Mustapha Usman, 18, has been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing a Galaxy AO3 Samsung phone worth N150,000. He however pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court on Friday. Usman is facing a two-count charge of stealing and breach of peace. The Prosecutor, Police Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, who is the prosecutor, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences on March 11 at 12.30 p.m. in Okeyinmi area of Ado-Ekiti. According to him, the defendant allegedly stole the phone belonging to the complainant, Mr Ologundudu Rahmat. He said that the defendant was allegedly…
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In an era where fake news and unsubstantiated gossip have become rampant, Wahalanetwork, a Nigerian online media platform, has emerged as a beacon of credibility and consistency. Founded in August 2021 by Oluwagbenga OluwafemiDawodu, popularly known as Kristen Dawodu, Wahalanetwork has rapidly risen to become one of Nigeria’s leading blogs, renowned for its commitment to fact-checking and evidence-based reporting. According to Kristen Dawodu, the brain behind Wahalanetwork, the platform’s strict gatekeeping process is what sets it apart from other blogs. “We ensure we have evidence to back up the stories we post. Already, many of our followers know WahalaNetwork for…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has commiserated with traders, who lost properties to a fire outbreak, which destroyed shops and goods at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, in the early hours of Wednesday. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, expressed the government’s sympathy to the victims of the fire outbreak during an on-the-spot assessment of the incident. The governor said the government would assess the level of damage and provide immediate support to victims once it gets a full report of the incident. He directed the Ibadan South-West Local Government and…
By TIJJANI MOHAMMAD Spontaneous outbursts of UP NEPA, UP NEPA across the neighbourhood have become a regular refrain as toddlers relished the restoration of public power supply. That toddlers could chorus UP NEPA, UP NEPA, at the restoration of public power in 2025, thirty years after I similarly chorused, reminded me how little we had moved over the years. How could we not have outlived some of our ugly past? More importantly, how did these kids know about NEPA, an acronym for the National Electric Power Authority, (and everything about it) – an entity that had long wound up before…
Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for hydrocarbon investments to address energy poverty, emphasizing that Africa is not a net contributor to global emissions. The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, made this statement on Tuesday in Houston Texas, United States during a session at CERAWeek by S&P Global, themed “Policy and People: Pathways to a Just Transition.” The session, chaired by Vera Blei, Head of Market Report & Trading Solutions at S&P Global, featured key speakers including Scott Tinker, CEO of Tinker Energy Association, and Sunita Narain, Director-General of…
In a bid to bridge the gap between Science, society, and entertainment, the Director General, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Matthew Adepoju, has announced plans for a Space-themed movie series set to premiere on Netflix to simplify complex Scientific concepts for everyday Nigerians. He made this statement while receiving Nollywood icon, Mr Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), on a familiarization visit to the Agency’s Headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Adepoju emphasized the crucial role of the entertainment sector in strategic communication, saying it is significant in driving national development and enhancing global recognition. While highlighting the power of storytelling in…
The newly appointed Manager at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Ibadan , Oyo State, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Gbenga Afuwape has hit the ground running as he resumes at the airport. Afuwape who assumed office on Monday immediately met with Oyo state Governor, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde to discuss the Airport upgrade project being sponsored by the state government. On Tuesday, 25th February, 2025, he received the Vice President Shettima at the airport. The Vice President was in Ibadan on official assignment Afuwape has also met with FAAN management staff, critical departments, representative of the upgrade committee, different stakeholders…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday night in Abuja, called on political leaders in the country to channel more resources and policies toward catering to the needs of the poor and vulnerable. The President, who hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), Service Chiefs, and some selected Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to break the Ramadan fast at the State House, urged leaders to be selfless and work for the people’s benefit. “I thank you all for responding to this invitation. You honoured it out of respect, not because you don’t have enough to eat or share”,…
The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named after Dr Tai Solarin, a revered activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne. As a federal institution, TASUED will be the first federally owned tertiary school in Ogun East senatorial district. With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment. President Tinubu approved the adoption on Friday and thanked the Ogun…
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) continues to reinforce its unwavering commitment to gender diversity, equality, and empowerment. This year’s IWD global theme, “Accelerate Action”, aligns perfectly with UBA’s drive to champion inclusion and create meaningful opportunities for women in the workplace. On Wednesday, the bank graduated its latest cohort of 1,138 Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) trainees, out of which 666, representing an impressive 58% were women. UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, who pointed this out during the graduation ceremony which was held in Landmark Event…