By Seun Oloketuyi In the last few days, I’ve watched the world dot on the picturesque Ojude OBA festival, held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, three days after the Sallah celebration, being a tradition started over 200 years ago by Oba Adesimbo Atunwase. Today, that the festival has continued to grow in leaps and, the Ijebu people, no matter how highly placed, permanently leave that day on their calendar, explains their high regard for their monarch, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. This reverred monarch, despite his age, continued to be involved in the planning of the event each year, getting briefing…
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Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting the socio-economic development of Nigeria, especially in its areas of operations in the Niger Delta. SPDC Director and Head of Corporate Relations, Igo Weli, made the restatement in Port Harcourt on Friday at a dinner to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Treasure FM, a member of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network. “Our commitment stretches back to the 1950s, with a wide range of programmes supporting education, infrastructure, community electrification, and business empowerment,” Weli said. A key highlight of the anniversary dinner was…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far on the AKK Gas Pipeline Project, spearheaded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)and commended the team for their doggedness and dedication. The Minister who gave the commendation today in Kaduna emphasized the importance of the project to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration Strategy to grow the economy and create jobs. He stated that the Federal Government is committed to providing all necessary support towards ensuring the completion of the project within six to nine months.…
By Fredrick Nwabufo Nigeria’s rising global profile is not the conjuring of luck or the divination and contrivance of some dissociated variables. It is the result of purposeful, diligent, and experienced leadership. The workings of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Nigeria has always mattered in the chat rooms and chopping tables of global discourse — as pertaining Africa. It has always been significant as the largest democracy in Africa, and as the most populous nation and one of the biggest economies on the continent. But the world is paying more attention to Nigeria. It is taking more interest in the nation…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes commission, EFCC, have arrested a syndicate of fake State House Staff in Abuja for alleged criminal conspiracy, false representation and employment scam. The suspects were arrested separately following investigation on petitions by various victims who were promised jobs as “Directors General” at the Ministry of Communication, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other ministries. The suspects include: Augustine Enamegbai Umogboi, who claimed to be a former staff of the State House; Eleojo Josephine Idakwo, a fake staff of the Ministry of Information in the Registry Unit; and…
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) Friday, 21 June, 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on the development of skills among youths in the country. The ceremony, which took place at the office of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha, was witnessed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Ismaila Abubakar, directors of the Ministry as well as the OSSAP-TVEE Team. In her brief remarks before the signing ceremony, the Senior Special Assistant to the…
As Delta State Government continues demolition of illegal structures built on Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba land around 74 Road, the Chairman Taskforce on recovery of government lands, Chief Frank Omare, Friday, said government was after land grabbers who misled innocent citizens in buying government lands. Chief Omare who was flanked by members of the Taskforce, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, said the property owners had enough notice since the last demolition at Musa Camp Asaba. He warned that all illegal occupants in government lands across the state would soon have their day and urged them to as a…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the family members, people of Ifonyintedo and the entire Ipokia Local Government over the demise of the Olu of Ifonyintedo, HRM, Oba Isaac Olatunji Adesiyan (Atelugirijoye 1). Oba Adesiyan joined his ancestors on Sunday, 16 June, 2024, at the ripe age of 95. Governor Abiodun, in his condolence message, described the late monarch as a leader who was loved by his people. The Governor said the reign of the late monarch was eventful as the Ifonyintedo community witnessed unprecedented development. “It is with deep sadness that we received the news…
In recognition of their great contributions to the development of the ancient kingdom of Idanre, Ondo State, the Idanre Development Assembly (IDA) has penciled down prominent sons and daughters of the town for a grand reception and award ceremony. Among those to be honoured at the awards scheduled to be held in the ancient town on Saturday, July 6, are the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, Chief Pius Akinyelure; a post humorous award to former Minister of Agriculture and former LISA of Idanre Kingdom, Late Chief Gabriel Akin Deko; a former Executive Director of Wema Bank, …
By Desmond Utomwen My first face-to-face meeting with Mr Bayo Onanuga was in 2005 in Lagos. He asked: “Who are you, how may I help you?” “I am Desmond, sir.” “Oh, the man from Abuja, you’re so young?” “Thank you, sir,” I responded as he waved me to a seat. I told him that I was asked to come to Lagos and he said yes, he was aware. “Information got to us that you were about to kill a story…” My eyes were as wide as saucers. I did not know what killing a story meant. From his explanation, I…