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Oyo APC’s Ajimobi, Adelabu, Ayandele make Buhari’s ministerial list

The All Progressive Congress (APC) member from Oyo State, Dr Olusola Ayandele popularly known as Eruobodo has been listed amongst the names submitted for Ministerial nominees from Oyo state According to National Insight, the business mongul was one of the aspirants that stepped down his ambition for the All Progressives Congress APC gubernatorial candidate Oloye…

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Makinde orders contractors back to site

Governor Seyi Makinde led government in Oyo State has ordered that the contractor handling abandoned building projects on the premises of St. Paul’s Anglican School 1&2, Yanbule, Bashorun, Ibadan, Bamolaid Multi Business Services should return back to site with immediate effect. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, made the…

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‘I chose you because of your track records’, Gov. Seyi Makinde tells new Oyo SSG during swearing in

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday on Monday said he chose the Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) because of his track records. In his induction speech, governor Makinde explained that the appointment became necessary to hit the ground running and to justify the trust reposed in him…

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Police begins manhunt for suspected Fulani herdsmen who machetes Ogun village head

Ogun State police command said it had begun a manhunt for attackers of village head of Seriki village, Ismail Adasofunjo in Alabata , Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state ,Abimbola Oyeyemi who spoke with our correspondent confirmed the incident. The Punch gathered that the Suspected herdsmen…

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Osun monarch cautions Nigerians over Buratai

The Olowu of Owu Kuta, Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude has charged Nigerians to avoid making uncomplimentary remarks on the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai and also quoting him out of context. In a press release which he personally signed, Oba Oyelude, who described the General as gallant and patriotic, stated that…

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Your media chat interview shows your unpreparedness for office, Oyo APC tells Makinde

The All Progressives Congress, (APC) Oyo State has described the interview by Gov. Seyi Makinde on Saturday to mark his one-month in office as a further reflection of his unpreparedness for the exalted office of governor. The party said his (Makinde) statements during the interview further reflect his low or practically non-existent grasp of governance….

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Cossy Orjiakor reveals her marriage may not last a month (Read her reasons)

Nollywood actress Cossy Orjiakor has revealed that her marriage may not last a month. Cossy Orjiakor said her marriage may not last a month during a recent interview with Sun News when asked if she is scared of marriage. According to her: “I am not scared of marriage. However, if it is somebody that is…

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Islamic cleric, 43 arrested after caught on camera defiling five-year-old girl in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an Islamic cleric, Abdulsalam Salaudeen, for allegedly defiling a five-year-old girl in Lagos. The Punch gathered that the 43-year-old cleric, who was supposed to be teaching the victim Islamic studies, was said to have been caught having carnal knowledge of her through a video footage that…

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Pst. Fatoyinbo’s wife, Modele breaks silence on allegation of rape against husband

Wife to Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has broken silence on the rape allegations by Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola against her husband, who doubles as General Overseer of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA. Speaking in COZA Abuja on Sunday morning, Pastor Modele Fatoyinbo denied allegation against her husband According to her, “My husband cannot rape anyone even…

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FG to spend N2.26bn on Ruga settlements in all states as Chairman Governor ‘s Forum, Fayemi kicks

The Federal Government originally planned to have the controversial Ruga settlements in every part of the country and not only in 11 states. But the Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum and Ekiti Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, said the Ruga initiative had been blown out of proportion. He, however, said no state would be forced to…

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