Author: Khadijah Olowode

Telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is leading the industry in mopping up support for the 2023 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue scheduled at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotels, Mohammed Murtala International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos by 9am Friday, 15 December, 2023. Even as skillful professionals drawn from National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON) and E-Waste Producer Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria (EPRON), to name a few, have queued up to analyze the theme of the dialogue “You can recycle anything with a…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to security, saying the State Government has always been in support of the desire to embrace community policing as a strategy to enhance the safety of lives and property. He spoke during the Renewed Hope Police Agenda Citizens Townhall Engagement on Strengthening Policing in Nigeria, themed: “Community Policing: Building a Safer Nigeria Together,” held at Victoria Island, Lagos on Monday. Speaking during the town hall engagement organised by the Ministry of Police Affairs, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State has over the years supported the Nigeria Police in ensuring…

A Nigerian international student, Jamil Ezebuike, from Anambra State has found himself entangled in a legal web in the United States for impregnating police women. Ezebuike, pursuing a course in Women’s Security at university in New Jersey, was alleged to have impregnated not one, but four female police officers. His arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, unraveling a complex narrative of deceit and clandestine relationships. Ezebuike’s journey to the US took shape under the guise of an international student, armed with a non-immigrant study visa. As an aspiring professional in women’s security, he had seemingly immersed himself in a…

By: Prof. Banji Akintoye On November 26, 2023, the Oba of Benin ignited a huge controversy about the early history of Lagos. He did so by making the claim that the Edo people of the Benin Kingdom were the founders of Lagos. Because the crown worn by the Oba of Benin originated from Ife, we must be respectful in our answer to him. The Oba, in an admirably polished speech, made the following statements – that “Lagos was founded by Benin”; that “Benin founded the nucleus of Lagos”; and that “Benin founded the origin of Lagos”. Most respectfully, what we…

Super Falcons goalkeeper and captain, Chiamaka Nnadozie has won the award for the best female goalkeeper in Africa. Nnadozie defeated rivals from Morocco and South Africa to win the award. The award ceremony took place in Morocco on Monday, 11 December, 2023. Nnadozie was rewarded for stellar performance in France where she keeps goal for Paris FC leading them to their first Champion’s League qualification and ensuring that they qualified for the group stage. Nnadozie also emerged as one of the best goalkeepers at the World keeping three clean sheets and leading Nigeria to an unscathed record in the World…

Barcelona of Spain Female Football Team forward, Asisat Oshoala has been named the 2023 Female African Footballer of the Year, reports thegazellenews.com Oshoala defeated her closest rival, South Africa’s Thembi Kagtlana to win the award for a record extending sixth time. She was presented with the award on Monday, 11 December, 2023, in Marakech, Morocco. A serial record setter, Oshoala extended her record of being the first footballer, either make or female to win the African Footballer of the Year for the sixth time. After injury prevented her from performing well at the 2023 WAFCON in Morocco where Nigeria finished 4th,…

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has ended Nigeria’s long wait for the Africa Footballer of the Year award beating the duo of Achraf Hakimi and Mohammed Salah to the title at the event held in Morocco. Osimhen was rewarded for his outstanding performance for Napoli last season, where he found the back of the net 26 times to power them to their first league title in 33 years. He also was the first African to win the top scorer award in the history of the Italian Serie A. The feat has now earned him the honour of being the first Nigerian…

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, is leading a delegation of Nigeria to the 10th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption holding at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The 10th CoSP is also being attended by the outgoing Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, OFR; Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Beatrice Jeddy-Agba; heads of anti-corruption agencies, senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Federal Ministry…

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will create a different Oyo State where citizens are law-abiding despite the many challenges they are faced with. The Governor also said that the state would soon come up with legislation to restore order and sanity in the society. The Governor stated these on Monday, 11 December, 2023, during the inauguration of the Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN-led Oyo State Advisory Council, held at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The members of the State Advisory Council inaugurated by the governor are: Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN…

President Bola Tinubu has assured that he will continue to work assiduously and provide the military with the necessary support to keep those who trouble the nation at bay. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2023 in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, 11 December, 2023, the President said he has no intention of relenting or resting on his laurels in securing Nigeria, declaring that he will win the battle to keep Nigeria safe. President Tinubu, who acknowledged the Nigerian Army’s commitment to national security, asked the army to remain non-partisan but vigilant in upholding democratic principles, emphasizing…

