Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, 7 August, 2023 presented 32 brand new patrol vehicles and 160 motorcycles to support the movement of security personnel as government steps up collaborations to improve safety in the hinterlands. The Governor also presented three patrol vehicles to Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) to improve their operations. “Today is another day in our efforts to strengthen security across the state. Each of the 16 local governments is getting two vehicles and 10 motorcycles each,” the Governor said at a brief event in Government House Ilorin. “The local council authorities are to…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Some shareholders on Monday, 7 August, 2023 protested at the headquarters of FBN Holdings over an attempt to prevent the financial institution from holding its Annual General Meeting as scheduled. The minority shareholders who gathered in front of the HQ held placards and demanded that the institution be allowed to carry out its statutory duty of holding AGMs. Speaking on behalf of the protesting shareholders, the Chairman of the Trusted Shareholders’ Association, Mukhtar Mukhtar, expressed displeasure at the attempt to stop the AGM from holding. “We are here at the First Bank office to register our displeasure,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Ligue 1 club, Montpellier have completed the signing of former Flying Eagles forward Jerome Akor. The striker, who signed a four-year contract, has been assigned jersey No. 8. Akor joined the former Ligue 1 champions from Norwegian club Lillestrom. Montpellier paid Lillestrom €5.5 million to secure his services. Akor will be the second Nigerian to play for Montpelier, following in the footsteps of former Super Eagles winger John Utaka. He expressed his delight upon joining his new club and looked forward to meeting his new teammates. “I have a very good feeling when I arrive here. I…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bayern Munich’s latest bid of €100mfor England captain and Tottenham prized asset, Harry Kane have been rejected. Kane has been Bayern’s top transfer target all summer but the German champions have now had three offers turned down. The Athletic reported that the two clubs are still around €29 million apart in terms of their valuations for the 30-year-old, whose current Spurs contract is due to expire in June 2024. It had previously been reported that Bayern’s most recent bid would be their last. According to Sky Sports, the offer was worth more than €100m, including add-ons. Kane is…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that its special forces have rescued seven kidnapped victims were rescued near Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement issued by Director of Public Relations and Information(NAF), Commodore Edward Gabkwet. Gabkwet, who said the kidnapped victims, comprised of six females and a male, added that the female victims said they were kidnapped from Paikoro in Niger State, the lone male among them stated that he was picked up against his will from Rijau in Niger State. According to Gabkwet said the special forces were on patrol on…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday came up for applause as Faculty members of Public Health and Community Medicine commended his administration’s commitment to the sector through investments in infrastructure, payment of counterpart funds, and improved welfare of health sector workers in the state. Speaking on Monday, 7 August, 2023 at the 2023 Faculty Day lecture of the Nigeria Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Ilorin, Faculty Chairman Dr Chikaike Ogbonna said the Governor has blazed the trail in his prompt attention to health issues, including the recent approval of 100% CONMESS and skipping allowance for medical doctors and…
ALAT by Wema, a trailblazing digital bank, has announced the launch of its eagerly anticipated Summer Internship Program which will not only serve as a remarkable learning opportunity for young talents but also highlights Wema Bank as an exceptional place to work. The initiative, according to the Divisional Head, Brands, People and Culture, Ololade Ogungbenro, is designed with a commitment to nurturing future leaders, offering hands-on experience that bridges the gap between academia and the corporate world. She says participants will gain invaluable insights into the dynamic banking industry while contributing to real-time projects that impact the country. “The summer…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has hosted AfroBasket champions, D’tigress of Nigeria to a reception at the State House, Abuja. The First Lady said their performance on the basketball court is a testament to hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence noting that this will inspire countless individuals especially women, to pursue their dreams. “Your victory transcends sports, symbolizing the potentials that can be realized when a diverse group of individuals come together with a common goal. “I’m immensely proud of your achievements and the positive image you have projected for our…
An official of Zenith Bank, Mrs Celestina Appeal, who is the Head of Card Services of the bank on Monday, 7 August, appeared before the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital in relation to allegation of vote buying through preloaded ATM cards levelled against Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. Counsel to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan, had earlier informed the panel that two letters were submitted to Zenith Bank in February, seeking clarification on how Adebutu opened a special account for the purpose of his action with the bank as well as the request he made…
The Secretary of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) has described the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi has a silent achiever who has taken the party to greater heights since his assumption of office. Alhaji Are also described Pastor Ojelabi as a unifier who had worked tirelessly to unite members of the party at all levels which had led to resounding victories for the party at various elections. The APC chieftain disclosed these in a birthday message he released on Monday, 7 August, 2023, to celebrate the 65th birthday of…