Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, 14 March, 2024, announced the passage unto glory of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The Governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stating that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Governor Makinde described Oba Dr. Balogun as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign. He expressed his condolences to the Olubadan-in-Council, the…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathized with the family of the Administrator of Kaduna Capital Territory in the 1960s, Alhaji Abbas Dabo Sambo, whom he described as living a life “defined by service and dedication to nation building”. The President also condoled with all the leaders in the northern part of the country and other zones, who were mentored by the Administrator of the former capital of the Northern Region, with the strong values of integrity and diligence. Tinubu acknowledged the deep sense of patriotism Alhaji Sambo brought into the service of the fatherland, from an early age until his…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Regional Coordinating Centre (RCC) of the Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa-CDC) in Nigeria. President Tinubu is the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. “The President’s approval of the siting of the Centre in Abuja is part of his larger effort to convey Nigeria’s commitment to regional and global health security, while promoting local economic opportunities in the health care delivery value chain and enhancing Nigeria’s and West Africa’s collective capacity to respond promptly to outbreaks which is vital to the overall well-being…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated her call for stiffer penalties for kidnappers in the country. She spoke when she received in her office at the State House Abuja, the Senators representing the three senatorial districts of Lagos State. Senator Oluremi Tinubu appealed to the lawmakers to address enacting security related laws to stem the tide of this crime. “We should look into the laws we would bring up. On the issue of kidnapping, it is like we are in a war, a war against kidnapping and kidnappers,” she said. She also admonished Nigerians to help…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has elevated his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to Special Adviser, Media and Publicity. The appointment, which took immediate effect, was announced on Wednesday in a letter dated March 13, 2024, and signed by the state Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. “I wish to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, of your new appointment as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (Non-Cabinet Rank) to Mr. Governor. The appointment takes effect from 13th March 2024 to 21st May 2027. “In appointing you, the State Government expects…
There is need for the intervention of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to wade into the controversy surrounding the illegal allocation of a set back in Oregun area of the state to a mechanic group which has put the lives of residents of the area in danger, reports thegazellenews.com. Residents of Ibijoke and Olasumbo Community Development Association have taken the state Governor to task over the impunity attitude of officials of the state Ministries of Transportation and Environment. The bone of contention is the illegal allocation of a canal setback in the area to a group of mechanics by officials…
Leading ICT company, MTN Nigeria, has received the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at their headquarters in Lagos. MTN Nigeria is the first technology company in Africa to be awarded this certificate, as a testament to its commitment to identifying and addressing gender disparity in the workplace. The ICT firm joined over 250 organisations across 57 countries and 27 industry sectors, including institutions like the World Bank Group, Deloitte Switzerland AG, UNICEF, among others in September 2023. Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria said, “This certificate further underscores our commitment to…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have attacked the Buda community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting at least 61 people. As at the time of filing this report, the state and police authorities are yet to confirm the attack, but a resident of the area said that the assailants invaded the village on the night of Monday, 11 March at about 11:45 pm, where they kidnapped 61 people. According to a resident, Dauda Kajuru, the kidnappers invaded the community in large numbers and started shooting sporadically. “What happened yesterday was terrifying. The bandits came…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of Police in Orerokpe Division led by CSP Paul Oboware have arrested two suspected kidnappers in connection with the alleged abduction of a victim and collecting a ransom of ₦5 million. The arrested suspects include Peter Idogor, 24yrs and Emmanuel Sunday, 19yrs, all of Evwreni Community in Ughelli South. The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi disclosed this during a briefing in Asaba, Delta State. The State Police boss said, “On 31/10/2023 at about 2217hrs, the DPO Orerokpe CSP Paul Oboware received a distress call about the suspected kidnap of one man (name withheld) by…
President Bola Tinubu joined the Muslim faithful at the State House mosque for the Ramadan Tafsir (explanation of the Holy Qur’an) on Tuesday, appealing to Nigerians to pray for peace and stability in the country. Declaring open the annual Tafsir, President Tinubu advised the Muslim faithful to demonstrate kindness to one another and their neighbours while also supporting the less privileged in society. ”We thank Almighty Allah for sparing us to see another holy month of Ramadan. We thank Allah for sparing us through the elections and giving us the opportunity to be Nigerians. ”Yes, things are tough, but Allah…