Author: Olamide Obayemi

The critical case for Peer Review Mechanism among the States of the Federation was brought to the fore recently, when the transportation team of Anambra State Government visited Lagos State to understudy the successful implementation and positive impacts of the bespoke multi-modal transport systems with alternative inter-connecting options of Road: BRT, LAGRIDE, FIRST MILE – LAST MILE BUS; Rail, BLUE LINE and RED LINES; and Water, LAGFERRY). The management team and operations crew of LAGFERRY warmly received the Anambra State Commissioner for Transport, Barr. (Mrs.) Patricia Ifeoma Igwebuike; her Local Government and Community Affairs counterpart and other state functionaries at…

The Chief Consultant on Media to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, said the allegation of diversion of local government allocations against the governor by Mr Wale Adedayo, was politically motivated. He asserted that contrary to the false claim, the Governor had augmented several shortfalls in allocations to local governments from the Federation Account to the tune of N17 billion from the inception of his administration in 2019 till date. Speaking in an interview on Raypower FM programme, Facts File, as well the Yoruba version on Faaji FM, Akinmade noted that Adedayo…

A New York-based Lawyer and Chattered Accountant, Chief Owolabi Salis has tasked President Bola Tinubu on the need to ensure fairness and equity in his appointments.He said this in a statement issued from his United States of America base, against the backdrop of criticisms trailing the choice of the President into key positions. According to him, appointments ordinarily should be an avenue to engineering national unity and cohesion.Salis who is also an expert in diversity management noted that division was not an option for the new administration in view of current challenges facing the nation.He stressed that this was considering…

The Ministry of Power is pleased to announce the commissioning of a dynamic and experienced ministerial team dedicated to providing technical support, project delivery coordination, stakeholder management, and media relations within the ministry. This strategic move aims to strengthen the ministry’s existing capabilities and enhance its efforts in delivering efficient and sustainable power solutions to the nation. Under the visionary leadership of the Honourable Minister of Power, the newly formed team will play a crucial role in driving key initiatives, ensuring seamless project monitoring and execution, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and effectively communicating the ministry’s objectives and activities to the…

On Tuesday, 26 September, 2023, the Polish delegation led by the Chief Coordinator of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Dr. Abbey Onas paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Customs Service at its corporate headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Onas narrated his visit to Poland and how it was tangential to the invitation of the investors into Nigeria. He appreciated the role of the Customs Service in making it easy for investors to operate within the country. While soliciting for smoother relations between the Service and the companies in the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, he requested a visit from the Acting…

Former Auditor General for Local Governments in Lagos State, Muhammad Mubashiru Hassan has described the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat at the Election Petition Tribunal as a confirmation of the sanctity of the mandate freely given by the people of the state to the duo in the last elections, reports thegazellenews.com Hassan stated this on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 while via a statement congratulating the Governor, his Deputy and the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the victory. “It’s a well deserved victory and it’s a confirmation of the sanctity of…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims across the country to offer prayers for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-El Maulud. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, the Governor emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and pray for the country’s progress, unity and development. Governor Abiodun also called on Muslims to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which include love, tolerance, peace, and humility. He urged Muslims to use the occasion of Eid-El Maulud to reflect on the teachings of the Prophet and strive to…

Over four tons of illicit and controlled drugs including consignments of nitrous oxide popularly known as laughing gas, skunk, codeine syrup, methamphetamine and tramadol have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, during interdiction operations in the last one week in Lagos, Kogi, FCT, Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto and Edo states. A statement on Sunday, 24 September, 2023, by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi also said no fewer than 1,194 cylinders of laughing gas with a total weight of 2,547.2 kilogrammes loaded in two Toyota Sienna buses were last Friday intercepted by NDLEA…

Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, has inspected the Industrial Leather Hub, currently under construction at Matori Industrial Area, in the Mushin area of the metropolis. Ajigbotafe, accompanied by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abiodun Onayele, expressed his delight at the project. The Commissioner, since his appointment, has indicated his readiness to ensure the ministry continues to fulfil its mandate to society. Equally, speaking during a previous visit to the hub, the state’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated the advantage of the project. “The Economic value of this is that we can start and end the…

The Oyo State Government and its authorized waste management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd, on Monday launched a recycling hub in Ojoo terminal, Ibadan. Speaking at the event, the Director of Environment, Akinyele Local Government, Mrs. Ahmed B.D., said the initiative was aimed to raise awareness among traders, market women, and the general public about climate change. She stressed the hazards and consequences of indiscriminate waste disposal, and other undesirable waste management practices. Mrs. Ahmed also encouraged market women to practice waste sorting and refrain from disposing of waste on the median. Speaking earlier, the Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Oluwaseun Fasuhanmi…

