Author: Khadijah Olowode

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, disclosed that his administration would soon begin the disbursement of grants and facilities to the 236 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state. This, he said, will ensure that the PHCs meet the requirements of the World Health Organization. Governor Abiodun stated this when he received the executive members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), who were in the state for their 44th annual general meeting and Scientific Conference. He said: “We have grants and facilities from multilateral organizations that we are going to begin to expend very soon,…

A notorious bandit leader in Zamfara state, Kachalla Sani Black, has been eliminated. The vigilantes who “finished” the terror merchant also recovered two AK-47 rifles, an undisclosed amount of cash and a PKT machine gun. PRNigeria further gathered that local vigilantes killed Kachalla and two of his sons in an ambush operation at Magama Mai Rake, in Maru Local Government Area. Kachalla Sani Black, a leading competitor with Bello Turji in banditry was a notorious bandit leader operating at Chabi, Dan Sadau area of Maru Local Government Area. PRNigeria reports that Sani- Black was a notorious bandit terrorizing communities and…

By Cecilia Ologunagba Panelists at a dialogue on the Media of the Future have emphasised the importance of media representation for people of African descent and the need for Africa to build its mega media platforms. The panelists made the call at an online dialogue on the theme: “The Media of the Future: Bridging the Gap Between the West and People of African Descent.” The dialogue was convened in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future held during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) High-level Week. UNGA 79 opened on…

Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, has dismissed three cases against former Kuje Area Council ward councillors over alleged breaches in asset declaration. The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) had filed the suits, claiming the councillors failed to submit their asset declaration forms within 90 days of leaving office. However, the defendants argued that they had submitted the forms, but the CCB refused to collect them, citing elapsed time. Justice Umar, flanked by other tribunal members Hon. Agwadza W. Atedze and Hon. Juliet A. Anobor, ruled in favour of the defendants, stating that the issue was…

By Kunle Aremu Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello should take a vocation in acting. He will not need to appear in many Nollywood movies to make the fame. His display at the gate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission last week went viral and may have skilled him as the new comedian in town. Bello is already a celebrity having ruled the confluence state for two terms but not without allegation of money laundering that has now become his millstone. Having gone under to disregard the invitation of the EFCC over N80.2 billion scandal, Bello alongside…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, 24 September, 2024, provided agricultural inputs to 6,020 farmers to boost agricultural production and food security in the state. Speaking during the flag-off of the disbursement of agricultural inputs to beneficiaries under the Result Area 2 – FADAMA (Food Security) of the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, D-CARES, at the Events Centre, Asaba, Oborevwori announced the release of N1billion counterpart funding for the Africa Union Development Agency, New Partnership for African Development (AUDA NEPAD), to empower 2,000 farmers for food production, livestock and aquaculture. He said the state government…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on development partners to assist in the country’s bid to rollout climate friendly school meal programmes. She stated this at the Roundtable Lunch, organized by Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation on the sideline of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Acknowledging the potential of school feeding programme to drive up enrollment in schools as well as promote nutrition among scholars, the First Lady said the programme is under review in Nigeria. While President Bola Tinubu…

By Funsho Arogundade For the United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc), its rich history is matchless. With its origins dating back to 1949, the bank which prides itself aa Africa’s global bank has carved its niche as a leading financial institution in sub-Saharan Africa, growing into one of the continent’s most influential banks. UBA’s evolution from a local Nigerian bank to a pan-African and global financial institution is remarkable. Its ability to balance its African identity with a global outlook has made it one of the most trusted and dynamic banks on the continent. Of course, much has been said…

The Federal Government has commended the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), the Nigerian media Ombudsman, for its impartial and thorough investigation, which found Daily Trust’s report on the Samoa Agreement to be inaccurate, misleading, and not in line with the Code of Ethics for Nigerian Journalists. This was contained in a statement by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation. The statement read: “This ruling serves as a testament to the importance of journalistic integrity and accountability and also a reminder of the crucial role the media plays in shaping public perception through truthful and…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Youth Province 1, has unveiled a free bus service to assist commuters in some major areas around Lagos and Ogun States. A statement from the province on Monday said that the free bus service, which began the same day, was launched in response to Nigeria’s rising inflation, adding that the initiative was designed to ease transportation costs while also offering spiritual care and guidance. The statement read, “Eight buses will depart from Car Park C, near Redemption City, Mowe, Ibafo, and Berger, heading towards CMS and other major business districts. Two buses will depart…

