The crisis leadership in Ondo state is not abating inspire of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention. The deputy governor’s fate is now hanging in the balance, if the recent development is anything to go by. The House held its first plenary session on Tuesday after last Friday’s meeting with Tinubu in Abuja. At the end of Tuesday’s plenary, the Speaker ...
Whistle Blower
November, 2023
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29 November
Soun Of Ogbomoso’s Coronation Holds December 14th – 19th
Activities for the official coronation of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III is scheduled to hold between December 14 and 19, 2023. This development followed the approval of motion of stay of excution by the Oyo State High Court against the nullification of the selection process which enthroned Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III. The chairman ...
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29 November
Alaba Lawson’s Jehovah’s Witnesses background reflects in burial wishes
This weekend late Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson will be buried in Abeokuta, Ogun State YOUNEWS understands that topmost on her burial wishes was no drumming and dancing at her burial.” She was emphatic about that ” a source squealed. The Central Planning Committee for activities regarding the burial of the late Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson also on Monday in Abeokuta ...
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29 November
9ice gets chieftaincy title in Ogun
The renowned singer Alexander Abolore Adegbola Akande, popularly identified as 9ice, has been granted a significant chieftaincy title in Ogun State. The accomplished musician took to his Instagram page to share the exhilarating news, accompanied by a series of captivating photos capturing the special moment. According to the Ogbomoso born singer, 9ice, he has been designated as the “Amuludun of ...
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29 November
Ondo crisis: Assembly refuses to declare Aiyedatiwa acting gov
High expectations that Ondo State deputy governor would be declared acting governor was deflated. It didn’t happen, and Aiyedatiwa is verily unhappy about the development. There was a heavy presence of security operatives around the Assembly complex while the Tuesday session lasted. And the expectation reached the zenith. Though the deputy governor is not expressing his mind openly on the ...
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29 November
EFCC Arraigns Husband, Wife For Alleged N2.7billion Fraud In Lagos
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, arraigned a husband and wife whose names were given as Oriyomi Idowu and Ruth Idowu for their involvement in N2,757,188,000 fraud. The couple were arraigned before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on 20 count charges bordering on obtaining money by ...
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29 November
Friends desert Emefiele, Fails to Meet N300m, 2 sureties Bail
The embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, will spend both the Christmas and New Year Day celebrations behind bars This is as he failed to meet his bail conditions on Tuesday. As it is, Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele might spend a long time in Kuje Prison over ...
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28 November
Kizz Daniel advises on giving to Orphanages
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, who is better known as Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The singer who rose to fame in 2014 with his debut single, “Woju” has share tips on proper things to put in place before doing Charity at orphanages. “ Make sure people around you have eaten before you carry food to the orphanage “ ...
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28 November
Opinion: Foreign investors: Delusions and Illusions
By Ken Ugbechie It has become a pattern. Each time a new leader emerges in Nigeria, he globe-trots in search of foreign investors. Whether at national or sub-nationals, Nigerian leaders have found a cheap and unworthy pastime, scouring the world for the always elusive foreign investors. Absolutely nothing wrong with leaders doing marketing for their countries. Leaders of Western nations ...
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28 November
Osinbajo, Wife Celebrate 34th Wedding Anniversary
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo are marking their 34th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Osinbajo shared a video and pictures on his Instagram page and wrote, “To Dolly, my good and special favour from the Lord, 34 incredible years today. Happy Anniversary #dolapoosinbajo! Love always, Yemi.” Mrs Osinbajo also shared a photo on her Instagram page with ...