Author: Khadijah Olowode

In a historic moment, Nigeria marked a significant milestone with the completion of the Dangote Refinery and the rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on September 3, 2024. This monumental achievement was met with widespread celebration, and Chief Sen. Dr. E. K. Clark, OFR, CON, was among the first to extend his warmest congratulations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON. Clark, a renowned statesman, praised Dangote’s pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation, which has once again positioned Nigeria on the global stage. “This project will boost the Nigerian economy, increase domestic production, reduce reliance on imports, and create thousands of jobs…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the establishment of a military Forward Operation Base in the eastern part of the state to help curb criminal activities in that area. Governor Abiodun made the call on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Farooq Mijinyawa, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun noted that the high volume of commercial activities in the eastern part of the state, also comes with criminal activities, hence the need to beef up security in the…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has pledged support for the new film “Lisabi,” which is set to hit Netflix soon. The Governor also charged theatre practitioners across the nation to take on the vital responsibility of educating the younger generations about the remarkable sacrifices made by past heroes. Prince Abiodun stated this when he hosted filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Adebimpe, on Wednesday evening. The Governor emphasized that the youth would gain a deeper appreciation for figures like Lisabi when their stories are portrayed on the big screen. In an interview after the meeting with the Governor, Adedimeji…

A five million dollar British battery recycling company is to be set up in Ogun State. The British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Richard Montgomery, disclosed this on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, when he led some officials of the Commission on a courtesy call on the State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Mr. Montgomery said that when operational, it would be the best in Africa. He said: “My brief visit to this state is about the deal put together for recycling, which is moving out of Lagos State and establishing a new plant here for…

From Chuks Collins, Awka The number of aspirants for the 2025 governorship race in Anambra state has continued to swell, with the declaration of Engr Bath Nwibe to run for the Office. Nwibe, a Portharcourt based businessman, made his intention to run in the 2025 governorship election under the platform of the Labour Party on Sunday, 15 Sept, 2024. He informed the party’s stakeholders of Anambra Central Senatorial District at a meeting at Awka Etiti, Idemili South Local Government Area. He told the party chieftains that its time the State get a humble leader who’s close to the people, listens…

An Upper Area Court sitting in Kado, Abuja, has restrained the police from investigating a paternity dispute against former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, pending the hearing and determination of the case. The presiding judge, Shehu Ahmadu, in a ruling, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and his officers not to accept any complaint from Musa Baffa, Uwani Arabi and their daughter, Hadiza Baffa, in relation to the ex-minister as the matter is already before the court. The judge gave the order following an ex-parte motion moved by Mr Turaki’s counsel on Sept. 2 and a…

Kwara State Government on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, flagged off the distribution of 42,000 bags of fertilisers to farmers across the state as part of the efforts to ensure bumper harvests and promote food security. The fertilizers were donated to the state government by the Central Bank of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Senior Special Assistant to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Community Development Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, who supervised the distribution, said each farmer will get at least three bags of fertilizers at no cost. This is a federal government’s intervention that complements what the state…

From Chuks Collins, Awka The Labour Party in Anambra State has expressed implicit confidence in the Senator Nenadi Usman-led national Caretaker committee set up to reposition the party. The Anambra chapter led by Peter Okoye in a 4-point resolution from its state executive committee meeting in Awka on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, “commends and appreciates the efforts of our amiable and indefatigable leaders, His Excellency Mr Peter Obi and the highest elected office holder of our party, H/E Dr Alex Otti, Executive Governor of Abia State for their untiring efforts to reposition our party for greater achievement in the political…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to regular engagement with critical stakeholders in driving the development process in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this when a delegation of stakeholders from Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s Headquarters in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku stated: “We all face the same challenges in the region and this means that we must all work together to address the challenges, regardless of our ethnic background. Challenges, such as underdevelopment and ecological problems, confront all of us.”…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku says the Commission in building six multi-purpose emergency shelters in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states for Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in the event of flood in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku, who spoke during a Press Conference at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, said the Commission was taking proactive steps to ameliorate the impact of the perennial flood in the region. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer observed that the project was conceived as a response to the frequent flooding challenges faced by Niger Deltans. He noted…

