Author: Khadijah Olowode

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has said that despite the progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, there is much more to be done. She also pointed out that despite the challenges militating against total success in the fight, there is still a lot of hope. Senator Oluremi Tinubu was speaking at the High Level Pre- Conference Meeting of the 22nd International Conference on AIDS and STI in Africa, ICASA organized by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, OAFLAD. She explained that the sheer population of the country at over 200 million is a…

The First Lady of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Entissar Amer El-Sisi has said that she is ready to join hands with the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu in various areas of common interest. She was speaking during a courtesy visit to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu after the African First Ladies Pre-conference high level meeting held in Zimbabwe ahead of the commencement of the 22nd International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa, ICASA. Entissar Amer El-Sisi through her representative, Enginner Nevine Osman, Secretary General of the Egyptian National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, noted that…

The Senate Committee on the NDDC has frowned at the failure of the Federal Government and the International Oil Companies (IOCs) to remit funds to the tune of N1 trillion owed the commission. Chairman of the Senate Committee, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyoung, APC, Cross River South Senatorial District expressed the reservation at an interactive session with management of the NDDC. “It seems as though the NDDC has revenue issues, revenue issues in terms of  the fact that the IOC and the Federal Government are not remitting what they ought to. “When you have a situation when you have a debt profile…

The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 32,361 personnel across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NSC) and the Federal Fire Fire Service (FFS). All services within the Ministry of Interior. The promotion is said to be unprecedented in the annals of the ministry against its previous promotion exercises, thereby a remarkable achievements and milestone for the ministry. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by the the Comptroller General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi at a press briefing on Friday night, 1 December,…

Nigeria’s crude oil production for 2024 has been pegged at 1.5 million barrels per day. The above is one of the major outcomes of the 36th OPEC and Non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting, which ended in Austria, Vienna, on Thursday, 30 November, 2023. Oluwakemi Ogunmakinwa, Deputy Director and Head of the Press and Public Relations Unit in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, reported that during the meeting, which had in attendance the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Amb.Gabriel Aduda, significant strides were made towards maintaining a stable and balanced oil market by member States of the Organisation. According to information made available to the…

It’s official! Organisers of the prestigious Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards have announced that the 2023 edition of the annual pan-Nigeria, travelling awards will hold in the ancient city of Osogbo, Osun State, on Friday, 22 December, 2023. In addition, billed to serve as host for the event is versatile actor, Kunle Remi, while Media Maestro, Toun Cole, will man the red carpet. Speaking on Osun State as host, founder of the awards, Seun Oloketuyi stated that the choice of Osun was a long time coming. “Governor Ademola Adeleke is a big-time lover of the arts. Long before he became…

Gift Manayi, an exceptional 18-year-old undergraduate of Law, emerged as one of the title holders of the prestigious Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant held recently in Lagos. As the reigning queen, Gift is now set to represent Nigeria at the upcoming Miss Heritage International 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Manayi Gift’s beauty, intelligence, and captivating personality impressed the judges, leading to her victory at the Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant. Her remarkable achievement has opened doors for her to serve as an ambassador of Nigerian beauty and culture on an international stage. Miss Heritage International is a renowned beauty pageant that…

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday evening, 1 December, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, witnessed the signing of an accelerated performance agreement aimed at expediting the implementation of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) to improve electricity supply in Nigeria. The agreement, consummated on the sidelines of the COP28 Climate Summit, was signed by Mr. Kenny Anuwe, the Managing Director and CEO of FGN Power Company, and Ms. Nadja Haakansson, Siemens Energy’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Africa. The PPI, formerly known as the Nigeria Electrification Roadmap Initiative, was the outcome of the visit…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Sa’ad Abubakar III; and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Zulu Gambari have expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in its crusade against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. They stated this separately in Sokoto and Ilorin, Kwara State on Friday, 1 December, 2023 while playing hosts to top leaders of the EFCC. While Gambari spoke in Ilorin in his palace when the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede paid him a…

Summit University, Offa, Kwara State has announced the historic maiden combined convocation ceremonies of the institution, which will hold from Wednesday, 6 December to Saturday, 9 December, 2023. The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor of foremost university, Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu during a virtual press interactive session organised to provide detailed information about the upcoming ceremonies. Joining the virtual conference were members of the press, captains of industry and top management staff of the institution including the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the institution, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti. Founded on 6 March, 2017, Summit University, Offa has consistently…

