The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted and certified special members after the inauguration of its Governing Council by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi. The special inductees who have met relevant professional qualifications and experience included: Major General Jimmy Akpor, the Chief of Administration of the Nigerian Army who is a former Defence spokesman; Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant (Print Media) to President Bola Tinubu; Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyibo, Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Senate President; and Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
I am saddened by the news of explosion that occurred yesterday night in Ibadan, Oyo State. The tragic incident had devastating effects on lives and property. I offer my condolences over lost lives on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals to Governor Seyi Makinde and the good people of Oyo State. I also extend my sympathy to the wounded and other victims who suffered one loss or the other, especially residents whose house were destroyed. I pray the Almighty God to comfort the families of the deceased and grant succour to those who lost valuables as they begin…
This is what remains of my modest contributions to hospitality businesses in Ibadanland just after the explosions of last night in Bodija. It is a posh hotel in a posh area known as ‘House 40″ on Dejo Oyelese Street . Bodiam. I recalled that some of our colleagues on this platform who had at one time enjoyed the hospitality of the modest 24 beds which include 8 suites, 3 chalets and 13 standard rooms are Alariwo, Wole Iyamu SAN, H,E. Iyiola Oladokun (whose residence) that shared a fence with my House 40 was completely destroyed. Other members of the Bar…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State Government over the Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, Ibadan explosion that led to the death of two persons and injured 77 people. He also extended heartfelt sympathies to the immediate families of the victims and the entire people of the State, particularly Ibadan residents over the explosion allegedly caused by illegal miners, who stored explosive devices in one of the houses in the Bodija area of Oyo State capital. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message issued on Wednesday, 17 January, 2024,…
The Isale Eko Descendants Union (IDU), has joyously extended warm wishes and congratulations to the iconic Nigerian actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, as he celebrates his remarkable 70th birthday. The union, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Adeniji Kazeem (SAN), said the milestone is a testament to Kosoko’s incredible contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry and his unwavering commitment to the arts. Kazeem, in the press statement, added that Kosoko has proven to be a distinguished figure, not only for his inimitable talent as an actor but also for his versatility and dedication to the world of film and theatre.…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state has identified the company that stored up the explosives, which caused Tuesday, 16 January, 2024 explosion in Dejo Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan and that they will be brought to justice. The Governor stated this on Wednesday, 17 January, 2024 during a press conference on the incident, held at the Briefing Room of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, saying: “Those who brought this tragedy on Oyo State will be brought to book.” Governor Makinde called for calm, assuring that the state government has been on top of the…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night, 16 January, 2024, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties. “It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners. Those behind the inexcusable and reckless behaviour that has created the conditions for the sad incident to occur must be fished out and punished,” the President said. President Tinubu commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State and…
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has written to the police at the Force Headquarters to confirm the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) presented by the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheebah Dankaka. The University also disowned the previous letter dated Thursday, 21 December, 2023, written to the Police that said the Certificate presented by the FCC Chairman did not emanate from it. A letter dated Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, addressed to the Commissioner of Police at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Area 10, Abuja with the attention of Deputy Commissioner of Police Tahir Usman described the…
Fact checks have revealed that the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheebah Dankaka was not questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as reported by an online newspaper and circulated on social m edia. Popular online newspaper, Sahara Reporters had reported on Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, that Dr Dankaka was being quizzed at the Jabi headquarters of the Anti-graft agency. However, when this medium made enquiries at the EFCC, it was revealed that nothing of such happened. “No, it was a lie, we didn’t quizzed Dankaka and in actual fact, she was not invited for…
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested in Abuja one Chinana Tali at the point of selling his eight year old son, Ushafa Tali for N20 million. Speaking during the parade of the suspect in Abuja the NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu said that the child trafficking suspect was arrested after being lured to Abuja from Benue. He said the arrest of Chinana who was with his son, followed an intelligence tip-off of his quest to get the highest bidder to sell off Ushafa to. Odumosu said: “We booked an appointment with the suspect at…