The lawmaker representing Oyo central senatorial district, Yunus Akintunde has lauded the remarkable achievements of the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji in his one year in office. Akintunde, in a personally signed statement to Adedeji, who he said is one of his constituents, explained that anyone who is close to the revenue boss would attest to his high work ethics and knack for achievements, even in difficult places. According to the lawmaker who was Commissioner for Works and Transport when Adedeji was handling Finance under the administration of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi in Oyo…

The Nigeria Police Force have moved the Commissioner of Police for Rivers, Tunji Disu to take over at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that Disu will take over from Peter Opera who has been redeployed to Delta State Police Command. In the same vein, the Delta State Police Commissioner, Olufemi Abaniwonnda has been moved to Rivers State to replace Disu Disu who resumed as the Rivers Police Commissioner over a year ago, has been able to leave a positive impact on the state noted for violent cult activities. One of the major highlights of his…

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a symbol of national unity. The fabric was designed by 25-year-old Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele, a graduate from the University of Ibadan. Bamidele, who went home with a prize of N25 million, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The First Lady, in her keynote address at the unveiling of the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric and announcement of the winner of the competition, which was held on Monday, 16 September, 2024, at the State…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Obi of Owa Kingdom, HRM Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II, OON, on his 65th coronation anniversary. Oborevwori’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, 14 September, 2024, in Asaba, wherein he extolled the revered traditional ruler as a man of peace who had persevered in providing loving, compassionate and effective leadership to his people. He stated that Obi Efeizomor, the immediate past Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council, remained a wonderful representation of harmony and peace who had made good…

The Lagos State Government has increased boarding fees in all secondary schools across the state from N35,000 to N100,000 per term. A letter to all boarding school principals signed by the Director, Basic Education Services, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Olufemi Asaolu, and sighted by our correspondent on Friday, read, “I have the directive of the Honourable Commissioner to inform all Public Boarding House schools in Lagos State that the State Government has approved the review of the Boarding fee payable in all Public Boarding House schools in Lagos State. The newly approved fee is N100,000 Only.”…

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, has proposed excluding the prerogative of mercy in corruption cases during the next constitutional amendment. The prerogative of mercy is a power granted to the President under Section 175 and to Governors under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), allowing them to pardon or commute the sentences of convicted individuals. Speaking at a one-day conference organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for state Attorneys General in Abuja, Prince Fagbemi emphasized the importance of unity in the fight against corruption.…

In an unprecedented move within Nigeria’s anti-corruption sector, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has made history as the first chairman of any Nigerian anti-graft agency to lead a prosecution in court personally. During his inaugural press briefing in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu pledged to actively participate in the prosecution of key cases to reinforce the Commission’s mission. “I will lead by example,” he stated. “By the grace of God, I intend to personally appear in ICPC cases in court. To the best of my knowledge, no previous ICPC…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), have launched the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises, LIFE-ND Project for Akwa Ibom, Imo and Rivers states as part of efforts to boost food security in the country. Speaking at the launching which brought together representatives of ministries of agriculture, finance and the three states in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said that the Life-ND programme aligns with the efforts of President Tinubu’s administration, which recently declared a state of emergency on agriculture. Ogbuku said: “Today’s launch of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises…

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq inaugurated six new judges for the state high court on Friday, 13 September, 2024, urging them to discharge their duties with “diligence, impartiality, and overriding interest of the community and national security”. The new judges are: Ibijoke Olabisi Olawoyin; Fatimah Funsho Abdulrasaq; Oluwatosin Adenike Adeniyi; Yusuf Diko Adebayo; Olalekan Osuolale Ajayi; and Muritala Folohunsho. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Government House Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq congratulated the judges on their appointment and expressed confidence that they will remain committed to the administration of justice for all. He called the development another milestone as it was…

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, His Royal Majesty Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has reportedly joined his ancestors. A palace source, who preferred anonymity, said the monarch died on Wednesday, 12 September, 2024 after a brief illness. Though the Owa Obokun palace has not issued any official statement with regard to the monarch’s passing, sources within the palace confirmed the death of the popular monarch. The source said, “Baba has passed, but we are waiting for an official announcement from the palace. “You can see that they have started performing some traditional rites. This has to be done before any announcement…