Unlawful Retirement: Court Orders PSC To Pay AIG Mbu N40 Million

The National Industrial Court on Monday ordered the Police Service Commission ( PSC), to pay retired AIG Mbu Joseph Mbu, the sum of N40 million as general damages. The payment as ordered by justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae, was for the unlawful retirement of Mbu

Adeleke Plans To Enroll Osun Pensioners On Health Insurance Scheme

In a bid to tackle health challenges confronting pensioners in Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has completed plans to enroll them into the State Health Insurance Scheme, OHIS. The Governor who disclosed this while receiving the leadership of the pensioners in his office,

Just In: Ace Yoruba Actress, Iyabo Oko Dies

Veteran Yoruba actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi popularly known as Iyabo Oko is reportedly dead. She was said to have died on Wednesday according to her daughter who broke the news via social media. Iyabo Oko, who has been away from the movie scene for

Pop Icon, Madonna Hospitalized With ‘Serious Bacterial Infection’

Madonna is recovering after falling ill with a “serious bacterial infection” that landed her in an intensive care unit for several days, her manager Guy Oseary confirmed. “Her health is improving, however, she is still under medical care,” he said. “A full recovery

Video: Drama As Adeleke Leaves Eid Ground In Anger Over Poor Seating Arrangement

Shina Abubakar, Osogbo, Vanguard Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday morning left the Osogbo central Eid ground in anger over poor seating arrangement which prevented the governor from observing the two raka’at rite. This is as former Senate spokesperson, Senator Ajibola Basiru escaped

Pomp As Gov. Otti Pays June Salaries, Abia Workers Hail Him Keeping Promise

Civil servants in Abia State have expressed gratitude to the state Chief Executive, Dr Alex Otti, for fulfilling his promise to pay their monthly salaries on or before the 28th of every month. The elated workers who confirmed that they have received alerts

Former NFL Quarterback Ryan Mallett Dies In Apparent Drowning At 35

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett died Tuesday in an apparent drowning off a Florida beach, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. First responders were called to a beach in Destin around 2:12 p.m. due to reports that a group

World Bank To Fed. Govt: Distribute Subsidy Savings As Palliatives To Nigerians

*Says additional 7.1m Nigerians will be pushed into poverty…Urges removal of forex restrictions on 43 items…Approves fresh $500m loan for Nigeria By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, Vanguard The World Bank yesterday called on the Federal Government to reallocate part of the savings

Kano Governor Swears In Deputy, 17 Others As Commissioners

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sworn-in 17 commissioners with a charge to be prudent in discharging their primary assignments. The ceremony was held at the Government House in Kano on Monday. Mr Yusuf said their appointment was based on integrity and antecedents,

BET Awards 2023: Burna Boy Emerges Best International Act

Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu better known as Burna Boy, has been named the ‘Best International Act’ at the just-concluded BET Awards ceremony. The event was held on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, United States of America. Though, Burna Boy