Scores of Kogi youths and women from across the three senatorial districts of the state have called on the candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the November 11 gubernatorial election, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, and his supporters not to burn down the state over the candidate’s inability to come to terms with what they called his overwhelming defeat. The youths said the State belonged to all indigenes and residents alike irrespective of political, tribal or religious leanings, adding that nothing must be allowed to affect the peace they had enjoyed for over seven years under the administration of Governor Yahaya…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said it would henceforth work to ensure that bills that may likely violate the human rights of the citizens do not get passed into law. Addressing the media on activities lined up by commission to mark the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu said the commission is organising Legislative Forum on Human Rights, where discussions would be he’s on the role of Human Rights Committees in advancing human rights. Ojukwu said “the situation in Nigeria regarding human rights is complex, despite…

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has said the private sector forms an integral half of the crucial foundation that holds the Nigerian government. He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to creating an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation. This, according to him, explains why the president’s vision for Nigeria is grounded in eight priority areas, including poverty eradication, economic growth, job creation, and equitable access to capital. The Vice President spoke on Thursday, 30 November, 2023, while commissioning some projects, including the Ijele 93.1 FM Radio Station, Phase Two of the SEOF Touch-a-Life Housing Project and the…

The 10th prosecution witness, PW10, in the trial of Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, (a.k.a Naira Marley), Dein Whyte, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, 30 November, 2023, told Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos how Visa, a card payment platform, flagged one of the credit card details found on a device belonging to the singer, due to fraudulent transactions. Naira Marley is standing trial on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud brought against him by the EFCC. Led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Bilikisu…

Former Presidential Aide and in-house political analyst with Channel TV, Laolu Akande, has warned that Nigeria’s energy poverty problem posed a greater threat to national life while advising the Federal Government to jointly tackle the menace alongside the climate change crisis. Akande made this call while featuring on Channels TV News at 10, to discuss the two-week United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), ongoing in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai. He mentioned that while a major percentage of Africans lack access to modern energy sources, scores of millions of Nigerians, Akande said, struggle with energy problems with inadequate and depreciating…

Ogun State Government on Friday, 1 December, 2023, said it will continue to make land available to genuine investors who are ready to do business in the state. The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, stated this at the distribution of Certificates of Occupancy to 5,000 beneficiaries at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, said in keeping with the plans of the present administration to make the state the investors hub not only in Nigeria, but the West African sub-region, the process of acquiring land in the state…

Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute to promote efforts and activities that support the formation, training, and updating of human capital in finance and investment for the overall development of the Nigerian financial services sector. The MoU, was signed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu; the President/CEO of the CFA Institute, Margaret Franklin; and the President of CFA Society Nigeria, Ibukun Oyedeji on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer…

The Ogun State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Oluwanisola Cattle Market, Kara Isheri, Ifo Local Government Area of the state, to come up with amicable resolution to issues of poor environmental condition of the market and revenue remittance to government’s coffers. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owotomo gave the directive at a meeting held with the leaders of the market, led by Seriki Hausa Community, Alhaji Mohammed Badamosi in his office at Oke-Mosan, saying if necessary steps were not taken within the speculated period, drastic steps would be taken by the state government. Owotomo said the…

THE First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has stated that the fight against HIV/AIDS can only be won with the active involvement of leaders of various communities. She was speaking in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at the commemoration of the Year 2023 World AIDS Day with the theme “Let Communities Lead”. The gathering which was organized by the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa ahead of the 22nd edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STI in Africa (ICASA), had participants from the United Nations and other sister agencies speak about the need to scale up advocacy…

…says SDP trying desperately to cover ‘heist committed in Kogi East’, corrupt INEC documents The Kogi State All Progressives Congress Governorship Campaign Council has called on the Police, Department of State Services and other security agencies to immediately arrest what it described as the slide to anarchy in the state by arresting the Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, and his supporters who allegedly masterminded the attack on the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state in the early hours of Friday, 1 December, 2023. The APC Campaign Council said the attack was perpetrated…