Author: Olamide Obayemi

The Kaduna State Fire Service said a fire incident which occurred in the early hours of Friday, 13 January, 2023, has resulted in the death of one Mohammadu Sani, his wife Raulatu Sani, their son Hashim Sani (8) and an infant, Fatima Sani. Mohammad Umar, Commander of the service in charge of Zaria Zone, made this known in an interview with reporters in Zaria on Friday, 13 January, 2023. Umar said the fire outbreak occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on Hajiya Maituwo St., Low Cost Area Zaria, Zaria Local Government. He added that the fire service was called after the…

An uncle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Ideato Federal Constituency in Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has been killed by unknown gunmen on Saturday, 14 January, 2023 reports thegazellenews.com. Ugochinyere is the co-Spokesman for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP). He has been sending series of desperate text messages to his colleague, Comrade Mark Adebayo on the attack. The last text he sent read: “We néed help… My uncle have been killed now.. They are setting everything on fire. Pz helppppopppppp”. Earlier, Ikenga’s colleague, Comrade Mark Adebayo has raised a passionate SOS claiming that the…

In what seems the first of its kind in history, the Supreme Court, on Friday, 13 January, 2023, dethroned the Obong of Calabar, Édidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V. The action comes after years of legal tussle. The deposed monarch has been at loggerheads with some members of the traditional council over the processes leading to his installation. In the judgment written by Justice Amina Augie and read by Justice Akomaye Agim, the Apex Court upheld the judgment of the Appeal Court, Calabar, and ordered for a fresh election. The deposed Obong is still qualified to contest and this will be…

By Vivian Okafor The last time she went out on a date, her slightly high, fast heart beat almost popped out of her chest. Not that her date was not cute or she was not properly dressed or mentally prepared enough; her mind was just in an unspoken war against itself. Why the uneasiness? The crowd! Funny right? The date venue was crowded. She wanted to enjoy solitude, not the bustling eatery that would never stay calm. For a mild moment, all that occupied her mind was the fastest route out of that place. When does it become abnormal to…

A United States citizen, Vonapolouis Moss, has explained to the Kwara State Police Command how she was tricked into (travelling to) Nigeria by a 23-year-old suspected Internet) fraudster known as “yahoo boy”. Moss of 2962, W 64th Court, Merrillville, Indiana 46410, USA said she was lured into the country on January 9, 2023, by the suspect, said to be an internet (Internet) fraudster who (had) ripped her off thousands of dollars since her arrival. “We met on social media and he invited me to visit Nigeria but when I came, he took me to the bureau de change to change…

The Lagos State Government, on Friday, 13 January, 2023, re-assured residents and motorists that it would continue to engage relevant stakeholders until traffic gridlocks being experienced around Apapa-Port axis is totally eradicated. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa disclosed this during an interactive meeting with relevant stakeholders including officials of Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) on the permanent solutions to Apapa traffic gridlocks held at the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa, Ikeja. Hon. Sola Giwa disclosed further that despite the success recorded in managing traffic around Apapa with the introduction of ‘Eto’ system to petroleum tankers, the…

As part of his continuous effort to reduce unemployment, a lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu has inducted some youths for a digital training programme in conjunction with the Lagos State Government. Speaking at the induction programme on Friday, 13 January, 2023, at GOY Constituency office, Yishawu, who represents Eti-Osa State Constituency 2 in the Assembly, disclosed that the training would provide jobs for the youth and make them employers of labour. The lawmaker promised that half of the youths that will participate in the training will get job placements. According to him, we have…

Our attention has been drawn to the jumbled press statement given by the rudderless and very confused Peoples Democratic Party today. We have nothing but pity for a party that has become a mess and total embarrassment to itself and its despondent members. For lack of nothing tangible to tell Nigerians six weeks to a general election as its candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar disappeared from the campaign trail, PDP has resorted to making irresponsible statements just to fill media space. The latest is the false information that the Federal Government and INEC plan to postpone the general elections. Nigerians are…

The Kingdom of Spain has given a Posthumous Award to former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Ademola Seriki, who died a month ago, Thursday, 15 December, 2022 at the age of 63 while serving as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom. The Civil Merit Award was delivered to the family of the deceased diplomat by the Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Álvares, in Abuja on Thursday, 12 January, 2023. Wife of the late envoy, Mrs Wosilat Seriki, and his son, Wale Seriki, received the Award on behalf of the family. The Spanish Minister was in Nigeria as part of the efforts to…

The recently appointed Registrar Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Muazu Aliyu Iliyasu has taken over the affairs of the office in a brief ceremony at the Polytechnic Council Chamber. During the handing over, the outgoing Registrar, Hajiya Ladidi Godowoli expressed her delight over the co-operation she has enjoyed from the polytechnic community. She therefore, urged them to accord same to the new registrar for the system to move. The new Registrar, Muazu Aliyu Iliyasu while taken over, assure to continue the building process of the institution from where his predecessor stopped. He said to achieve this, he would need the support and…

