Author: Olamide Obayemi

A member of the Nigerian Senate representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni has said that despite the critical situation Nigeria finds itself, the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing its best to see the country rise to greatness again. He implored all Nigerians to tolerate a little bit more, support the government, as the socio-economic situation of the country continues to improve. Senator Eshinlokun-Sanni also said that he and his colleagues at the National Assembly are working assiduously to support the government in creating a conducive habitable environment for Nigerians to live and thrive. The Lagos Central Senator who was represented…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). His appointment is effective immediately following the pre-retirement leave of the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein. In announcing Madein’s successor, President Tinubu ensures a seamless transition in the administration of Nigeria’s treasury and consolidates the implementation of the present administration’s treasury policy reforms. As a career civil servant and the most senior director in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), Ogunjimi brings over 30 years of extensive experience in financial management across the public and…

The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule; and the Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Honourable Rasulu Olusola Idowu; on Sunday, 8 December, 2024, sponsored scholarships awarded to students of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo by the institution’s Muslim Alumni (LASUMA), reports thegazellenews.com. The presentation of the scholarship and other awards came up during the Annual General Meeting of LASUMA which took place at the Old Secretariat mosque, GRA, Ikeja. The event brought together alumni from various generations to celebrate, shared achievements and foster stronger community ties. The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday, 10 December, 2024, launched the Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem for 2025, urging Nigerians to prioritise support for families of fallen soldiers and those incapacitated during wars. The Governor also donated N10 million to support the Nigerian Legion, the umbrella body that coordinates the affairs of the families of fallen soldiers and the incapacitated, among other mandates. He commended the Legion for preserving the peace, unity, and progress of the country and international community. “Let us remember the sacrifices of these gallant men and women who laid down their lives so that we…

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday marched on the street of Abuja, the Nation’s capital to call attention for the respect of human rights in the country and support for the Human Rights Fund which remains unfunded till date. Leading the road campaign from the Eagle Square in Central Area to the National headquarters of the National Human Rights Commission on Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Maitama are the Chairman and the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman and Dr Tony Ojukwu (respectively). The road walk which was jointly organised by the NHRC and the Rule of Law and…

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Monday presented an appropriation bill of ₦584.76 billion to the state House of Assembly for 2025 fiscal year. The bill tagged: “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” gives priority to health, education, and economic recovery, including critical investments in security, infrastructure, and social services. The Governor, while presenting the bill on the floor of the State House of Assembly, explained that it comprised a Capital Expenditure of ₦380.84 billion and a Recurrent Expenditure of ₦203.92 billion Zulum disclosed that the proposed budget will be financed through Recurrent Revenue from Federation Allocation Account of ₦311.7…

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) said it has put in place proactive measure in conjunction with other stakeholders to checkmate the latest variant of COVID-19 virus. The agency in a statement on Monday by its spokesperson, Gloria Ogbaki stated that though the latest variant of COVID-19, known as XEC, was not yet in the country, but that efforts are already put in place to early detect and handle it. The statement read: “The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) wishes to inform the public that a new variant of the COVID-19 virus, known as XEC, has recently been detected in…

By Moses Owopade, Accra, Ghana Nigerians in Ghana had hailed the country’s electoral body, the Electoral Commission (EC) for the successful organisation of the country’s Presidential and Parliamentary Elections that took place on Saturday, 7 December, 2024. In a press statement, the President of All Nigerian Community, Ghana Chapter, Chief (Dr) Bayo Albert Asaolu said that the 2024 general elections of Ghana has come to a successful end and “I truly believe that it was a good process”. The President of ANC, Ghana believed that the people of Ghana had used the election to express their love for the country,…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Solomon Ogodo, a Superintendent of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for his involvement in forgery, employment racketeering and fraud. The ICPC, had in December 2022 arraigned Mr. Ogodo in charge no: CR/503/2022 before Honourable Justice M.S. Idris of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court Jabi, Abuja for defrauding unsuspecting job seekers to the tune of Twelve Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N12,200,000). In the 5-count charge, the Commission told the Court how the convict, on different occasions hoodwinked some members…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application by a contractor to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from prosecuting him and his company in a $65 million money laundering case. The Contractor, Mr. Tarry Rufus who is the Chief Executive of Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited, is being prosecuted by the ICPC alongside the former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Mr. Gimba Kumo Ya’u and the former Executive Director of FMBN, Mr. Bola Ogunsola, over an alleged diversion of $65 million meant for the…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has been conferred with the excellent leadership award in Anti-Graft campaign. The award was presented to the ICPC’s Boss on Thursday, 5 December, 2024, in Lagos at the 2024 Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony organized by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN). According to the organizers of the event, Dr. Aliyu was recognised on account of his exemplary performance in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The ICPC Chairman, who was represented at the event by the Spokesperson of the Commission,…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has revealed that prosecution of cases is the most critical in the fight against corruption. Dr. Aliyu stated this on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024, in Abuja while delivering his welcome address at a Capacity Building Workshop for Judges on the promotion of public policy and interest of justice in the prosecution of corruption cases and other related offences, organized by the ICPC in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Abuja. According to the ICPC Boss, investigation and prosecution of cases are…

