By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigerian military has again warned those planning to scuttle the Monday, 29 May, 2023 inauguration of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it is fully readyto forestall any threat to the inauguration by any individual or group of persons. Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, issued out the warning while addressing newsmen in Abuja, nations capital on Thursday, 4 May, 2023. Danmadani, who said the military had not seen reasons the inauguration would not take place, added that “As far as internal security is concerned, the police still remain the lead agency. The Armed Forces…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
In their determination to ensure a smooth transition from the outgoing administration of President Muhammadu Buhari whose two-term tenure of eight years expires on Monday, 29 May, 2023 paving the way for the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, many Nigerians from all over the country have camped at the Unity Fountain, Abuja for well over a month clamoring for a smooth, uninhibited transition. This is their own way of countering earlier calls by some opposition figures for either interim government or a military takeover because of their allegations that the presidential election was deeply flawed. But this group…
The Lagos State Government has deployed addition 500 Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices to personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to enhance transparency in traffic management across the State. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba disclosed this today, Friday, 5 May, 2023 at the formal closing ceremony of a 21-day scientific training of personnel on the usage of these devices. Oreagba disclosed further that the present administration has brought lots of modern technological innovations to address transport challenges of the State of which the body camera was one for accurate traffic management among many other…
By Ayoola Amao, Gombe The Executive Director, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD,) Engineer Yunusa Ya’u has advised the Federal Government to prioritise other alternatives rather than military force in the ongoing war against the insurgents. He admitted that the military, though has shaken the insurgents, it has not and may not totally eradicate the menace in the North East. Fielding questions from newsmen in Gombe State during his presentation of the book titled: Community Perception of Dialogue and Reconciliation in Northern Nigeria: Boko Haram, Ya’u said all major achievements by the military were because of the internal wranglings…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Veteran pop Nigerian singer, Chris Mba, has died after a long battle with heart issues. Mba, it was gathered that the singer died on Wednesday, 3 May, 2023, at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Mba made waves in the 1980s and was fondly known for his signature hairdo, jerry curl. He had hits like: ‘Funky Situation’, ‘Baby Don’t Cry’, ‘Making My Way’ and ‘Love Everlasting’. The death of the singer was announced on Thursday, 4 May, 2023 by the General Manager of Premier Music, Michael Odiong, which Mba was signed to. Sharing the news in a post…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has said those who want the President-elect, Bola Tinubu dead before the May 29 inauguration would see the grave long before him. Reacting to the call for a shift in the date of the presidential inauguration by Cardinal John Onaiyekan, a former Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Abuja, Fani-Kayode said those against Tinubu’s inauguration would perish like Pharaoh. Tweeting, the former Aviation Minister said Tinubu would be sworn-in on May 29 adding that the Nigerian people have spoken and the Deep State conspiracy to stop Asiwaju Bola…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Local airlines selected to airlift Nigerian pilgrims for the 2023 hajj have refused to sign a letter of agreement with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) due to the Sudan crisis. The representatives of the airlines: Air Peace, Azman Air, Max Air and Aero Contractors. The signing of the airlift agreement, which was supposed to hold today,Thursday 4 May, 2023 was postponed till Tuesday next week as the airlines requested consultations from their superiors. However, the only foreign airline among them, Fly Nas, signed the agreement as it was allocated over 28,000 pilgrims which represent 40…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The decomposing body of the nursing mother, Kehinde Ikeanabi Jibril, abducted by suspected kidnappers at Ago-Oja town in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State has been discovered, an online medium reports The community was thrown into mourning following the discovery of the corpse on Thursday, 4 May, 2023, after delivery of part of the ransom demanded. The corpse was reportedly found on Thursday, 4 May, 2023, along Ojoku road in Ago-Oja axis after frantic efforts to locate and rescue her and had since been buried according to Islamic rite. The community leader of Ago-Oja, Baale Daudu…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunmen have beheaded an Assistant Superintendent of Police, simply identified as Linus, on East Street, Ndiegoro, Aba, Abia State, a Lagos based national newspaper reports The gunmen were said to have attacked the police team at Tenant Road junction by East Street, at about 5am on Wednesday, 4 May, 2023.It was gathered that on sighting the hoodlums, the policemen allegedly fled and, during an exchange of gunfire, the gunmen overpowered the ASP, popularly known as ‘Agbalagba’, and cut off his head.It was also gathered that the gang also made away with the dead policeman’s gun and uniform.A resident,…
Wema Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has announced the launch of the ALAT Alumni community, virtual community exclusively designed for former employees of the bank. The announcement was made during a virtual launch session on May 1st, which had over 350 former employees in attendance. The platform provides former employees with a platform to connect, network, and grow both personally and professionally. Members of the community will have access to a range of resources and benefits, including access to a robust networking platform, educational content, mentorship opportunities, and exclusive discounts on products and services from the bank’s partners.…