A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023, waded into the political crisis in Rivers State with a call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to immediately sack the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for masterminding a plot to impeach Governor Siminilaye Fubara. He warned that should Wike succeed to remove Fubara as Governor, at the end of the day, sitting Governors would become vegetables like Local Government Chairmen in states. According to him, the action of the police in tear-gassing and pouring water…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election held on Saturday, 25 February, 2023. The three-member panel, in a judgment, upheld the judgment of the state’s election tribunal and dismissed the appeal filed by Sen. Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court agreed with the submission of counsel for Akpoti-Uduagan, Mr Joshua Usman, SAN, for being meritorious. The appellate court also awarded the sum of N500, 000 against the Ohere. The Kogi State…
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate in last election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, unraveled on Monday at a press conference in Abuja where he finally found his voice after more than 96 hours to respond to his trouncing at the Supreme Court in a landmark judgment on his grossly incompetent election petition appeal. We were wrong to expect that Atiku at 77 would play the statesman and sportsman and accept, with equanimity, the verdict of the highest court and the people of Nigeria. Instead, he unashamedly constituted himself into a demagogue and anarchist in the way and manner…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered Sterling Bank Plc and PAKAM Technology, on the launch of the WasteBanc initiative, aimed at promoting the culture of recycling to tackle the challenge of waste management across the state. The event took place at Sterling Bank’s head office, Marina, Lagos Island. In his speech, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, lauded the bank for the initiative, noting that the programme would make a huge impact on the waste management value chain, by addressing most prevalent challenges. He said the purpose of technology was to solve problems, urging residents to…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged youths across the country to collectively fight corruption and all forms of economic and financial crimes in order to accelerate growth in the economy Olukoyode gave the charge on Thursday, 26 October, 2023 when undergraduates of Economics Department of University of Abuja, visited the Corporate headquarters of the Commission, Jabi, Abuja on a study tour. The Chairman, who spoke through Acting Director, Public Affairs, DCE Wilson Uwujaren, said that Nigeria as a country is blessed with all the resources needed for its development. He,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, 30 October, 2023, decried about the improper passageway of uninvited government officials and family members who observed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting without a presidential invite, saying emphatically that he would not tolerate such, reports theyazellenews.com The President voiced out his displeasure before the commencement of the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, 30 October, 2023, with specific instructions on who and who should observe the FEC meeting. Addressing member of his cabinet, the President explained “Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access…
By Yushau Shuaib “Ladies and Gentlemen. This is your Captain speaking. We regret to announce that because of a technical problem, we have to return to Paris for safety and security.” That was the announcement made by the Captain of the Abuja-bound Air France flight on Monday, October 23, 2023, that had departed Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Airport in Paris, France after over two hours in the air en route Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport Abuja, Nigeria. Air France is a reliable airline which flies to over 200 international destinations in more than 90 countries across Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and…
In a disconcerting turn of events in the bustling heart of Owerri metropolis, the campaign materials of Governor Hope Uzodimma have reportedly fallen victim to a disturbing act of vandalism, with the agent of opposition parties allegedly being responsible for the destruction of the governor’s striking A-frame boards that had adorned the city’s streets. The A-frame boards were strategically positioned throughout Owerri, serving as essential campaign tools to communicate the government’s achievements and programmes to the people of Imo State. These visually appealing structures featured captivating designs and colourful messages that highlighted the accomplishments and future plans of the Uzodimma…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a criminal charge against Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), following the Commission’s conclusion of investigation into the Professor’s alleged gross misconducts against some of his students. In the charge sheet number: FHC/ABJ/CR/511/2023, ICPC is arraigning the Senior Lecturer on a four (4) count charge bordering on sexual harassment, official corruption and abuse of office contrary to sections 8, 18 and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. One of the counts read: “That you, Professor…
A former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro has extended his warmest congratulations to the highly-revered Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, as he celebrates his 80th birthday anniversary. Senator Obanikoro, in a personally signed statement, recognizes Oba Akiolu as a distinguished custodian of our cultural heritage and a symbol of unity in our diverse and vibrant city. “His reign has been marked by wisdom, integrity, and a deep commitment to the development and progress of Lagos State. His devotion to the well-being of our people, irrespective of their backgrounds, is a…