The estranged husband of Asiya-Balaraba Ganduje, daughter of Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, Inuwa Uba has told a Shariah Court sitting at Filin Hockey, Kano that his wife broke into his house and carted away vital documents, vehicles, keys and other property. The Governor’s daughter had prayed the court to apply the Islamic principles of khul’i to dissolve her 16-year-old marriage with Uba, as she is “fed up with the marriage”. She therefore offered to pay back the N50,000 dowry her husband paid for the solemnisation of the marriage. The estranged husband, who had earlier insisted he loved his wife,…

A pregnant mother stricken by malaria and confined to a hospital bed for five days was caught red-handed by her husband having sex with a 24-year-old man. But the hospital administrator has blamed the husband for leaving his wife “for too long in the hospital without checking on her”. The police in Apac District have probably seen it all, but this case—that seems more imagined than real—charted unknown territory as responsible authorities scratched their heads over what charge to prefer against the suspect. Eventually, a charge of causing public nuisance was slapped on the 24-year-old who ekes out a living…

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, 13 January, 2023, in Lagos unfolded his comprehensive economic plan before the organised private sector under the aegis of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. The interaction, which was another opportunity for Tinubu to present his plans to another group of stakeholders just as he has been doing in various town hall meetings across the country, saw him itemise his administration’s path to economic recovery if elected in next month’s presidential election. He noted that before economic recovery could be achieved the nation must be secured, stating that,…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that his administration will continue to prioritise developments that can strengthen the judicial arm of government. He equally promised to continue to provide facilities and avenues to make the work of the judiciary easier in the state. The Governor stated this at the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, during a valedictory service in honour of the Chief Judge of the state, Honourable Justice Muntar Abimbola, who is retiring from active service this week. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as…

A serving Deputy Director of the Niger State Ministry of Land Transportation, Mr. Umar Shehu Farouk has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by the State High Court in Minna for demanding and receiving gratification of N11 million from a contractor for the award of contract. He was convicted on Wednesday, 11 January, 2023 by the Niger State High Court, Minna. Farouk had earlier been dragged before Hon. Justice Abdullahi Mikail, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The convict was first arraigned in July, 2020 on a seven-count charge bordering on gratification and conferment of…

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Ojo Federal Constituency for the 2023 general elections collected the party flags from the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, 12 January, 2023. Presentation of party flags to candidates is a symbolic event giving official stamp to the candidates as the party Flag-bearers during elections. The presentation of flags to the candidates took place during the Lagos State APC mega rally for Lagos West 2, Badagry division which took place at Asiribo field, Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Ijanikin in Ojo Local Government Area of the state on Thursday, 12 January, 2023. The…

As the February 25 and March 11, 2023 general elections draw near, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pleaded with Nigerians to ensure the election of competent and capable hands into various offices, as against voting mediocres. Abiodun gave the advice on Thursday during the commissioning of Esure-Imushin road in Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state, as he continued with his re-election campaign tour. While speaking at some of the rallies held in his support, Governor Abiodun also noted that his administration’s light-up-the-rural-areas project will soon commence, with the distribution of electricity transformers and solar system. He…

By Wole Olujobi He appropriates Oedipus orientation in consummate complexity. Raised and reared to preserve a kingdom, Oedipus, a grand patron of hubris, fell into a complex interplay of fate and pride to become an albatross to the kingdom he sought to preserve. Sophocles in his play ‘Oedipus Rex’ presents a gripping narrative of a man at the mercy of fate, but who pride would not allow to rediscover himself until he suffers irredeemable consequences. The ancient legend of Oedipus, the mythical king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother, in several of his sojourns, lived…

By Hamisu Ado Nguru The north-eastern part of Nigeria comprises of six states, the region notably known for the production of crops and livestock which contribute greatly to the economy of the country. The region is densely populated as compared to the southern region of the country. The major tribes are Hausa and Fulani and they are largely Muslims; only Borno state has Kanuri people as majority. There are hundreds minority ethnic groups spread across the region. In the same vein, the region had never produced President since the country became a federating units. Thus, the region, this time around,…

A non governmental organisation, Transparent Protection Limited/Gte (TPL) has called on the public to support the recent hike in Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance cover for motorists from ₦5,000 to ₦15,000, insisting that it remains the only criteria for insurance companies to pay indemnity to accident victims in the country. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, 12 January, 2023, the Director, Transparent Protection Ltd/Gte, Dr. Sam Onyeka said the recent decision by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) was in the best interest of all stakeholders, insisting that there was no way insurer would pay the required indemnity…