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A sister to Ahmed Raji, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Seliat Raji, who was kidnapped in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State has been released, on Tuesday, after six days in captivity. The PUNCH reports that the gunmen, on Thursday night, invaded her residence and killed a security guard who was said to put up a resistance during their operation. The Baale Koso of Iseyinland, High Chief Sikiru Adeniji, who confirmed her release to The PUNCH on the phone, said she regained her freedom around 2:00am after the payment of ransom. High Chief Adeniji, the victim’s husband said,…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has led the House Committee on Security and Strategy on a working visit to the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The visit, according to the Speaker, is to synergize and partner for foster holistic approach to security, governance and legislations in the state. The delegation was received by the state Commandant of the NSCDC, Augustine Padonu and the state NIS Deputy Comptroller, Olusola Odesola. Speaking at the Headquarters of NSCDC, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin…

The Nigerian Police have issued a public notice requesting information on the whereabouts of Ayobami Ajileye, wanted in connection with a 2017 LGBTQ rights protest. Authorities allege that Ajileye, now 38, led the demonstration advocating for LGBTQ rights. According to the official police bulletin, Ajileye is of Yoruba descent from Oyo State. She is described as having a fair complexion, black hair, and black eyes, with no distinctive marks recorded. Her last known address is listed as No. N4/753b Yemetu Alaadorin, Ibadan. The police urge anyone with information regarding her location to contact the nearest police station or reach out…

Amid protests from various civil society organizations and individuals, the wife of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Justice Nyesom-Wike Eberechi Suzzette, was among the high court Judges recommended for elevation to the Court of Appeal by the National Judicial Council NJC on Friday. Also, the daughter-in-law of the Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Ariwoola Oluwakemi Victoria, was nominated for appointment as a Judge of the High Court, Federal Capital Territory at a meeting presided over by her father-in-law, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Justice Ariwoola is expected to bow out of Nigeria’s judiciary in August this year. The NJC at…

Two senior staff of the National Assembly were in the early hours of Friday brutalized by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, for allegedly not properly identifying themselves at the second gate of the Complex. The staff, Chris Odoh, a Deputy Director, and John Nnadi, of the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), ran into trouble with the DSS operatives who have been drafted to man the entire National Assembly Complex, at about 11:45 am, when they were asked to identify themselves at the gate. The DSS officers claimed that the staff could not properly identify themselves but “just…

Renowned journalist and publisher of TODAY SPLASH MEDIA LTD, Asiwaju YSO Oladunni, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Prince Falana Adebowale on his recent appointment by the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as the Chairman of the Oyo State Youth Development Agency. In a personally signed congratulatory statement made available to newsmen, Asiwaju Oladunni described Prince Falana Adebowale’s appointment as a perfectly fitting choice. “I join millions in congratulating you on your appointment as the Chairman of the Oyo State Youth Development Agency. Your dedication to details and commitment to the youth constituency over the years make your appointment…

Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, the Honorable member representing Ibadan North Constituency II at the Oyo State House of Assembly, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Seun Fakorede, Hon. Ademola Omotosho, Prince Falana Adebowale, and Dr. Akin Fagbemi on their recent appointments by Governor Seyi Makinde. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Gabriel expressed his joy and commendation for the four appointees, highlighting their dedication and service to Oyo State. “I extend my warmest congratulations to Hon. Seun Fakorede on his appointment as Executive Adviser on Youth and Sports. His tenure as Commissioner for Youth and Sports was marked by outstanding…

Senator Rufai Sani Hanga said on Monday that he has no regrets donating clay pots and textile materials, used in burying corpses, to his constituents. Hanga, who represents Kano Central in the Senate, defended his action during a news conference in Kano on Monday. He was reacting to criticisms that trailed his gesture. “I have no regrets whatsoever purchasing and donating burial materials to my constituents. I did not use constituency project money to buy them; I used my personal money. “Furthermore, the gesture is a tradition in my family as I grew up witnessing my father carrying it out.…

The reason behind the visit of 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi to top political figures such Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki and Sule Lamido has been revealed. Obi’s spokesperson, Dr Yunusa Tanko, said the visit was in line with the former Anambra governor’s commitment to the peace and progress of the nation. DAILY POST reported that Obi in Abuja on Monday visited some top political figures, including former Vice President, and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki and the former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido. “At…

The Rivers State Government on Tuesday dismissed a call on the state House of Assembly by the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress in the state to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminlayi Fubara. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, who said this in an interview with The PUNCH in Port Harcourt, said the governor would not allow anybody to throw the state into anarchy. Also, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark and other prominent individuals in the region warned the lawmakers against causing anarchy in the state. The APC Caretaker…