A former Vice Chancellor of Abia State University in Uturu (ABSU) and Chairman, Abia State Independent National Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa, on Wednesday, 29 November, 2023, told the National Assembly to revisit the report of the 2014 Constitutional Conference convened by former President Goodluck Jonathan to address most of the challenges in Nigeria. According to him, the advice became necessary implementing the report of the Confab would solve many of the problems currently facing Nigeria. The ex-ABSU VC stated these in Abuja while delivering his keynote paper at the 3rd annual public lecture series, induction and conferment…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the family of Mr Taiwo Oyekanmi, the late Director of Finance and Accounts, in the Office of the Governor, who was killed in cold blood by suspected armed robbers on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the state capital. Oyekanmi was on official assignment within the metropolis when he met his untimely death in the hands of his assailants. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Lekan Adeniran. Abiodun described the incident as a rude shock to him, as he called for prayers for the immediate…
The Ogun State Government and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have concluded plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the construction of the Olokola Deep Seaport located in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known during a breakfast meeting with Chief Executive Officers of the OPS in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Wednesday. Governor Abiodun noted that the construction of the Olokola seaport would provide another opportunity for companies in the state to move their goods and equipment in addition to the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport, which is almost on completion…
The African School of Diplomacy and International Relations (ASDIR) has said collective efforts of all is needed to achieve meaningful economic growth in Nigeria, insisting that without this Nigeria’s economy would continue to witness hiccups. The Vice-Chairman/CEO of ASDIR, Dr Tunji Asaolu, gave the advice at the 2023 annual public lecture series, induction and conferment of honorary doctorate degree ceremony organised in Abuja by the school. Asaolu, who is also the Deputy Secretary-General, African Affairs, International Society of Diplomats (ISD), said the call has become imperative in order to ensure sustainable progress in the country. The event, which marked the…
The Kogi State Police Command has given a spokesperson for the Social Democratic Party in the state, Farouk Adejoh, 24 hours to substantiate what it described as his reckless allegations claiming that the Commissioner of Police was responsible for recruiting and supporting thugs in support of a certain political party or personalities. The Command, in a statement on Thursday, 30 November, 2023, signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, said if Adejoh failed to comply within the timeframe, the Police might have no option than to invoke its “operational processes to hold him to account for his…
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has made a case for players in the league to be involved in Super Eagles to stimulate aspirations of players to stay in the country rather than seeking clubs outside. The plea was one of the high points of the communique reached at the inaugural NPFL Board and Staff retreat in Abuja which was graced by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau in Abuja on Wednesday, 29 November, 2023. During the interactive session between the Board members and Staff, it was observed that the NPFL must create heroes to attract fans…
Arise News Anchor and former Presidential Spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati has lost his mother-in-law. Alhaja Ramota Babalola died few days ago after a protracted illness and has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites. She is the mother of Iyabo, first wife of the well known journalist, newspaper columnist and former presidential spokesman. Contrary to speculations in some quarters, the couple are still very much together. Babalola, a well known community leader in Lagos passed away after a protracted illness. She is survived by children and grand children. Details of other activities celebrating the life and times of Alhaja…
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, has expressed gratitude to stakeholders and Nigerians for their enthusiasm regarding his reappointment by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Viewing this reappointment as a renewed challenge, Kyari has stated his desire and commitment to stabilizing the oil industry and enhancing service delivery for increased revenue. The GCEO however appealed to stakeholders in the oil sector and Nigerians to support the company under his leadership to ensure the success of its mandate. Consequently, the GCEO…
A Third Prosecution Witness, PW3, in the trial of Godwin Emefiele, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Oluwole Owoeye, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, told a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, presided over by Justice Hamza Muazu that all the forty-five (45) contracts awarded by the erstwhile governor of the apex bank, did not go through the Contract’s Tender Committee of the bank. Owoeye, Head of the Secretariat of the Major Contract Tender Committee, MCTC, disclosed to the court that any contract in excess of N10million must go through MCTC, however, the award…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, will present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly on Tuesday, 5 December, 2023. The Governor is expected to present the budget proposal before the 32-member House of Assembly, accompanied by top government functionaries. It would be recalled that the state government held stakeholders’ consultative meetings on the 2024 Budget across the seven administrative zones of the state to give account of the 2023 Budget performance and collate the views and needs of people across all the zones. Governor Makinde had, during the kickoff of the stakeholders’ consultative forum in Ibadan, declared…