Author: Adetutu Audu

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has died. His passing was confirmed in a statement on Thursday, 25 July, 2024, by Jide Iwuanyanwu, son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, 25 July, 2024, after a brief illness. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read. “Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was…

Actress Doris Simon and Stella Damasus’ ex-husband, Daniel Ademinokan, and his new wife, Tope Oshin have welcome their first child together. The couple got married in a small ceremony with family and friends in Houston, Texas, in July 2023. Daniel, was previously married to actress Doris Simeon and later to actress Stella Damasus. He introduced the new baby to the world on his social media page as T.J Ademinokan. In 2023, Daniel married for the third time following the end of his marriage to Stella Damasus. Daniel Ademinokan in a video posted on social media was captured walking down the…

A political group under the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Justice Forum, has called on the youth in the country to embrace dialogue and shun any action or unterances that can lead to breakdown of law and order The group made the call at its meeting held in Ikeja on Saturday, 20 July, 2024. The call was contained in a press statement issued at the end of the meeting by the Group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala. The statement stated that the state Coordinator of the Justice Forum and House of Representatives member, Honourable…

An emotional scene unfolded early Friday evening, 19 July, 2024, as a woman who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for more than 43 years finally walked out the doors of a Missouri prison. Sandra “Sandy” Hemme, 64, was freed after a judge found her innocent in a 1980 murder.Her prison term marks the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, according to information from the National Registry of Exonerations. Around 5:50 p.m., Hemme was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center, about 90 minutes northeast of Kansas City. She was escorted out with her Attorney, Sean O’Brien and embraced…

With information flying all around in respect of the proposed nationwide protests by Nigerian youths scheduled for the first ten days in the month of August, it is essential to delve into the potential detrimental impacts that such large-scale demonstrations could have, particularly on the economy of Lagos State. These protests, if allowed to proceed, have the potential to disrupt various sectors of the economy, leading to serious consequences for businesses, citizens, and the overall stability of the state. First and foremost, it is crucial to acknowledge the commendable efforts that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor…

The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Rilwan Akinolu has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made the appeal when the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu paid him a visit at his Iga Iduganran palace in Lagos. Oba Akiolu noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for the nation as he is a man who is grassroots focused. “All that I am saying and appealing is that we should pray for Nigeria and the President. We should be patient. Everything good needs prayers,” the reverred Monarch said. Oba…

The House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development is investigating the use of N1.5 billion intended for contractor payments, amid allegations that principal officers in the ministry may have misappropriated the funds. Documents revealed that the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, under Minister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye’s supervision, paid N48,214,800 for the supply of items like sewing machines and electrical irons to women’s cooperative societies in three states. According to documents obtained, the ministry awarded contracts totalling N12,121,800 to Ayigaga Integrated Services Nigeria Limited, owned by Toyin Balogun, to supply sewing machines to women in Ezuben (Otuasega) Multipurpose…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Population held a retreat themed Identity Management and Legislative Oversight to seek areas of collaboration towards the achievement of the Commission’s mandate and foster a harmonious working relationship. Speaking at the retreat, the NIMC Director General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote stated that the retreat, amongst many, aims at re-acquainting the committee members with the activities of the Commission as well as its mandate and mission. She emphasised that the retreat will provide the needed environment for the lawmakers and the management of the commission…

A Lagos State Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Oluwafemi Asekeji to life imprisonment for defiling his 12-year-old daughter. His name will also be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State. Justice Abiola Soladoye, in her judgment held that the prosecution had proven the three legs of the charge of defilement against Asekeji. Soladoye said that the convict’s act of having unlawful sexual intercourse with his own biological child was against the law of nature. She said it was a case of incest which should never be heard of. According to her, the father…

Bayelsa State-born Cherish Daniel Markson, has made Nigeria proud in the international community as the University of Warwick in United Kingdom awarded her a first prize for her exceptional performance in the three-year BA (Hons) degree in Law with Social Sciences. Cherish, 21, who graduated as the best Law graduate at the University of Warwick, is the daughter of a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Bayelsa State, Daniel Iworiso-Markson. Reacting to the feat from the University of Warwick, her excited father, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said it was not his own making but God who provided him life and resources.”I…

The President of the Alumni Association of Girls Academy, located on Simpson Street in Lagos Island, Mrs Amudat Oshigunwa, has urged the state government to help remove an electric pole within the school premises, which she described as a death trap.Mrs Oshigunwa stated this, while speaking with journalists after a visit to the school by some members of the association on Thursday, 11 July, 2024.The Alumni Association President said further that while flooding has been a recurring decimal in the school, the electric pole is a new development that must be dealt with. “Flood has been ravaging the school during…

