Author: Olamide Obayemi

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, 17 January, 2023, inaugurated the Implementation Committee for the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, tasking the committee to make the university the number one education degree awarding institution in Nigeria. Governor Makinde, who stated this while inaugurating the committee members at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said that his administration will leave a legacy of quality education in Oyo State. While charging members of the committee to work out the policy and process by which the institution will be run, the governor said that the new university of…

The European Union (EU) has expressed concern over the low compliance of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on extant laws guiding the regulations of the system at the state and local levels in Nigeria. The concern was expressed on Monday, 16 January, 2023, under its Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT) programme. The Manager, Agent for Citizen Driven Transformation programme of the European Union(EU), Edem Udeokong made this known at a “Regulatory Framework Compliance Training for State Networks and CDPs” in Abuja. Udeokong noted that ignorance as a result of lack of knowledge as well as the reasons of implementation which is…

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Ilorin on Tuesday, 17 January, 2023, charged the people of Kwara State to vote for him and all APC candidates in the coming general elections in order to cement the freedom from exploitation they achieved four years ago. Asíwájú Tinubu and his entourage virtually shut down Ilorin, the state capital, as the mammoth crowd that thronged the Metropolitan Square venue of the rally spilled across the roads and all over the ancient city. It took well over two hours for the Asíwájú train to arrive at the square…

The second edition of the ALAT 5for5 promo, a six-month-long mega reward programme, is set to witness an all-action finale this month that will see both new and existing customers in attendance in Lagos. The Promo, which commenced on June 1st, 2022 is set to come to a fitting conclusion on Friday, January 20th, 2023-the day of the live draws, after an exciting season marked by monthly rewards, account activation events, incentives for app downloads, and other unmatched deals for new and existing account holders across all Wema Bank branches. This remarkable event will excite customers, stakeholders, and interested parties…

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of appointment of seven members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). The letter was addressed to Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and read shortly after the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary. “Appointment of members of Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). “In accordance with the provisions of Section (3) and (7) of the Corrupt Practices and other related offences Act 2000, I write to forward for confirmation to the Senate the under listed name of seven members of ICPC. “They are: Justice Adamu Bello…

Leaving no stone unturned, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ojo Federal Constituency Campaign Council engaged different sets of stakeholders at Ward B of the Federal Constituency, Okokomaiko; and Oto Awori Local Council Development Area Secretariat Hall on Monday, 16 January, 2023. The first interactive meeting which took place at Ward B in Okokomaiko Town Hall comprises of stakeholders and party members in Alaba Rago, Cassidy and Okokomaiko areas of Ward B. The event had in attendance party leaders and faithfuls who came out in large numbers to welcome members of the Campaign Council. Hon. Yisa Abiola Jubril (Abila), Chairman of…

By Bola Aidi, SAN I woke up to your formal endorsement of Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Governor of Anambra State in the new year like most Nigerians. I am sure there are some in the same boat as me who having followed your character and politics for the past four decades probably saw this coming. Since the news broke however, I have carefully followed the reactions by Nigerians most of which I regret to say have been unflattering to say the least. Shockingly too, the usually loud and combative supporters of Obi, otherwise addressed…

The former Chairman of defunct Skye Bank, Tunde Ayeni is currently facing a paternity battle with a female lawyer in Abuja identified as Adaobi Alagwu. According to our investigations, Adaobi, who is 30 years old, was a classmate of the businessman’s daughter. Sources said Ayeni, then dated and flaunted Ada openly with no regard for his family and friends then. He gifted his building, right next to a supposedly serious business entity of his (address withheld) to her out of fear he might lose her. “He gifted her the house she lives in Lakeview in Abuja, and purchased a choice…

A new transport company meant to provide transport solution for individuals, corporate organisations and other related groups is now in operation. According to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kazmuz Logistics and Haulage Services, Oloye Muhyi-deen Alabi Kazeem, FCA, the company was set up provide transport solutions particularly in the area of deliverance of goods throughout the country and the West Africa sub-region. “Kazmus Logistics & Haulage Services is a transport solution company where we operate as a core competent logistics and haulage transport company with the aim to deliver various kinds of products and goods to customers’…

