By Abimbola Ogunnaike The lawyer of the anti-Tinubu passenger aboard an Abuja-Lagos flight has confirmed that his client, Mr Obiajulu Uja, from Oji-River Local Government Area, Enugu State, will be charged on Monday, 3 April, 2023. The lawyer, Ejike Ugwu, queried the decision to prosecute Uja, whom he said was mentally challenged. “The DPO said the man will be charged on Monday; this is a man that we said is mentally ill. Have you conducted any medical examination on him to know whether he is mentally fit to be charged to court? On what grounds are you charging? Ugwu wondered.…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike As part of efforts to curb the rising tide of cyber-related crimes in Nigeria, Brighter Futures programme, an initiative supported by the United Kingdom (UK) government, has launched the ‘Thrive Online’ campaign. The initiative also launched the ‘Cancel Cultist’ campaign aimed at reducing cultism and other forms of serious organised crimes in Nigeria. The Thrive Online campaign seeks to reach vulnerable youths and educate them on the dangers of cybercrimes while providing alternative pathways to building sustainable livelihoods. Speaking about the campaign, Mr Oladokun Olajide, a mentorship coach on the campaign, said the Thrive Online was a…
Jimoh Ibrahim Shares Security Memo With UN Security Council, USA, UK, China Intelligence Services Dear colleague. Thank you for congratulating me on graduating with a Ph.D. in Modern War Studies, regrettably as the first and the only graduate in my class of 2023. I hope you guys will soon defend your thesis and help create a peaceful global environment, or we all prepare for the third world War if it becomes inevitable. The order of the first protocol of my memo to you comes from the ante etymology of the Latin ante bellum (before the war), for I hope that…
Leading fashion entrepreneur and life coach, Kiki Okewale has led a community of female high achievers to host a women empowerment virtual conference to inspire growth and self-worth amongst women. The highly-successful community launch conference under the auspices of Women High Achievers Trybe (WHATrybe) with the theme “Emerging and Evolving into a High-Value Woman” held Saturday 3 March had over 1000 female participants drawn from all walks of life and who were eager to learn, grow and connect with other like-minds. In her remarks during the conference, Okewale, Convener, WHATrybe noted that the virtual event was designed to inspire, educate,…
The Lions Club International (Region 3) and Donner Foundation habe organized Free Medical Outreach for the people of Egbeda and its environs on A1C Test – which is a blood test that provides information about levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar. The A1C test can be used to diagnose Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. The A1C test is also the primary test used for diabetes management. According to Mr. Biodun Otun, “This is a yearly exercise where we provide free medical services and prescribed drugs to every participant based on the result of the test carried out on…
General Manager of the Lagos State Agricultural Lands Holdings Authority (ALHA), Mr. Oladapo Muhammed Are has been honored with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence and Integrity by the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN). The youth group described Are as a beacon of hope to the Nigerian youth who was considered for the highest award of the association on account of his sterling performance in the public sector, dedication to duty, and immense contributions to the betterment of humanity. The group recalled that since Are’s appointment as ALHA GM, the agency has witnessed an unprecedented transformation that has upgraded…
President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated Prof. Anthony Adegbulugbe on his 68th birthday anniversary. Asiwaju Tinubu noted the many academic and professional accomplishments of Prof. Adegbulugbe in the fields of electrical engineering, climate change and entrepreneurship and praised him for his contributions to national development and knowledge globally. The President-elect and Prof. Adegbulugbe were both awardees at the seventh Convocation Ceremony of the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti in 2019 where they bagged Honourary Doctorate Degrees alongside Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe. “I rejoice with Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe…
Singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi, has dominated world headlines and made history by becoming the first Nigerian artiste to win a Latin Grammy, after receiving nominations in four categories at the 21st edition of the annual Latin Grammy Awards. The nominations and win are for his contribution to the albums of J Balvin and Bad Bunny. Mr Eazi was a featured artiste on the song, Arcoíris off ‘Colores’ with J Balvin, which won the ‘Best Urban’ album category and also on ‘Oasis’ on the J Balvin x Bad Bunny’ album in the same category. Mr Eazi’s contributions on both…
Asiwaju Project Beyond 2023, one of the foremost support groups that worked for the election of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President-elect, on Wednesday, 22 March, 2023, fed no fewer than 3,000 Internally Displaced Persons in Abuja. It was part of gestures to mark the 71st birthday of the ex-Governor by his supporters and well-wishers across the country. The event, which took place at the Dagba IDP Camp in Area 1, Garki, Abuja, was attended by the leadership of the support group and politicians who broke their Ramadan fasting and a cut birthday cake with the IDPs, including women, children…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least five bandits were killed four AK-7 rifles recovered, six AK-47 magazines and 24 rounds of 7.62mm by troops of One Division, Nigerian Army, operating in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, on Friday, 31 March, 2023. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations One Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, confirmed development in a statement issued in Kaduna. Yahaya explained that the troops conducted a clearance operation on Kaso hills general area and Kanti-Tantatu in Kubusu forest in Kaduna state. According to him, the operation was, “to deprive bandits and criminals freedom of…