The foremost political group in Lagos State, Justice Forum, showcased its grassroots strength on Wednesday, 5 June, 2024, when its members converged on Macaulay Street in Mushin for the inaugural meeting of joint Mushin LG and Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area of the group, reports thegazellenews.com. The street was filled to the brim as over 10,000 members of the group attended the inaugural meeting. The meeting took place at the Secretariat of the group, 16 Macaulay Street. Members of the groups from both sides started trooping in to the venue as early as 11:00 am. The Apex Leader of the group…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The NNPC Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has announced a 137 per cent increase in operating profits for the year 2023. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors and Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Limited, Mr. Adedapo Segun, at the Company’s 34th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, on Friday. The Board Chairman explained that NETCO recorded a 101 per cent revenue increase in the year 2023, reflecting a turnaround in operating results, which rose by 137 per cent reversing the previous year’s deficit. …
A large number of passengers were left stranded on Wednesday, 5 June, 2024, when a Kaduna-bound train from Abuja derailed at Asha station in the federal capital territory (FCT). According to The Cable, a passenger, who didn’t want to be named, said that the train derailed at about 3:52 pm —less than 30 minutes after it departed Kubwa station in Abuja. “Passengers are currently stranded as there are no signs of authorities being notified,” the passenger said. This is the second time in two weeks that the train has run off its tracks. On May 26, a train that departed…
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday, 5 June, 2024, granted an order of interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order sequel to a motion ex parte filed and argued by the counsel to the EFCC, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Rotimi Oyedepo, who led Bilkisu Buhari-Bala and Chineye Okezie in the proceedings. The court ordered the interim forfeiture of the properties to the Federal Government. Oyedepo informed the court that Emefiele was suspected of having bought the choice properties by proxy, with the…
Medical sources in the Palestinian territory has claimed that Israeli airstrikes attack on central Gaza killed at least 62 people including women and children, just as the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said they were investigating. Earlier, the IDF said it began targeted operations in al-Bureij in central Gaza and areas in the east of Deir al-Balah on Tuesday, 4 June, 2024. The IDF carried out airstrikes targeting military compounds and Hamas weapons depots, as well as underground infrastructure belonging to Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. “Several Hamas terrorists were eliminated in the attacks,’’ the IDF said. Israeli soldiers had previously been deployed…
The National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA-NIGERIA) has expressed great worry over a recent report indicating that 70 per cent of children in Nigeria cannot read with meaning or solve simple mathematical problems. The finding was part of the Nigeria Measuring of Learning Achievement report which highlighted significant deficiencies in the country’s education system. Director General of NIEPA, Dr David Shofoyeke, made this disclosure while opening a seven-day training workshop for 60 head teachers, education officers and principals on effective school management in the 21st Century for the North West. Represented by Dr Grace Tolulope, Dr Shofoyeke emphasised that…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Assistant Inspector General of Police, Yetunde Longe, has made history by becoming the first female Force Secretary. Longe was appointed into that position by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the appointment of Longe through a statement issued on Wednesday, 5 June, 2024. Adejobi said the appointment was in furtherance of the vision to ensure gender inclusivity and equality in all aspects of appointments and operations within the Nigeria Police Force. According to the force image-maker, Longe brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role and has demonstrated…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, to brace up to the challenge of fighting economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the overall interests of the nation and their future. He made the call in Abuja on Wednesday June 5, 2024 while receiving a delegation of the Council that paid him a courtesy visit at the headquarters of the Commission. According to him, reform-minded youths should no longer wait until the deleterious effects of corruption form brick walls against their future. …
Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser on Agribusiness to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, Dr Debo Akande, has stated that a French firm, SEMMARIS-Rungis International Market, is set to support the establishment of an international wholesale agribusiness market in the state. Akande stated this on Wednesday, when a delegation of the firm, including its Head of International Projects, Timothée Witkowski and Consultant-Market Specialist, Steve Allen, paid a courtesy visit to the governor in Ibadan. According to the OYSADA DG, the investors plan to complement the Makinde administration’s efforts in the agribusiness sector with the establishment of…
The African soccer governing council, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed that 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco will now be take place in January 2026. The tournament will be delayed by six months, as it clashes with the expanded 32-team Club World Cup. The soccer competition was originally scheduled to take place in June, but the Club World Cup is set to be played in the United States from June 15 to July 13. CAF’s General Secretary, Veron Mosengo-Omba, who made this disclosure during an interview with BBC, said that the AFCON…