Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has issued a timely call for calm and restraint, ahead of the planned protests against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Institute on Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 called on Civil Society Groups, organizers, and other bodies involved in the planned protests to be cautious of their action in order to avoid inflaming the already precarious situation in the country, insisting that they should note that although the nation is facing hard times, the situation is not unique to Nigeria, as the world at large is grappling with a global economic crisis.…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said one of its officers, Akomolafe Gbenga alleged to be involved in multiple drug trafficking offences and arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos, has been suspended from the Service. A press statement on Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 by the spokesman of NIS, Kenneth Udo said the suspension is placed on the erring officer as the Service awaits the judgment of the court for further action. The statement read: “The attention of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has been drawn to a publication by sections of the media that linked, Akomolafe Gbenga Michael,…
Nigeria’s plan to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) took a great leap with the official launch of UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in the country. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, the Head of Abuja Office and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Representative to Nigeria, Mr. Abdourahamane Diallo said the event signifies a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey towards embracing ethical artificial intelligence practices. Diallo said: “As we gather here at the UN House, we are reminded of the transformative potential of AI in driving innovation and sustainable development across our nation. UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) stands…
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Police Inspector Aminu Muhammed and his gang for alleged armed robbery in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Kogi State Police Command, SP William Ayah, who confirmed the arrest to journalists on Tuesday, 23 July, 2024, said the Police Officer has been arrested and is already in detention. It was gathered that he robbed the residences of those living around the Police ‘C’ Division in Lokoja, the state capital. According to the source, he was arrested Sunday, 21 July, 2024, after a robbery incident, and further checks revealed…
The Chairman of Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala has won the poll for the Lagos Man of the Year award for 2024, reports thegazellenews.com Ajala, in a poll conducted by the Centre for Policy Development and Political Studies, polled a total of 3,912 votes to win the award. In a close contested race, Ajala defeated the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Tayo Akinmade Ayinde who polled 3,862 votes to come a close second. The Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Finance, Hundogan Temitope Sewanu came a distant third with…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on the youth to be focused positively and set their minds on creative ventures, reports thegazellenews.com She stated this when she paid a visit to the Yunus Emre Institute, Maitama, Abuja on the invitation of the First Lady of the Republic of Turkey, Mrs Emine Erdogan. The Institute which was established by the Turkish Government is to train Nigerians in creative arts and other aspects of cultural exchange between the two countries. “This center provides great opportunities for you to live your dreams as artists. You are not only learning…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola; Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Senior Advocates of Nigeria, led by Chief Folake Solanke; lawyers; Judges of various courts; as well as associates on Monday, 22 July, 2024 converged on the premises of the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, pouring encomiums and tributes on late Justice Adegboye Ayinla Gbolagunte, who died on June 24, 2024 at 64.Justice Gbolagunte, of the Oyo State Judiciary, is survived by his widow, Wuraola Ayoola, and three children.The children of the late judge, who hailed from Eruwa in the Ibarapa area of Oyo State,…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested a 44 years old, Paul Edu, for allegedly raping a member of the National Youth Service Corps in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara, made this disclosure on Tuesday, 23 July, 2024 while addressing news at the command’s headquarters, Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo Akwa Ibom State According to Ayilara, the suspect, a son of the landlord to an NYSC member, was arrested on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Ukana Iba village, Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state, at about 3:15 pm, after ordering her to his house…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued 10 pregnant women from a baby factory operated by a 56-year-old suspect, Eunice Eze. The state Commissioner of Police, Waheed Ayilara made this disclosure while addressing newsmen at the Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpanabia in Uyo on Tuesday, 23 July, 2024 Ayilara said that the suspect, who specialises in running a baby factory at World Bank estate in Owerri was arrested on July 15, at 4:30 pm through actionable intelligence. “On July 15 at about 4:30 pm, based on actionable intelligence, Mrs Eunice Eze ‘f’ age 56yrs was arrested for running a…
The Court of Appeal Lagos Division on Monday, 22 July, 2024 affirmed the sentence of the dethroned Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Lagos State, Mutiu Ogundare, for faking his abduction. Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High in Ikeja had on September 27, 2022, sentenced the convict to 15 years imprisonment. Dissatisfied with the judgment, Ogundare approached the court to challenge the decision of the lower court which sentenced him to 15 years imprisonment. However, when the case was called on Monday, 22 July, 2024 Mr Jubril Kareem announced his appearance for the respondent, while Mr Kayode Ojo appeared…