Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of his former Senior Special Assistant on Works and Infrastructure, Abdulraheem Owokoniran. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday, 3 March, 2024, described Owokoniran’s death, as a rude shock. Owokoniran, a former aide to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and former aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election primary, reportedly died in the United Kingdom this weekend. The Governor said the deceased was a young Nigerian politician with…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
Popular Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Sources said the actor whose leg was recently amputated died on Saturday, 2 March, 2024, at the age of 62. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured.
Comprehensive data on the pattern and quantity of energy mineral Lithium are available at the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency for businesses interested in establishing lithium companies in Nigeria. Solid Minerals Development Minister, Dr. Oladele Alake made this disclosure in Doha, Qatar on Saturday, 2 March, 2024, at a meeting with Qatari businessmen on the sidelines of the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Arab country. Responding to enquires on the quality of Nigerian lithium by Qatari business mogul Sheikh Shahid Jawad at the meeting held at the prestigious Sheraton Doha, Alake said mineral exploration initiated by the Federal…
No fewer than 100 people have so far benefited from the ongoing Free Surgical Intervention Programme initiated by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The programme kicked off on Monday, 27 February, 2024, with the registration of patients, while surgical operations started in earnest on Tuesday. The surgical procedures are taking place across the six State Hospitals and the 40 General Hospitals across the state. The breakdown showed that 36 surgical procedures have been carried out at State Hospital, Abeokuta, Ijebu Ode (22), Ilaro (6), and Ifo (4). At the General Hospitals, two procedures have been carried out at…
The Kano State Hisbah Board Department of Public Enlightenment has summoned the PRNigeria Manager, Adnan Mukhtar, over a story he wrote on the allegations of Sexual harassment labelled against Hisbah officials by a Tik Tok Sensation Murja Ibrahim Kunya. The Manager, also the Bureau Chief of Politics Digest, a publication of PRNigeria in Kano, received an invitation on Thursday morning, 29 February, 2024, from a Hisbah official. After speaking with the official on the phone, Adnan insisted on a formal invitation, and he got this message as the reply: “You are kindly invited to Hisba Board on Monday after 2…
Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has said that he has cancelled the yearly birthday carnival for his 67th birthday on 3 March. K1, however, urged his family and friends to rather use the occasion to reach out to the less privileged in the society. In a statement released on Thursday, 29 February, 2024, K1 De Ultimate expressed that the decision was prompted by the tough economic conditions in the country. The statement reads: “To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on 3rd of March 2024.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked the newly appointed Board of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission to demonstrate unwavering devotion to duty. Addressing the delegation who came on a courtesy visit in the Presidential Villa, Shettima reminded the board members of the importance of religious commitment in addressing the challenges facing the nation. The Vice President also acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s positive impact on the nation, attributing the President’s success to divine blessings and purity of his heart. He stated: “The road that led us to the Tinubu Presidency did not happen by chance. This is a man whose…
Against the backdrop of incessant insecurity occasioned by the activities of terrorists and bandits in the North West of the country, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr.Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON has called for intensified operations against terrorists and bandits in the region. According to Matawalle, the activities of bandits have increased over time especially in Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara states which has led to attacks on personnel and loss of lives and destruction of military hardware. Consequently, the Minister has directed the Nigerian Military to adopt a more proactive approach in decimating the activities of bandits and in dealing…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The current protest going on in the country over hardship has hit the Correctional Center in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Friday, 1 March, 2024 as inmates staged a protest over plan to reduce their food ration. It was gathered that immediately information got to the ears of the inmates on downward review of food size, they kick- started protest. During the protest, the inmates refused to take orders from the custodial officials and also shunned breakfast. They converged on the center of the prison yard while shouting on top of their voices but the custodial officials…
In recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial development, and as a part of comprehensive efforts to reform the power sector and ensure energy security for all Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members of the management team of the FGN Power Company Limited. Those appointed are: (1) Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Kenny Osebi Anuwe (reappointed) (2) Company Secretary/Legal Advisor – Prof Mamman Lawal (reappointed) (3) Chief Technical Officer (CTO) – Ebenezer Olawale Fapohunda (4) Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – Babatunde Daramola Oniru (5) Chief Financial Officer (CFO)…