Author: Khadijah Olowode

The Wife of the US President, Jill Biden has bid farewell to visiting First Ladies from other nations including the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. Jill Biden who hosted the First Ladies to a lunch described her interactions with the First Ladies as impactful as the lunch will be the last she will be hosting as the First Lady of the US. She stated that the bond they have forged over the years in their struggle to promote peace in the world and attract development to their respective countries will continue…

Dupe Olusola has announced the launch of the Next Generation Foundation, a philanthropic fund dedicated to improving the lives of underserved and vulnerable children through education. With this foundation, Olusola, the Managing Director/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, is this extending her lifelong commitment to empowering others, driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of education. The foundation’s vision is for every child to have access to quality education, and a chance at a better life. Reflecting on her motivation to create the foundation, Olusola shared: “Education changes lives—it opens doors to a future filled with opportunities, particularly for…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on world leaders to recommit themselves to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states of the United Nations (UN) in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality and cooperation. This, he said, is the surest guarantee of global action against existential challenges faced by the international community. President Tinubu who is the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) made the call while addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 25 September, 2024, cautioned against the dire consequences of Africa’s long-standing profile as a supplier of raw minerals to countries of other continents. Extracting raw minerals in Africa, he said, has continued to keep the continent in a state of poverty, making it even more underdeveloped. The Nigerian leader made the observation while delivering his keynote address during the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) meeting on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in York, United States. President Tinubu pointed out that while Africa holds a significant portion…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Kogi State former governor, Yahaya Bello, to comply with the court orders that mandated that he appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for arraignment and stop playing a hide-and-seek game to gain public sympathy. EFCC said that the trial court and Court of Appeal had clearly ordered that the former governor present himself for arraignment on the allegations of N80.2 billion money laundering charges preferred against him after investigations. The anti-graft agency’s claim at the court on Wednesday came after the EFCC filed 18-count charges bordering on…

A photo of the reinstated Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, walking on a customized rug engraved with his adopted name, ‘Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi ll,’ has sparked controversy, with some Islamic clerics accusing the emir of disrespecting religious traditions. In response to the allegations, Emir Sanusi defended his actions, stating that the intentions behind his actions are what truly matter. He referenced religious teachings to clarify that he meant no disrespect to the Prophet Muhammad. The discourse intensified following a video featuring Muhammad Sharif, a Zaria-based Islamic cleric, who criticized the emir for not adhering to the protocols established by the…

The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The Minister while unequivocally condemning the alleged reprehensible behaviour, emphasized that any form of indiscipline, unprofessionalism, and corruption will be met with zero tolerance and severe consequences within the paramilitary services under the Ministry’s purview. He said: “The Ministry will not tolerate any compromise on its core values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We will leave no stone unturned in rooting out corruption and ensuring that those found culpable face the full wrath…

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has extended his warm congratulations to Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa on his election as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. In a congratulatory message, Ize-Iyamu praised Idahosa’s victory as a reflection of his dedication to public service, noting that the people of Ugboko in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Idahosa’s maternal hometown, are particularly proud of his achievement. Ize-Iyamu highlighted that Idahosa’s success represents not only his hard work but also his deep connection with the aspirations of the people of Edo State. He expressed confidence in Idahosa’s ability, alongside Governor-elect Sen. Monday Okpebholo, to drive significant progress…

It is public knowledge that a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello had made several unsuccessful attempts to throw spanners in his ongoing trial through some irresponsible and utterly rascally efforts. The appropriate place of surrender would be before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, before whom his legal team had undertaken to produce him to answer to the 18-count charges of money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Yahaya Bello should be more interested in clearing his name than playing the victim and crying persecution, where none exists.…

The Federal Government has established a Disaster Relief Fund to address national disasters like flooding and this is to be headed by the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Tony Elumelu. The Fund is to source finances from the three tiers of government and private sector players for flood victims. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday, 23 September, 2024, at the State House, Abuja, at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. He stressed that in this era…

In line with its strategic roadmap, and unwavering commitment towards contributing to food security in Nigeria, BUA Foods Plc has announced a planned significant expansion of its pasta production facility after signing an agreement with FAVA (Italy), one of the world’s leading pasta equipment manufacturing companies. The new project, which serves as one of several efforts aimed at mitigating food supply challenges in the country, will result in the addition of nine (9) lines of long cut pasta (6,000 kgs/hr) thereby increasing the company’s annual production capacity by 400,000Tonnes to 900,000MTpa, making it one of the leading pasta producers in…

