Author: Khadijah Olowode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, 7 November, 2023,reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhance professionalism among civil servants and public servants in the State. He said the Lagos State Government will continue to be in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) to ensure professionalism in the human resources cadre of the civil servants in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria led by its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mr. Olusegun Mojeed, at the Lagos House, Marina. He…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it will work with International Oil Companies, IOCs, and other development partners to increase investments in renewable energy projects to reduce the impact of climate change in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the TotalEnergies Nigeria Limited at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, reaffirmed the importance of sustainable partnerships in driving the development process. He observed: “Climate Change is real and the oil companies should help by reducing gas flaring and other forms of pollution. We need to…

The Port Harcourt’s Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned an oil magnate, Azubuike Uzoma before Justice A.T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for an alleged illegal dealing in petroleum products to the tune of N24.310 million. He was arraigned on October 25, 2023 on three-count charges bordering on money laundering and illegal dealing in petroleum products. One of the count charges reads: “That you, Azubuike Uzoma (Trading under the name & style of ALVIN D INTERNATIONAL) sometimes in June, 2022 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court…

The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on October 31, 2023 arraigned one Emmanuel Sanikpege before Justice P.I. Ajoku, of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State for forging a letter of attestation and presenting himself as a surety to bail one Umor Bright, a suspect under investigation by the EFCC. Sanikpege was arraigned on two- count charges bordering on forgery, contrary to Section 1(2) (c) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act (CAP M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2007 and punishable under Section 1 (2) of…

Publisher of Nigerian popular online newspaper, August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim has presented a 40 by 72 inches modern frame displaying the faces and profiles of 80 distinguished female political office holders in Lagos State from 1999 to 2023 to the First Lady of the state, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. The frame was tagged; “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Loyal Babes in Lagos State.” The presentation was made on Saturday, 4 November, 2023, during a courtesy visit by August24news.com media team to the First Lady in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. As earlier stated, the frame consists of the photographs, names and profiles…

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam has charged troops to ensure they create an enabling environment for the smooth conduct of a peaceful election in Bayelsa State. According to Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations Major Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, he gave the charge, while addressing troops and members of other security agencies for the conduct of Exercise SAFE CONDUCT 2023 in Bayelsa State today, Monday, 6 November 2023. While addressing the troops, Major General Abdussalam charged them to ensure the good…

An international human rights organization, Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), also known as Lawyers Without Borders, has added a fresh twist to the abuse of digital rights in Nigeria. While stressing the need to sensitise Nigerians about digital rights, the organisation advised that “human rights which are traditionally protected offline should also be protected and respected online.” The Country Director of ASF France, Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, raised the concerns in Abuja on Monday during the opening ceremony of a two-day e-rights training for judges and lawyers on digital rights, Monday in Abuja with the theme, “Promoting freedom of speech…

The launch of the first staff fitness centre by Education District 2, Maryland Headquarters’ Office has received accolades from far and wide. Amazingly, the District became the first Education District in Lagos State to own and commissioned a zero cost staff fitness centre. Combined with a weekly staff clinic and run in partnership with Health District 2, the fully equipped center will serve all staff members of the District. At the launch of the fitness centre, a laudable initiative brought to life through the visionary leadership of Mrs. Anike Adekanye, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education District 2, Maryland, the PS…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has given assurance that it will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and all relevant stakeholders in the Reconciliation Committee set up by President Bola Tinubu to investigate, review and reconcile the financial records on alleged indebtedness to the Federation by both NNPC Limited and Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC. This is coming on the heels of calls by a non-governmental organisation for a probe of several monies allegedly owed to the Federation by the national oil company. The NNPC reactions were contained in a press statement by…

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; Borno’s Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur; Senators, House of Representatives members and other top government officials on Monday afternoon, 6 November, 2023, attended the ‘Janaza’ (funeral prayers) of late Hajiya Fatsuma Kyari, Mother-in-law to Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum. Late Hajiya Fatsuma Kyari died Monday morning, 6 November, 2023, in Abuja after a brief illness. She died at the age of 67. She was mother to Borno First Lady, Dr Falmata Babagana Zulum. The Chief Imam of Borno, Imam Ibrahim Laisu, led the funeral prayers at the First Lady’s family compound in Maiduguri on…

