Author: Khadijah Olowode

Businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Chief Abisoye Fagade has told those accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of nepotism to jettison primordial sentiments, vindictiveness and bitterness with a view to supporting the current administration in its drive to take Nigeria out of the doldrums. Fagade’s submission came against the background of insinuations from some quarters that appointments made so far by President Bola Tinubu was skewed in favour of the Yoruba ethnic group or people in the south western part of the country even though there have been counter reactions from eminent personalities from…

Ruling houses in the Ojo community, Ajowa, Akoko North West Council area of Ondo state, have explained their preference for a female regent until the process of selecting a new monarch was completed. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state capital, the Baba Eto of Uro kingdom in Ojo -Ajowa, Chief Jacob Adegoke, said that the ruling houses have unanimously selected the daughter of the deceased monarch, Princess Sarah Adewale, as the regent. Adegoke noted that after the demise of the monarch, Oba Timothy Adewale, the royal houses met and agreed for a smooth transition, a female regent was preferable not…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has restated its determination to establish collaborative relationships and focus on governance, as part of its commitment to transformative change in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a meeting with representatives of the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, at the United States Embassy in Abuja, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stressed the need to rebuild public trust and enhance service delivery in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC delegation, led by Ogbuku, included the Director of Information Technology and Innovation, Engr. Emeka Ani; NDDC Consultant on Public-Private Partnership, PPP, Dr.…

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been advised to focus on policies and programmes that will help put food on the tables of the ordinary Nigerians and make life better for them. The Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, the Rt. Revd. Isaac Oluyamo gave the charge while delivering a sermon at the first-year remembrance service in loving memory of the Archbishop of Lagos Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Lagos, the Most Revd. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye. Speaking at the programme held at St Matthew’s Cathedral, Ijebu-Jesa in Osun State, Oluyamo charged the president and his team to also pay attention…

East Africa’s acclaimed artist, Bruce Melodie, has joined forces with global dancehall/reggae icon, Shaggy, for an unprecedented collaboration on their latest track, “When She’s Around (Funga Macho).” Combining African rhythms and reggae vibes, the genre-defying song showcases the rich diversity of contemporary music. In a press statement, Bruce Melodie stated that the song is available on all major digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon) via S-Curve Records. The accompanying playful music video was filmed in Miami Beach and directed by Jay Will, known for his work with artists like M.I.A, Lee Scratch Perry, Kanye West, Shaggy, and Major Lazer,…

Multi-Guinness World Record holder, Prof Chris Imafidon has confirmed his participation as the second keynote speaker during the annual First News Newspaper national public lecture. Also, the Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah would double as the Special Guest and Keynote Speaker, while globally renowned speaker, trainer and business adviser, David Parrish, would also deliver a special paper titled, “Creative Economy.” A statement issued on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023, by the Chairman and Publisher of the Newspaper, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, a former Commissioner for Information in Bayelsa State, said the event taking place on Friday, 3 November,…

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has waded into the political conflict in Rivers State between ex-Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Siminilaye Fubara but warned that it could throw the entire Niger Delta and the Nigerian economy into serious crises. Wike now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was succeeded by his political godson, Fubara. While calling on all ljaw sons, daughters and friends to rally their support and queue behind Governor Fubara because an injustice to one ljaw man is an injustice to over 40 million ljaw people across the world, the INC said “the ljaw Nation is…

An economic think thank under the aegis of GOTNI Leadership Centre had called on the Federal Government to have special budgetary allocation for leadership training in order to achieve good governance in Nigeria. The organization believed that no nation can achieve good governance anchored on integrity, competence and accountability without sterling leadership. The Founder of the Centre, Dr. Linus Okorie, made the suggestion during a mentorship class of over 40 budding leaders under the auspices of News Engineering Limited in Abuja. The former governorship contender said on his part, there would be a marathon leadership tutelage for Nigerians so as…

By Ibrahim A. Jagaba The 2023, Owu descendants annual celebration of bountiful harvests, tagged ‘Odun Omo Olowu’ was held on Saturday, 28 October, 2023, expectedly kicking off at the traditional Ori Omi, Totoro, ground in the heart of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The event kicked off with mixed opening prayers including the traditionalists’ after which, Planning Committee Chairman for the year, Omo’oba Rotimi Olasode Martins, delivered his welcome address. He, on behalf of the Olowu, welcomed Owu sons, daughters, friends and well wishers who all came from across the globe to celebrate the Owu festival of culture with Owu…

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has said that the southeast part of Nigeria is set to become the industrial hub of the nation as promised by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, CON. She gave this assurance while speaking at the women campaign rally held in the state capital, Owerri for the re-election of the state Governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinmma. She emphasized that Governor Uzodinmma is gender-friendly hence, his decision to have a female running mate. She noted that the state has enjoyed great development and enhanced…

