The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government at all levels to provide adequate resources for humanitarian causes considering the quantum of human rights violations occasioned by armed conflicts and natural disasters in the country. In a message to commemorate the 2024 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu said the NHRC regretted the numerous human rights violations suffered by Citizens including women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, internally displaced persons and asylum seekers, with little or no humanitarian assistance to mitigate their conditions. Ojukwu, who stated this on…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the reconstruction of the 8.17 kilometres Magboro-Makogi Road in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. The approval will also cover the Magboro underbridge. Prince Abiodun made the announcement on Monday at the flag-off of the 2024 Rice Harvesting Season, which took place in Igboko village. The governor said reconstructing the road would open up the area to more development, even as he disclosed that the state government intends to provide about 2,000 hectares for rice cultivation in the region. He said: “I am glad that today, I had the opportunity to drive on…
Former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his urban renewal drive, especially the housing delivery initiative, which is unprecedented in the history of the state. Aremo Osoba gave the commendation at the inauguration of the newly installed dual electronic gate, which he donated at the Olusegun Osoba Hilltop Estate, Abeokuta. According to him, Prince Abiodun has a vision for housing, adding that no governor in the state has created more housing estates than the current administration. He took a swipe at those protesting against the urban renewal of the Ibara Housing Estate in…
Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, August 20th, as public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese day, in line with Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s firm belief in religious inclusivity. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the work-free day will allow traditional worshippers across the State to commemorate their special day. The statement added that Ogun State remains an exemplary federating unit with enviable level of religious cohesion and harmony, even in the face of diversity. It, therefore, urged traditional worshippers in the state to celebrate in moderation and…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji Ph.D, has expressed shock over the death of Hon. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, describing the lawyer’s death as a personal loss. Condoling family, friends and especially the APC in the state, Adedeji in a statement by his Technical Assistant on Media, Sikiru Akinola, said Omodewu died at a time he was still needed to contribute more to the deepening of democracy. Adedeji who said he and Omodewu were commissioners at the same time in the administration of late former…
The Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Honorable Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu is dead. Thegazellenews.com learnt that Omodewu died in the early hours of Monday, 19 August, 2024 December n the United States of America. He was said to have been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the US for months. State Deputy Youth Leader of the party, Akin Akinwale also confirmed Omodewu’s death via his X handle @mrlurvy. “We lost the Oyo APC State Chairman, Barr. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu. He died in the early hours of today. He was aged 61. “ He…
Determined to wipe out corruption in the region, Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States @ECOWAS, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria @officialABAT, has called on member countries of the regional body to, as a matter of necessity, ratify and fully implement the ECOWAS Protocol against Corruption. From mere commitment and intention, he urged ECOWAS member states to take action by implementing the anti-graft protocol, maintaining that the region’s future hinges on its capacity to build governance structures that are not just transparent, accountable, and efficient, but also serve…
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) is poised to boost girl-child representation and commitment to female empowerment in engineering course of study and other STEM related fields. The Rector, Dr. Engr Ibraheem Abdul gave this submission during the courtesy visit paid to him by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) held at college Council Chamber. He expressed his enthusiasm for the visit and reiterated the college’s commitment to supporting APWEN’s goals; stating the necessity of the town and gown relationship as it plays crucial roles in providing students with practical and real-world exposure. Engr. Abdul announced the college’s…
This is indeed sad news as the mobile police officer who was abducted around Kampani community in Bashar District of Wase local government area of Plateau State has been found dead. The deceased and a soldier were said to be part of the security team fighting bandits terrorizing a community that shares a border with Taraba State. They were said to be ambushed around the Kampani community. It was gathered that while the soldier escaped, the policeman was not so lucky. It was also gathered from Wase town that the lifeless body of the policeman was found in a bush…
All efforts by DJ Chicken to get close to a famous Nigerian Afro beats singer, Davido at a social function proved abortive as security forcibly chased him away. A video showing DJ Chicken being forcibly chased from the front of singer Davido’s car is currently trending on social media. The incident occurred when DJ Chicken was trying to link up with Davido at an event where both of them were present. DJ Chicken could be seen in the viral clip without a cloth, attempting to stand in front of Davido’s vehicle. His actions and appearance prompted Davido’s security team to…