The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, has expressed deep gratitude to the sons and daughters of Iragbiji and other Nigerians from all walks of life for trooping out en masse for the reception held in his honour on Saturday in Iragbiji, Boripe local government area of Osun. Similarly, he thanked the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi Telu 1, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdulrasheed Ayotunde Olabomi Odundun IV and several other traditional rulers who were physically present and those who visited him at home after the event…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate for the Lagos Central Senatorial District in the last National Assembly Elections, Adewale Gomez against the dismissal of his petition by the National and State Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Lagos. Gomez had filed a petition against the election of Senator Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Tribunal dismissed the petition noting that the appelants abandoned the matter in court. Gomez and PDP…
President Bola Tinubu will meet with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a technical stopover in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after the President’s departure from New Delhi, India. The meeting will serve as a follow-up discussion to address specific, salient issues within the bilateral relationship after conversations held during a recent visit by the UAE Ambassador to the President at the State House in Abuja. The President is to address lingering bilateral issues while maximizing the opportunity of the stopover to equally advance his investment promotion objectives with high-level authorities in the public and private sectors of the…
Wednesday, 6 September, 2023 was a memorable day for some patients at the renowned Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, as members of the Charitable Wisemen Club Of Nigeria extend their philanthropical crusade to the patients. A total sum of N1.5 million was disbursed to hospital patients that can’t afford their medical bills. The NGO started as a normal Whatsapp group which was initially intended to be a social club before it metamorphosed into a legally incorporated registered foundation after a decision was made by its members. Fueling the main objective of effecting positive change in society, the all…
In recognition of his proven integrity, track record of success and achievements, the Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe town, Oba (Dr) Hameed Adejoro Ajijola has been bestowed with the prestigious leadership award. The award was recently bestowed on him by Fight Corruption Organization – a non-governmental organization rooting for anti-corruption and good governance at a ceremony held on Wednesday, 24 August, 2023 at Ogudu, Lagos. While presenting the award, the Executive Director of the organization, Bishop Francis Shopekan remarked that Oba Ajijola’s innovation and transformation brought to bare on Eleranigbe community and it’s citizens since he mounted the throne have impacted…
President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, 9 September, 2023 in New Delhi, India, expressed Nigeria’s commitment to play a major role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable world. Addressing world leaders at the 18th G-20 Leaders’ Summit, the Nigerian leader called for global unity and cooperation in tackling pressing challenges, fostering inclusiveness, and establishing a fairer world order. While acknowledging the vital role of the G-20 in shaping a rules-based world order that promotes shared prosperity and security, President Tinubu emphasized that most of today’s pressing issues are “international in character and cannot be addressed without multilateral…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following Saturday’s devastating earthquake in his homeland, which claimed many lives. The President commiserated with all families who lost loved ones and all those otherwise affected by this tragedy, while wishing a full and swift recovery to those who were injured. President Tinubu assured the government and people of Morocco that the heartfelt prayers and thoughts of Nigerians are with them during this difficult moment of tragedy. “In the face of this adversity, Nigeria will continue to stand in solidarity with Morocco as they recover, rebuild…
Laolu Akande, a former Presidential Aide has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failing to electronically transmit the results of the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections has broken the trust of Nigerians. Akande stated this while answering questions on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme on Friday. According to Akande, INEC failed to fulfill its promise to upload polling unit results on their Result Viewing Portal. “It is important to establish something we cannot basically run away from. INEC came out of this election as a damaged goods. “There is no doubt about that. INEC itself set up…
Typically, a woman who is interested in a man will send him signals inviting him to approach her. These signals may differ in subtlety, but you can detect them if you pay attention. Here are some frequent warning signs: Eye contact: If a woman catches your gaze and holds it, there is a good chance she is intrigued. If she smiles or looks aside before looking back at you, it is even clearer. Notice-me Attitude: A woman who wishes to be approached may stand in the middle of the room or face outwards to make herself more approachable. Additionally, she…
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has given kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-appointing Dr Samuel Ogbuku as the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Senator Diri expressed his appreciation when he received the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, and his entourage, which included the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, at Government House, Yenagoa. The Governor, who described Momoh and Ogbuku as illustrious sons of the Niger Delta region, said they “will do justice to the issues and challenges facing the region.” He canvassed for partnership…