A 38-year old suspect, Peter Samuel, on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024 confessed to the killing of an Okada rider, Rafiu Akao, at Oke-Oyi town in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred at Asunlere area of the town on November 4, 2024. In an interview with newsmen after the suspect was paraded alongside four others involved in the incident by the state police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, Peter Samuel said “I used cutlass to cut the head of the Okada rider” in the attempt to snatch the new motorcycle bought by the deceased. The suspect said he…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to wear black bands for seven days to mourn the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. In a statement issued on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi the IGP said all police officers would be wearing black bands for the seven days mourning period. “This directive is to pay tribute and honour the late General who has shown gallantry, dedication, and passion for fighting violent crimes and insurgency in Nigeria. “He was…
Saudi Arabia has ramped up humanitarian efforts to Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan in order to bring succour to those affected by ongoing crises in the three areas. A statement on Thursday by the Embassy of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Nigeria read that: “As conflict, economic hardship, and displacement continue to impact millions of people in Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has intensified its humanitarian efforts, delivering critical aids to vulnerable populations in order to face challenges with renewed hope and resilience. “In Gaza, where humanitarian needs…
Rwanda and Nigeria have strengthened their economic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Lagos International Trade Fair between the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) Rwanda. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair, further underscoring the commitment to enhancing trade and investment ties between the two nations. The MoU was signed between the LCCI and the PSF, represented by their respective leaders: Mr. Gabriel Idahosa, President of the LCCI, and Mr. Kanamugire Callixte, Deputy CEO of the PSF Rwanda.…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has condoled President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces and family of late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja over his death. Zulum while describing the demise of the COAS as a profound loss, noted his exemplary leadership quality and dedication to the Nigerian military. He said: “General Lagbaja’s leadership qualities were inspirational. He consistently motivated troops with his presence at the frontline, showing unwavering commitment to securing the nation.” Highlighting General Lagbaja’s impactful contributions, Governor Zulum referred to him as a “quintessential infantry General” who played a pivotal role in…
Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman has alleged that Iran is at the centre of global terrorism and political unrest, insisting that without a change in the present Iranian political leadership there may be no peace in Middle East and part of Africa. Speaking in Abuja during the screening of the documentary “We Will Dance Again” directed by Yariv Mozer, shown to commemorate the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack, noted that: “The source of this war and the source of the instability is Iran. Iran is responsible and Iran is the backer of Hamas.. Iran is the backer…
Operatives of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad [CG’s SIS] of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have arrested five suspects for involvement in illegal dealings and siphoning of crude oil from the flowline. A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC stated that the suspects were arrested at a location known as “Sambisa Forest” in Umuedeokwara, Odagwa Community, Etche Local Government Area in Rivers state with 1 Manifold channelled inside a large dug-in reservoir and were packaged into cellophane nylons and sacks estimated to be over 100,000 litres. Babawale said the feat was recorded following credible intelligence…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, late Chief of Army Staff. Lagbaja reportedly died on Tuesday, 5 November, 2024, and his passing was announced Wednesday morning by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Abiodun, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Kayode Akinmade, described Lagbaja as a patriotic and gallant officer who gave his best in the service of his father’s land. The Governor further eulogised Lagbaja’s sense of coordination and team spirit, saying the…
The Ogun State Government has announced the death of the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Housing, Hon. Tajudeen Egunjobi. Hon. Egunjobi reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief illness. Meanwhile, Governor Abiodun has described his late Special Adviser as a very humble and reliable team member. Governor Abiodun stated this during a condolence visit to the home of the late politician in Oke-Lantoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, saying his death came as a rude shock, and highly painful. According to him, the late Egunjobi was a very loyal party man who was also very diligent in the discharge of…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Ogun State Government has successfully concluded the Town Hall meetings held in four major divisions: Remo, Ijebu, Yewa, and Egba (RIYE), to seek the direct inputs of the relevant stakeholders into the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEF). The practice, which has become an annual ritual, aligns with the bottom-top approach to participatory governance, which is now an in-thing in the democratic world. Participatory governance allows citizens to be involved in the decision-making processes of the state. As a departure from the past, the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, introduced the idea into the developmental policies of his…