Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has praised his wife, Bamidele for her continuous support and role in ensuring the successful implementation of his administration’s ISEYA programme. He said that her determination at ensuring his success as Governor of the state has helped in filling the gap as he serves the people. Prince Abiodun who made this known during the 57th birthday thanksgiving of his wife held at the Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbehin, Abeokuta, charged the congregation and the people of the state to deliberate and live a life that touches others. “I want to thank you for filling in…
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At his weekend humanitarian and developmental visit to Gwoza, Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday, 16 July, 2023, supervised the distribution of food items to over 13,000 households, most of whom were affected by the Boko Haram crisis. The distribution took place at the premises of the Palace of Emir of Gwoza, Shehu Idrissa Timta. Zulum travelled to Gwoza on Saturday, paid a surprise visit to the general hospital at midnight, and ordered immediate interventions. After passing the night, Zulum, the following day, Sunday, supervised the food distribution during which each of 13,000 households received one bag of…
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd has been named Best Bank in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. This marks a record 12th time that Guaranty Trust Bank has been recognised as the leading financial institution in Nigeria. Announcing the award, Euromoney stated: “Nigeria’s Best Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, has continued to do a good job of convincing investors that it is better placed than its key competitors to deal with the risks ahead—and perhaps to take advantage of opportunities in economic and policy transition.” Despite a difficult operating environment, the Bank continues to deliver exceptional results as the flagship…
The Head of European Union Delegation to Nigeria, Amb. Samuela Isopi has said that the recent report of its independent election observation mission will not affect the EU-Nigeria relations, insisting that there are already talks on improving the existing strong relations. Isopi disclosed this on Monday, 17 July, 2023 while briefing the media on 2023 Erasmus Scholarship Award programme to 135 Nigerians to study in various European countries. She said the report of the EU Election Observer Mission is an independent one which the host country is at liberty to accept or reject. She said presently EU leaders and Nigeria…
The European Union has offered postgraduate scholarships to 135 young Nigerians in top European universities, under its flagship educational programme, Erasmus+. At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, 17 July, 2023, the Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, said the figure places Nigeria on the number one spot among beneficiaries of the EU postgraduate scholarships in Africa in the past five years, and among the top five globally. In recent years, the EU has been ramping up support to the academia through the EU’s key funding programmes: Erasmus+ in the higher education sector,…
The Gubernatorial Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Chief Uche Ben Odunzeh, has appointed Senator Jude Obianuju Iroegbu as the Director General (DG) of the ‘New Imo/Uche Ben Odunzeh Campaign Organization’. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced in a letter signed by Odunzeh, dated July 14th. Recognising Iroegbu’s extensive experience as a highly accomplished journalist, defence editor, security analyst, and multimedia consultant, the governorship candidate expressed confidence in his ability to effectively manage diverse assignments within and outside of political circles. Odunzeh anticipates that Senator Iroegbu will lead an impactful, message-driven campaign, ultimately leading the party to victory…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Government on Monday,17 July, 2023 has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development today, Monday, 17 July, 2023 signed by Dr. Columba T. Vakuru , Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, said animals showing signs of a possible case of anthrax on a farm in Suleja, Niger State, were reported to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria on July 14, 2023. “The case was in a multi-specie animal farm comprising of cattle, sheep and goats located at Gajiri,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 60 Constitutional and Human Rights lawyers on Monday, 17 July, 2023 at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Abuja, commenced a contempt charge against the Director General of the State Security Service(SSS), Yusuf Bichi . Their grudge is over alleged disobedience to multiple judgments and court orders, directing the release of the suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele from custody of the agency. The contempt charge is seeking to commit the DSS Chief to prison in line with provisions of the law on violation of lawful order of a competent court. The lawyers…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Secretary of All Progressives Congress, Senator Iyiola Omisore has been officially replaced with the Deputy National Secretary of the party, Festus Fuanter. Fuanter, who hails from Plateau State, officially assumes his new position as the acting National Secretary on Monday, 17 July, 2023. The new Acting National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari, made the announcement on Monday, 17 July, 2023, shortly after the crucial meeting of the National Working Committee held at the party secretariat in Abuja. Addressing journalists, Kyari confirmed that both Omisore and the erstwhile National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, are no longer part…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Tesla founder and owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, has solidified his position as the world’s richest man, after his net worth jumped to $250.4 billion. The new figure represents an $11 billion increase in the last five days. Musk’s net worth had previously been pegged at $239 billion, based on data from the Forbes Billionaire Index, before it surged by a remarkable $107 billion in just seven months. The 52-year-old South African-born business magnate income streams primarily flow from his stakes in Tesla and his current ownership of Twitter, which he acquired for $44 billion in April…