No other time could be more auspicious to celebrate a mother, wife and confidant. All of us in the family are blessed by your compassion, love and kindness. As spouse you have been supportive. As a mother, you have been loving caring and inspiring. May the remaining years of your life be filled with joy and Abundant blessings. As your years are, so shall your strength be. Happy Birthday my darling wife and Mother. Rt. Hon James Abiodun Faleke

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that women must be seen at the forefront of the food security campaign in the country, reports thegazellenews.com She stated this at her State House residence while unveiling her vegetable garden which she planted to encourage first time women farmers to join the ongoing ‘Every Home A Garden’ competition. The First Lady who has planted seven species of vegetables which are: spinach, water leaf, bitter leaf, Ewedu, lemon grass, scent leaf and Okro said a little effort on the part of every individual will go a long way in ameliorating…

Dissatisfied with the judgment of Oyo State High Court granting female Muslims the right to wear hijab over their school uniform in International School Ibadan, the Management of the school has filed Motions For Stay of Execution of Judgment. The Motions were filed by the University of Ibadan, ISI, the Principal and the UI Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic. The Cases, M/413/19 to M/540/19, have been scheduled for hearing on Wednesday, 10 July, 2024 before Justice Moshood Ishola of Court Six. It will be recalled that the management of the school had in 2018 banned female Muslim students from wearing hijab on…

Two journalists were kidnapped by Gunmen on Saturday in Kaduna. The bandits said to be in large numbers invaded Dahjonu Community in Millennium City of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. They abducted two journalists: The Nation’s Abdulgafar Alabelewe and Blueprint newspaper’s AbdulRaheem Abdu as well as their wives and children. Alabelewe is also the current Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kaduna State Council. One of the victims’ family members, Taofeeq Olayemi, who confirmed the incident, said the bandits invaded the area around 10:30pm and shot indiscriminately before carrying out their dastardly act.…

Segun Agbaje, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO PLC), clocked 60 years on July 4, and to celebrate, the former Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank, friends spoiled him with a destination party in Italy. The suave banker rocked and partied hard with award winning hip-hop sensation, David Adeleke, aka Davido, who is on honeymoon with his newly wedded wife, Chioma, after his electrifying wedding in Lagos, to serenade him and his guests made up of Nigeria’s elites spanning across the financial sector to the business sector etc. The birthday boy’s joy was infectious.…

In furtherance of its proactive flood risk management, the Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar has activated all Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices of the Agency nationwide to work with the States Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) within their area of responsibilities to carry out rescue operations and conduct assessment of the situation. The NEMA Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices are located in Lagos, Ibadan, Ekiti, Abuja, Minna, Jos, Enugu, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Edo, Uyo, Kano, Sokoto, Kaduna, Maiduguri, Yola and Gombe. At the headquarters NEMA alsooperates a toll-free emergency contact line: 0800CALLNEMA (080022556362) in addition to…

One of the Oyo state most influential politicians, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo has demanded a refund of the sum of N8 million and additional N50 million for damages from Fuji musician, Alhaji King Wasiu Ayinde for failure to perform at his daughter’s wedding. A letter from Ba Law Firm of Chief Bolaji Ayorinde , SAN, OFR, acting on behalf of Chief Adeojo, has demanded from King Wasiu Ayinde to pay the sum of N58 million within the period of 14 days, from the date of the receipt of the letter, and in the event of failure to pay the sum, a…

It was beautiful moments filled with fun, as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Works, Dr Adekunle Olayinka became the Charter President of Rotary Club of Dideolu Golden, last weekend. The installation ceremony held at the Rotary International District 9111, Nigeria Headquarters in GRA Ikeja, Lagos was conducted under the chairmanship of the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat who was represented by the Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Dr. Hakeem Shittu. The colourful event was graced by dignitaries in the socio-economic and political circuit across the state and beyond.…

Alex Otti, Governor of Abia, on Wednesday, 3 July, 2024, inaugurated a multipurpose hospital in the state. The 100-bed Mother and Child Centre situated in Ugwunabo, Abia state, was built by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs). The Governor commended President Bola Tinubu for sighting the project in the state. Otti promised to judiciously use the facility as the state is planning to establish a medical village that will put an end to people travelling out for medical issues. The governor commended Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, senior special assistant to the president on…