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has ordered immediate investigation of alleged bribery allegations imputed to some officers of the Commission by Idris Okuneye(a.ka.a Bobrisky) in a viral video circulating across the country. Okuneye, an ex-convict had alleged in the video powered by Martins Vincent Otse( a.k.a VeryDarkMan) that some unnamed officers of the EFCC collected the sum of N15 million from him to drop money laundering charges against him. In a swift reaction, the EFCC boss has constituted a Team of Investigators to critically look into the allegations. To this end, the…

The Kunda Kids Summer Festival, a celebration of culture, education and children’s storytelling, concluded with a resounding success on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Shaw Theatre, London. The vibrant event not only captivated young minds but also served as the perfect backdrop for the exciting announcement of Gradely’s launch into the UK market. Gradely, an adaptive learning and one-on-one tutoring platform is set to transform the educational landscape through personalised lessons for young scholars. Festival Highlights:The Kunda Kids Summer Festival offered a unique blend of theatre, play, music and interactive activities. These included a special screening of Kunda &…

Concerned by the need to strengthen law enforcement institutions towards performing their constitutional duties to Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has reportedly expressed displeasure over how the Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, had allegedly being shielding his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, from honouring invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over N80.2 billion allegations hanging on his administration’s management of public funds in the state. Tinubu, as gathered, considered the drama playing out between the EFCC, Bello and Ododo as a bad taste for democraticy and further draws globally attention to the country’s ability to enforce the law through its…

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has described President Bola Tinubu’s appointee and Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, as “a very smart guy”. Dangote referred to the presidential appointee as “a smart guy” in a television interview while speaking on the relationship between the Dangote Refinery and the government, which is considering petrol sales in Nigeria. When Dangote was asked if there had been an understanding between the government and the Dangote refinery, the billionaire said: “I think we have quite a good relationship with the government today. The president actually put the Minister…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said Governors from southern Nigeria are ready to work with their traditional rulers to foster peace, unity, and engender development in the region. Governor Abiodun made the declaration on Tuesday when he received members of the Technical Committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta. He said that as custodians of the rich cultural heritage of the region, the traditional rulers serve as a powerful reminder of the enduring significance of tradition, lauding them for playing a vital role in shaping…

The ongoing National Women’s Basketball League sponsored by Zenith Bank Plc in conjunction with the Nigeria Basketball Federation is getting more exciting with intriguing results. All eyes have been on Customs Basketball team in the Savannah Conference and the First Bank Basketball team in the Atlantic Conference because both sides recorded 100 per cent record in the first phase decided in Lafia and Akure respectively. However on Match Day Two, a shock result was recorded in Abuja as Titans defeated Customs 54-52 in a very tight encounter that kept spectators at the edge of their seats from the start to…

The Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area of Lagos State has launched a social intervention programme aimed at uplifting less privileged people in the council area. The Chairman of the Council, Honorable Rasaq Ajala disclosed this on Monday, 23 September, 2024 during the stakeholders’ summit and leadership training organized by the Ajala administration for community leaders in the council area. Political leaders led by former Senate Minority Whip and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon graced the event. Others at the event were: member representing Mushin Federal Constituency I in the House of Representatives, Honorable Adeyemi…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it will regularise its budget cycle to align with the national budget, as it inaugurates 18-member 2025 Budget Committee to prepare its budget proposals. Addressing members of the committee during the inauguration ceremony at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, said that the committee would ensure that before the end of the 2024 budget cycle, the Commission would have secured approval for the 2025 budget. He stated: “As we are about implementing the 2024 budget, we must begin preparation for the 2025 budget by holding consultations…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has received the database produced by its consultant for the Commission’s Youth Internship Scheme launched on August 5, 2024 in Port Harcourt by the Senate President, Chief Godswill Akpabio. Receiving the database of the applicants for the scheme on behalf of the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Executive Director, Projects, Sr Victor Antai, stated that10,000 youths that would be selected across the Niger Delta region would receive a monthly stipend of N50,000 for one year. Antai noted that the registration portal for the transformative initiative…