Author: Khadijah Olowode

In a disconcerting turn of events in the bustling heart of Owerri metropolis, the campaign materials of Governor Hope Uzodimma have reportedly fallen victim to a disturbing act of vandalism, with the agent of opposition parties allegedly being responsible for the destruction of the governor’s striking A-frame boards that had adorned the city’s streets. The A-frame boards were strategically positioned throughout Owerri, serving as essential campaign tools to communicate the government’s achievements and programmes to the people of Imo State. These visually appealing structures featured captivating designs and colourful messages that highlighted the accomplishments and future plans of the Uzodimma…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a criminal charge against Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), following the Commission’s conclusion of investigation into the Professor’s alleged gross misconducts against some of his students. In the charge sheet number: FHC/ABJ/CR/511/2023, ICPC is arraigning the Senior Lecturer on a four (4) count charge bordering on sexual harassment, official corruption and abuse of office contrary to sections 8, 18 and 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. One of the counts read: “That you, Professor…

A former Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro has extended his warmest congratulations to the highly-revered Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, as he celebrates his 80th birthday anniversary. Senator Obanikoro, in a personally signed statement, recognizes Oba Akiolu as a distinguished custodian of our cultural heritage and a symbol of unity in our diverse and vibrant city. “His reign has been marked by wisdom, integrity, and a deep commitment to the development and progress of Lagos State. His devotion to the well-being of our people, irrespective of their backgrounds, is a…

The newly appointed Secretary to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu, Esq. has resumed office, taking over from Professor Musa Usman Abubakar. In a brief handover ceremony witnessed by management staff of ICPC, Mr. Oparaodu expressed his appreciation to Professor Abubakar for facilitating a smooth transition and stated his desire to hit the ground running. The new Secretary urged all staff to form a bond of cooperation and support in order to surmount challenges that may arise during the course of duty. According to him, working in ICPC is a “national call…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Buses in the country will revolutionize the entire transport sector and reduce the hardship being experienced by Nigerians as a result of the recent removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. The state on Monday, 30 October, 2023, unveiled the first set of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Buses in the country with a promise by Governor Abiodun to expand the scope of the scheme’s operation throughout the state. The 17 converted vehicles in the maiden scheme became the first in…

Still bemoaning his electoral loss, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, earlier today, staged a press conference at which he delivered a long, windy, incoherent and preposterous speech unbefitting of a former Vice President. In his foggy and contemptuous perspective, the Supreme Court “implies by its judgment that crime is good and should be rewarded.” Atiku regurgitated his illusory claim that President Bola Tinubu did not win the February 25, 2023 presidential election. Rather, he soliloquized that they “showed irrefutable evidence of gross irregularities, violence and manipulations during the elections”, allegations that were roundly dismissed by…

Opposition parties in Kogi State have been dealt another major blow in Olamaboro LGA following the formal defection of a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Joseph Ameh Erico, from the People’s Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Erico, alongside decampees harvested from the SDP, LP, APGA, and other political parties, was ably received by the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, on behalf of Governor Yahaya Bello at the Okpo Ceremonial Square in Olamaboro, on Monday. Onoja said the gale of defections to the APC in Olamaboro indicated the decimation of the…

A Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, Patrick Okorie, popularly known as Patoranking, has been unveiled as the Brand Ambassador of Lontor products in Nigeria.Okorie was unveiled as an Ambassador of Lontor during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Nigerian singer and Choice International Group (CIG), the manufacturers of Lontor products on Monday, 30 October, 2023 in Victoria Island, Lagos.The MoU between Patoranking and CIG is to drive e-commerce through entertainment.Speaking during the signing of the MoU, the Chairman of Choice International Group, Chief Diana Chen, said the choice of Patoranking as Lontor’s brand ambassador was due to…

Consolidating on its recently released second-quarter performance, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again announced a splendid performance in its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, recording impressive growth across all key performance metrics. Replicating the remarkable performance achieved in the first two quarters of the current fiscal year, the bank’s gross earnings grew by 115.2 per cent to N1.309 trillion up from N608bn recorded last year, while operating income rose by 146 per cent from N414 billion in September 2022; to N1.018 trillion in the year under consideration. The bank’s…

Foremost Constitutional lawyer and erstwhile Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Professor Ben Nwabueze, is dead. Dependable source close to the family, confided in TheNiche that Nwabueze passed on Sunday, 29 October, 2023 in his home. He was aged 92 years. Nwabueze, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) was born in 1931, in Atani, Anambra State Details later! Source: The Niche

