The newly appointed Acting National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon (Arc) Setonji Koshoedo, has said that he is going to commit his stay in office to translating the reunification and rebuilding agenda of the National Working Committee (NWC) to reality through all the critical organs of the party. Hon. Koshoedo said that having been part of the NWC before his elevation as the party’s scribe, he knew the vision of the NWC under the leadership of the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Ilya Damagun, and he would follow suit to bring everyone together as one united family to re-present…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The alumni of the New Era Girls’ Secondary School, Lagos have revealed a line-up of events to mark the 75th anniversary of their alma mater. The President, New Era Girls’ Secondary School Old Girls’ Association, Mrs. Adenike Bankole alongside with the association’s General Secretary, Mrs Folashade Ladiju; its Public Relations Officer, Mrs Rainat Ajibike Onigbanjo and the entire anniversary committee, disclosed the association’s plans through a statement released and made available to journalists on Thursday, 16 November, 2023. The statement added that the 75th anniversary celebration of their alma mater will take off on Friday, 17 November, 2023 with the…
The Federal Government has flagged off the release of 4,068 inmates sentenced to various terms of imprisonment with option of fine and compensation in Custodial Centres nationwide. Speaking at the flag off ceremony on Saturday, 18 November, 2023, where 37 inmates with option of fine were released at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the innovation was “in our bid to decongest Custodial Centres and make them humane for proper reformation and rehabilitation of offenders to take place.” He said: “As at yesterday, the 17th day of November, 2023, there were about 80,804…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of former military Governor of old Ondo State comprising of present Ondo and Ekiti states, Major General Ekundayo Babakayode Opaleye (rtd), as a great loss to the state and Nigeria. Maj. Gen. Opaleye reportedly died on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital of heart attack. He was Military Governor from August 1986 to 1987, during the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He took over from late Admiral Mike Akhigbe before handing over to Commodore Bode George. Opaleye, until his death, was the Balogun of Erunmu, Owu, Abeokuta. Prince Abiodun…
The Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun on Friday, 17 November, 2023, commissioned a legacy project, executed by the Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira led administration of Itire Ikate Local Council Development Area. The project, named after Nigeria’s First Lady and the immediate past Senator representing the Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a structural edifice that houses an ultra- modern market, a customary court, a library and ICT centre. The structure, which is the second phase of the Akorede ultra modern market project, is situated at Ijesha bus stop, along Mile 2 Oshodi…
Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is a visionary leader, dedicated and committed to transforming the Niger Delta region. He has proven to be a steady hand behind the wheels of the Commission that has assumed its rightful place as a vehicle to drive the socio-economic development of Nigeria’s oil-rich region. The man, described as a capable leader and navigator, was born on August 19, 1975, to parents from Ayakoro in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Ogbuku boasts an impressive profile spanning over twenty years of experience and expertise in crisis…
The Nigerian Archery Team has successfully completed its campaign at the 13th African Archery Championship in Nabeul, Tunisia which ran from Tuesday, 7 November to Sunday, 12 November, 2023. The continental championship had in attendance 20 African countries who competed across all the bow categories and events. The Nigerian Archery Team, comprising of Emmanuel Oyekele (Captain), Olatayo Olasehinde, Damilola Sholademi and Kachollom Eyenihen, competed in the Compound Bow category and in the individual men and women’s event, male team event and mixed team event. The team won a bronze medal in the male team category, silver medal in the mixed…
Ogun State is to benefit from a N500 billion financial support being packaged by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in conjunction with Access Bank. The Gateway State is to benefit from the fund along with three other states in the country. This was disclosed in Cairo, Egypt by Governor Dapo Abiodun, while speaking at the end of the Intra-African Trade Fair, put together by Afreximbank. Prince Abiodun said the fund would be helpful in financing and accelerating infrastructural development in the state, noting that the state government has already signed the framework agreement. He said: “The highlight of our participation…
Kwara State Government has struck a deal with global telecoms giant IHS Towers on how to effectively deploy the Ilorin Innovation Hub to deliver on its core objectives of making the state the go-to place for innovation, technology and entrepreneurship as well as drive rapid socioeconomic growth. “Today’s MOU signing represents a dream come true for our administration,” Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said on Saturday, 18 November, 2023, shortly after signing the deal in Ilorin, the state capital, at an event attended by top government officials and IHS leaders led by its chief executive officer Mohammed Darwish. “In an age increasingly…
Nigerian adult males have been enjoined to improve their health life by taking advantage of the free prostrate cancer screening being provided by the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation. Nollywood Actors: Keypee Ekpenyong and Fred Amata made the plea at the lecture held at the end of the Walk organised by the Foundation to create awareness for the scourge of the disease said to be on the top list of ailments that kill black African men. The health talk was anchored by Urologist, Dr. Adebowale Oyebade who counseled that prostrate screening should be done at least once a year by adult males…