One Hundred and Nine (109) personnel of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have been Commissioned as pioneer Armed Squad of the foremost anti-graft agency. It would be recalled that the Federal Government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser had approved the request by the Commission to bear arms. At the graduation ceremony held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Asokoro Abuja on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024, the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN congratulated the graduands just as he described their commissioning into the elite armed squad of Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has explained why the Commission, under his leadership is focusing more on strengthening its prevention mandate. The Commission, as enshrined in Section 6 (a-F) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 has three thematic mandate which include: Enforcement, Prevention and Public Education/Enlightenment. Speaking on Tuesday, 10 December, 2024, at a one-day National Policy Dialogue on Anti-Corruption organised by the Centre for Media Policy and Accountability (CMPA), the ICPC Boss noted that experience has shown that preventive measures have helped…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on the Attorneys-General of Nigeria’s North-West zone to join forces with ICPC to enhance systems of accountability and transparency that benefit the public. Dr. Aliyu made this appeal on Monday during a conference with State Attorneys-General in the North-West zone, focused on strengthening the ICPC’s capacity for preventing corruption. The conference took place in Kano, Nigeria. He reminded attendees of the Supreme Court’s judgment in AG Ondo State v. AG Federation & 35 Ors (2002), which emphasized the shared responsibility…

By Dada Olusegun President Bola Tinubu as part of his global diplomatic shuttles to seek out more development opportunities for Nigeria through forging of partnerships with other nations, undertook a state visit to France. President Tinubu’s trip to France was the first State Visit by a Nigerian President to France in 24 years and it signalled an evolution of relations between Nigeria and Europe’s third-largest economy, France. During the two-day state visit, Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron led their respective countries’ delegations to negotiate and sign far-reaching mutual agreements across multiple areas of cooperation at…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 general election in Ghana, following his opponent’s concession speech. In a telephone call to Mahama, President Tinubu hoped that Mahama’s ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), of which President Tinubu is the chairman. President Tinubu commended the people of Ghana for their commitment to democracy, which was demonstrated through the peaceful and successful conduct of both the presidential and parliamentary elections. He applauded Ghanaians for demonstrating again to the world…

N1.054trn 2025 Budget Key to Progress, Prosperity of Ogun people – Elders Council The Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) in Ogun State has described the proposed N1.054 trillion budget presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the state House of Assembly on Wednesday as a key to the much-needed progress and prosperity for the people of the state. The Chairman of the Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, made this known during a chat with newsmen shortly after the Council held a meeting with the Governor at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Chief Okuboyejo commended Governor Abiodun for dreaming big by presenting a…

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has stated that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of the Nigeria For Women Project. Engr. Salako-Oyedele disclosed this during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. She noted that the gesture was part of efforts to remove barriers limiting women’s participation in economic activities and contributing to nation-building. The Deputy Governor, who is also the Chairman of the Steering Committee of…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has again broken age-long jinx by rehabilitating the 45-year old Ogun State House of Assembly, built by the administration of the late Chief Bisi Onabanjo. He commissioned the newly renovated Assembly Complex on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024, before presenting the N1.054trn before the state House of Assembly. Abiodun, while commissioning the Complex, noted that the project was the fulfillment of a promise he made last year during the presentation of the 2024 appropriation bill where he promised that the complex would wear a new look when he comes to present the 2025 appropriation…