The family of actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has confirmed that one of his legs has been amputated. Ibu’s daughter, Jazimine Okafor disclosed this in a statement shared via Instagram on Monday, 6 November, 2023. She wrote: “Good afternoon, Nigerians. We want to appreciate everyone who has come through for our dad, saying we are grateful is an understatement and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered. “As of 1 pm, noon today, Daddy has gone through 7 successful surgeries but to keep him alive and increase his chances of…

A Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos State has granted popular singer, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley and music promoter, Balogun Eletu, popularly known as Sam Larry N20 million bail with three sureties. The suspects were also ordered by Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun to submit their passports and report weekly to the Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (CIID) at Panti, as part of the bail conditions. It will be recalled that Naira Marley and Sam Larry were arrested and arraigned by the police following an investigation into their alleged involvement in the death of fellow artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as…

Newly-posted Commandant at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Group Captain B. Topman has sought greater collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes at airports across the country. He made the disclosure in Enugu on Thursday, 2 November, 2023 while paying a Courtesy Visit to the Enugu Zonal Command of the EFCC. Topman said he visited the Command to seek improved collaboration and effective synergy between the EFCC and the Nigerian Air Force , NAF at the Airport. According to him, the “EFCC is very paramount to us and…

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state have stated that for Nigeria to defeat the twin evil of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, Nigerians must rise in unison to stamp out the scourge from communities and cities across the country. They agreed on this in their remarks when the NDLEA boss paid the governor a courtesy visit at the Government House in Asaba during his three-day working visit which ended on Friday. A statement on Friday, 3 November, 2023, by the spokesman of…

In less than one week to governorship election in Kogi State, the Igbo Community Association (ICA) in the Confluence State has pledged 100 percent block votes, to ensure an overwhelming victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Usman Ododo. This is coming as the group assured the State Governor, Yahaya Bello, of an unflinching support for his administration as the November poll approaches. The Igbo community gave these assurances during the weekend while holding a meeting with Governor Bello and Ododo, during which they pledged total support for the APC candidate. Speaking on behalf of the…

An operative of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Atayi Anthony Temitope (Area Golf Command Zone 7 Ejigbo) was honoured with an award of ‘Exceptional Service’ over the weekend by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chapter of the Radio Television Theater and Arts Workers Union in Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr Adebayo Taofiq disclosed that Traffic Officer Atayi Anthony Temitope was honoured with the award during the celebration of ‘RATTAWU WEEK’ held at Media Centre of NAN, National Arts Theartre, Iganmu, Lagos. Chairman of RATTAWU, NAN Chapter, Comrade Ayodeji Fadipe stated…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the weekend said his administration would soon award the contract for the reconstruction of the Ikenne township road. The road, according to him, would begin from Aiyepe junction. Governor Abiodun, who made this known during the 47th annual Ikenne Ereke Day celebration with the theme ‘Divine Year of Accomplishment’, held at the Ereke Civic Center, Ikenne, said that the reconstruction of the township road would further complement the completion of the stretch of the road coming from Sagamu. He also disclosed that the model school built and abandoned by the immediate past administration…

By Dada Olusegun Cabinet retreats are not unusual for new administrations trying to set the tone for governance. However the just concluded 3-day Cabinet Retreat organised for ministers, presidential aides and other government functionaries is in a league of its own. From the opening speech of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the first day, I could feel the deliberate intent of a visionary president determined to bring all his team members to align with his general vision. Failure to plan is an intentional plan to fail they say. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown he is not ready to fail,…

Boardroom maven and author, Mrs. Ibukun Awosika is set to share her insights on how female entrepreneurs in Nigeria can take their businesses to the next level at the powerful convergence of female business leaders from across the country on Monday, 6 November, 2023, in Lagos. The former chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria will be leading other successful women as the keynote Speaker at the debut conference of Women High Achievers Trybe, WHATrybe, a global community of high value women, scheduled to hold at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. At the conference themed “Ele­vating The Entrepreneurs: Strategies for…

A former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has won the FirstNews Man of the Year 2023 Award. The Rivers-born politician is conferred with this award based on the unparalleled legacies that he left behind at the end of his eight years of unprecedented leadership of his beloved Rivers State”, the Chairman/Publisher of First Media Network Limited, Publishers FirstNews Online Newspaper, ” Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said in a statement issued on Sunday. Iworiso-Markson, also a former Commissioner for Information, Strategy and Orientation in Bayelsa State said following his election as the Executive…