Author: Khadijah Olowode

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has emphasized the critical need for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, alongside intensified efforts and expedited actions in the implementation of the SDGs in Nigeria. The Presidential Aide made this call in a statement marking the commencement of the year 2024 and the ninth year in the implementation of the SDGs. With only seven years remaining to achieve the ambitious global goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire underscored the urgency for collaborative and concerted endeavours to ensure that Nigeria fulfills its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognizing…

The Nigerian Medical Association, Kogi State chapter, has lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for his massive investments in Kogi health sector, declaring that the governor’s giant strides in the sector are unmatched in the country. The medical doctors said under the administration of Governor Bello, the health sector received the greatest attention and commitment in terms of standard health care delivery for the people of the state in the last eight years, noting that “this has never been witnessed before in the state.” Kogi NMA, in a goodwill message written to the governor and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Baoku Olusola…

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians, particularly Lagos residents to be hopeful and continue to live in peace and harmony throughout the coming years. He charged Lagos residents to remain hopeful of greater prosperity that would be recorded in the country and Lagos in particular as the current administration at the federal and state levels continue to tackle myriad challenges facing the state and the nation. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his New Year message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, said his administration was committed to making life better and more prosperous for all…

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today, Sunday, 31 December, 2023, apprehended a driver of a fully loaded containerised truck after crushing a motor boy to death by MTN inward Sunrise along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the fully loaded containerised truck, T1360LA, unknowingly crushed a motor boy who was sleeping under his truck while the driver was trying to move along with other loaded trucks going inward Tin Can Port Gate, Apapa. Immediately the unfortunate incident happened and the motor boy was confirmed dead after being rushed to a nearby hospital,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a New Year’s Day broadcast to the nation on Monday, 1 January, 2024, reports thegazellenews.com. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, released on Sunday, 31 December, 2023. The broadcast will take place at 7am on Monday, 1 January, 2024. “Television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigeria Television Authority and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for the broadcast,” the statement said.

My dear good people of Lagos State, we thank God for His infinite mercies and protection over us in year 2023 that has just ended. We thank Him also for the peaceful conduct of the general elections during which we unanimously re-elected our ever-performing Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the platform of our great party, the APC and thus opted for another four years of progressive governance in Lagos. On behalf of our great party, I also thank you for supporting and electing our leader and father of the nation, Aṣiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as President and Commander-In-Chief of the…

The airwaves will, on Monday, 1 January, 2024, welcome a potential hit and vintage Juju hitech infused highlife music by stylish songstress, Shola Vibrator. Titled: F’oyin Si ( Fill it with honey), the smashing single is a duet with popular singer King Ajidara. Produced by Ibadan, Oyo state based Blango, Asiwaju Dele Taiwo is the Executive Producer of the work, which enjoyed the generous use of the Saxophone and the Piano. Shola Vibrator who is a regular performer at the BS Place, Island club, both on Lagos Island and different fun spots on the Mainland, said her philosophy of music…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olusola Odumosu has said the only way for a newly promoted officer to justify his or her promotion is by displaying more commitment and loyalty to duty, insisting that a drop in productivity would be a betrayal of trust of promoting body. Odumosu, therefore charged newly promoted and decorated officers and men of the Abuja Command of the Corps at a decoration ceremony on Friday to display more loyalty and committed to service as justification for their promotion. About 1,000 personnel of the Command were among…

Fresh facts have emerged on how former President Olusegun Obasanjo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Nigerian Leader, General Ibrahim Babangida worked for the emergence of the then General Muhammadu Buhari as the candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in the build-up to the 2007 presidential election. Former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Ahmad Sani Yerima, gave this revelation on Friday, 29 December, 2023, while featuring on the second edition of ‘Inside Sources’ on Channels TV anchored by former Presidential Aide, Laolu Akande. Obasanjo, who had already anointed Umaru Musa Yar’Adua as the PDP presidential candidate, rooted…

As the search for a new Deputy Governor for Ondo State is ongoing, a group, Ondo state Positive Thinkers on Friday urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to seek for an experience hand that would help him stabilise the state. Aiyedatiwa was sworn-in as the governor of the state following the demise of Governor Olurotimi Akeredolu who lost the battle against prostrate cancer on Wednesday morning. The Governor had been reported to have started consultations across the state and outside the state. He was in Lagos on Thursday, 28 December, 2023, where he had a close door meeting with President Bola Tinubu. …

