The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Osun, has announced the suspension of an additional 26 members of the party for alleged anti-party activities, after expelling 84 members for the same reason on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023. The suspension is contained in a statement signed and issued on Thursday, 31 August, 2023 by Osun APC Chairman Sooko Lawal,. According to Lawal, the suspension is due to complaints and allegations of factionalisation of the party brought against the affected members. “Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the APC constituted a…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Federal Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has lauded Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for transforming the state since he took the reins of government. Umahi, who paid a courtesy visit to the Governor alongside officials of the Ministry, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, on Thursday, 31 August, 2023, described Makinde as great evidence in infrastructure development, noting that the governor is one of the few governors putting the welfare of his people first. According to Umahi, Governor Makinde deserved to be commended highly for not waiting to get a commitment for refund from the Federal Government before going…
The Lagos State government has disclosed that no fewer than 2,588 children were sexually and emotionally abused during various domestic violence recorded in the state between August 2022 and July 2023. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Justice and Solicitor-General for the state, Ms. Titilayo Shitta-Bey, made this disclosure on Thursday, 31 August, 2023 during media briefing as part of activities to flag off the 2023 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, themed ‘Not in my Lagos. Represented by the Executive Secretary, of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, she added that 40 per…
Haruna Kolo, the ex-Chief of Protocol and ex-IPPIS Desk Officer at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) who has been declared wanted on the order of the House of Representatives Committee probing alleged job racketeering in the Commission and some other government agencies, is on the street begging for forgiveness. Kolo had attended the sitting of the Committee once making unsubstantiated allegations against the Chairman of the Commission, Dr Muheeba Dankaka. Subsequent sittings of the committee and further revelations by victims of the job scam perpetrated by Kolo exonerated Dr Dankaka and since then Kolo has been on the run, despite…
The Lagos State chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has elected new officials to lead the chapter for the next two years. Those elected include Atinuke Owolabi, as new Chairman; Bosede Oyekunle, as Vice Chairman; Ayodolapo Bello, General Secretary; ,Suwebat Oriyomi Abubakar as Assistant General Secretary; and Zansi Adebowale, as Publicity Secretary, among others. In her acceptance speech, Owolabi pledged to be a voice for all female engineers in the state by setting the pace for others to follow in engineering development. She assured that the association would consistently advocate for equality of opportunities by…
Respite is on the way for commuters plying the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway as the Federal Government on Thursday, 31 August, 2023 proposed to jointly rehabilitate the road with the Ogun State government. The proposal was made by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, during a courtesy call on Governor Dapo Abiodun in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Minister was on a tour of federal roads in the Gateway State, along with officials of the ministry. Umahi, while replying to Governor Abiodun on the frustration experienced by Ogun and Lagos states during the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to get the…
Bursting forth with a blaze of musical brilliance, the ever-innovative Nigerian music sensation, Timaya, is primed to once again mesmerize global audiences with his scintillating new single, “Tomato,” unveiled through his esteemed Dem Mama Records. Revered for his unparalleled storytelling prowess and remarkable musical craftsmanship, Timaya’s latest creation is yet another masterpiece set to make waves in the music industry. “Tomato” radiates an irresistible allure, extending an enchanting invitation to surrender oneself to dance and embrace a carefree ethos. These enthralling qualities are masterfully augmented by Timaya’s boundless charisma and effervescent vitality. As the music unfolds, Timaya’s infusion of infectious…
After a 2-1 first leg home fixture victory over the Owerri Fitness Club of Imo State, the Island Allstars Sports Club of Lagos team and 300-man strong contingent, led by its President, Ikenna Maduagwu, last weekend stormed the Owerri City for the return leg match and summer events. It was always going to be a cracker with so much pride and bragging right at stake, and it did lived up to the billing. The city of Owerri was already agog and expectant with news of the match all week, and so, came to live with the official arrival of the…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has met with the World Bank Country Director, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri in her office, assuring on the positive poverty-eradicating programme of the Federal Government reports thegazellenews.com. The Minister expressed gratitude to the World Bank Country Director for the continuous support extended to Nigeria especially in the areas of: education, health, agriculture, private sector development, social services among others. Dr Betta Edu reminded the World Bank Chief of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that led to the refocusing of the Ministry on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to all ongoing partnership talks with local and international entities aimed at accelerating the development of the Niger Delta region. Dr Ogbuku, who spoke at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him by his reappointment as MD/CEO in the new NDDC Board. He pledged to vindicate this trust by working assiduously to speed up development of the Niger Delta region. He said: “I am humbled and honoured by the trust and…