The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Council, Jelili Sulaiman, has notified the Lagos Government that his suspension by the state Assembly is subjudice and should not be carried out. Sulaiman in a statement issued by his lawyer, Dr Abdul Mahmud, Levite Solicitors and Arbitrators, urged the state to adhere to due process and respect the judiciary. In the statement made available to newsmen by the lawyer on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 in Abuja, contended that there is a pending case on the issue before the Federal High Court, Abuja. “We write to draw the attention of the general public to…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths across the country to shun the allure of internet crimes and resist the get-rich-quick syndrome associated with it to safeguard their future and wellbeing. He made the call recently in Abuja at an event organized by the “Child Protection Initiative against Cybercrime”. The EFCC boss who was represented by Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC ASE1 Ogunjobi Olalekan emphasized that there is honour in hard work and uprightness rather than in earning money through fraud and at the risk of going to prison. “You can become whatever you want to be, but don’t yield…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has terminated the employment of six officials in line with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC), following the recommendations put forth by the Personnel Management Board. Formal disciplinary notices were issued to the implicated officers at LASTMA’s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, affirmed that the Lagos State Civil Service Commission had fully endorsed the Personnel Management Board’s recommendations, which pertained to severe misconduct and general inefficiencies. Bakare-Oki…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has disclosed that steps are on to reinvigorate the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in order to tackle terrorism in the West African subregion. Speaking in Abuja at Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary Foreign Policy Public Lecture, organised by the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN), Tuggar disclosed that Nigeria is leading the push for the reinvigoration of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and in collaboration with other countries of ECOWAS is working at repositioning the regional Standby Force to effectively counter terrorism. He further assured that Nigeria will continue…
Aid organisations have warned of dramatic escalation of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza following Israel issuance of new mass displacement orders to Palestinian occupying in part of the war-torn city. A statement on Wednesday, 9 October, 2024, signed by a conglomerate of aid organisations including ActionAid, Action for Humanity, CARE International, Danish Refugee Council (DRC), DanChurchAid (DCA), Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS), HelpAge International, Humanity & Inclusion/ Handicap International (HI), Islamic Relief Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), Médecins du Monde France, Spain and Switzerland, Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Oxfam, Plan International, Premiere Urgence Internationale,…
Sure Switch Tech, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has unveiled the Sure Drivers Solution App to combat road transportation-related crimes in order to enhance free movement of persons and goods as well as enhance economic growth in the country. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sure Switch Tech, Mr. Chukwuma Ugbah, explained that, road transport being the backbone of commerce, tourism, and day-to-day activities needs to be without hitches, lamenting that it is sad that the prevalence of criminal activities targeting travelers and commuters creates an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, which …
The European Union, through its Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme Phase II, has welcomed 39 young Nigerians into the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) Legislative Internship Programme. This initiative offers a rare opportunity for young graduates to gain hands-on experience with legislative practices and processes at Nigeria’s National Assembly. Spanning 10 weeks, the programme is designed to provide interns with practical exposure to legislative work, fostering engagement and networking opportunities with members and staff of the 10th National Assembly. The programme beyond career development, also aims to create networking opportunities and promote skills essential for legislative…
The Ogun State Government has commenced reconstruction and renovation works on the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, ahead of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “2024 Gateway Games.” Speaking after inspecting the two facilities, the state Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the renovation works would be completed within the stipulated time and would be tested before the games. The scraping of the pitch at the main bowl of the stadium, the removal of the tartan tracks, as well as the roofs at the indoor hall of the Alake Sports Centre,…
Abiodun praises Tinubu for Prompt Intervention Motorists plying the busy Lagos-Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode road would soon heave a sigh of relief as palliative work will begin on the failed portions of the road Monday, 14 October, 2024. The palliative works on the road is expected to be completed in the second week of December this year as Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun commended President Bola Tinubu for swift response. Speaking after inspecting the failed portion of the road in Sagamu, Minister of Works, Mr. Dave Dr. Umahi lamented the deplorable condition of the road, which has caused untold hardship to motorists. He…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has inaugurated the fact-finding team constituted in the heat of the face-off between Osun State Government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL). It will be recalled that the Minister last week announced the constitution of a fact-finding committee to look into the circumstances that led to the sealing off of the gold mining company on account of alleged tax evasion and other sundry infractions. In a press briefing, Dr. Alake restated the position of the federal government that mining belongs to the exclusive legislative list and as such, sub-nationals have no…