Some Nigerians have called on the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola to tender a public apology to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja over false accusation. They equally noted that the Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja Military Cantonment, Brigadier-General Adegoke Adetuyi also deserves an apology from the Senator. The Senator, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, had accused the Army in Lagos of being responsible for the death of his long-time aide, Adeniyi Sanni. Sanni was killed in Lagos by those who later turned out to be armed…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Umoru Street in the heart of Akala community in Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Development Area of Lagos State was the centre of attraction on Thursday, 28 September, 2023. It was the birth of the Trash-to-gas Initiative which was brought to residents of the council area anchored on a partnership between the Rasaq Ajala led administration at Odiolowo/Ojuwoye LCDA and the Smart Gas group led by proven entrepreneur, Dr Yinka Opeke. According to the duo of Ajala and Opeke, the Trash-to-gas Initiative has tripartite aim: to clean the environment and make it become greener; to turn waste into wealth and to empower the…
The member representing Southwest geo-political zone in the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Mutiu Are has described the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu as a distinguished politician who has carved a niche for herself with outstanding records of achievements. Alhaji Are stated this on Thursday, 21 September, 2023, via a press statement released in Lagos to celebrate the 63rd birthday celebration of the First Lady. Alhaji Are also described Senator Tinubu the proverbial mother hen who provides shelter and protection for her children. “You’re the quintessential Mother of the Nation whose main aim is to complement your husband, our…
Security operatives in Ogun State on Wednesday tracked six suspected cultists, allegedly involved in the violence that erupted in Sagamu at the weekend to the official residence of a member of the state House of Assembly. The member, representing Sagamu State Constituency (1), Hon. Damilare Bello Mohammed, was alleged to have provided shelter to the fleeing cultists. A team of security operatives, in a sting operation after a tip-off, arrested the suspects in the premises of the lawmaker. Those arrested, according to sources, include: Damilare Bello Mohammed aka DRE, Debbo Animashaun, Bamidele Saheed, Ismaila Onitire, Adewale Otesanya and Tobi Owoade.…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. This directive is in conformity with Section 8 (1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, which vests in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the authority to appoint the Governor and Four (4) Deputy Governors for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), subject to confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.…
As the curtains rise on the much-anticipated European Football 2023-2024 season in August, an electric atmosphere of excitement and unpredictability engulfs football enthusiasts around the globe. The illustrious stages of the English Premier League (EPL), Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, and Ligue 1 bear witness to a captivating clash of football giants. The participating clubs engage in an intense battle for the coveted League Cups, making this season a spectacle of passion and skill. The inception of this title race, propelled by strategic transfers during the summer, has ignited fervent discussions about the choices and trade-offs made by the clubs.…
Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu has described the re-appointment of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSA SDGs) as a confirmation of her commitment to service to the people. Ogundimu stated this on Thursday, 14 September, 2023, when the news of the re-appointment of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State hit town. “We’re all happy at the news of her re-appointment. It’s a confirmation of her commitment to the service to the people. She has always displayed huge connection with the people particularly…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Zacch Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The President has directed the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Mr. Muhammad Nami, to proceed on 3 months of pre-retirement leave, as provisioned by Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243, with immediate effect, leading to his eventual retirement from service on December 8, 2023. Hon. Zacch Adedeji was thus appointed in acting capacity for a 90-day period before his subsequent confirmation as the substantive Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service for a term of four (4) years…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Aliyu Tijani Ahmed as the new Federal Commissioner / Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). Ahmed is a recipient of Bachelors and Masters degrees in Sociology and has previously served the Nasarawa State Government as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG); Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs; and as the Commissioner of Education. By this directive of the President, the appointment takes immediate effect.
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced meetings with traditional authorities in the state in its efforts to have a better rapport and synergy on a free cancer health outreach programme targeted at young females within the age categories of 9-15 years. The health enlightenment programme which is a new development was with view of mitigating the effects of cancer related health challenges ravaging rural and urban communities in the state. In continuation of the programme, a visiting team from the state Ministry of Health paid a courtesy call on the traditional ruler of Atan-nla community in the Ayobo…