President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Ogoni leaders on Tuesday, 21 January, 2025, in Abuja that his administration would prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. At a meeting at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu passionately called for unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve peace, development, and a clean environment. “We cannot in any way rewrite history, but we can correct some anomalies of the past going forward. We cannot heal the wounds if we continue to be angry,” he said. President Tinubu directed the National…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has said that the Governance Advisory Report from the multinational business management consultancy firm, KPMG, provides the tool for the realisation of the Commission’s transition from transaction to transformation policy. Ogbuku, who spoke during the presentation of the KPMG advisory report at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, expressed the Commission’s eagerness to proceed to the implementation phase of the new governing system. Emphasising the document’s importance, he said: “This report will serve as a guide once the board adopts it. When approved, it becomes a policy…
By Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu Ottawa, Canada The Association of Nigeria Theatre-Arts Practitioners (ANTP) may soon record another first. At its 2nd Iwure Day, the Gbegande of Ososa, HRM Oba Alatise advocated for the yearly special prayers to become a national event among theatre practitioners. Recently, the ANTP observed their second “Iwure Day,” a yearly prayer session initiated by the National President, Dr. Rasak Oyadiran, in Ososa. The event aims to seek God’s guidance and blessings for the Association’s endeavors throughout the year. This year’s ceremony where High Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, Pastor Bisi Sunday, and Alfa Mukadam offered prayers for the wellbeing…
The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu has assured that government will continue to pursue policies and programs aimed at making life better for Nigerians. She stated this in Benin, the Edo State capital during the distribution of essential food items to vulnerable groups under the Food Outreach Programmes of RHI under its Social Investment Scope. Represented by the Wife of the Vice President and National Vice Chairman of the RHI, Hajia Nana Shettima; the First Lady pointed out that the food supplies were made possible by an anonymous public-spirited…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has partnered with three internationally renowned African artistes: Fally Ipupa, Democratic Republic of Congo; Diamond Platnumz, Tanzania; and Simi, Nigeria; to engage customers on how to enhance their digital experience by making the most of their data bundles. Through this collaboration, Airtel Africa aims to enable customers to make informed decisions about their data usage habits. The artists have collaborated with Airtel Africa to create a special song to provide customers with practical tips and tools that will help them to maximise their data for…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, 21 January, 2025, said his administration has completed the formalities of allocating about 100 hectares of land at Ode-Omi in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state for the purpose of citing a Naval Base and Dockyard for the Nigerian Navy. Governor Abiodun also stated that the state government has waived all fees and charges, which amounted to several billions, and has forwarded the Certificate of Occupancy to the Naval headquarters. The Governor made this statement in his office when he received the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral…
The Yobe State police Command has killed three armed robbers involved in a robbery attack on the Ngalda market and recovered a locally-made pistol. The Yobe State Police Command Public Relations Officer, the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the development in a statement, just as he also revealed that the robbers were killed during a gunfire exchange with police officers.Three others managed to escape with severe injuries, while the gang leader, identified as Alhaji Dadji, a native of Ngalda, was arrested. Abdulkarim disclosed that the robbers killed seven people, injured 11 others, and carted away N16.5 million during the attack,…
The Association of Mobile Money & Bank Agents in Nigeria has said its members may have no option but to increase service charges. The National Public Relations Officer at AMMBAN, Ogungbayi Ganiyu, disclosed this during an interview with DAILY POST on Monday, 20 January, 2025 Ogungbayi’s comments followed the Federal Government’s 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike approval. AMMBAN image maker said that its members’ businesses are centered around telecom services, especially data, and hence would be most impacted. He, however, noted that POS operators may want to bear the cost of the increased telecoms tariff. “The telecom tariff hike will…
Yobe State Police Command has confirmed that three suspected armed robbers have been killed by mob action after robbing shop owners at the popular Ngalda weekly market in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Yobe State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, 20 January, 2025 “On January 20, 2025, at approximately 2100hrs, a group of six armed robbers, led by Datti Alhaji Dadji of Ngalda Town, attacked three shops at Ngalda Market. The incident resulted in seven fatalities and eleven injuries. “The robbers made off with approximately…
A High Court in Bauchi State presided over by Justice Sa’ad Muhammad Sambuwal has sentenced Usman Abdullahi to death by hanging for the murder of Zaidu Adamu Kofar Dumi following an argument over a phone charger. The judgment, delivered by Justice Sambuwal of High Court No. 9, found Abdullahi guilty of grievous harm and culpable homicide, offences contrary to Sections 239 and 221 of the Penal Code. The prosecution, led by Barrister Abubakar Ahmed Kobi from the State Ministry of Justice, informed the court that on May 12, 2021, the defendant had a disagreement with Zaidu Adamu and his friend,…