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The Good Society of Ogbomoso has raised concerns over the alleged political activities of Reverend Peter Olawuyi Olaleye, pastor of New Estate Baptist Church in the Samade area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State. In a letter addressed to the president of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, the society expressed dismay at Pastor Olaleye’s reported involvement in political affairs, which they believe detracts from his religious duties. In the letter, signed by Samuel Orodiji as the Coordinator, the society highlighted instances where Pastor Olaleye purportedly prioritized political engagements over his pastoral responsibilities. They cited his alleged chairmanship of a semi-political group called Ogbomoso…

Four people have been feared killed and 20 others injured when members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ites clashed in Kaduna. The Nation gathered the Shi’ites trooped out in a large number on Friday for a peaceful procession to mark the International Quds Day in the state capital when the law enforcement operatives, particularly the Nigeria Police, stormed the scene to disperse the procession. The Shiites assembled near the Katsina roundabout along Ahmadu Bello Way prior to the arrival of the Police, who attempted to disperse them. This situation caused tension and unease among…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially closed Jim Obazee’s investigation into operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. DAILY POST reports that Tinubu appointed Obazee as a special investigator to probe the CBN and other related entities. His appointment was contained in a letter dated July 28, 2023. Tinubu, on Friday, expressed gratitude to Obazee, who is also a former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRC, for serving as the Special Investigator of the CBN and other associated institutions after his appointment on July 28, 2023. The President appreciated Obazee’s commitment and expertise in…

The Olubadan-designate, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, has returned to Ibadan, the state capital. TODAY reports that Olakulehin, who is the current Balogun of Ibadanland, arrived his Alalubosa residence on Friday. The Olubadan-designate has been away for some days. The arrival of Olakulehin on Friday has doused the tension over the whereabout of the next Olubadan. Our correspondent reports that some members of the Olubadan-in-Council have arrived his residence to pay him homage. Some of those who paid homage to Olakulehin include the Osi Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Lateef Adebimpe, the Osi Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole-Foko, the Ashipa Olubadan, Abiodun Kola-Daisi and Asipa…

Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Friday, pleaded guilty to the charges of naira abuse. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had, on Thursday, filed six counts of money laundering and abuse of naira against him. But before the charge was read to the defendant, the EFCC’s prosecution counsel Suleiman Suleiman, prayed the court to stike out counts five and six (money laundering charges) and arraigned him on counts one to four. Consequently, Justice Abimbola Awogboro struck out counts five and six. Bobrisky was then arraigned on counts one to four to which he pleaded guilty. When…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Wednesday, approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The Vice Chairman, NERC, Musliu Oseni, said the increase will see the customers paying N225 kilowatt per hour (KW/h) from the current N66. PUNCH Online notes that customers under Band A are those who enjoy 20-24 hours of electricity supply daily while those in Band B are subscribers who enjoy 16 to 20 hours power supply. Those in Band C enjoy 12 to 16 hours daily power supply.. Also, Band D subscribers are beneficiaries of eight to 12 hours power…

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is set to meet the Ibadan kingmakers today (Friday). He is currently at his private residence at No 1, Cassia Street, Alalubosa Government Reserved Area in the Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed by a family source in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online. According to him, Olakulehin will make his first public appearance any moment from now and will attend the next meeting of the Council of Obas in Ibadanland. “Kabiyesi is at his house in Alalubosa as we speak. He will have a series of meetings today…

Lagos, Kano, and 10 other states have concluded plans to start generating power in their respective states in conformity with the Electricity Act 2023. The PUNCH gathered on Thursday that some of these states had established their electricity market laws and were waiting for the approval of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to have independent regulatory bodies different from the NERC owned by the Federal Government. As the states stepped up efforts to generate electricity, the Federal Government’s 240 per cent power tariff hike for consumers in Band A enjoying 20-hour electricity attracted more condemnations on Thursday. Groups including the…

The controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Lagos for his arraignment on money laundering and naira abuse allegation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had on Thursday filed six counts bordering on money laundering and abuse of the naira against Bobrisky. Bobrisky is scheduled to take his plea before the vacation judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro. The crossdresser, who had been in the EFCC detention since Wednesday night, failed to meet the administrative bail offered to him on Thursday. Details later…

In a display of political fervor, Ward 5 of Ibadan North Local Government witnessed a vibrant campaign rally of the PDP Chairmanship Candidate, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade. Amidst the enthusiastic crowd and calls for progressive change, Hon. Olufunke Comforter, the esteemed lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, garnered praise for her unwavering dedication to community welfare and inclusive representation. The campaign rally, which commenced with a grand entrance by Hon. Olufade and his vice on beautiful horses at oluwo nla underscored a palpable spirit of unity and support. Notably, the rally’s itinerary included a strategic visit to the residence of Oyo…