, Dr Christopher Kolade, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 93. In a statement announcing his death, the Kolade family expressed gratitude for his long and impactful life. “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has secured a 24-year jail term for Mr Garuba Duku, a retired Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council under the Federal Capital Territory Administration, over a ₦318 million fraud. This is according to a statement made available to newsmen by the…
The National Council of State has approved Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan,…