An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ring Road, Ibadan, has granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, a former queen of the Ooni of Ife. The court also extended the bail to Ibadan-based media personality Oriyomi Hamzat and Abdulahi Fasasi, the Principal of Islamic High School. Justice K.B. Olawoyin, presiding over Court 8, delivered the ruling on Monday after reviewing a bail application submitted by their legal counsel. The court set five conditions for the bail, including a payment of N10 million and the provision of two sureties who must submit landed property documents located within the court’s jurisdiction. READ ALSO:
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The Oyo State government has filed 18 charges, including murder, against Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, and several others in connection with the deadly stampede at the Principal of Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, which resulted in the deaths of 35 children. In a legal action registered as I/05C/2025, the Oyo State government, as the complainant, named Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat (the proprietor of an Ibadan-based radio station), Abdullahi Fasasi (the school’s principal), and others as defendants. The charges were officially filed on January 10, 2025. The government accused the defendants of conspiracy to commit…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will officially announce Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles on Monday. The unveiling will take place at 11:00 AM in the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. This announcement was made through a statement released on the NFF’s website on Sunday. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed by the NFF Executive Committee last Tuesday after a recommendation from the Technical and Development Committee. The 47-year-old Franco-Malian takes over one of the most high-pressure coaching roles in world football, but NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, expressed…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following a suspected terrorist attack on its facilities at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State. In a statement released by the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo, the attack occurred at approximately 7:20 PM on Friday, January 10, 2025. The victims included a local watchman and three contractors working at the site. While the attack caused significant damage to security facilities, Udo confirmed that no immigration officers were killed. The NIS extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public that efforts were underway,…
As the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal resumes its sitting on Monday, the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to overturn the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election, which saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, emerge victorious. The party’s position was outlined in a communiqué issued following a meeting of its leadership, including its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The communiqué, signed by the Secretary of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, Hon. Henry Tenebe, and made available to Vanguard on Sunday, was convened at the request…
The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, has urged party members to stay united to ensure the party’s success in the 2025 local government elections in the state. Speaking during a victory celebration and thank-you visit organized by the Badagry Independent Campaign Council Coordinator, Ibrahim Layode, who is also the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ojelabi emphasized the importance of unity within the party. He noted that following President Bola Tinubu’s ban on the Mandate and Justice Forums factions within Lagos APC, it is crucial for all members to come together for the party’s advancement. Ojelabi…
An airstrike conducted by the Nigerian Air Force on Saturday struck members of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (ZSCPG), local vigilantes, and residents of Tungar Kara in Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The strike, intended to target bandits fleeing the community after a raid, mistakenly hit the wrong group, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 individuals. Eyewitnesses reported that the unfortunate incident occurred shortly after the bandits escaped the area. Local vigilantes and residents, who had mobilized to defend their community, were among those caught in the attack. Rescue operations are ongoing, and so far, 16…
Mr. Laolu Akande, former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has dismissed rumors suggesting that the former Vice President has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) or withdrawn from political activities. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, Akande clarified that Osinbajo remains a member of the APC and has not abandoned his political ambitions. “There is no reason to think that he is no longer in the APC. He is still a member of the APC. If he gets an invitation to the caucus, he will be there,” Akande stated. Osinbajo, who…
The South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), a socio-political group, has voiced its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, warning against attempts by northern politicians to challenge his re-election bid in 2027. In a statement titled “2027: It’s Tinubu or Nobody”, the South East Coordinator of SERHA, Belusochukwu Enwere, emphasized the group’s confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and urged those aspiring for the presidency to respect his tenure. Enwere acknowledged Tinubu’s strides in addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges and fostering stability in governance, saying:“Although critics claim Tinubu has placed the economy on life support, others acknowledge his efforts to bring…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on his 60th birthday on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Also, the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his congratulatory message described him as a passionate public officer. President Tinubu commends Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering dedication and political consistency, beginning from his membership of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in 2011. “His steadfastness throughout the party’s metamorphosis and final transition to the All Progressives Congress (APC) exemplifies his loyalty, dedication, and commitment”, Presidential Adviser on Information & Strategy,…