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 Abiodun Commissions Ojodu Abiodun-Denro-Ishasi-Akute Road ...says Alagbole-Akute, Akute-Oke-Aro-Ijoko roads to be awarded in two weeks Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration will award a contract for the construction of Alagbole-Akute and Akute-Oke-Aro-Ijoko roads in Ifo Local Government Area in the next two weeks. Governor Abiodun, who disclosed this at the commissioning of the Ojodu Abiodun-Denro-Ishasi-Akute Road on Friday, said construction would start from Akute to Oke Aro. He said: "Within the next few weeks, a maximum of three weeks, in my determination to ensure that this local government wears a new look, I will be awarding the Alagbole-Akute road. I will also be awarding the Akute-Ijoko-Oke-Aro road. "That Akute-Ijoko-Oke-Aro road goes all the way to Sango; that road is 32 kilometers. We started from Sango and have constructed around 15 kilometers of that road. However, we are now set to start from Akute and construct it towards ...

 OGSG Disowns Invitations on Screening of Next-of-Kin of Deceased Pensioners The Ogun State government has described as false and misleading a notice attributed to the Bureau of State Pension inviting the next-of-kin of deceased pensioners to undergo a screening process. A statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo, stated that the notice, purportedly issued by an unnamed individual, was not authorized by the government. Mrs. Adetayo noted that the state government had established a clear official procedure for processing pension claims and disbursing benefits to the next-of-kin of deceased pensioners, adding that the process did not require any forms of screening by unknown individuals or third parties. “The notice circulating on social media does not originate from any government office, department, or Bureau of State Pensions personnel. The Bureau is not in any way associated with, nor endorses the request made in the notices. “Any request for scree...

 Bauchi couple cancels wedding days to ceremony over genotype results A Bauchi State resident, Muhammad Ibrahim, has cancelled his wedding ceremony after medical tests revealed he is not genetically compatible with his fiancée, Fatima Abdulqadir. In a Facebook post shared on November 21, 2024, Ibrahim announced the decision to call off the wedding, which was scheduled for November 29, 2024.  He explained that both he and his fiancée were AS genotype carriers, posing a significant risk of having children with sickle cell disease. Ibrahim, a Zoology graduate from Bauchi State University, disclosed that they discovered this only last month after undergoing tests at two separate hospitals to confirm the results. The couple had been in a three-year relationship but had not prioritised genotype testing, assuming there would be no issues. In the Facebook post, Ibrahim wrote, “Dear friends and family, it’s with an incredibly heavy heart that I regretfully announce the cancellation of ...

 Why I didn’t present my certificate to Ganduje – Aiyedatiwa The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has disclosed that his refusal to present his Certificate of Return to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, was not a sign of disrespect. Aiyedatiwa, who won his reelection last Saturday, was presented his Certificate of Return on Wednesday, at the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja. After the presentation, Aiyedatiwa led a delegation of Ondo party leadership to meet members of the APC National Working Committee at the party secretariat where they were warmly received. However, both Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Adelami Olaide, refused to present their certificates to Ganduje as part of the protocol. Shortly after his delegation met the party leadership, Aiyedatiwa told Saturday PUNCH that they deliberately didn’t present the certificates because they felt the honour should first go to President Bo...

 I begged for food after my popularity waned – Jumoke Orisaguna After years of fading into obscurity, Olajumoke Orisaguna, the Lagos bread seller, who rose to fame in 2016 after being discovered by renowned photographer, TY Bello, is making a remarkable comeback—this time as a broadcaster. Popularly known as Jumoke Oniburedi, she captured national attention when Ty Bello spotted her during a photo shoot while she was selling bread on the streets of Lagos and saw her potential as a model. Her story of rising from grass to grace became a media sensation, featuring her on magazine covers and inspiring countless Nigerians. However, her journey took a downward turn four years ago when she lost her fame, wealth, and public relevance after falling victim to fraud allegedly orchestrated by her former manager. Jumoke claimed she was deceived by the manager, who siphoned her money made through endorsement deals and other business engagements. She revealed this during a meet-and-greet event t...

 Cameroon detains five Nigerian pastors over politician’s abduction Five Nigerian pastors and others residing in the Idabato II community of Cameroon, formerly known as the Bakassi Peninsula, have been arrested and detained by the Cameroonian authorities. Their detention followed the kidnap of the community’s Divisional Officer, Ewane Roland, by armed men in early October. A former chairman of the Yoruba community in the defunct Bakassi Peninsula, Eniola Alabo, disclosed this to newsmen during an interview on Tuesday. Local media had reported that Roland, alongside another official of the council, Etongo Ismaeil, was whisked away on October 1, 2024, by gunmen who used a flying boat in the coastal area. According to Alabo, the Cameroonian government blamed Nigerians in the area for Roland’s abduction and deployed soldiers to arrest them. “The Gendarmerie came to the community and started shooting sporadically into the air on the day they arrested some of these Nigerians,” Alabo said...

 Gunmen kidnap journalist’s relatives, demand N50m ransom Gunmen on Thursday afternoon, have abducted three relatives of former Daily Trust Editor, Ahmed Ajobe. The victims include a male and two females including Ajobe’s immediate younger sister, Halimtu-Sadiya Tahir. City Round gathered that they were abducted on their way from a nearby community market in Awo, in the Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, along the deplorable Ankpa-Adoka-Markudi road. Ajobe who had lost his mother, Malama Aishetu Tahir on Sunday after a protracted illness was preparing for the seven days prayers. The victims were said to have gone to the market to purchase items for the seven-day prayers of the ace journalist’s deceased mother when they were kidnapped. Although Ajobe could not be immediately reached for details on the incident, a family friend who preferred anonymity said their abductors have demanded N50 million for the release of the victims. “Yes, three of Ajobe’s family members were kidn...