Ado-Ekiti — Ogunleye Kemisola, a student of Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, has officially commenced her Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme ( SIWES ) placement at the Ministry of Information. Eager to gain hands-on experience in her field, she began her internship on Monday, October 28, bringing with her a palpable enthusiasm for the opportunities that lie ahead. Kemisola, a promising student known for her dedication to her studies, expressed her excitement about the new role, emphasizing her eagerness to learn and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. "This is an incredible opportunity for me to gain practical skills in information management and communication, which is essential for my career," Kemisola shared. The Ministry of Information has welcomed her onboard, recognizing her eagerness to contribute. The experience will expose her to various aspects of information dissemination, public relations, and media handling, offering her a well-rounded e...

 The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who was absent for his scheduled arraignment and plea bargain, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Thursday, wrote the court a letter that he would prefer to be tried in his state. Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello Bello, in the letter he wrote through his team of lawyers led by Abdulwahab Mohammed, claimed that only the Kogi High Court in Lokoja has the territorial jurisdiction to preside over the allegations that were brought against him. Adeola Adedipe, one of the lawyers in Bello’s team, told the court about the letter. Addressing the court, Adedipe said after the close of the last sitting, he reported back to his team what transpired in court and he was informed that a letter had been written on behalf of the defendant to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court. “Requesting in substance, that this matter be administratively transferred to the Federal High Court, Lokoja Judicial Division, which we believe has territorial...

  In a welcome development, Meta has restored the ‘Obi Cubana News’ page on Facebook, much to the delight of its followers and the wider community. The reinstatement comes after a period of downtime that left many fans and supporters eagerly awaiting the return of their favourite source of updates and news about the renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Obi Cubana and other general related issues on lifestyle and luxury. The ‘Obi Cubana News’ page, which boasts a substantial following, serves as a crucial platform for sharing the latest news, events, and philanthropic activities related to Obi Cubana. Known for his entrepreneurial acumen and contributions to various social causes, Obi Cubana has garnered significant attention and admiration both locally and internationally. The page’s restoration marks a positive turn for those who rely on it for authentic and timely updates. The lead admin of the page has expressed his gratitude t...

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 21ST JUNE 2024    PUNCH Nasarawa communities disown lithium mining firm, allege illegal operation After Sallah, tomatoes, pepper prices remain high as North groans FUL gets N250m modern research centre from ASR-Africa Katsina gov mourns Emir’s son, Saraki’s mother Fintiri asks indigenes to invest in Adamawa Kogi dep gov advocates awareness campaign over perennial flooding Cholera: Death toll rises to 37 as Lagos records 401 cases Humanitarian workers implicated in Adamawa IDPs’ sexual harrasment cases Lagos trains 60 engineers in bridge construction Ekiti team understudies Lagos emergency services Rivers: Protests as IG extends LG secretariats’ barricade Police convoy and IGP Group holds concert on wildlife protection FG orders 50 fighter jets as terrorists occupy Kainji Protesters demand El-Rufai’s trial for alleged N423bn theft Court scraps 33 Ondo LCDAs created by Akeredolu N10bn fraud: Yahaya Bello nephew’s trial resumes July 15 Ododo assents...

  Nigeria’s total public debt has reached N121.67tn, increasing by N24.33tn or 24.99 per cent within three months, the Debt Management Office has announced. This new figure is from a total debt of N97.34tn (108.23bn) as of December 2023. The Debt Management Office disclosed the new figure in a press release on Thursday in Abuja. The Public Debt, comprise of Total Domestic and External Debts of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the thirty-six state governments, and the Federal Capital Territory. The report read, “Nigeria’s total public debt stood at N121.67 trillion (USD91.46 billion) as of March 31, 2024. The comparative figure for December 31, 2023, was N97.34 trillion (USD108.23 billion). Total Domestic Debt was N65.65 trillion (USD46.29 billion) while Total External Debt was N56.02 trillion (USD42.12 billion).” FAST GIST MEDIA Online observed that the increase is driven majorly by naira devaluation, as the total debt was reduced in dollar terms. On Thursday, F-G-M Online report...

