Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a leading voice in the quest for political emancipation and good governance. Governor Abiodun stated this on Tuesday, 5 March, 2024, at a lecture to mark the 87th birthday of Chief Obasanjo titled, “Quality Leadership and Inclusive Democracy as Catalysts for Development in a Strife-Ridden World” at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. Acknowledging Chief Obasanjo for being deeply connected to his roots, Prince Abiodun also praised him for being a respected democratic leader globally. “Baba has become a world-respected democratic leader, a…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike As parts of its efforts to tackle hunger across the country, Nigerian Customs Service(NCS) has announced that it has kick-started the sale of seized food items to vulnerable Nigerians. The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure on Tuesday, 5 March, 2024 on the floor of the House of Representatives during the sectoral debate series which also had in attendance the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari. According to Adeniyi, President Bola Tinubu has ordered that food items produced in Nigeria and seized at the Nigerian land borders, be sold…
Two first class traditional rulers in Adamawa state, HRH Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II, Kwandi Nunguraya and HRM Biyapo Bwaltam Bently Mboiman II, Murum Mbula, have called for enhanced partnership between the traditional institution and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) The monarchs also commended the activities of the anti-narcotics agency aimed at curbing the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country. The calls was made during their courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) at the its national headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. They said traditional institution…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Amid an ongoing regulatory conflict in the country, Binance has announced that it will discontinue all services for Nigeria’s fiat currency, the naira. The crypto exchange will automatically convert naira balances to USDT from Friday, 9 March, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. UTC but will cease support for NGN deposits after 14:00 UTC today. Withdrawals will become unsupported after March 8 at 6:00 a.m. UTC. Posting on its website on Tuesday, 25 March, Binance said the conversion rate for automatic conversions will be 1 USDT per 1,515.13 naira According to an announcement, all spot trading pairs against the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has announced a scholarship worth N250 million to a 23-year-old Kano-based commercial Tricyclist, Awwalu Salisu, who returned a cash of N15 million left in his tricycle by a Chadian businessman in 2023. Before the latest development, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, was the first to offer Awwalu scholarship at the Abuja-based Baze University up to PhD level. Following the gesture by Obi, Bago said the LP candidate cannot be allowed to outshine the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) announcing a N250m scholarship award to Awwalu to appreciate his act…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the appointment of Mrs Kemi Nandap as the new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), as well deserved. Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to Nandap, described the new NIS boss as a thorough professional who has the exceptional skills, knowledge, and experience to lead the Service to greater heights. Nandap’s appointment was announced on 21st February 2024, following the retirement of the former Comptroller General of Immigration, Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju. According to the governor, Nandap’s appointment was a testament to her remarkable dedication, exemplary leadership, and invaluable contributions to…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to the continuous engagement of stakeholders to build synergy for the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the special ceremony organised by the Okrika Council of Chiefs and the people of Okrika to honour the Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, King Ateke Tom, at the Okrika National School field, in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Executive Director, Projects, Sir Victor Antai, said that the Commission was building strong collaborations and engaging with…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike with agency report France lawmakers have approved a bill that would promote the right to abortion in the constitution of the country in a joint session of Parliament at the Palace of Versailles. With the latest development, France has become the first country in the world to include the right to abortion in its constitution. Parliamentarians voted to revise the country’s 1958 constitution to promote women’s guaranteed freedom to abort, and the result was an overwhelming vote of 780–72. This was President Emmanuel Macron, in a swift reaction, said the move was French pride that had sent…
By Abimbola Oguunaike Due to non-remittances of purchase tax in their malls to the government, the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) has sealed Enugu ShopRite and SPAR. The service, which made this disclosure in a statement issued and signed by its Spokesperson, Nnamdi Eneh on Tuesday, 5 March, 2024 after the enforcement drive, accused the malls and stores affected of refusing to remit withholding purchase taxes despite being served several warning notices. According to Eneh, the ESiRS officials also sealed Roban Stores and Mama Onyinye restaurant among others for the same offence. He said that taxes the government is…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 12 persons died and 28 others sustained injuries in a road accident along the Zaria-Kano Expressway in Kaduna State. The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the sad development during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Monday. According to Nadabo, the fatal road traffic crash occurred at Tashar Yari village at 7.36 am on Monday, 4 March, 2024. “The trailer with a registration number KTG 454 ZZ was travelling to Kano when the unfortunate incident occurred,” Nadabo said. He said that the cause of the crash was…