Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to security, saying the State Government has always been in support of the desire to embrace community policing as a strategy to enhance the safety of lives and property. He spoke during the Renewed Hope Police Agenda Citizens Townhall Engagement on Strengthening Policing in Nigeria, themed: “Community Policing: Building a Safer Nigeria Together,” held at Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday. Speaking during the town hall engagement organised by the Ministry of Police Affairs, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State has over the years supported the Nigeria Police in ensuring…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
A Nigerian international student, Jamil Ezebuike, from Anambra State has found himself entangled in a legal web in the United States for impregnating police women. Ezebuike, pursuing a course in Women’s Security at university in New Jersey, was alleged to have impregnated not one, but four female police officers. His arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, unraveling a complex narrative of deceit and clandestine relationships. Ezebuike’s journey to the US took shape under the guise of an international student, armed with a non-immigrant study visa. As an aspiring professional in women’s security, he had seemingly immersed himself in a…
By: Prof. Banji Akintoye On November 26, 2023, the Oba of Benin ignited a huge controversy about the early history of Lagos. He did so by making the claim that the Edo people of the Benin Kingdom were the founders of Lagos. Because the crown worn by the Oba of Benin originated from Ife, we must be respectful in our answer to him. The Oba, in an admirably polished speech, made the following statements – that “Lagos was founded by Benin”; that “Benin founded the nucleus of Lagos”; and that “Benin founded the origin of Lagos”. Most respectfully, what we…
Super Falcons goalkeeper and captain, Chiamaka Nnadozie has won the award for the best female goalkeeper in Africa. Nnadozie defeated rivals from Morocco and South Africa to win the award. The award ceremony took place in Morocco on Monday, 11 December, 2023. Nnadozie was rewarded for stellar performance in France where she keeps goal for Paris FC leading them to their first Champion’s League qualification and ensuring that they qualified for the group stage. Nnadozie also emerged as one of the best goalkeepers at the World keeping three clean sheets and leading Nigeria to an unscathed record in the World…
Barcelona of Spain Female Football Team forward, Asisat Oshoala has been named the 2023 Female African Footballer of the Year, reports thegazellenews.com Oshoala defeated her closest rival, South Africa’s Thembi Kagtlana to win the award for a record extending sixth time. She was presented with the award on Monday, 11 December, 2023, in Marakech, Morocco. A serial record setter, Oshoala extended her record of being the first footballer, either make or female to win the African Footballer of the Year for the sixth time. After injury prevented her from performing well at the 2023 WAFCON in Morocco where Nigeria finished 4th,…
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has ended Nigeria’s long wait for the Africa Footballer of the Year award beating the duo of Achraf Hakimi and Mohammed Salah to the title at the event held in Morocco. Osimhen was rewarded for his outstanding performance for Napoli last season, where he found the back of the net 26 times to power them to their first league title in 33 years. He also was the first African to win the top scorer award in the history of the Italian Serie A. The feat has now earned him the honour of being the first Nigerian…
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, is leading a delegation of Nigeria to the 10th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption holding at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The 10th CoSP is also being attended by the outgoing Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, OFR; Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Beatrice Jeddy-Agba; heads of anti-corruption agencies, senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Federal Ministry…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will create a different Oyo State where citizens are law-abiding despite the many challenges they are faced with. The Governor also said that the state would soon come up with legislation to restore order and sanity in the society. The Governor stated these on Monday, 11 December, 2023, during the inauguration of the Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN-led Oyo State Advisory Council, held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The members of the State Advisory Council inaugurated by the governor are: Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN…
President Bola Tinubu has assured that he will continue to work assiduously and provide the military with the necessary support to keep those who trouble the nation at bay. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2023 in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, 11 December, 2023, the President said he has no intention of relenting or resting on his laurels in securing Nigeria, declaring that he will win the battle to keep Nigeria safe. President Tinubu, who acknowledged the Nigerian Army’s commitment to national security, asked the army to remain non-partisan but vigilant in upholding democratic principles, emphasizing…
With the full return of matches on television screens and broadcast streaming platforms, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has shifted attention to introducing Friday night matches. In a memo to NPFL clubs, Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer, informed the clubs’ Chairmen and Chief Executives that the night fixtures would be introduced pursuant to cited sections of the NPFL Framework and Rules. “Pursuant to Section B, Article 4.1 and 13.4 of the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/24 season and in conjunction with the CAF Club Licensing procedure, the NPFL wishes to schedule some of its…