Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Habeebah Ashiru In the past few years, Muslim women have been altering the discourse. Five months ago, Miss Aminat Yusuf made history at Lagos State University, graduating as the best student with a perfect CGPA of 5.0, breaking a 40-year-old record. Now the spotlight is on Dr Aminat Ige-Ariyibi, a paragon of success in the face of adversities. Her winning Doctoral Thesis titled “O-Metric Spaces: A Novel Unification and Generalization of Metric-Type Spaces With Applications In Fixed Point Theory” has made headlines in Nigeria national newspapers and her story trending on all social media platforms. Her story is a…

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathised with his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, over the passing of his dear wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno. The late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, died on Thursday, September 26 after a brief illness in the hospital, in the presence of her family, at the age of 57. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the death of Pastor (Mrs.) Eno as a great loss, a sad episode, and a personal loss not only to…

The Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) has described the death of Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, as sad and tragic. The Akwa Ibom First Lady reportedly passed away on Thursday after a brief illness. In a statement by the SGF Chairman, Governor Dapo Abiodun, who is also the Governor of Ogun State, the Forum described the late Pastor Eno as a remarkable woman who was the pillar behind her husband’s success in both the private and public sectors. The statement said that the invaluable contributions of Mrs. Umo Eno would be greatly…

It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, the children, family and the good people of Akwa Ibom on the passing of the First Lady and Renewed Hope Initiative State Coordinator, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo-Eno. Her Excellency was a God-fearing remarkable woman, full of grace and compassion, who was committed to her family, the people of Akwa Ibom State and our dear nation. Her kindness, humility, and dedication to her people will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched. Her demise…

By Ayodele Elegbede Without further ado, the time has come for the stakeholders in Ogun West to begin a consensus-building towards a particular candidate to fulfill their age-long aspiration to produce the next governor. No doubt, the journey to 2027 is still far ahead but we cannot wait till then. Besides, in conventional politics, one end of an election is the beginning of another. This is particularly so in our present circumstance where succession planning requires broad-based support for a seamless change of batons. So, negotiation has to start early enough to garner the support of the people across the…

Happy Birthday to my beloved and virtous wife. I thank Almighty Allah for the day our paths crossed. The vision I had of a strong, virtuous partner while I was a young Corps member in Kaduna has flourished beyond my expectations. Your beauty radiates with grace every morning, but more importantly, your character shines even brighter. You have embodied the true spirit of Omoluabi: calm, brave, steadfast, and virtuous. You have stood by me through thick and thin, and I have always been confident that when I’m on the field, you are holding the fort at home with unmatchable strength.…

The First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Eno, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com The Wife of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, died on Thursday, 26 September, 2024 after a brief illness. Thegazellenews.com reports further that a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, early Friday, 27 September, 2024 which confirmed the news, stated that the late Mrs Patience Eno died in the presence of her husband and other family members. The statement also claimed that burial arrangements will be announced later while the family wants to make the affair private to mourn…

As Nigerians await the Kogi State former governor, Yahaya Bello, appearance in court, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned anyone shielding him from complying with two different court orders to immediately distance themselves from Bello to avoid being prosecuted. The anti-graft agency noted that those shielding him from honouring the court could be dragged before a court for aiding crime in the country. As gathered, the EFCC was allegedly referring to the Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, who had been providing the immunity of his office to shield his successor from the anti-graft agency arrest. EFCC stated…

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has applauded those that have come out to donate for the needs of those affected by the flooding of Maiduguri and its environs. Among those commended by KACRAN are the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Chief Medical Director of University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, among other donors. In a statement signed by its National President, Hon Khalil Bello, the association said: “It’s a real undeniable fact that sequel to the recent unexpected highly devastating flood in Maiduguri which unfortunately resulted in many loss of lives,…

ActionAid Nigeria has called for the prosecution of those that were involved in electoral fraud in the just concluded gubernatorial election in Edo State A statement on Thursday by the NGO Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, said: “it is important that those responsible for undermining the will of the people are held accountable. The government must be unequivocally reminded that its foremost duty is to serve the interests of the citizens, not to facilitate or condone actions that silence their voices.” Mamedu said: “For over 15 years, ActionAid Nigeria has been consistent in her work around electoral processes in Nigeria including…

