Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ado Ibrahim is dead. The monarch died on Sunday morning, 29 October, 2023 in an Abuja hospital where he was receiving treatment for age-related ailment, according to palace sources. He died at the age of 94. He will be buried later in the day in Okene according to the Islamic rites.The paramount ruler of Ebiraland was the Vice Chairman of Kogi State Traditional Council. Before ascending the throne, he was a successful businessman in Lagos. Source: qed.ng
By Temitope Ajayi The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms led by Taiwo Oyedele on Tuesday had audience with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. The import of the visit was a presentation to the President on current status of the committee’s assignment since its inauguration on August 8, 2023. The committee tagged its presentation ‘Quick Wins’ and sought the President’s nod on immediate implementation of some of its key recommendations. After listening attentively to the presentation, President Tinubu noted that charting a critical and enduring path to the country’s economic recovery had become more compelling, stressing…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warned criminals to look elsewhere from the state, stating that his administration will continue to prioritise security as one of the four pillars of his government. The Governor said this on Thursday, 26 October, 2023, while presenting 30 Pickup Vehicles to security agencies in the state, adding that the vehicles were strictly for the purpose of maintaining peace and security in and around the state. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr Bayo Lawal, said the vehicles were in fulfillment of promises made by the Governor in the buildup to the…
The new Director General of Voice of Nigeria, (VON), Jibrin Ndace, has assured that the agency will achieve greater heights during his tenure. Ndace spoke during in his visit to VON Lagos Office at Ikoyi, the first after his assumption of office. He expressed his desire and determination to take VON to new heights emphasizing his role in facilitating progress for the communication outfit. He expressed immense gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, for trusting in his abilities and granting him the opportunity to serve in this capacity. He believed that VON, as the…
The Oyo State Government has assured theatre arts practitioners of continuous support and meaningful partnership, acknowledging their immense contributions in advancing the cultural values of the State. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Friday, 20 October, 2023, the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun reiterated the state government’s resolve to support and partner the theatre arts industry. The Commissioner stated that the State Government is willing and ready to partner with the practitioners, thanking them for being genuine ambassadors of the State. Dr. Olatubosun implored the…
The race to replace the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila gets more interesting as another aspirant has indicated interest in taking over the seat vacated by the former Reps Speaker reports thegazellenews.com Recalled that Gbajabiamila won the election into the House of Representatives on Saturday, 25 February, 2023 to represent Surulere Federal Constituency 1 for the sixth term. However after being appointed the Chief of Staff by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gbajabiamila had to resign his membership of the House paving the way for a bye-election to replace him. This has engendered struggle within his…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum; his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur; Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan; members of Borno State Executive Council and thousands of mourners were at the funeral prayer for late Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Engr Ibrahim Idriss Garba. The funeral prayer, which held Saturday evening, 21 October, 2023, was led by the Chief Imam of Borno, Imam Ibrahim Laisu, at the residence of the late Commissioner at Pompomari bye pass in Maiduguri. The late Commissioner served as Special Adviser on Monitoring, Evaluation and Special Projects from 2021 to 2023 and Special…