By Femi Ogbonnikan Due to the combined effects of creative thinking and prudent management of resources, Ogun State, under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration for the umpteenth time, retained itself as one of Nigeria’s resilient and economically viable states amid the global challenges. In governance, it takes a creative mind to identify opportunities for economic expansion to harness them for growth. If only people could open their eyes to see every state has its fair share of human and material resources to develop. What is lacking is the creative thinking of the ruling elite to fashion out a way to enhance…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
In a bid to strengthen advocacy against corruption and financial crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is exploring a potential partnership with the Association of Movie Producers (AMP). This collaboration aims to leverage film and creative content to promote anti-corruption messages and enhance public awareness of the commission’s mission. The proposal was discussed during a courtesy visit by AMP National President, Amb Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson; accompanied by FTC Chapter AMP members: Dr. Chris Oge Kalu, Chairman of the Abuja Chapter; Desmond Utomwen, Publicity Secretary; former Chairman, Amb. Imaobong Abia; and National member, Barbara Odoh. The delegation was…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed the reports of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the state among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country. Speaking during the public unveiling and commissioning of the Olumo Courts service apartments and associated facilities in Abeokuta on Saturday, Governor Abiodun quoting the NBS report, noted that Ogun State’s internally generated revenue has surpassed that of several states, showcasing its economic resilience and growth. The governor said through various policies that his administration has been able to grow the economic base of the state to an enviable…
The Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EDOHIS) has launched a transformative Signup Initiative aimed at expanding healthcare coverage across the state. This initiative seeks to enroll a substantial number of residents, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for Edo State’s indigenes while enhancing access to efficient, sustainable, and high-quality healthcare services. This pioneering program is set to directly impact the health and well-being of over 2,000 residents across Edo State, providing them with critical healthcare benefits. Furthermore, the initiative will create 200 new job opportunities for local indigenes, fostering employment and community development. Participants will also benefit from extensive training programs held…
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over Dr Ganiyat Olawale-Popoola, a Nigerian doctor abducted in Kaduna State ten months ago, to her family. Ribadu also reunited Abdulmugniy Folaranmi, a 16-year-old 100-level student of the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, with his family. Thegazellenews.com reports that Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, a Nigerian Air Force officer, his wife, Dr. Ganiyat Olawale-Popoola, and her nephew, Abdulmugniy Folaranmi, were abducted on December 27, 2023. They were kidnapped from their residence at the National Eye Centre Quarters in Mando, Kaduna. The trio are indigenes of Iseyin in the Oke Ogun geopolitical…
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday, 1 November, 2024 announced that the Nigerian troops have, in the last one week, arrested a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim (AKA) Habu Dogo in Sokoto and seven IPOB/ESN commanders in South-East. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement said that Habu Dogo was apprehended at Rumji Village in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to him, Habu Dogo is a wanted terrorist on the watch list of security agencies both in Nigeria and in the Niger Republic because of the cross border nature of his terrorist activities. He…
A 20-year-old woman named Rakiya Ya’u is presently in the custody of the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly orchestrating the killing of her father-in-law, whom she accused of practicing witchcraft, blaming him for her son’s death last year. Operatives of the command discovered the body of the victim in a bush between Wuro Dangogo and Sarma village of Misau Local Government Area. The state Commissioner of Police, Auwal Musa Muhammad, who made this disclosure at the Police Headquarters on Yandoka Road, stated that the victim, identified as Damina Lamba, was found lifeless with signs of a violent head injury. According to…
Former British Business Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, has been named the new leader of the Conservative Party. This follows her victory over Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting. With her victory, Badenoch, who was raised in Nigeria, has now become the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. The 44-year-old takes over from Rishi Sunak as leader of the opposition after winning 53,806 votes against 41,388 for Jenrick. The result was announced by the party on the morning of Saturday, 2 November, 2024. During her campaign, Badenoch promised to return the Conservatives to…
The Ezinano community in Awka South Local Government Area Anambra State on Saturday, 2 November, 2024 announced a N10 million reward for any useful information that would enable the police nab suspected cultists for killing over 20 persons in the area. Recall that the Nibo incident, which occurred two weeks ago was followed by that of Ifite, a neighbouring community, where seven persons were also killed under similar circumstance The leader of the Ezinano community Mr Jeff Nweke, announced the reward on Saturday, 2 November, 2024 during the town’s empowerment programme at the community Square in Awka. “We are donating the sum…
The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission(OGSIEC), Babatunde Osibodu, has said the Commission is not under any obligation to consult political parties or candidates before fixing an election date. Osibodu stated this on Friday, 1 November, 2024 at the Commission’s headquarters in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, the state capital Thegazellenews.com recalls that 16 political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria, Labour Party, African Democratic Party, and ADC, amongst others, had in suit number AB/577/2024 challenged the imposition of administrative charges and the timetable released by OGSIEC. Osibodu stressed that the High Court ruling in Abeokuta, upheld OGSIEC’s authority…