With the full return of matches on television screens and broadcast streaming platforms, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has shifted attention to introducing Friday night matches. In a memo to NPFL clubs, Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer, informed the clubs’ Chairmen and Chief Executives that the night fixtures would be introduced pursuant to cited sections of the NPFL Framework and Rules. “Pursuant to Section B, Article 4.1 and 13.4 of the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/24 season and in conjunction with the CAF Club Licensing procedure, the NPFL wishes to schedule some of its…

Fresh facts have emerged on how Yellow Jambros, a wanted terrorist and kidnapping kingpin, was eliminated by the Nigerian military on Wednesday, 6 December, 2023. Recall that the spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, Edward Gabkwet, an Air Commodore, in a statement on Sunday, 10 December, 2023, revealed that an airstrike undertaken by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, in Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, neutralised scores of terrorists, including Jambros. Jambros was once quoted to have dared to “deal with Almighty God” should He come down to the earth…

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Chief Philip Agbese, has described the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, as the shining light of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Agbese who spoke to newsmen on Sunday, 10 December, 2023, in Abuja said Edu is the pacesetter in the current government with dynamism, commitment and dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda. Describing the Minister as a friend of the poor and downtrodden, he added that she is implementing her well-designed blueprint to better the lives of the common man. Just within 100 days in office, Agbese said…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has called on the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote peace in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku made the appeal during a Dinner and Awards Night to mark the 25th Silver Jubilee of the Kaiama Declaration and foundation of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He noted that the Ijaw ethnic nationality has recorded tremendous successes 25 years after the Kaiama Declaration, stating that it was necessary to collaborate with the government to maintain peace…

Grammy award-winning singer, Ibrahim Ayodeji Balogun known in the music world as Wizkid has announced a N100 million Christmas gift to children in his childhood neighborhood, Surulere and its immediate environs. The Grammy Award winner announced this on his Instagram on Monday, 11 December, 2023. According to the popular Singer, the gift was donated in memory of his late mother, Mrs J M Balogun who was laid to rest few weeks ago in Ijebu Ode. The singer stated further that the money would be shared among children in Surulere on Monday, 11 December, 2023. Fans and well-wishers have flooded the…

Still basking in the euphoria of its latest ranking as the 9th overall best University and Best State University in Nigeria, Lagos State University has once again claimed the top spot among state universities in the country by clinching three awards at the just concluded Nigeria Technology Awards. At the highly rated awards, which had the who is who in the Nigeria technology industry in attendance, LASU cemented its place as the undisputed first choice State University in the country by winning the award for Excellence in Digital Transformation State University, Best Use of Technology (Students Records) State University and…

With an electrifying entrance in a gorgeous golden Tinkerbell costume, popular Nigerian Actress, Funke Akindele’s latest exploits were on display on Sunday December 10th, 2023 at the Filmhouse Cinema IMAX, Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State when she premiered her latest movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah. The movie is set to hit the screen on Friday, 15 December, 2023. The colourful night filled with familiar faces on the cinema screens, all gorgeously dressed with displays of relatable and appealing costumes on the red carpet, which was also graced by several celebrities cut across all sectors of the entertainment industry,…

Hard time awaits human traffickers and smugglers in the South Eastern Part of Nigeria and precisely in Anambra State as the State Government has concluded a plan to partner with the Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (A-TIPSOM) project through massive sensitization and awareness in all part of the State to reduce the vulnerability of the people. This was one of the outcomes of the public awareness programme titled“ STOP TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AND DISCOURAGE IRREGULAR MIGRATION”, attended by the Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr. (Mrs.) Nonye Soludo, members of the State Executive Council,…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU) have agreed on a collaboration on litigations and enforcement of the judgments. This was disclosed at a two day seminar organised by PALU with support from the Rahul Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at the weekend in Abuja. The programme officer of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), Praise-God Joseph, said there is a collaboration between ECOWAS Court and PALU on how litigants can access the court as they hope to create more awareness on the need for member states to enforce the judgements of the…

By Kunle Akogun Often-times, when we compare notes, many of my colleagues in the Public Relations/Corporate Affairs units of other Nigerian universities openly express surprise at the relative calm and harmony that reign on UNILORIN campus. Hardly would you hear about disruptive student unrest that has become regular occurrences in some other institutions of higher learning, some of them would wonder aloud. My simple response has always been: ‘responsive management, effective communication, and inclusivity’. Here, we are always guided by the principle of ‘management with human face’ in every decision taken by the University administration. Our internal and external communication…