By abimbola Ogunnaike The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. Bello was declared wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes. In a notice posted on the commission’s official social media platforms on Thursday, 18 April, 2024, it said: “Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCC for offences relating to economic and financial crimes to the tune of N80.2 bn. “Anybody with information as to his whereabout should report immediately to the commission or the nearest police station.” Thegazellenews.com had reported how the anti-graft…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has declared that reforms of the President Bola Tinubu administration have started manifesting in the resurgence of the nation’s economy. Speaking while playing host to a delegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum led by former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, Alake asserted that Tinubu’s progressive leadership and courage in taking difficult decisions is turning the tide, putting the economy on a strong footing. “The President has chosen to leave a legacy of taking difficult decisions that will herald enduring structures that will not only outlast the administration, but…
President Bola Tinubu has approved system-wide policies to comprehensively overhaul the education sector to improve learning and skill development, increase enrolment, and ensure the academic security of the nation’s children. The approved policies are captured as DOTS, an acronym representing: Data Repository, Out-of-School Children Education, Teacher Training & Development, and Skill Development & Acquisition. (1) Data Repository Currently, there is a paucity of coordinated, verifiable, and authentic data on all aspects of the education sector in Nigeria, which is critical for planning. Consequently, the President has approved the conduct of an extensive census of the following: (a) All schools in…
Ogun State Government on Thursday, 18 April, 2024, donated 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command just as it acquired surveillance drones to monitor criminal activities in all parts of the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun donated the vehicles in the presence of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, even as he called on the force to include technology in it’s crime fighting efforts. He said acquiring the drones was one of the proactive steps his administration has taken in collaboration with Lagos and Oyo states to effectively monitor…
The invasion of the Oyo State secretariat by some Yoruba Nation agitators has been described as senseless and dangerous, reports thegazellenews.com The Southwest zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which disclosed this via a press statement also condemned the action saying the invasion was a big surprise. In the statement signed by the southwest Zonal Chairman of the party, Isaac Kekemeke, the party described the action as uncalled for. “The action does not represent the Yoruba race. The Yoruba are noted and respected for being responsible, reasonable and trustworthy people hence these agitators are doing this for selfish reason,” the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The ruling All Progressive Congress(APC ) has also unveiled a list of another five-man committee to take charge of post-election appeals and complaints. The Primary Election Appeal Committee is headed by former Bauchi Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, while Chief Obiocha Israel serves as Secretary Other members are: Edo lawmaker, Patrick Obahiagbo; Jamilu Isiyiaka Gwamna, and Chief Onyeka Okafor. A terse statement issued by the ruling party on Thursday, 18 April, 2024, and made available to newsmen, stated that all members of the committee will be inaugurated on the same day by 4.00 pm. “The inauguration of the Ondo State…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 extended the tenure of the acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Damagum, but still in acting capacity. However, this is subject to the decision taken at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for today. Addressing journalists after the Caucus meeting at Bauchi Governors lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, said the decision was aimed at ensuring reconciliation and unity in the party. “Umar Damagum will continue to be the acting National Chairman of the party…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Afghanistan’s national disaster authority has announced that the number of flood-related casualties in the past few days has risen as 70 people have been confirmed dead while more than 50 others sustained injuries. The spokesman for the national disaster authority, Mullah Janan Saeq, revealed this on on the night of Wednesday, 17 April, 2024. “The death toll from the floods over the past six days has risen to 70 people while another 56 were injured,’’ he said. Earlier, the official confirmed 33 dead and 27 injured a couple of days ago. More than 2,500 homes have been destroyed…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has congratulated US-based British rapper, 21 Savage, for being the only rapper to appear on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list. Burna Boy, who wrote Savage’s tribute on Time’s website, noted that the British star’s approach to rap is “authentic” and “refreshingly genuine. “Like 21 [Savage], I know what it’s like to rise above challenging beginnings, and it makes his success all that much more remarkable. Throughout his work—including on his newest album, American Dream, which opens with a reflection by his mother on their immigration story—21 maintains an authenticity…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigerian Ports Authority has secured a $700 million loan from Citibank and the United Kingdom Export Finance to rehabilitate the Apapa and Tincan Island Ports in Lagos. The Managing Director of the NPA, Mohammed Bello-Koko, made this disclosure in a statement on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024. According to Belo-Koko, the loan mandate letter would be sent to the Debt Management Office for final review and approval. He said NPA had opened discussions with another funding agency to finance the upgrading of the Eastern Ports, including Calabar, Warri, Onne, and Rivers Ports, and the reconstruction of Escravos Breakwater.…