Oil magnate and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Gbenga Olawepo- Hashim on Sunday, 29 October, 2023 congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the Supreme Court verdict which validated his victory in the February 25 presidential election. He however called on Tinubu to face the job of “rescuing Nigerians from the daily grim realities they face, with more seriousness” because he has more work to do. Olawepo-Hashim who was the presidential candidate of the Trust Party (TP) in the 2019 election, also counselled that “the opposition party which divided its rank into three and half during the build up…

The Lagos State Government has reopened Alaba Rago Market, Ojo, having met some of the conditions set for reopening sealed markets in the state, following its closure last week for various environmental infractions. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who visited the market on Sunday, 29 October, 2023, for assessment, was accompanied by the Special Adviser on Environment, Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu; Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mr. Gaji Omobolaji; Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Engr. Lekan Shodeinde; Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, and Chairman of…

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Lere Olayinka, has told the party’s Presidential candidate in the last general elections, Atiku Abubakar, to perish the idea of contesting the 2027 presidential election, saying “As it is now, Atiku needs to let PDP breathe.” Olayinka, who was the PDP House of Representatives candidate for Ekiti Central Constituency II in the last elections, said “Atiku’s selfishness and arrogance put PDP where it is today, going forward, he should excuse himself and let new people be the face of the party.” Reacting to the Supreme Court judgment, dismissing Atiku’s petition against the…

The contractor handling the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo road, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited, has assured the people of Oyo State, especially users of the road, that all hands are on deck to finish the reconstruction of Olodo bridge on schedule. The company’s Executive Director, Engr Abel Adeleke, stated this at the weekend while answering questions on the extent of work done on the bridge. The Oyo State Government had awarded the reconstruction of the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo road, which is a federal road, to Peculiar Ultimate Concerns to relieve the pains of users of the road. However, the rains of July 30 washed away Olodo…

The Isale Eko Descendants’ Union has extended warm congratulations to the Lagos community and beyond on the occasion of the 80th birthday of His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos. In a press statement signed by its Chairman, Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, the IDU also announced the donation of medical supplies to the Iga Idungaran Community Health Centre to mark the birthday of the revered monarch. The Union said the significant milestone is a testament to a lifetime of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to their beloved community. Born on 29 October, 1943, HRM Oba…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has described the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Rilwan Akiolu as a traditional ruler whose rule has brought progress and growth to Lagos State. Princess Orelope-Adefulire described the highly revered monarch as not only a first class traditional ruler in Lagos but also a highly respected and revered king in Nigeria. The SSAP SDGs stated this on Sunday, 29 October, 2023, via a press statement felicitating with Oba Akiolu on his 80th birthday celebration. “Kaabiyesi, you’ve led us with grace and wisdom and…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed plans by the state government to set up a committee that will work out a befitting burial for the late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson. Iyalode Lawson died on Saturday, 28 October, 2023, at the age of 72 after a brief illness. Prince Abiodun, while paying a condolence visit to the family of the late educationist, philanthropist, business woman and women rights advocate in Abeokuta on Saturday, also described the deceased as a passionate and selfless woman who was also a great advocate of women’s rights. The Governor said he…

The Lagos State Government has officially inaugurated Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and three Agro-Processing centres facilitated by the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project to boost farmers’ productivity and ensure food security in the State. The Eko Farmers APPEALS Cooperative Multipurpose Society and Frozen Catfish Cottage Industry in Agege where APPEALS Project supported Lagos State Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria with Blast freezers, Deep freezers and generator sets to encourage value addition through production of frozen catfish were commissioned by Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya. The Commissioner for Agriculture, who reiterated Governor…

Dear Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, On this momentous occasion of your 80th birthday, I extend my warmest congratulations and heartfelt best wishes to you, the revered Oba of Lagos. Your dedication to preserving the cultural heritage and traditions of Lagos has been an inspiration to us all. Your leadership has strengthened the bond between the people and the throne. Your eight decades of life have been marked by wisdom, grace, and an unwavering commitment to your community. May your reign continue to be prosperous, and may your legacy endure for generations to come. As you celebrate this significant…

The Indomitable Tinubu Support Organisation (ITSO) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the Supreme Court describing it as a validation of his electoral victory at the last presidential election and a true reflection of the wishes of the majority of Nigerians who voted for him. “We Congratulate Mr. President on this victory at the Supreme Court! His hard work and dedication to justice and democratic ideals have paid off, and we are proud to have such a strong leader at the helm. This is a great signs of democratic maturity when all arms of government are…