The trial of Obiajulu Uja at the Zuba Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been stalled due to the non-appearance of prosecutors, the defendant and counsels. A legal source at the Magistrate Court told PRNigeria that the trial could not continue today as a result of the absence of the litigation parties. “The matter is adjourned to the 26th day of September, 2023 for a report on the health condition of the defendant and hearing notice be served on the Correctional Facility,” he said. Recalled that in June, the Zuba Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory,…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo (Okukenu IV), on his 80 years birthday celebration. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, 14 September, 2023, said Oba Gbadebo’s visionary leadership, coupled with his ceaseless quest for the upliftment of his subjects, has fostered an era of unprecedented growth and prosperity in Egbaland. The Governor said Oba Gbadebo, who retired voluntarily as Colonel in the Nigerian Army, left the Military with impeccable records, exhibiting the true…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Sefiu Olawale Oyebola as the Aseyin of Iseyin. The Governor gave the approval in a memo signed on Thursday, 14 September, 2023 in exercise of the powers conferred on him by subsections 1 and 2 of the Chiefs’ Law, Cap. 28, Volume I, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola, the approval is a culmination of a series of processes stipulated by the extant laws of the state regarding ascension to royal…
The Commissioner for Information and Communications in Kogi State and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, has dismissed an allegation of state government’s harassment by the Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the state, Leke Abejide, as unintelligent and senseless. He said Abejide was one of those just making up the numbers in the line-up of Governorship candidates, adding that he (Abejide) knows, in his closet, that he is not in the Governorship race, according to popularity polls, but could at best aspire to be Governor of his clan. Fanwo, who spoke in a…
Thousands of supporters of the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, trooped out on Thursday, 14 September, 2023, to demonstrate their strength and rubbish the claim of control of Igalaland by those they described as ethnic jingoists and enemies of Kogi State. The excited supporters held the highly successful One-Million-Man Road Walk at Ajaka, Igala Mela/Odolu Local Government of the state. Leading the road walk, where hundreds of indigenes from the wards and Local Government declared their support for the Ododo/Oyibo ticket, were the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry Of Local Government And Chieftaincy Affairs,…
The Community Media Practitioner Association of Nigeria (COMPASS) has commiserated with one of its founding members/Executive and Publisher/Editor of Ifako-Post and Global Times International, Mr. Tunde Bello who lost his dear wife, Tope Bello on Tuesday, 12 September, 2023 after a protracted sickness The COMPASS President, Comrade Tayo Aderinola in a condolence message said, “We are sorry to learn about the death of your wife. The pain you are going through is unimaginable, but please know that you always have us. “We’re deeply sorry about the event of your great loss. No words will be enough to make you feel…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Alake of Egbaland Oba Aremu Gbadebo as a leader whose virtues transcend his community while his support for arts, culture and education ensure the preservation of Yoruba heritage for generations yet unborn. Speaking at the Thanksgiving service to mark the Alake’s 80th birthday held at the Cathedral of St. Peters, Ake, Abeokuta, President Tinubu said Oba Gbadebo’s eight decades of leadership has been a testimony of unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people and the nation at large. Represented by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun President Tinubu said: “As his…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in the State. He described education as a significant asset to the state during his attendance at the 6th Combined Convocation Ceremony of the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. He said this just as the Provost of the college, Mrs. Hannah Abraham, credited the Governor for the improved rating of the institution and successes recorded, including academic excellence, noting that these would not have been possible without the state government’s substantial investments in…
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has called for unity between diverse leaders and other stakeholders across the northeast in order to address challenges facing the geo-political zone. The VP made the call on Saturday, 9 September, 2023 in Maiduguri while declaring open the 8th meeting of the North East Governors Forum (NEGF). Shettima, who was in Borno State on a two-day official trip to inaugurate projects executed by the state governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, also used the opportunity of his visit to flag off the distribution of palliatives by the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) and open the Northeast Governors…
Nigeria and Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards boosting production of agricultural produce. The MoU was signed betwen a Nigerian company, EGTA Investment Limited and a Ghanaian conglomerate, Jospong Group of Companies, at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja on Friday. The MoU was signed under the supervision of Alhaji Bello Goronyo, Minister of State for Water Resources, Mr Eddison Agbenyegah, Ghanaian Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria. Also at the signing of the MoU which was centered on boosting rice farming, wheat, soya beans, yellow corn, and sunflower production, among others, was Mr Aminu Goronyo, President of…