Author: Khadijah Olowode

Ogun State Government will, on Friday, 1 December, 2023, distribute 5000 Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) to beneficiaries. A statement issued on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023, by the office of the Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, said Governor Dapo Abiodun will present the certificates to beneficiaries, thus enhancing the value of their properties, as they can be used as collaterals, while house and landowners can also take advantage of the state’s proximity to Lagos to maximise value. The beneficiaries are drawn from the Ogun State Land Administration and Revenue Management System (OLARMS) and the immediate pass administration’s…

The United Nations has advocated for solution based approach to reporting on climate change, insisting that this is more productive than the glum approach mostly used by journalists to paint the negative impact of the global threat. The UN Resident Coordinator, Matthias Schmale,who gave the advised at the media sensitization for journalists on Climate Change and COP28, in Abuja, reaffirmed the global body commitment to supporting Nigeria’s climate change efforts. He said: “We at the UN including other partners are firmly committed to supporting Nigeria in particular the government in its climate change efforts .we will continue as UN, our…

The three best graduating students of the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu-Ode, representing the 2020/2021, 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic years, have been awarded N2 million each by Governor Dapo Abiodun for their academic feats. The cash award was announced on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023, by the Governor during the 13th,14th, and 15th convocation ceremonies of the institution. He also announced N500,000 to the best graduating students in each of the colleges for the three years from 2020 to 2023. The recipients are: Sunday Oluwafemi, with a GPA of 4.89 (2020/2021); Obadina Patricia Elibe with GPA of 4.89 (2021/2022)…

A foremost club in Idanre, Ondo State, Club 66, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing its patron, Chief Pius Akinyelure, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL). The Club gave the commendation in a statement issued by its President, Dr Anthony Omolola, in Lagos, on Tuesday, 28 November, 2023. Club 66 Idanre, which described the appointee as a square peg in a square hold, said that he would bring his vast experience in the oil and gas industry spanning over 40 years to bear on the appointment, particularly in resolving some of the…

The Ogun State Government, Federal Ministry of Aviation, and other stakeholders will, this week, meet on concessioning the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport. The airport, located in the Iperu-Ilishan axis of the state, is nearing completion with aircraft already landing at the location. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun speaking on a Channels TV programme on Sunday evening, disclosed that efforts by the state government to recoup every penny expended on the airport would begin with the take-off of the concessioning agreement. Prince Abiodun said that because of the world-class facilities available at the airport, the state government received many…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says the Commission is working in line with the policy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration which emphasises stakeholders’ engagements in the development process. Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku, said it was important to involve all stakeholders in driving the Sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. He remarked: “We all face the same challenges in the region and this means that we must all work together…

The Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko has affirmed the resolve of the Assembly to continue to promote accountability, due process and fight corruption in the State. Onafeko, who was represented by his Personal Assistant, Mr. Ibraheem Kehinde Fagbolade made this disclosure after being conferred with a Prestigious Leadership Award by “Fight Against Corruption Organization (FACO) in Lagos, said that “corruption is an endemic scourge and must be uprooted through concerted efforts of the governments and well-meaning Nigerians for dividends of democracy to reach the citizens. “I am happy FACO is one of the leading…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has launched a palliative market, where prices of goods were crashed ridiculously for church members in order to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal and economic hardship in the country. A statement issued on Monday, 27 November, 2023, by the church said the Palliative Market was launched on Sunday, 26 November, 2023. According to the statement, the market can be best described as an unprecedented move, especially within the religious circle. At the programme, church members were able to buy goods and food items for very subsidised prices: A…

The Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) in the last couple of months has enjoyed the opportunity of ferrying foreign visitors, embassies and tourists as they experienced the Lagos Multi-modal Transport System and savour the vibrant ambiance of Lagos through the inland waterways of the State. LAGFERRY has become increasingly popular among Embassies/Consulates, Tourists and Foreign Visitors who want to experience Lagos from a different perspective. It offers a convenient, safe and efficient mode of transportation. Noteworthy to mention are the Indian Community in Lagos who hosted a social reception that was spiced up with Indian vibes of live music band and…

The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, has nullified the election of the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Hon. Yusuf Liman, and ordered a rerun in five polling units (PUs) in the Makera State constituency. The Kaduna State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal had on September 30, 2023 nullified the victory of Liman representing Makera State Constituency and ordered a rerun in 42 polling units. The decision followed a petition filed before the Tribunal by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Solomon Katuka, challenging the election of Liman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the…

