The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has distributed palliatives to flood-prone communities across the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State, as part of its efforts to mitigate the effects of flooding on the people of the state. Speaking during the handover of the various palliatives in Yenagoa, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the distribution of the relief materials was the Commission’s response to the challenges confronting the people and a way of cushioning the effects of the perennial flooding in many communities across the state. The Managing Director, who was represented by the NDDC Director, Procurement,…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Year 2024 Appropriation Bill of N703,028,013,431.64 earlier presented to it for consideration by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The Appropriation Bill was presented about four weeks ago, with a review in the capital and recurrent expenditures as well as projected revenue of 18 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The Bill was titled: “A Bill for a Law to authorise the issue and Appropriation of the sum of Seven Hundred and Three Billion, Twenty-Eight Million, Thirteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty-One Naira, Sixty-Four Kobo Only from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the Services of Ogun…
It was a day filled with joy, love, and laughter as family, friends, and well-wishers gathered at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kpansia, Yenagoa to honor the matriarch of the Ogbuku family. Mama Victoria’s birthday celebration was an occasion to cherish, a testament to the impact she has had on everyone fortunate enough to know her. The event was graced by the presence of esteemed guests, who joined in the festivities to celebrate a woman of strength, wisdom, and grace. The joyous atmosphere was infectious, reflecting the love and respect that Mama Victoria has inspired in…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has described the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as a committed, loyal and courageous democrat who always say the truth no matter whose ox is gored. The Presidential Aide disclosed this on Thursday, 28 December, 2023, via statement on the death of the former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Akeredolu died on Wednesday, 27 December, 2023, after long battle with Leukemia. He was aged 67. Princess Orelope-Adefulire described the news of the death of Akeredolu as sudden, sad and tragic,…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, underscoring the bank’s pioneering and outstanding achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions. Speaking on the recognition, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said, “We are delighted to receive the distinction as the Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria. This accolade serves as a validation of Zenith Bank’s trailblazing initiatives in integrating advanced technology within Nigeria’s financial services sector. Our commitment to expanding the horizons of digital financial services is unwavering, and we…
By Emmanuel Oladesu Tale of Nigerian politicians who rode into prominence on their fathers’ influence Hitherto, they were unknown. But because of the political influence of their biological parents and the relevance of their families in the polity, they are becoming emerging power brokers. Deputy Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU writes on the activities of a special breed of politicians who are products of dynasties, tightening their grip on power. Born to Rule’ was the slogan adopted by Sokoto, the Seat of the Caliphate. Due to public outcry, especially from the South, it was changed. But now, the tagline has a wider…
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former presidential aspirant in the 2023 election, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on Wednesday recommended “rapid security reform measures that would permanently arrest the unending waves of bloodletting at the local levels.” He was reacting to the Christmas Eve attack in some communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State by suspected Fulani militia leading to the death of over 100 persons. While stating that the Plateau killings have defied several measures by past administrations, he said the efforts of the military “did not stop the killers from their bloodthirsty quest”,…
By Prof Chris Anyokwu Earth writhes in revolt Its core sodden with life-fluids haemorrhage Of ashen flowers long Starved of chlorophyll, The sun keeping her disdainful distance. The forest, the forest lies Blinking shards of expired logs as saplings struggle to peep through Shrouds of embering ash That wilt their yellowing petals… Insensate to stimuli, Pachyderms stomp in Bacchic abandon,lost In nirvana of orchestrated joys! Festivities in black The earth mourns her Spawn mown down at high noon,miles away from laughter. Gory festival! When shall it all cease? Who shall prick the calloused soles of forest tetrarchs to sodden earth?…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has heaped praises and commendations on the House of Representatives member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke, describing him as “Commander, Headmaster, Arranger and Lead Orchestra of our campaign”. Speaking at the Lagos Stakeholders meeting which took place on Wednesday, 27 December, 2023, at the Lagos House Marina, President Tinubu singled out Faleke for profuse praises. Doing a flashback to the events leading to the struggle put his presidential structure on ground, the Presidential Primaries, the camping and eventual elections, the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces spoke glowingly of Hon. Faleke on…
The Senator representing Lagos West District in the National Assembly, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has condoled with the Government and good people of Ondo State, especially the Akeredolu family of Owo Kingdom over the demise of the former Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN). Senator Adebule also commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum over the unfortunate death of former Governor Akeredolu whom she described as “a pillar of our great Party, the APC”. Senator Adebule described Aketi’s death as tragic and painful. According to her, the former President of…