A 60-year-old man, Samuel Gbadamosi has been remanded by magistrate court sitting in Akure for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl. The defendant was alleged to have committed the offence at Obasekola Street, Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state. The police prosecutor, Augustine Omhenemhen, told the court that the defendant forcefully had sexual intercourse with the victim when she came to collect a textbook from his (defendant’s) daughter, who is her friend. The prosecutor said the offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 357 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo…
Author: Victor Fola
A Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Security, Mr. Bullet Otuaro, has resigned his appointment and dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Otuaro is a younger brother to Deputy Governor Deacon Kingsley Otuaro. Receiving the defectors, APC deputy governorship candidate in Delta state welcomed the defectors into the party in the state. Reacting to the defection, Otuaro said it is time for Delta youths to unite. In his letter of resignation, the former security aide said he resigned for personal reasons. He said: “Now is the time for Delta youths to come together…
It was a horrible day for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abeokuta, the state capital as the party after its presidential rally had its vehicles attacked by residents in what was a demonstration of rejection of the party in the state. On Wednesday, the PDP took its presidential campaign train to Abeokuta with presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, his wife, Titi Abubakar, National Chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke among other dignitaries in attendance. During the presidential rally, Ayu had hinted on the difficulty they faced in getting a venue to hold their presidential rally…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has given a peek into how he plans to run his administration after promising supporters slots and contracts in his government if they help him win polling booths at the 2023 general elections. According to the former Vice-president, the jackpot to the cabinet of his administration is neither competence nor merit but ability to help him win polling booths in the 2023 elections. He disclosed this during a town hall meeting held with stakeholders and members of the party in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Atiku said, “The fact that you…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed rumours that it plans to postpone the 2023 general elections billed got February 25. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Tuesday afternoon, while delivering a lecture at Chatham House on the topic ‘Nigeria’s 2023 Elections: Preparations and Priorities for Electoral Integrity and Inclusion He said, “We believe that by forthrightly sharing our experiences and discussing the challenges openly, we can surmount the challenges and ensure that our elections in Nigeria continue to get better. “May I, on this note, once again reiterate our position that the commission is not contemplating,…
Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has said that the happy and mammoth crowd at the APC Presidential rally in Ilorin on Tuesday, is an indisputable indication of victory for the party in the forthcoming general elections. The Governor said this at the rally held in Ilorin amid cheers from thousands of party supporters. Abdulrazaq appreciated the people of the state for coming out in large numbers to welcome the APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and his entourage to the state. ”This huge crowd is a testament to our standing with the people of Kwara and it…
The All Progressives Congress, APC took its presidential campaign train to Ilorin in Kwara State on Tuesday where it was received by a warm mammoth crowd who cheered and vaunted their support for the presidential ticket of the APC. The party’s flagbearer, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima arrived on Tuesday to a jubilant crowd before paying a visit to the Emir of Ilorin. Tinubu, during the rally, charged the people of the state to vote for him and all APC candidates in the coming general elections in February and March. Tinubu said Kwara has been enjoying…
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has announced that contractors on major highways were set to resume work after the Christmas/New Year break. He stressed that to ensure order, barricades will also be restored on the high ways. Recall that in December, the government ordered the removal of blockades from key roads to aid the free flow of traffic during the festive period. “Recall that barricades were removed at all construction sites on December 15,2022 for ease of movement to reduce travel time during the yuletide season. “Contractors are now set to resume work on major highways especially…
The Anambra state police have nabbed nine suspected vandals, including a 39-year-old woman, for allegedly vandalizing an electricity power line mast in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The state Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement said the suspects were arrested by police eratives in conjunction with vigilante group following a tip off. He identified them as Amara Nneji (39); Kinsley Iwuozo (50); Romanus Dim (40); Abuchi Onuoha (29); Chukwudi Eke (39); Ikechukwu Eze (44); Ukpe Monday (40); Bartholomew Anugwueje (45) and Ikenna Christopher (28). He added that a truck containing seven welding machines, some irons…
The Governor of Ogun state Dapo Abiodun, has told the residents of the State to trust the All Progressive Congress with their votes during the general polls. Abiodun added he has many things on the ground to convince them to support his re-election. The governor reveal this during his second term campaign train in Odogbolu, Odogbolu Local Government Area to members and supporters of the APC. He recalled that it was difficult for him to convince the people to vote for him in 2019 because there was nothing on the ground for self-marketing and he had to resort to begging…