Landlords and residents of Temple Road, Ojokoro LCDA in Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area of Lagos State, have called on the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to help rehabilitate the road that has been abandoned for years by the state government. Temple Road is a major two-kilometre road that connects many roads within Jankara, Lambe, Power line and Agbado-Oja amongst other. The road, according to residents and landlords of the area, has been abandoned for years by previous administrations, adding that despite incessant promises to reconstruct the ever busy road nothing has been done. They noted that the disrepair state of…

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has closed down 34 corporate organizations for failing to remit Personal Income Taxes of their employees and for non-remittance of Consumption Taxes by operators in the hospitality sector to the Lagos State Government. Some of these companies include: NTS Nigeria Ltd., Med-In Hospital & Pharma Services Ltd., Danvic Petroleum Int’l Ltd., Business Intelligence Technology, Avaya Nigeria Ltd., Gladstone Tech Ltd., Courier Plus Services Ltd., Kurioucity Ltd., Medilag Ventures Ltd., Future Oilfields, and Seven Six & Ten Limited. During the same operation, 23 hotels, restaurants, and event facilities were also closed for failure to…

A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023, waded into the political crisis in Rivers State with a call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to immediately sack the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for masterminding a plot to impeach Governor Siminilaye Fubara. He warned that should Wike succeed to remove Fubara as Governor, at the end of the day, sitting Governors would become vegetables like Local Government Chairmen in states. According to him, the action of the police in tear-gassing and pouring water…

Former Presidential Spokesperson and Arise News anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati, took to social media to celebrate his third wife, Kikelomo Atanda-Owo’s birthday on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023. In a Instagram post, Abati spoke glowingly of Kikelomo aka Kiki, the chief host of RealTalkWithKike, a live TV/radio talk show on Inspiration FM and Silverbird TV. Dr Abati wrote, “It is World Kiki Day today, Happy birthday to my remarkable and intellectually beautiful wife in her forties, yet defying the aging process @realtalkwithkike “You, my wife possess a taste that matches your impeccable work ethic as a hardworking woman. Your elegance is…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, 31 October, 2023, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election held on Saturday, 25 February, 2023. The three-member panel, in a judgment, upheld the judgment of the state’s election tribunal and dismissed the appeal filed by Sen. Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court agreed with the submission of counsel for Akpoti-Uduagan, Mr Joshua Usman, SAN, for being meritorious. The appellate court also awarded the sum of N500, 000 against the Ohere. The Kogi State…

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate in last election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, unraveled on Monday at a press conference in Abuja where he finally found his voice after more than 96 hours to respond to his trouncing at the Supreme Court in a landmark judgment on his grossly incompetent election petition appeal. We were wrong to expect that Atiku at 77 would play the statesman and sportsman and accept, with equanimity, the verdict of the highest court and the people of Nigeria. Instead, he unashamedly constituted himself into a demagogue and anarchist in the way and manner…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered Sterling Bank Plc and PAKAM Technology, on the launch of the WasteBanc initiative, aimed at promoting the culture of recycling to tackle the challenge of waste management across the state. The event took place at Sterling Bank’s head office, Marina, Lagos Island. In his speech, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, lauded the bank for the initiative, noting that the programme would make a huge impact on the waste management value chain, by addressing most prevalent challenges. He said the purpose of technology was to solve problems, urging residents to…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged youths across the country to collectively fight corruption and all forms of economic and financial crimes in order to accelerate growth in the economy Olukoyode gave the charge on Thursday, 26 October, 2023 when undergraduates of Economics Department of University of Abuja, visited the Corporate headquarters of the Commission, Jabi, Abuja on a study tour. The Chairman, who spoke through Acting Director, Public Affairs, DCE Wilson Uwujaren, said that Nigeria as a country is blessed with all the resources needed for its development. He,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, 30 October, 2023, decried about the improper passageway of uninvited government officials and family members who observed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting without a presidential invite, saying emphatically that he would not tolerate such, reports theyazellenews.com The President voiced out his displeasure before the commencement of the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday, 30 October, 2023, with specific instructions on who and who should observe the FEC meeting. Addressing member of his cabinet, the President explained “Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access…

By Yushau Shuaib “Ladies and Gentlemen. This is your Captain speaking. We regret to announce that because of a technical problem, we have to return to Paris for safety and security.” That was the announcement made by the Captain of the Abuja-bound Air France flight on Monday, October 23, 2023, that had departed Charles De Gaulle (CDG) Airport in Paris, France after over two hours in the air en route Nnamdi Azikiwe International Aiport Abuja, Nigeria. Air France is a reliable airline which flies to over 200 international destinations in more than 90 countries across Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and…