Supporters of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who gathered at the National Assembly Complex to stage a protest in support of her were dispersed by the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday, 5 March, 2025. The supporters had converged at the assembly gate at about 8am this morning but were dispersed by police officers with tear gas to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The protesters had converged on the national assembly gate before the resumption of the plenary and hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition on scheduled for today. On…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment, approved today, Tuesday, 4 March, 2025, takes effect from Friday, 7 March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews. The selection process underscores…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, will on Wednesday, 19 March, 2025, hear an ongoing dispute over the ownership and control of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Service (EMTS) which is the holder and operator of 9Mobile Telecommunication licence. Abubakar Isa Funtua had dragged General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Rtd) and his company LH Telecommunication Limited, as well as the other Defendants to court, over the ownership and control of Emerging Markets Telecommunications Limited trading under the name of 9Mobile. The other Defendants are: Seltrix Limited (sued as the 1st Defendant); The Corporate Affairs Commission; Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Hayatu Hassan Hadeija;…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, former manager of the defunct music group P-Square, on fresh charges of theft involving over $1 million and £34,000. The arraignment took place on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025, at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Okoye, who also faces a separate seven-count charge before the Federal High Court, was granted bail on Monday, 3 March, 2025, in the sum of N100 million, with two sureties in like sum. The latest charges, filed under case number Ref/99260/2025, accuse Okoye and his company, Northside Music Limited, of dishonestly converting…
Head Coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 39 players for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. There are also goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Frank Onyeka and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Ahmed Musa, Samuel Chukwueze and Sadiq Umar. Defenders Igoh Ogbu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielders Anthony Dennis, Chrisantus Uche and Papa Daniel Mustapha, and…
Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation has announced a generous allocation of N200 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and students in Eti-Osa area of Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com This initiative will coincide with the 15th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Elegushi of Ikateland, who has dedicated his reign to fostering growth and prosperity within his community. A press statement signed by the traditional ruler’s spokesperson, Temitope Oyefeso, said the foundation’s initiative aims to provide financial assistance and resources to local entrepreneurs and students, helping to stimulate economic growth and enhance educational opportunities. The funding…
Mrs. Zainab Olagunju, a widow of the late veteran musician Fatai Rolling Dollar has passed away. She died on Tuesday, 11 February, 2025 at the age of 59. She has since been laid to rest on Tuesday, 18 February, 2025 in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Her first son, Jamiu, speaking at the burial revealed that his mother’s difficult life ultimately contributed to her untimely passing. Jamiu, a student of Performing Arts at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, lamented the struggles he, his mother, and his sibling endured for nearly 12 years following the death of their father, the legendary musician.…
Fourteeen people were on Friday, 14 February, 2025 rescued in a Third Mainland Bridge ghastly accident involving Mazda commercial bus and a Toyota Corolla The accident which occurred at Ilaje, inward Iyana-Oworonshoki, was triggered by reckless speeding by the Mazda commercial bus with the registration number, XN 997 KTU, resulting into the driver losing control and forcefully colliding with a moving Toyota Yaris, 11150 DLA. The impact, according to a statement from LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, led to multiple casualties, necessitating immediate emergency response by his agency and Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS). The collaboration…
A final-year student of Kwara State College of Education, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde has been tragically killed for ritual purposes in Ilorin after being lured by an Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Mohad Ballo, who she met on Facebook. A suspect, said to be the son of a prominent Muslim cleric in the Isalekoto community, is now in police custody at the police command headquarters in Ilorin. According to reports, she was attending a naming ceremony when she received a call from a friend. She left her food to answer the call and subsequently disappeared. Her family and friends launched a search but…
The Medicus Foundation, an initiative of the Medilag Alumni Class of 2003, in continuation of its support programme presented scholarship awards to three outstanding medical students of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. The ceremony took place on Thursday, 13 February, 2025, in the new Boardroom of the College. In his remarks at the ceremony, the Provost, Professor Ademola Oremosu, FAMedS warmly welcomed Dr. Victor Fakeye, Coordinator of the Medicus Foundation and expressed gratitude to him and his set for their continuous support. Dr. Fakeye congratulated the Provost on his well-deserved appointment, praising the significant transformation in the College.…