By Babajide Fadoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent announcement regarding free train rides and a 50% discount on interstate bus fares during the festive period has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria. While some voices, notably the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) expressed skepticism, numerous travelers, including myself, have already experienced the benefits, potentially making this policy a game-changer for the Yuletide season. The Minister for Transport, Saedu Alkali, explained the rationale behind the government’s decision, emphasizing discussions held with the luxury bus union. Alkali highlighted that the increased fares during festive periods due to empty return trips were considered. He further…

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has condoled with the widow of Late Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu. The First Lady who was at the Ibadan residence of the Akeredolus noted that Late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN fought gallantly to stay alive but every human existence is subject to the will of God. Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that the nation has lost one of its great men. “He did his best. God will be there for you, when God shows up for you, that is what really matters,” she said. Senator Tinubu…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N703.028 billion signed into law will further enhance the development of the state and make it Nigeria’s infrastructure capital. The Governor stated this while signing the Bill into law after it was presented to him by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, supported by principal officers of the House at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta. It will be recalled that the Budget tagged “Budget of Sustain Growth and Development,” was submitted to the House on November 30th, 2024, by Governor Abiodun.…

The Federal Government has been warned against towing the path of seeking amendments to the Public Procurement Act 2007 without stakeholders and citizens input as provided by relevant laws and due legislative process. Issuing the warning in Abuja in a statement on Wednesday, 27 December, 2023, the Network for the Actualisation of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD), a public procurement advocacy group, threatened to mobilize citizens and stakeholders to protest any amendment that fall short of constitutional provisions and necessary legislative guidelines. The group in the statement signed by its Head of Office, Mr. Omoniyi Akingunola, said it received…

By Kofoworola Omokoba Only from the hairdresser, will you hear that that horn hooting nearby is Chief Owonikoko’s driver who had gone to pick his oga’s three daughters who do not look like him at all at all… Only from the hairdresser, will you hear about the beautiful lady who lives at that corner, not this one, no, that… That one who has four kids from three separate fathers,whose house rent is due to be paid this December… Only from the hairdresser, will you hear about this lady with tattoos, yes, the one approaching, of course,can’t you see her leg…

Owo is One Association, the leading development and advocacy group of the people of Owo and Ose Local Government Areas of Ondo State has expressed shock at the sudden death of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON, Governor of Ondo State. “We had hoped and prayed that he would survive the ailment but who are we to question the will of God. The entire Owo people at home and in the diaspora are devastated and saddened by this great loss and we shall mourn him for a long time as he was a star in our firmament,” a statement by the…

Governors of the South Western States under the aegis of the South West Governors’ Forum, have resolved to set up a joint committee to collaborate with the family of Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu to give the late Governor of Ondo State, a befitting burial. This was disclosed on Friday, 29 December, 2023, by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun during a condolence visit to the home of the Akeredolus in Ibadan, Oyo State alongside his counterparts from Osun State, Ademola Adeleke; Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji; while Governor Seyi Makinde was represented by his Deputy, Bayo Lawal. Speaking on behalf of…

(Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, December 29, 2023) With his flaming sword, Angel Michael fled towards Heaven’s Gate – from the Gate of Paradise, where he was stationed. The angel had got wind of an untoward noise at Heaven’s Gate located far outside Paradise. As he spread his wings and rode the clouds en route to Heaven’s Gate, he thought about the strange noise. He couldn’t hazard a guess for the unprecedented noise but he sped towards it, all the same, because he needed to see things for himself – as the Captain of the heavenly hosts. All the…

President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation’s economy and create viable opportunities for young people to meaningfully participate in an inclusive, labour-intensive economy where businesses can thrive. President Tinubu made the declaration at the State House in Marina, Lagos State, on Wednesday, 27 December, 2023, during a town-hall meeting with traditional rulers, chairpersons of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) and other political-office holders in the state. The President said Nigeria, under his Renewed Hope Administration, is undergoing a process of financial re-engineering and appealed to citizens to…

President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, hosted Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker and 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, in Lagos, on Thursday, 28 December, 2023. President Tinubu and the First Lady had earlier congratulated the Barcelona Femeni star on winning the best African female footballer of the year for the sixth time on Monday, 11 December, 2023. On Thursday, 28 December, 2023, the President and the First Lady commended Oshoala for distinguishing herself in the sport, applauding her significant contributions to women’s football on the continent. “Nigerian women will always have a pride of…