The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in its crusade against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption, stressing that the Commission is pivotal to President Bola Tinubu’s plan to entrench a culture of accountability in governance. He stated this in Ilorin, Kwara State on Thursday, 21 December, 2023 at the commissioning of the new office complex of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the EFCC. Fagbemi stated that Tinubu was determined to free Nigeria from the grip of corruption, noting that the…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Former Presidential aide and seasoned journalist, Laolu Akande, is set to become a TV host as he prepares to make his debut on a groundbreaking TV political programme, called ‘Inside Sources’ on Channels TV. The TV show is set to debut on Friday, 22 December, 2023, and viewers can watch exclusively on Channels Television station every Friday at 9:00 am. Former Governor of Osun State and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, will be the first guest on the new programme on Friday. Akande shared his thoughts about the announcement on his official Instagram page, where…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of achieving the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on Area 5 Plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC). Rehabilitation work has been ongoing at the Refinery for over two years and the NNPC Ltd. had pledged to complete Phase One of the project (mechanical completion and flare start-up) of Old Port Harcourt Refinery (Area 5) by 31st December 2023. Speaking during an inspection tour of the rehabilitation project, which also coincided with the 15th Refineries’ Rehabilitation Steering Committee Meeting, the Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, said…
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday evening, 21 December, 2023, arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 04:55 pm local time. He was welcomed by a waiting crowd of supporters. President Tinubu was received at the airport by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; state Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro; and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, among others. Lagos State All…
A popular private school owner, Kehinde Omotosho has been crushed to death by a hit and run commercial bus driver in Lagos, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that Kehinde Omotosho was about to cross the BRT Lane at Pleasure bus stop in Ilepo area of Alimoso Local Government Area of the state when he was hit by the commercial bus driver driving on high speed on the restricted lane. “He died instantly and the commercial bus driver escaped and has not been found since,” eye witness told thegazellenews.com Kehinde Omotosho was the proprietor of the famous Atlas Group of Schools located at…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has urged elderly citizens to strengthen their bonds with their loved ones and God as this is an important key to a rich and fulfilling life in golden years. She spoke at the maiden edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS). The First Lady noted that this period is a time of joy and comfort and no citizen irrespective of age or gender should be left out. “As we approach the festive season, it becomes very important to emphasise the significance of prioritizing our elderly citizens in our Initiative.…
By: Moses Owopade, Accra As Ghana gears toward the 2024 presidential election, the candidates of the two leading political parties, former President and flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama and the flag bearer of New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mamodu Bawumia have stepped up their campaigns. Mr. John Mahama has challenged Ghanaians to accost him when in power, if any of his electioneering campaign promises fails. The former President declared this in his message during campaign tour to the Northern part of Ghana. He declared that, many promises can be made when seeking for…
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Dan Okoh, has said Nigeria will flourish once again under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR. In a homily delivered at the 2023 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols with the theme “Immanuel, our hope of glory” held at the Presidential Villa, he said Nigerians are looking forward to this year’s Christmas and the year 2024 with renewed hope. He reiterated the need for love and for Nigerians to ensure true reconciliation in all areas of their lives. “All individuals should be voices of reconciliation, not crises and division.…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has become the most successful state parliament in Nigeria because of its reliance on God, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has said. Addressing guests including the First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, traditional rulers and political leaders, the Speaker added that the House achieved its 2023 goals as a result of the diligence, commitment and dedication of lawmakers and staff. Dr. Obasa said this on Wednesday, 20 December, 2023, at the 21st anniversary of the annual thanksgiving and end of the year party held at the Lagos State House of Assembly. “It is this commitment…
The Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs in Rivers Chiefs Pledge Solidarity With NDDC, Pray for Legacy ProjectsThe Ogu Divisional Council of Chiefs in Rivers State has pledged to support the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and its Executive Management in the task of urgently developing the various communities in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a solidarity visit to the NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Ogu Chiefs, from Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, led by Chairman of the Council of Chiefs, Chief Adokiye Ochemiebia Chuku, expressed confidence in the…