As the race towards clinching the prestigious stool of Owa Obokun is gradually gaining momentum, Arimoro Family, has concluded arrangements to submit Prince Kayode Micheal Adewale Arimoro’s name as the first line Candidate for ratification by the Kingmakers. In a transparent selection process, conducted by a three- man Committee, and endorsed by Arimoro Family, Prince Adesoji Joseph Arimoro also emerged the runner-up, indicating that the family presented only two candidates, an evidence of strong internal cohesion. Under the new arrangement, it is the turn of Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House to present the next Owa Obokun of Ijesha land. Within the…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Only Spain-based forward, Sadiq Umar was being expected as Nigeria’s juggernaut rolled sturdily into the much-familiar environment of Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday, with 22 players set for the team’s first training session ahead of a potentially-explosive Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against neighbours Benin Republic on Thursday, 14 November, 2024. “We have 22 players, with only one person to join the team in the early hours of Wednesday. It has been a particularly great atmosphere here in Abidjan, and we are all very positive going into the first training session ahead of the match,” Coach Augustine Eguavoen told thenff.com on…
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $2.3 million to procure 4.8 million doses of life-saving malaria tablets from Swiss Pharma (Swipha) in a landmark partnership that will expand access to essential medicines in Nigeria and West Africa. This procurement, to be facilitated through the U.S. Government’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), underscores the United States’ dedication to advancing Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure and ensuring life-saving treatments reach vulnerable communities. A statement on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024, said for years, Nigeria has faced significant challenges in procuring affordable, high-quality medicines due to the high cost of production and the inability…
Angola has expressed willingness to improve trading and bilateral relations with Nigeria, revealing that the year 2025 would be opened with the meeting of Angola-Nigeria Bilateral Joint Commission to update all legal instruments that guide the two countries political, economic and military cooperation. Speaking at the celebration of the 49th Angola Independence Day in Abuja on Monday evening, 11 November 2024, the Angola Ambassador to Nigeria, Benin, Niger and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Jose Bamoquina Zau said as part of the efforts to strengthen relations with Nigeria, “By 2025, we want to open the year with the…
The management of University College Hospital (UCH), has accused Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), of forcing the hospital into Band A, stating that despite paying N60 million in the past month, the power company two weeks ago disconnected the health facility. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo said despite efforts to meet its obligations, the power company has remained adamant in charging the highest rates and is unfazed by the humanitarian services rendered by the nation’s premier tertiary hospital. It would be recalled that IBEDC had several times disconnected the hospital this year citing unpaid accumulated…
The Chairman of NaijAid, a United Kingdom-based Nigerian charity organisation, Dr Kayode Babalola has appealed to the government to assist them in expanding their vision to educate Nigerian youths and the larger society on the importance of applying first aid on health-related issues. He stated this was stated during a safe live intervention programme held recently for youths in Lagos. The organization, which is in partnership with Health Aid Charity, an international organization, believes that the seminar would help to propagate the idea of basic life support and equip the youths with basic first aid skills to help save lives.…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a former Justice of the Supreme Court and Nigeria’s judiciary, on his passing. The President also conveyed his sympathies to members of the Bar and bench across the nation mourning this distinguished jurist’s death. Throughout his illustrious career, Justice Ogwuegbu mentored countless judges and lawyers. Born in 1933 in Amainyi, Ihitte-Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State, Justice Ogwuegbu dedicated over five decades to the judiciary, culminating in his appointment as a Justice of Nigeria’s Supreme Court. He also served as President of the Nigerian…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called for violence-free Ondo State gubernatorial election. The Institute said as the preparations for the conduct of the election has reached an advanced stage with the date fixed and logistical arrangements concluded, there’s need for a robust sensitization campaign focused on the achievement of a peaceful process, adding that the imperative for peace in electoral systems, irrespective of locations and geographies, is very critical because it guarantees viability and ultimately, sustainability. The Institute said it is very important, aside being peaceful that the election is also credible and acceptable by the…
President Bola Tinubu has described the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, as a man of God whose contributions to nation-building could not be quantified. President Tinubu stated this on Monday, 11 November, 2024, at the 70th birthday Thanksgiving Service held at The Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos. The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Sen. George Akume said the celebrant has over the years worked towards the unity and progress of Nigeria and Nigerians at all times. According to the President, Pastor Bakare is an…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, 11 November, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, warning that “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” Addressing the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, convened to address the current situation in the Middle East, President Tinubu expressed deep concern on the humanitarian conditions in Gaza. The one-day summit was a follow-up to the Riyadh summit last year, and was attended by Heads of State and Government of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the League of Arab States. Reiterating Nigeria’s call for…