The 17-story Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), Headquarters of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Swali, Yenagoa, is set to host oil and gas industry eggheads and policy makers as the yearly Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum 2023, 12th edition, kicks off on 4th December. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and his Gas counterpart, Hon. Ekperikpo Ekpo would lead other big wigs of the oil and gas industry heading to Yenagoa for one of the biggest events in the calendar of the oil and gas industry. The Ministers are expected to deliver ministerial…

In a splendid display, Zenith Bank heralded the Christmas and Yuletide seasons with the Light-Up of Ajose Adeogun Street and Roundabout, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 25 November 2023. The Light-up ceremony was performed by the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu. This year’s Light-up Ceremony, the 17th of its kind, is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by Zenith Bank. The Christmas decoration is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the bank to herald the Yuletide season through the beautification and transformation of the entire stretch of Ajose Adeogun Street (home to Zenith Bank’s Corporate…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has solicited France’s support to end the humanitarian crisis caused by the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The Minister’s appeal was conveyed in a collective request by foreign ministers of Nigeria, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt, and the Secretary General of the Arab League during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The Nigerian minister and his counterparts followed their appeal to the French President with a meeting with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna. Tuggar again lamented the disproportionate use of violence against innocent civilians and the…

The Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks and immediate-past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Hilton, Valentine Ozigbo, has been appointed Non-Executive Director and Leader for Africa on the Board of the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA). Analysts see the appointment as a significant development for African sports. His appointment was announced on Saturday, 25 November, 2023, by Co-Founder and President of WFFA, Steve Elias and Co-Founder and Secretary General of WFFA, Daniel Wood, during the World Freestyle Football Championship which held at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi. “Valentine is bringing some transformational event concepts, partnerships and networks into Freestyle Football, which…

The Lagos Legislators Forum, a body of former lawmakers from Lagos State who served from 1979 till date, has strongly condemned the statement made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing it as full of biles, selfish, inciting and pure hatred. The body gave the condemnation in a statement jointly signed and released by its Trustees: Hon. Otunba Bushura Alebiosu; Hon. Prince Yahaya Dosunmu; Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole; Princess (Hon) Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire; Rt. Hon. Rasheed Fashina; Rt. Hon. Adefunmilayo Tejuoso and Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola. “We found the former President’s comments to be full of biles, hatred, inflammatory, misleading and a clear attempt…

In appreciation of the contributions of sons and daughters of Osooro Kingdom to the development of the kingdom, Oba Shadrack Gbadebo Bajowa has honoured Arch. Kashimawo Olafioye and his wife, Princess Omolara with traditional titles. Bestowing the honours on the couple in his palace on Saturday, 25 November, 2023, in commemoration of his 46th coronation anniversary, the Rebuja and Paramount Ruler of Osooro Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Gbadebo Bajowa commended the couple for their immense contributions to the development of the kingdom. He decorated Arch. Kashimawo Olafioye with the Legiri of Osooro Kingdom and his wife, Princess Omolara Olafioye…

The Kogi State All Progressives Governorship Campaign Council has called on the general public to hold the Social Democratic Party in the state responsible if anything untoward happens to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Office in Lokoja. The Campaign Council said the party was convinced that the false alarm raised by the SDP over a purported planned attack on the INEC office was to cover up the party’s sinister motive of razing down the INEC Office and turning around to blame it on the APC “as they know they have no evidence to substantiate their characteristic lies about the credibility…

BetWGB, a prominent betting company has headlined its commitment to bridge the youth unemployment gap with the launch of an innovative initiative called ‘OmoAdugbo.’ The unveiling of the initiative which recently took place in Oyingbo, Lagos, is aimed at providing support to the government in addressing the high rate of unemployment among youths across the nation. Under the ‘OmoAdugbo’ initiative, BetWGB will provide an outlet in each local government across the country to serve as the company’s contact office within the local area. This strategic move will not only create employment opportunities for the teeming youths across the country but…

The newly appointed Acting General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Mr. Bakare Olalekan Oki over the weekend cautioned personnel of the Agency to be civil, demonstrate empathy and shun corruption in whatever guise while discharging their statutory duties on the road. Oki disclosed this at Oshodi while speaking to LASTMA Comptrollers, Commander and Zebras on his new vision and mission for the Agency. The new Acting General Manager said it is a new dawn for traffic management in the State as the Agency would go all out to ensure that commuters have seamless experience traveling across…

By Harry Iwuala A couple of months ago, what is happening in the broadcast space of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) would have been thought to be an impossibility. Critics including strong advocates of the domestic league would most likely have scoffed at the idea of broadcasting multiple live fixtures. But it is real and happening. For insiders who were in on the making of the NPFL Live Broadcasts, the real surprise is the lightning speed of accomplishing the feat which on MatchDay 10 saw a total of eight games aired on the StarTimes (2) Direct To Home (DTH)…