The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abuja. The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Abuja. The Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau, Abuja. Dear Sirs, SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOUR ULTIMATUM TO ARREST/INVITE, INTERROGATE AND PROSECUTE ONE ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR FOR: 1. OFFENCES AGAINST THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS 2. OFFENCE OF MONEY LAUNDERING. 3. OFFENCE OF CRIMINAL BREACH OF TRUST AND CRIMINAL MISAPPROPRIATION 4. OFFENCE OF CONSPIRACY I write this petition in three capacities: (1). Firstly, I am a legal practitioner and…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, 16 January, 2023, declared that the next five years will bring about a huge transformation in the fortunes of Akinyele Local Government Area in the state. The Governor declared that his claim would come to pass because of the various landmark projects and infrastructure being put up in the area. The Governor, who stated this while campaigning across the council, maintained that ongoing projects such as the Inland Dry Port, the African Development Bank’s Agroprocessing Zone, the Oyo State government-initiated Ilutuntun City as well as the multifarious infrastructure projects put in place by his…

Michael Achimugu, an ex-aide of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, when he was the Vice President of the country between 1999 and 2007, has offered reasons why corruption cannot be pinned on him. The ex-aide, who offered the explanation in a video, has headed to the court to establish that Abubakar is allegedly corrupt. The Certified True Copies of the court papers filed by Achimugu have been made available to the press. The court action was preceded by a video in which he played back an alleged telephone conversation Abubakar had…

African TikTok creators are amongst the first to be crowned Top Creator and Top Creator Runner Up for TikTok’s inaugural #TopCreator2022 – an award ceremony that recognises and awards content creators across Sub-Saharan Africa for the immense talent and creativity they brought to the platform in the past year. This ceremony follows a highly competitive eight-day-long public voting process on the app. The Awards were hosted at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi in Kenya and in attendance was the media community and fellow creators across Sub-Saharan Africa. The award recipients enjoyed this momentous occasion in the presence of other nominees as they walked…

Independent Hajj Reporters, (IHR), a civil society organization that seeks to entrench transparency in the Hajj and Umrah industry in Nigeria has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo, Engr. Seyi Makinde over his gesture towards Hajj 2022 pilgrims from his state. Governor Makinde had ordered the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare board not to deduct any amount from all the intending pilgrims from the state who missed the Hajj and had asked for a refund. IHR in a statement signed by its national coordinator Ibrahim Muhammed said it is aware certain deductions were made from pilgrims’ deposits in other states for…

All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the party’s election planning and monitoring teams in preparation for the general election on February 25 and March 11. Addressing the party volunteers during the Train-the-Trainer session on Monday in Abuja, Asíwájú Tinubu appreciated their efforts in agreeing to work for the party’s success in all the elections. He noted that the party’s success greatly rests on their commitment to the assignment given to them. “The work you are doing is essential to victory. We cannot win without your contributions. “Victory rests on you all as much as…

Justice M.A Onyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has jailed a beautician, Williams Kingsley, over internet fraud. Kingsley was arraigned by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a lone-count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents. The lone-count charge reads: “That you, Kingsley Williams “M” sometimes in 2022, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did possess documents containing false pretences and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 6 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud- Related Offences Act 2006 and punishable under Section 1…

The Kogi State Government has given the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, 48 hours to re-submit his response to a recent query given to him with the appropriate title of the stool as recognised by the Kogi State Chieftaincy Law 2006 and his letter of appointment. The monarch was issued a query for his alleged untoward conduct during the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. He had, in his response letter marked: “Ref. No. ETC/CHI/35/VOL.II/33”, dated January 6, 2023, addressed himself as “Atta Ebira” instead of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Declaring that the Atta Ebira title is…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the weekend busted a warehouse in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos belonging to a tramadol cartel, arresting two of its kingpins, seizing millions of opioids pills and bottles worth over N5 billion. This is even as anti-narcotics officers of the agency also uncovered and dismantled a clandestine skuchies laboratory in a remote part of Sagamu, Ogun state where several equipment and various quantities of illicit substances used to mass produce the dangerous new psychoactive substance were recovered on Saturday, 14 January, 2023. In a statement on Sunday, 15 January, 2023,…

The People Republic of China has reiterated her commitments towards strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria for common developmental goals. The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun said this while answering questions from journalists at the weekend during the celebration the Lunar New Year of Rabbit in Nigeria by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. He noted that the people-to-people exchanges between the two countries had bridged cultural differences and fostered a sense of community and harmony. The envoy said that the celebration would help the Chinese community in Nigeria to mark the upcoming Spring Festival and offer an opportunity for Nigerian…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rolled out the enhanced e-Passport Central Production Centre for Duste, Jigawa state and Dawakin-kudu in Kano state, in continuation of the efforts aimed at bringing improved passport processing services closer to Nigerians. Commissioning the facility at Farm Centre passport office Kano, the Governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, congratulated the Service for the many achievements recorded in recent times especially for being the first country in Africa to roll out the enhanced e- passport. The Governor, who was represented at the event by the state Commissioner of Budget, Alhaji Danazumi Grazo, appreciated NIS…