Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized the importance of collective efforts to keep Nigeria in unity, saying its indivisibility remains not negotiable. Speaking at the Special Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony to commemorate the Year 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, the Governor urged Nigerians to collaborate with government at all levels to maintain the nation’s integrity. Governor Abiodun noted that Armed Forces Remembrance Day serves as a solemn occasion to honour those who sacrificed their lives to protect the country from both external and internal threats as he…
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The trial of two ministries’ staff, Mrs Joy Ndubuisi Chineme, a staff member of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, first defendant; and one Mr Godwin Tabo Sakat of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, second defendant; over alleged 12 million job racketeering has commenced in earnest before Justice C.O. Oba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had first arraigned the duo in a nine-count charge in July 2024. At the commencement of trial on Monday, 13 January, 2025, the prosecution counsel, Mr. Suleiman Abdulkareem…
A retired Director in the Office of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Mayen Gajere has testified for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in the ongoing forgery trial of one Mr. Taiwo Stephen Ayodeji. ICPC, had in a charge number: CR/008 filed before Justice A.Y Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Nyanya, accused Mr. Ayodeji of forging an employment letter of Federal Ministry of Power. He was also said to have obtained by false pretense, eleven months salaries, amounting to N760,705.44 (Seven Hundred and Sixty Thousand, Seven Hundred and Five Naira,…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda on her historic emergence as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. In a statement released from her office by her SA Media, Desmond Utomwen, the Presidential Aide described the new Speaker as a trailblazing leader whose resilience, dedication, and visionary approach to governance have earned her this well-deserved recognition. She lauded Meranda’s exemplary service and commitment to the welfare of Lagosians, which she believes will steer the Assembly towards legislative excellence. “Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat…
Former member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Dr Oluyinka Ogundimu, has congratulated the newly-elected Speaker of the Assembly, Rt Honourable Lasbat Mojisola Meranda on her new achievement. Honourable Ogundimu described Rt Honourable Meranda’s election as well deserved nothing that the fact she was overwhelmingly voted for to lead the House by her colleagues was a testament of the confidence repose in her by them. “That you were overwhelmingly voted for by your colleagues to lead them is a confirmation of their belief in your ability and capacity to lead them,” Dr Ogundimu said. He stated further, “and having…
MTN Nigeria has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first Nigerian organisation, the first company in the telecommunications industry, and the first within MTN Group to earn the Compliance Management System (CMS) certification from the International Accreditation Service (IAS). This globally recognised certification affirms MTN Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining world-class compliance standards across its diverse operations. It covers all management activities related to telecommunications, digital services, mobile voice and data, innovative digital platforms, wholesale distribution, fixed and mobile broadband connectivity, and advanced technology solutions for corporate and institutional clients across the nation. Commenting on the achievement, MTN Nigeria’s Chief…
By Funke Egbemode Tinu, Tola and Rita have been friends for about 20 years. They all started small but God has been kind to them. Their marriages are still intact too. So, we can safely say that they are lucky or blessed. That is not to say they have not had seasons that looked like God was not on their side. Tinu lost two precious pregnancies. Rita lost one of two sons and Tola had to wait 10 years for a second child. As for their marriages, the storms came. Rita’s husband went male-child fishing and caught nothing. Tinu’s husband…
The Joint National Assembly Committee on Solid Minerals has rejected the proposed N9 billion capital budget for the mining sector in the 2025 budget, emphasizing that the allocation falls drastically short of the investment required to position solid minerals as the cornerstone of economic diversification. Leading the debate during the budget defense session on Friday, 10 January, 2025, the Chairman of the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals, Sen. Ekong Sampson, expressed the committee’s displeasure with the proposed allocation, noting that without substantial investments in exploration and other critical areas, the potential of solid minerals to…
Two Super Eagles stand-out players, Ademola Lookman and Alexander Iwobi have been recognised for their outstanding form after being ranked among the Top 100 attacking players in the World this season by ESPN. Lookman remarkably ranked higher than more established players like Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal. Lookman achieved a remarkable ranking of 16th on the list, with a score of 14.78 from the competitive metric. His incredible performance this season includes a remarkable statistic of 12 goals and 6 assists across 22 appearances, solidifying his status as one of Serie A’s foremost players. Lookman’s contributions…
A socio-political organisation under the aegis of South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has called on those it described “Northern political hawks”, desperate to contest the 2027 Presidency to have a rethink, saying they should shift ground for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The organisation said that although critics would say the President has placed the economy of Nigeria on a life support, it shares in the belief that the President has bought stability in governance. The South East Coordinator of SERHA, Belusochukwu Enwere, in a statement titled, “2027: It’s Tinubu Or Nobody”, said the President is addressing the socio-economic challenges…