Another person killed at Oja Bisi this Afternoon Barely five hours after a  POS operator was killed in Ekiti,  A trader has again been gun down in Oja Bisi Area of Ado Ekiti. G*nmen this afternoon shot and killed an aboki man selling rice and beans at Oja Bisi It was reported that he was hawking when the killers came on a bike and fired at him. This is barely some hours after a popular pos man was killed adjacent to the gate of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. Also, another person was shot yesterday night at Ori Apata,  It is not clear whether the killers are same group. FAST GIST MEDIA gathered from witnesses that the pattern of operation of the killers suggests a reprisal attacks by cult groups. The Spokesperson for Ekiti State Police Command, DSP Sunday Abutu has confirmed the incident adding that the command is seriously working to get the killers.  The Ekiti state government had declared state of emergency for all movement should be withi...

  Gunmen K!!l Popular PoS Operator in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State Capital. Report reaching says, gunmen in the early hours of Thursday shot and killed a Point of Sale agent popularly known as Alfa. This is coming barely 48hrs after a union executive of commercial motorcyclists was killed also in broad daylight. The incident happened at the shop of the victim which is located adjacent the gate of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. Alfa is well known in the area with the display of bread on his vehicle and always available with cash. According to reports, the gunmen who came on a motorbike shot at Alfa and made away with his money and other valuables.One person who was transacting with him when the incident happened was said to have also sustained injury. Though, police is yet to confirm the incident, the body of the deceased has been deposited in the morgue.

Akure, Ondo State - In a major development, the Ondo State High Court has nullified the creation of new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) within the state. Federal High Court of Nigeria Akure Division (Photo: Google) The ruling, issued today, cancels the entire process that established these new council areas. Details surrounding the specific reasoning behind the decision are still emerging. However, speculation suggests the judge may have taken issue with the way the LCDAs were created. Governor Akeredolu reportedly signed the bill establishing the LCDAs in Ibadan, Oyo State, rather than within Ondo State itself. This move sparked controversy at the time, and it appears the court may have deemed it a violation of protocol. Governor Akeredolu had been receiving medical treatment in Germany and returned to Nigeria, but instead of resuming his duties in the state capital, Akure, he began working from his residence in Ibadan. This situation has left many questioning the le...

  Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. The legal team representing the Aloba family has expressed dissatisfaction with the toxicology test results concerning the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. The legal practitioners, Wahab Shittu (SAN) and Taiwo Odumosu, Esq., during a press briefing held via Zoom on Monday, faulted the handling of the procedures, adding that it raised serious concerns about the integrity and thoroughness of the investigation by the police and the medical team into Mohbad’s death. PUNCH Metro exclusively reported that the US-based lab refuted the claim by the Lagos State Government that the toxicology test was conducted at its facility. The revelation was in response to inquiries made by our correspondent, who embarked on a fact-finding mission to ascertain the musician’s cause of death. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, while responding to inquiries via a live telephone call with Ahmad Isah, the anchor of an Abuja-based on...

  Afrobeats musician, Adekunle Gold, has opened up about how he was harassed online after revealing he lives with sickle cell disease. The ‘Rodo’ hitmaker disclosed that he was “attacked and abused” on social media after revealing his identity. During a recent interview with CNN, Adekunle Gold said he wanted to raise awareness about sickle cell disease after he fully recovered. He said: “I want people living with sickle cell to feel safe, to feel like they have help and support. They call you a sickler… Recently, when I talked about it [my struggle with sickle cell] on the song [‘5-star’], I saw a lot of tweets from people attacking and abusing me. “I’m speaking about sickle cell disease now because I just got the courage to come out and speak up openly about it. A lot of people can’t share their stories like I can.” Adekunle Gold said he has been aware of his diagnosis since he was a child, adding that growing up, he constantly put himself in situations that made him sick. “I’ve k...

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  Firefighters putting out the fire from the tanker along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. By  Johnson Idowu The Lagos State Fire Service has said it had begun legal actions against one Waheed Balogun for assaulting an officer of the agency who was on duty in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. The Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ololade Agboola, disclosed this in a statement made available to MEDIA on Tuesday. Agboola stated that the suspect was arraigned before Magistrate A.A. Adesanya of a Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in the Oshodi area of the state. Agboola said, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has formally taken legal action against one Waheed Balogun, aged 40, for an alleged assault on a Firefighter during official duties on Monday, October 1, 2023, at 167 Egbe Road, Cele Egbe, Ikotun, Lagos. 2.7M 870 How My Chinese Boyfriend Abandoned Me With His Child - Ogun Woman | Punch “Balogun contends that the Firefighters obstructed h...