Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the installation of 48 chieftaincy title holders, including three Royal Highnesses, one coronet-wearing Oba and 44 Baales in various local governments of the state. The approval was granted by the Governor sequel to a memo raised by the state Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola, the approval became imperative following the vacancies created in the various stools as they affect each local government as a result of the demise of the previous holders of the…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The desire of indigent students in Remoland to continue to have access to quality education is now a reality with the award of scholarships by the Gbemiga Abiodun Education Program to 603 students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across Ogun state. The Gbemiga Abiodun Education Programme was launched by Governor Dapo Abiodun and his wife in memory of their late son on 7 October, 2023, in Iperu. At the presentation of cash awards to the 603 beneficiaries from the primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, Prince Abiodun described the program as a demonstration of how best to remember, honuor and…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and House of Representatives, Honourable Abdur Raheem Olajide Jimoh as a member of the Federal Civil Service Commission. According to statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Honourable Jimoh will represent Lagos and Ogun States in the Commission. President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Professor Tunji Olaopa as the Chairman of the Commission. Other members of the Commission appointed by the President apart from Olaopa and Jide Jimoh are: Dr. Daudu Ibrahim Jalo, Member representing Adamawa,…
Veteran broadcaster, Jika Attoh is dead. According to his close friends, he passed on at POSH hospital, New Haven, Enugu. Jika Attoh became famous as a presenter on Kakaaki, a breakfast TV show on African Independent Television (AIT) and on Raypower FM in Lagos in the late 90s. As a foundation member of Raypower FM in Lagos owned by the late Raymond Dokpesi, Jika Attoh made statement with his golden voice and undying love for word pronunciation. He later moved to the defunct Cosmo FM, Enugu, a Station owned by former Governor Chimaroke Nnamani. The Onitsha borm broadcaster’s stint at…
Former presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has called for thorough electoral reforms that will assert the independence of electoral umpires and ensure that court cases are finalised before elected officers are sworn in into their different offices. The veteran journalist and political analyst made a case for this when he featured on the Channels TV’s live interview session on Seun Okinbaloye’s Politics Today. He was opposed to a situation where for instance, the President won’t be able to sit down for the serious business of governance months after his swearing-in because of distraction from litigation matters. According to him, “I think…
By O’seun Ogunseitan One or two of Nigeria’s opposition parties, possibly arranged the hacking of INEC’s system to compromise the 2023 Presidential Elections. They were proactive in their evil. They had hoped to hang their Election Petition on the expected disparity between what a compromised IREV broadcast would have shown on screen, and what the real figures from the Polling Units would have been. That disparity would have been their “proof” of a rigged election. This can only be the logical reason why they went round the world alleging disparity in election result figures, but have been unable to show…
A popular Lagos-based pastor, Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, has officially endorsed the re-election bid of Governor Hope Uzodimma. In a video he released on Wednesday, 25 October, 2023, the spiritual Leader, who hails from Ubulu-Ihejifor in Oru-West L.G.A, Imo State, praised the governor’s exceptional leadership and vision for the state Obi, known for his influence and spiritual guidance for people in the southeast region, spoke passionately about the governor’s achievements and dedication to the well-being of the people of Imo State. His endorsement is expected to carry substantial weight as the state approaches the…
Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora and former Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji have hailed the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court, saying all democrats should embrace it for the sake and future of the country. In a separate statement signed by them, Mamora congratulated the President while also pointing out that the verdict only validates what Nigerians demonstrated at the polls when they massively voted for the All Progressives Congress (APC). “In Mr. President’s own words, he has been energized, so, this victory is not only a…
It is with great joy and enthusiasm that I extend my warmest congratulations to you on the momentous victory secured in the chambers of the Supreme Court. The dismissal of the petitions brought forth by the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party serves as a resounding affirmation of the trust and mandate bestowed upon you by the Nigerian people. Your leadership journey from May 29, 2023, to May 29, 2027, has been validated and solidified. This outcome not only reinforces the will of the Nigerian citizens who freely chose you as their leader but also…
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, is currently being detained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. It has been confirmed that Emefiele, who is currently being interrogated at the National Headquarters of the anti-graft agency, Jabi, Abuja, was picked up by EFCC operatives Thursday night, 26 October, 2023, less than an hour after he regained his freedom from the dungeon of the Department of State Services. An impeccable source revealed the development to our correspondent Friday morning, noting that the EFCC is probing Emefiele over alleged impropriety during his term as the…