President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). This was contained in a statement on Friday, 12 January, 2024, by the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen. According to the statement, the move is sequel to the ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programmes. “All four programmes administered by NSIPA: N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme and Home Grown School Feeding Programme have been suspended for a…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
With a deep sense of gratitude to The Almighty, I welcome the verdict of the Supreme Court, which today revalidated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots on March 18, 2023. The victory is not just for my deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; it is for the Rule of Law, our democracy and the entire people of Lagos State. Like I said in my acceptance speech after the results of the election were declared, there was no victor or vanquished. Our approach to governance since May 29, 2019 is a clear example of inclusive governance, which we believe in and stand. …
The Supreme Court on Friday, 12 January, 2024, affirmed the earlier verdict of the Appeal Court that Babajide Sanwo-Olu is the duly elected Governor of Lagos State. Justice Garba Lawal who read the lead judgment, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, who came second. Sanwo-Olu had earlier asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeals against his victory in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Abdulazeez Adediran, had approached the Apex Court to challenge Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the election. The LP urged the Supreme Court…
The Supreme Court has overturned the ruling of the Appeal Court over the Governorship tussle in Kano State, reports thegazellenews.com Delivering judgement on Friday, 12 January, 2024, the Apex Court declared the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Abba Yusuf as the duly elected Governor of the state. In the lead judgement read by Justice John Okoro, the Supreme held that the Appeal Court was wrong in upholding the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal which stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Gawuna won the most lawful votes cast during the governorship election in the state. Details later
The Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheebah Dankaka was never arrested by the police, this medium can revealed. An online medium had reported on Thursday that the FCC boss was arrested by the police. Fact checks on the report revealed that Dr Dankaka was never arrested by the police. This medium check at the FCC headquarters revealed that the Commission boss was at her desk performing her official duties. “I saw her in office and she was in office on Thursday, I can confirm that,” a staff of the Commission told our correspondent. This medium can also…
In a significant move towards youth empowerment, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Technical Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, Madam Abiola Arogundade, has joined forces with Yikodeen and its CEO Mr. Yinka Atunde to unveil a transformative shoemaking and leather crafting training program. This Federal Government initiative is tailored to empower 100 young Nigerians through comprehensive technical and vocational education, focusing on the art of shoemaking and leather craftsmanship. The primary objective is to equip aspiring artisans with essential skills, covering everything from footwear design and prototyping to pattern grading, upper preparation, footwear production, and materials knowledge. Scheduled…
The indigenous People’s Forum of Eti Osa under the leadership of Mr Bayo Lawal has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing a son of the soil, Prince Anofiu Elegushi as Operation Commissioner in the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON). The Forum described Anofiu as having the discipline, knowledge, skills, and integrity to excel at his new post. “Congratulations! It’s a well-earned reward for all that you do,” the Forum said. The statement stated further that: “the appointment of Anofiu is akin to putting a round peg in a round hole. He fits perfectly for the job. “We thank President Tinubu…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has issued a stern warning to transport unions, including the Road Transport Workers Union of Nigeria (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), and Clearance Agents Association, stating that government will impose severe penalties, including jail terms on those that violate load restriction laws in the state. Zulum served the warning in Maiduguri on Thursday during a meeting with the leadership of transport unions in the state at the council chamber of the Borno State Government House. The Governor emphasized the importance of adhering to load restrictions as mandated by government’s transportation regulations,…
The Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of Zenith, Providus and Jaiz banks, on Tuesday, 9 January, 2024, honoured the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to hand over documents relating to accounts operated by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to the anti-graft agency. A source from the Agency confirmed that the bank Czars, departed the Abuja headquarters of the anti-graft agency after the documents were handed over. Multiple sources close to the banks, EFCC and the Presidency, clarified that the banks documents were requested by the anti-graft agency, to help in its ongoing investigation, into alleged financial impropriety…