By Moshood Isamotu The Ijesha kingmakers, Osun State’s Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and other stakeholders now have a delicate matter that they must handle carefully, dispassionately, and decisively – the selection of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesha land. The process of selecting the new king for the influential stool of the Adimula of Ijesha land is very significant to the overall peace not only for the Ijesha Kingdom but the overall peace in Yoruba land. Therefore, filling the vacant stool calls for extreme caution and uprightness in order to write their names in the golden section of Ijesha’s history. The…
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A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should order the unconditional release of minors being detained over their alleged participation in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests and send them to school. He said the President must ditch bureaucracy at this time and immediately order the release of these children with a directive that they be immediately enrolled in school. While condemning the detention of the minors in an adult correctional facility among hardened criminals, he picked holes in the N10 million bail posted by…
In a statement signed by her son, Rocky C Agbese, on behalf of the family, Anyaegbunam died after a brief illness. She was aged 67. A trailblazing journalist who had editorial stints with Champion Newspaper as First Female Editor and the Daily Times, where she authored the book, Waziri Ibrahim: Politics Without Bitterness; Ngozi was born in October 1957 at Damaturu in modern-day Yobe State to George and Victoria Anyaegbunam. “Subsequent to these, she became a full-time media management consultant to numerous blue chip companies. “She also held the distinction of being a female print media journalist to interview two…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the socio-economic and spiritual welfare of residents of the state. The Governor also pledged to remain non-partisan in religious matters and to continue supporting programs and projects that promote mutual respect and freedom of worship for all. Prince Abiodun spoke at the 75th Diamond Adoption Thanksgiving Service of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Yewa Provincial Headquarters, held at the church auditorium in Ilaro, Ogun State. The Governor, represented by the state Head of Service (HoS), Mr Kehinde Onasanya, emphasised that religious harmony…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the third quarter ended 30 September2024, recording a remarkable triple-digit growth of 118% from N1.33 trillion reported in Q3 2023to N2.9 trillion in Q3 2024. This performance underscores the Group’s resilience and marketleadership in spite of the challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the Bank’s unaudited third-quarter financial results presented to the NigerianExchange (NGX), the triple-digit growth in the topline also led to an increase in the bottom line,as the Group recorded a 99% Year on Year (YoY) increase in profit before tax, growing fromN505 billion in Q3 2023 to N1.0 trillion…
Suave, young billionaire behind Sujimoto Homes, Sijibomi Ogundele, has had himself embroiled in a fraud case! The high-profile businessman was recently detained at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Abuja but has since been released on bail. The drama unfolded after a petition from human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi accused Ogundele of fraudulently taking a staggering $325,000 from one Kabiru Ibrahim. The matter dated back to November 5, 2020, when Ogundele allegedly convinced Ibrahim to make a hefty down payment for what was promised to be a luxurious three-bedroom flat in the upscale Leonardo estate—a property that was supposedly…
By Enejo Shaibu Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede was appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 12, 2023. This month marks one year since he assumed leadership of Nigeria’s most frequently scrutinised agency. Since its inception, the EFCC has never faced such intense backlash. The unprecedented level of resistance to the EFCC’s efforts reflects both the deep entrenchment of corruption and the boldness of those facing accusations. The EFCC’s first chairman, Nuhu Ribadu when the commission was created in 2003, took on corruption with unrelenting dedication, often focusing on the political elite,…
Lagos State House of Assembly has decried the absence of power supply to communities within the Badagry West Constituency I since 4 years ago as well as other parts of the country. Badagry West hosted 2 international border Seme and Owode which serve as gateway to Lagos State and ECOWAS corridor. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Assembly’s Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources to investigate the issue surrounding the power outage and report back in one week. The decision of the Speaker followed a ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ raised by Hon. Bonu…
As parts of efforts to deepens teachers knowledge in a technologically driven environment, the Teaching Service Commission today flagged off a two-day capacity building workshop at Owutu, Ikorodu. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the workshop, the Chairman Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, implored the participants to be ready to invest in themselves in this changing technological system if they must remain relevant in the new world order. She noted that the teaching world has reach a great milestone that has never been achieved in history with the advent of technological innovations and emergence of digital platforms. Mrs.…
BUA Foods Plc, makers of BUA Sugar, BUA Rice, IRS Flour, IRS Pasta, and IRS Semolina, has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended September 2024, marking a year-on-year performance leap.The company’s revenue for the nine months grew by 104% to N1.07 Trillion, a significant jump from the N524.42 billion reported in the same period last year. Gross profit surged by 82%, hitting N333.82 billion compared to N183.78 billion in 9M of 2023, further consolidating the company’s standing in Nigeria’s food manufacturing industry. Its profit after tax increased by 91% to hit N201.38 billion, rising from N105.61…