The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, reiterated its commitment to supporting residents to rise above poverty and attain prosperity by catering to their welfare and empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, stated this at the weekend when her ministry commenced the distribution of N20 million livelihood support grants to victims of market fire outbreaks. According to the commissioner, Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration has consistently matched its words with action by prioritising the welfare of residents and supporting them economically through various initiatives. Balogun disclosed that beneficiaries of the grants,…
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A French woman who lost her life savings to scammers pretending to be American actor Brad Pitt is seeking to unmask at least three Nigerians her legal team accuses of defrauding her. The scammers tricked the victim, identified as 53-year-old Anne by French broadcaster TF1, into believing she was in a romantic relationship with the 61-year-old Hollywood star by using AI-generated photos. The case illustrates how Nigerian scammers, already known for a variety of internet schemes including “romance” scams, are pivoting towards new technologies to swindle victims. Anne told TF1 she was first targeted on Instagram by someone posing…
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded six men at Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan for alleged armed robbery and receiving stolen property worth N32 million. The defendants are Mathew Elegbede, 34, Adeleye Nurudeen, 37; Obina David, 39; Aromeh Friday, 34; Anagaba John, 35 and Chukwuka Aralia, 56. They are standing trial on a three-count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery and receiving stolen goods. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, did not take the plea of the defendants due to lack of jurisdiction. She remanded the defendants pending the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) from…
● U.S. decline over, he says, vows to rename Gulf of Mexico, take back Panama Canal ● Pledges to deport illegal immigrants, reverse citizenship by birth ● Trump’s deportation plan a ‘disgrace’, says Pope● Putin congratulates president, hopes for dialogue on Ukraine, nuclear arms● Avoid confrontation with Trump, Akinyemi cautions Tinubu Americans and the rest of the world watched with anxiety as the unpredictable Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America yesterday, declaring, “The golden age of America begins right now” in his inaugural speech. Trump, 78, said American decline is over. “We will be the…
Five days after Alhaja Sikirat Odumosu, wife of former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, was abducted in Arepo, Ogun State, the police are yet to establish contact with her kidnappers. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 16, around 9:55 p.m., as Sikirat was about to enter her residence on Aminu Street, Orange Estate, Arepo, a border community with Lagos State. Eyewitnesses said four heavily armed men intercepted her Lexus SUV, forcibly dragged her out, and whisked her away through a swampy area to an unknown location. The Ogun State Police Command deployed a team of officers…
NOW The African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria has unveiled plans to provide clean energy to one million households across the country in 2025. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, who disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, said the move aligns… 28 mins ago The Anambra State Government says plans are underway to upgrade 29 public schools in the state into ‘smart schools’ for efficient and technology-driven education system. Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state Commissioner for Education, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists on…
1 hour ago The Laribikusi Ruling House has faulted the selection of Samuel Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland in the Ibarapa East local government area of Oyo State. The ruling house sought the intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde to prevent some powerful individuals from violating the institution of Obaship in Eruwa. It would be recalled that… 1 hour ago Former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Bashir Sa’idu, was denied bail application by the Kaduna State High Court and sent back to be remanded in the Correctional Facility on Tuesday. Saidu, who also served…
Donald Trump has taken the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States of America, declaring that it is imperative to overhaul the nation’s trade system to protect the people of the country. He also noted that the decline of the nation over the years has come to an end, declaring that he was specially spared by God to “Make America Great Again” (MAGA). He was sworn in at the Capitol today by Chief Justice John Roberts, while his Vice President, JD Vance, was sworn in by Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Trump, who criticized his successor and…
Where in the world is Melania Trump? Back in Washington in a sharply tailored outfit that exudes international woman of mystery as her husband once again becomes president of the United States. Wearing a long navy coat and matching wide-brimmed hat — which shielded her eyes in most photos and hindered her commander-in-chief husband’s attempts to give her a peck before his swearing-in — Melania’s fit drew snark on social media and a flurry of comparisons to a 1980s video game character. “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?” quipped the internet, referring to the franchise that spun off…
Leaders from around the world reacted to Donald Trump’s return Monday to the White House, offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader. Here are some of the first reactions after Trump took the oath of office for a second term:– ‘Just peace’: Ukraine – “President Trump is always decisive, and the peace through strength policy he announced provides an opportunity to strengthen American leadership and achieve a long-term and just peace, which is the top priority,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. – ‘Turbo-charged’ spending: NATO – NATO chief Mark Rutte said Trump’s return “will turbo-charge defence…