The Federal Government has suspended some senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service over an allegation infractions raised by Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky. A statement on Thursday, 26 September, 2024, by the Secretary, Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board, Ja’afaru Ahmed read: “Following the viral video trending on social media on alleged infractions by Officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service relating to Mr. Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has suspended forthwith the following Senior Officers of the Service: “Michael Anugwa, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), In-Charge of Medium Security…

As President Bola Tinubu has made his intention to reshuffle his cabinet in order for service delivery and success, a group, Mandate Protection Vanguard (MPV), has said that there is urgent need for him to consider experienced and highly skillful personnel as ministers in the coming cabinet. The group, in a statement signed by its Co-ordinator, Comrade Gbenga Soloki and made available to the media on Thursday, said that there is no doubt that, several egg heads abound across the six geo-political zones that can add value and acceptability to the government Soloki in the statement, said: “While no one…

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has said it is imperative for Nigeria to move from linear economy to circular economy in order to join the ranks of developed countries. Speaking at a media dialogue on circular economy, the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor while noting that the dialogue is intended to further deepen media knowledge and understanding of the concept of circular economy, said it has become obvious that Nigeria can not solely depends on linear economy to sustain the high economy demands and development set out to transform Nigeria from underdeveloped to developed…

The London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has signed an historic agreement with Nigeria’s leading agency responsible for tackling corruption in the public sector, recognising the need for increased transparency and accountability to address environmental crime. A statement on Thursday by EIA, said on Friday 20 September, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC), and Justin Gosling, EIA’s Securing Criminal Justice Programme Lead, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) opening the door for increased cooperation and information sharing between the respective organisations. Aliyu recognised the importance of addressing corruption within the field…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has again expressed worries over the seeming reluctance of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic to return to ECOWAS despite the many entreaties of leaders of the regional bloc. Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima, disclosed this during the induction training for members of the 6th Legislature at the ongoing 2024 Third Extraordinary Session and Second Parliamentary Seminar of the legislative body in Lome, Togo on Wednesday. The Speaker noted that the countries, which announced their exit from the 15-member ECOWAS in January 2024, following disagreements over military…

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has flagged off the construction of 500 housing units in Wala town of Gwoza Local Government Area. This is aimed at providing shelter for families displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency. Performing the foundation laying in Wala community on Wednesday, Zulum stated that the housing estate would have facilities such as a hospital, school and water points, among other essential infrastructure. “In fulfilment of our electioneering campaign promise to resettle communities displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency, we are flagging off the construction of 500 houses through our stabilisation facility,” Zulum said. The governor…

Any construction above two floors in Ogun State must obtain an All Risk Insurance Policy Certificate. This is in line with the provisions of the Ogun State Building Production Management Authority Regulation (OGBPMA) 2022. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Wednesday. Odunlami called on insurance companies to serve as watchdogs in the drive to enforce the provisions of the law. According to him, the All Risk Insurance Policy should be maintained by the contractor or developer and will cover both…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, as a religious leader whose teachings have brought millions closer to God and fostered a spirit of empowerment and resilience. Prince Abiodun, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, to mark the 70th birthday of the clergy, said Oyedepo has become a colossus in Christendom as an evangelist and soul winner, with millions of followers all over the world. Oyedepo, who is also the presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle, was born in Osogbo, now in Osun State,…

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke has again displayed his commitment to improving security in his constituency and the state in general, reports thegazellenews.com On Monday, 23 September, 2024, the House Committee Chairman on Finance confirmed this when he presented operational vehicles to the police, Directorate of State Security (DSS), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA). Ten operational vehicles were presented to the aforementioned agencies to boost their work and operations. Two of the vehicles were presented to the state police command, one each…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has welcomed ExxonMobil’s proposed $10 billion investment in Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, describing it as a clear testament to the administration’s economic reforms and investment-friendly policies. This is coming just as the international maritime giant, DP World, has announced plans to develop a multi-billion-dollar port project in Nigeria. The Vice President stated this on Wednesday, 25 September, 2024 during a high-level meeting with ExxonMobil executives on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in York, United States. “This potential investment by ExxonMobil aligns perfectly with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…