A fake medical practitioner has been arrested after performing penis enlargement treatments for 20 years with no qualifications. Kittikorn Songsri, from Bangkok, Thailand, had reportedly carried out implant surgery and filler injections on hundreds of patients, charging up to £450 each. The 36-year-old who had no medical license admitted he left education after secondary school and began teaching himself how to do implants at age 14. He was arrested after one client told Police he suffered a ‘severe infection’ following silicone injections, and reported him. Clinics specialising in such procedures often offer a menu of treatments for men seeking…

1. The meeting reviewed the flooding in some parts of the country, especially the one that destroyed almost 50 per cent of Maiduguri in Borno State. The meeting backed the President’s idea of setting up a Disaster Relief Fund to be funded by a portion of the revenue accruing to the Federation account. Funds will also be solicited from the private sector. 2. The meeting resolved to set up a technical committee to conduct integrity tests on Alau Dam and other dams countrywide. 3. The Council also approved the Economic Stabilisation Bills, which embody the recommendations of the Presidential Committee…

By Femi Ogbonnikan The initiative of the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to boost industrial growth by creating an enabling environment for local and direct foreign investments has recorded yet another significant milestone. Last week, the British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, broke the good news of a new deal with the Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (OgunInvest) to establish a five-million-dollar British battery recycling company in the State. When the company becomes operational, it will be the first of its kind in Africa, thus making the State the leader in battery recycling on…

When Festus Keyamo SAN CON FCIarb (UK) assumed office as Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development at the end of August 2023, the aviation sector was in disarray. For many, it seemed as though there was nowhere to go—policy stagnation, crippled infrastructure, and a sense of hopelessness permeated the industry. Yet, against this backdrop of despair, Keyamo took the reins and has since demonstrated that with determination, strategic thinking, and collaboration, even the most entrenched problems can be tackled. One of the first major actions taken by Keyamo was halting the controversial national carrier project, which had been tied…

Lawyers, rights activists, and others have condemned the Kogi State House of Assembly for calling for the removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, labeling the allegations against him as baseless. In a resolution passed on Monday, 23 September, 2024 during plenary in Lokoja, the lawmakers criticized Olukoyede’s handling of the case against former governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, describing it as unprofessional. They also condemned what they termed an “unprovoked attack” by EFCC operatives on the Kogi State Government Lodge, viewing it as an assault on Governor Ahmed Ododo and the people of Kogi. The legislators…

Popular Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat is dead, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that the female singer died late Monday, 23 September, 2024. She was reported to have been ill briefly before she died on Monday. The late Gawat was one of the children of late Razaq Gawat. She was the younger sister of the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat.Rukayat will be buried today, Tuesday, 24 September, 2024 at Ijebu Aiyepe.

By Rasak ‘Sadam’ Arogundade Sequel to the long epistle released by the pretentious and failed self-determination activist, ‘Comrade’ Gani Adams, in which he tried to diminish the person of the president, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu with casuistry and sophistry we beg to defer without sentiments and bias. We must first state that Nigeria is indeed not in a position where the citizens are happy and cheering; but that did not just happen overnight. Where Nigeria is today, is the result of several years of mis-management of the economy by successive governments, beginning from the time of Alhaji Shehu Shagari and especially…

The Democratic Front (TDF) has said that the commencement of full operation by Dangote Petroleum Refinery would go down in history as a worthy legacy of the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF argued that the pro-business approach of the Tinubu administration was a determining factor in bringing the refinery into the final completion. The TDF said: “We hail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating the enabling business environment which paved the way for Dangote Refinery to fully begin operations. “TDF finds this achievement laudable in…

Borno State Government has sponsored 180 students for higher education in Malaysia and India. Among the beneficiaries are 12 PhD and 53 master’s students who will study at Sharda University, India as well as another 12 PhD and 73 candidates for Integral University, India. Twenty-nine other beneficiaries are masters and PhD candidates who will pursue advanced studies at different universities in Malaysia. During a ceremonial send-forth event held at the Government House in Maiduguri on Thursday, Governor Babagana Zulum urged the beneficiaries to be dedicated to their studies. He said: “We expect each of you to exhibit a strong dedication…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its commitment to putting in place needed infrastructure that would ensure that the regional renewable energy target is achieved. Speaking at the capacity building workshop for private sector actors on green hydrogen, the regional body said its plan is to produce 0.5 million of tonnes of green hydrogen per year by 2030. The Regional Coordinator for Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen at West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), Dr Bruno Korgo, noted that the region has huge potentials in terms of renewable energy…