The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a notice given allotees and title owners a two-week ultimatum to clear their outstanding balance for their Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O, or have their Right of Occupancy revoked. In the notice issued on Thursday, 18 December, 2024, the FCTA warned that owners of the properties located in the popular Maitama area of the nation’s capital should as a matter of urgency make payments for their outstanding Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) regardless of who owns them. “The Federal Capital Territory Administration hereby informs the general public, particularly allotee (s)/title holder (s) of land…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has kick-started the investigation of 18 suspended local government chairmen in Edo State over alleged financial impropriety. Thegazellenews.com gathered that a letter inviting the embattled 18 chairmen for questioning was signed by Abdulkarim Chukkol, Director of Investigation. The letter was sent through ACE II Dare Folarin at the Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate. The letter dated 17 December, 2024, was addressed to the Secretary to the State Government and copied to the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Local Government/Chieftaincy Affairs. According to the letter, the chairman of Akoko- Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan…
Reprieved has come the way of some orphaned girls in Zamfara State as the wife of the state Governor, Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has facilitated the marriage of 100 of the orphaned girls. That is not as the brides, who were well cared for before the wedding, received the necessary attention for their beautification. A dowry of N151,000 was paid for each bride by the Governor’s wife. Huriyya Dauda Lawal also provided essential household items, including sets of furniture such as cushions, beds, wardrobes, mattresses, and kitchen utensils. She also presented a financial assistance of N50,000 to each groom as a…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Recall that Justice Anenih had, on December 10, refused the ex-governor’s bail application, stating it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said that since the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court at the time, the application was incompetent. There was, however, room for the Governor’s lawyers to file a fresh bail application and…
The Federal Government has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which made this disclosure this in a recent order, said the development is in line with the Electricity Act, 2023, as amended. This means LASERC will now be responsible for regulatory duties in Lagos State, including setting electricity tariffs. NERC has also directed Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP), and Ikeja Electric Plc (IE) to establish subsidiaries within 60 days from December 5, 2024, to assume responsibilities for the intrastate supply and distribution of electricity in…
Famous Nigerian dancer, Lil Smart, has filed a petition against Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley and singer Zinoleesky over an alleged threat to his life. Recall that on 9 December, 2024, Lil Smart raised an alarm on social media, claiming his life was being threatened. In the alarm he raised, Smart urged the public to hold Naira Marley and Zinoleesky accountable if anything happened to him, just as he also shared disturbing videos and photos showing Zinoleesky and others allegedly chasing him. In response, Zinoleesky denied the allegations, accusing Lil Smart of “chasing clout.” However, in a viral post on…
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi. It was gathered that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 and has been detained since then. The principal’s detention, according to an online medium, is in connection with the stampede that occurred at the school on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024. Recall that at least 32 children reportedly lost their lives as a result of the stampede that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024. The incident took place during a children’s carnival…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan, which resulted in the loss of innocent lives and left many injured. The President’s feeling was expressed via a press statement released on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 signed by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, “the President extends his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State, as well as to the grieving families who have lost their beloved children. “In this moment of mourning, President Tinubu stands in solidarity…
I condole with the Governor of Oyo State, HE Engr Seyi Makinde and the people of Oyo State on the tragedy that occurred on Wednesday, 18th of December 2024 where the lives of many children were lost in a stampede. I sympathize with the family friends, and loved ones of the deceased. I also pray for speedy recovery and total healing for those who are still in the hospital. May the Lord grant peace to Oyo state, comfort to the families who have lost their loved ones and hope to those grieving at this time. My heartfelt condolences to all…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration conceived the Kajola Inland Dry Port project in alignment with the Federal Government’s initiative to strengthen rail lines across the country, and to take pressure off the Apapa and Tin Can ports and make the clearance of raw materials seamless. The Governor stated this while receiving the Outlined Business Case and Compliance Certificate for the Development and Operation of the port from a delegation of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). This was just as the council lauded the governor for establishing the dry port, saying that his vision…