The Kogi State Government wishes to state clearly and unequivocally that the good people of the state are totally in support of actions being taken by the security agencies to rid the state of crime and allow the peace that has been enjoyed over the years endure. If there is anyone on the streets protesting against the peace and security of the state, that person must immediately be regarded as a criminal whose trade has been cut short by the “zero tolerance for criminality” approach of the security agencies. We want to state clearly that there are no extrajudicial killings…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has disclosed that the list of Principal Officers for the 10th National Assembly announced on Tuesday, 4 July 2023 by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas; was done without the knowledge of the party’s secretariat, thegazellenews.com reports Adamu made this disclosure on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023, during a meeting with the Progressives Governors’ Forum led by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State. “I had a courtesy call on Saturday from the President of the Senate and his Deputy. The following which was Sunday,…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023 described as shocking the death of Dr Samuel Ibiyemi, the publisher of NewsDirect. Ibiyemi reportedly died on Tuesday afternoon, 4 July, 2023 at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo, of pulmonary embolism. In a condolence message to his family and media colleagues, Governor Abiodun described Dr. Ibiyemi, as a brilliant and versatile journalist, who deployed his wealth of experience in the profession to better the society. He said the late publisher was a stickler for the truth, noting that through his medium, he contributed his own quota to…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Armed robbers invaded the palace of the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, on the evening of Tuesday, 4 July, 2023 shooting two guards, Daily Trust reports. It was gathered that one of the staff of the palace who was sent to the bank to get some cash was trailed by the gunmen who drove in a private car. The news medium gathered that the Emir was in the palace while gunmen shot sporadically to scare people away before they made away with undisclosed amount of cash belonging to the Minna Emirate. Two of the injured…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it will soon prosecute 215 cases of electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections nationwide, thegazellenews.com reports. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this disclosure on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023 while addressing all the Resident Electoral Commissioners at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu also disclosed that the commission will partner with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) which he said is willing to prosecute the cases free of charge. “We must acknowledge that there were some challenges — some, infrastructural; others, human. We are looking at the records of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria needs all the help that it can get at the moment to achieve meaningful developments and good care of its citizens, gazellenews.com reports. The president said governance and development challenges facing the country could not be addressed without fiscal and institutional reforms. Tinubu expressed confidence that his administration was on the pathway to success in spite of the challenges facing the country. The president stated this on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023 while receiving visiting Bank of America officials in his office at the State House, Abuja, Nigeria’s seat of power. President Tinubu,…
Oyo State Governor , ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023, declared that the cooperation of the Nigerian Army with the Government and People of Oyo State is responsible for the stable security being enjoyed in the state. The Governor hailed the Army for upholding professionalism while on duties, especially during national assignments, stating that his government would continue to maintain a cordial relationship with the Army. Governor Makinde made this submission while receiving the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who paid a courtesy call to his office at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. According to the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Belgian Pro League outfit, Standard Liege, is said to be closing in on the signing of Flying Eagles striker, Emmanuel Umeh. According to Standard Liege will pay Bulgarian club, Botev Plodiv €2 million for the player, reports. Another Belgian club, Anderlecht and a French side, Girondis Bordeaux were also keen on signing the forward. The 18-year-old, who has now settled for a move to Standard Liege, featured for the Flying Eagles at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosted by Argentina. Umeh scored once in 14 league appearances for Botev Plodiv last season. ReplyForward
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has rewarded Enyimba players with N20 million cash gift for winning the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier League title. The Peoples’ Elephant claimed a historic ninth domestic title at the NPL Super Six playoffs in Lagos last month. Erstwhile Chairman of the club, Felix Anyansi-Agwu; Head Coach, Finidi George; his assistants and other support staff will get varying sums for their efforts. The players and their officials were hosted by the Governor last weekend at the Government House, Umuahia. Aba Giants, the most successful club in Nigerian history, is expected in Lagos this week…
A South East based businessman, Gaius Chibueze, has offered full scholarship to Miss Joy Ejikekeme Mmesomma, the candidate currently embroiled in allegations of mark fraud with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. In a message he posted on his twitter handle on Tuesday, 4 July, 2023, the businessman, who claims to be Bitcoin Chief and has been involved in bitcoin trade for years, said the allegation by JAMB smacked of ethnic bias. He said it is a direct attack on the Igbo race. “I and our company Voice Of The East are ready to offer Miss Joy Mmesoma a…