In continuation of its onslaught on filthy markets in the state, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has shut Oke-odo Market, near Ile-Epo, Abule Egba, for reckless waste disposal and gross environmental abuse. Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the move became necessary, to make them comply with environmental laws and regulations, and to warn defaulting markets around the state, to do the needful or risk a closure. He said, “The closure of Oke-odo Market underscores LAWMA’s commitment to ensuring that public spaces meet the required cleanliness standards. We will not compromise on the health and well-being of…

The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honorable Rasaq Olusola Ajala, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Muslims worldwide on the occasion of the birth of the Great Prophet Muhammad (Eid-Maulid). In his message to the residents of the LCDA, Hon Ajala stated: “I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to Muslims worldwide as we celebrate the Eid-Maulid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad.” He emphasised the significance of this occasion: “This event marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, a time for all Muslims to reflect on his teachings of love, compassion, peace, and unity within the Muslim…

The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has implored Muslim faithful to continue to pray for the country’s peace, unity, and growth as the world celebrate Eid-El-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad( Peace Be Upon Him). Pastor Ojelabi in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Mrs Bola Akingbehin, on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, urged Muslim faithful to emulate the exemplary leadership and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by promoting peaceful co-existence among the citizens. He advised Muslims in particular and Nigerians in general to embrace patience, perseverance, religious…

By Mohammed Adamu Preamble Many especially Facebook friends of mine who know my relationship with the Princess of Bakassi, Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa, recently inundated my box with messages asking to know what was -or maybe still is- amiss between this former Special Adviser to President Obasanjo on NASS, and one of the former Governors of her Cross River State, Donald Duke. And what could I have said? Until now I had initially intended saying ‘nothing’! Because sometimes you have to be careful how you ‘carry yaa mouth put inside’ especially sibling political altercations. Lest the altercators soon burry their hatchet,…

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has inaugurated a school and clinic, reconstructed and fully equipped by his wife Barr. Amina Oyiza Bello, for the Eika-Ohizenyi community in Okehi Local Government Area of the state. While inaugurating the projects, financed by the Governor’s wife through her pet project, Hayat Foundation, Gov. Bello urged other privileged citizens to contribute their resources, no matter how little, to the development of their communities .  The two projects were unveiled on Monday, to celebrate the 16th birthday of the Governor’s first son, Hayatula Bello, in whose name Hayat Foundation was initiated. While inaugurating the…

Three senior doctors have lost their lives within five days at the Alimoso General Hospital in Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com. This medium learnt that the doctors in the Principal Medical Officer category, died within five days. The doctors are: Otukoya, Aluko and Shuaib, the latter died on Monday, 25 September, 2023. Their death has generated anger among the colleagues of the deceased prompting state chapter of the Medical Guild, an association of Lagos State Government-employed medical and dental practitioners, to issue a 48-hour ultimatum to the state government to address doctors’ welfare.

A line up of seasoned professionals are now ready to speak as panelists at the 2023 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) holding on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Abuja Continental Hotel (Old Sheraton Hotel) Abuja. This line-up according to the chairman of the GOCOP 7th Conference Planning Committee and deputy president, Mr Danlami Nmodu, mni, include the Secretary-General, Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Prof. Yakubu A. Ochefu; Special Adviser to the President (Policy Coordination) Hajia Hadiza Bala-Usman, and Chief Executive Officer, Cowry Assets Management Ltd, Mr. Johnson Chukwu. The GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Mr. Remmy Nweke, in…

As part of the build up to the 7th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), the group is gearing up to host media managers in both private and public sectors to a business luncheon on Wednesday, 4 October, 2023 at the Abuja Continental Hotel (Old Sheraton) by 12 noon. A press statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Mr. Remmy Nweke, the luncheon specifically is to provide a relaxed atmosphere for networking and active engagement between members of GOCOP and the media managers of corporate organisations, states and federal government, ministries, departments and agencies as…

Some staff and Commissioners of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) have passed vote of confidence on the Chairman of the Commission, Dr Muheeba Dankaka. Some of the staff and Commissioners who spoke with our correspondent on Monday, 25 September, 2023 described the administration of Dr Dankaka as the best ever in the Commission. “She has brought innovation into the running of the administration and she has made staff welfare one of her major priorities. I’ve been here for years and I can testify that she’s the best Chairman I’ve worked with,” a junior staff at the headquarters of the Commission…