A Kano High Court, Presided over by Justice Sunusi Ado Maaji, has ordered the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, KANSAIC, to go-ahead to conduct Saturday’s local government election. In his judgment, Friday,25 October, 2024 in Kano, Justice Maaji affirmed that his Judgment and that of the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Simon Amobede, have concurrent jurisdiction over the matter at hand. He said the judgment given is according to the laws of the land and as a state issue, gives him more powers over the Judgment of the Federal High Court. Speaking on the latest judgment, the Legal Counsel to…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Mrs Lola Ade-John, the immediate past Minister of Tourism has broken her silence since she was removed from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. In a letter addressed to the president, the former minister appreciated Tinubu for the confidence bestowed on her to serve the country. The letter was released by her media aide, Elizabeth Ofili. “I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to you, Mr President, for the opportunity to serve Nigeria as the Honourable Minister of Tourism. “It has been a profound honour to work toward your vision for a thriving tourism sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with a…
The Nigeria Navy has disclosed that its troops of Operation Delta Sanity have deactivated two illegal refining sites with 2 refining ovens, 2 storage tanks, and numerous sacks containing illegally refined AGO in Delta State. In a statement on its verified Facebook page, it said “On Wednesday 23 October 2024, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA discovered and deactivated 2 illegal refining sites with 2 refining ovens, 2 storage tanks, numerous sacks containing illegally refined AGO and 13 dugout pits laden with an unspecified amount of stolen crude oil in Obodo Omani Community, Warri South-West LGA, Delta State. “Additionally, NNS DELTA personnel…
Newly elected chairmen in the October 19, 2024 council election in Kaduna State have received their Certificate of Return from the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission, KAD-SIECOM. KAD-SIECOM Chairman, Hajiya Hajara Mohammed, during the presentation of the certificates in Kaduna, explained that the election was conducted across the state in accordance with the Kaduna State Electoral Law 2024. According to Mohammed, it was the sixth time the Commission had conducted elections since its establishment in 2000, adding that it was the first time elected council members would hand over to an elected council, making the event historic. She noted that…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured residents along the Ijeja-Igbore road in the Abeokuta South Local Government Area that the link bridge between the two communities will be fully completed and operational by the end of November 2024. Governor Abiodun made this announcement during an on-site assessment of the ongoing construction work on the bridge. While addressing the community, the Governor pledged that rehabilitation efforts would also be initiated on the entire stretch of the Ijeja-Igbore road. “I have inquired about the timeline for the completion of the Ijeja-Igbore bridge, and the contractor has informed me that it…
The Ogun State Government has stated that preparations are in top gear for the 2024 National Sports Festival Games to be hosted by the State in January 2025. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing renovation of facilities at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, and the Ijeja Sports Centre, all in Abeokuta, the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said his administration is committed to providing state-of-the-art facilities for the games. He said: “This stadium is probably anywhere between 30-35 years old since it was constructed, and this is the first time it is witnessing such a level of reconstruction. We are doing…
The Managing Director of Coleman Wires and Cables, Mr. George Onafowokan, has called on Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to urgently address the aging infrastructure contributing to the frequent collapse of the national grid. Speaking in light of the recent power outages, Onafowokan emphasized the need to replace outdated cables that have exceeded their shelf life, leading to inefficiencies across the power distribution system. Recall that Coleman Wires and Cables industries self provide their own energy including some manufacturing companies. Following the federal government’s establishment of a six-member committee to find solutions for Nigeria’s power challenges, Onafowokan stressed the…
Cuba has called on Nigeria and other countries of the world to pile pressure on the United States of America(US) to end the 64-year-old blockade and economic sanctions on her. The Ambassador of Cuba to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero made the call during a press conference in Abuja, ahead of the vote against the US blockade scheduled to take place at the United Nations General Assembly on October 29, 2024. The envoy who applauded Nigeria for always standing by Cuba, said the country’s friendship and alliance is needed at the time more than ever, noting that with the support of…
The United Nations systems in Nigeria has restated continued commitment to support Nigeria achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The UN Resident Coordinator in Nigeria Mohammed Fall disclosed this at a press conference to mark the UN Day, in Abuja Fall who also said that for UN to achieve SDGs, Nigeria must first achieve it, said: “For us, Nigeria is a very important country. As we always say, we cannot achieve the SDG if Nigeria doesn’t make it. Less than five years we have now to achieve the Agenda 2030.” He added that the Summit of the Future and its…
About 550 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been promoted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command to enhance security and protection of critical national infrastructure in Abuja. Speaking at the decoration ceremony of the 544 officers with their new ranks on Friday at the FCT NSCDC Headquarters in Abuja, the Commandant of the FCT Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu said the attainment of a new rank is a call to higher responsibility. He maintained that the promotion and decorations of officers was in recognition of the performance of the officers during their promotion examination and…