Author: Khadijah Olowode

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration is deploying drones, helicopters and other technological innovations to address security challenges in the State. The Governor stated this when he received the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, comprising Ogun and Lagos states, Major General Mohammad Usman, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Wednesday. The governor said constant movement of people to the state due to its strategic location as the industrial, religious and educational capital of the country, has put a lot of pressure on the security architecture of…

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced that the Blue Line Rail will start commercial operations on Monday, 4 September, 2023. The Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Engr. Abimbola Akinajo, spoke on the commencement date during a press conference at the iconic Marina Station of the Blue Line Rail in Lagos. Akinajo, who took reporters on a guided ride and tour of the physical infrastructure of the Blue Line Rail from the Marina Station to the National Arts Theatre Station in Iganmu, said Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu would take the inaugural ride on…

By Emmanuel Oladesu What could have sparked a protracted rift between the legislature and the executive in the same ruling party? This is a big poser that agitates the minds of concerned parties in Lagos State where the House of Assembly has shelved the confirmation of 17 of the Governor’s 39 commissioner-nominees. The legislative/executive face-off, which leaders of the ruling party are now sorting out, is confounding to many people because the occupants of the two organs of government belong to the same All Progressives Congress (APC) family. Some observers might not find anything puzzling about this kind of misunderstanding.…

Coup plotters, who deposed Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba in the early hours of Wednesday, August 30, 2023, have placed him under house arrest, just as they also arrested his son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, for alleged “treason” The coupists accused Bongo and his son of various charges, including treason, embezzlement, corruption, and falsifying the president’s signature among other allegations. “President Ali Bongo is under house arrest, surrounded by his family and doctors,” they said in a statement read out on state TV. “Bongo’s son and close Adviser, Noureddin Bongo Valentin; his Chief of Staff, Ian Ghislain Ngoulou; as well as…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Capital Territory Minister (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike; multi-billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola; Tony Elumelu; renowned veteran singer, Innocent Idibia famously addressed as 2Face; have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. Other Nigerians who made the list included: former SGF, Boss Mustapha; Mohammed Abdullahi; Alhaji Imaan; Dr Stephen Akintayo; Farouk Khailann and Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Renowned clergy, Pastor Jerry Eze, Dr Daniel Moses, Mohammed Dewji, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, AIG Aishatu Baju, Gabriel Aduda, Tein Jack-Rich, Tosin EniOlorunda. Dr Oluwatosin Olatujoye and Nollywood star, Rita Dominic also made…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the military take of power from President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon in the early hours of Wednesday, 30 August, 2023, thegazellenews.com report President Tinubu said the actions of the country’s military junta negate the principles of democracy which recedes power constitutionally into the hands of the citizens and ‘not in the barrel of a loaded gun.’ He also expressed his worry over coup trends in some African countries of late, saying that as a strong believer in the tenets of democracy, he will work with other African leaders to bring amicable settlement of the political…

Kwara State Government on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023 flagged off the distribution of rice palliatives to the most vulnerable persons in the state, with the committee saying it would share at least 250,000 10kg bags in the first phase. In what was an attempt to ensure nonpartisanship, fairness and equity, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on August 22 inaugurated the 12-person committee to coordinate the distribution of the palliatives purchased with the N2bn so far received from the Federal Government. At the flag off of the distribution in Ilorin, the state capital, the Governor said the palliatives are only a show of…

In line with the measures put up by his administration under the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), to mitigate the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy, the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has kicked off the food relief component of SAfER. The Governor, who kicked off the distribution of the food relief packages at the Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Mini-stadium, Oyo, said 200,000 households would benefit from the food relief support, adding that the government took its time to plan SAfER, which according to him is more than just a palliative. He equally appreciated the residents of…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR, describing it as the end of an era for creative national heroes and heroines of Oyo State extraction. Governor Makinde, who noted how the writer of the Nigerian national pledge, Prof. Felicia Adedoyin, had passed on a year earlier in 2022, said Akinkunmi has left indelible marks on the sands of Nigeria’s history. The Governor condoled with the family of the late icon, praying to God to grant repose to his soul and grant the family the fortitude to bear…

Sensation singer, Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, better known as Portable, has lost his Instagram page of 2 million followers to hackers. Portable’s management confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023. It assured that it was working actively to resolve the issue. It said the hackers are impersonating Portable and are likely to be using the account to spread false information, scams, and potentially harmful content. The statement reads, “We regret to inform you that Portable’s official Instagram account has been hacked and taken over by unknown fraudsters. We understand that this incident may cause concern and confusion…

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for her intervention in empowering women and other vulnerable groups in the society through her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative. The Governor stated this after paying a courtesy visit on the First Lady at the State House in Abuja. The interventions of the Initiative in the education sector were a National Scholarship Programme which was recently flagged off in Abuja with 43 beneficiaries from across the nation, Women ICT Training and other empowerment programmes in agriculture and social investment. The Governor noted that these will complement…

The management team of Lagos State Television (LTV) conducted a courtesy visit to the office of Honorable Rasaq Olusola Ajala, Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA yesterday. During the visit, Mrs. Sola Kosoko, the station’s General Manager, highlighted their intention to foster a stronger relationship with the council, building upon their previous collaborative endeavors. Mrs. Kosoko underscored the significance of LTV’s role in bringing grassroots activities to the public eye and facilitating feedback collection. She assured the council boss of their unwavering commitment to broadcasting, showcasing, and promoting the council’s progress. Emphasizing their dedication, Mrs. Kosoko stated, “We aim to establish a…

A 29-member Central Working Committee (CWC), headed by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, saddled with the mandate for the distribution of palliatives in the state has been empanelled by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The composition of the Committee is aimed at ensuring that the palliatives reached every strata of the society, in line with the promise made to the people of the state by Governor Abiodun. A statement issued on Tuesday, 29 August, 2023, by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr Lekan Adeniran, noted that there will be a similar Committee at the…

A groundbreaking initiative in the form of a drama series on menstrual health and hygiene debuts Thursday, 31 August, 2023 on Radio Nigeria Bond 92.9 FM. Titled “My Period, My Pride”, the series was conceptualised by a multiple award winning broadcaster, journalist, author and foremost social campaigner, Anike-Ade Funke Treasure. According to the multi-talented promoter, the initiative is an advocacy tool to demand free sanitary pads for school girls from the Nigerian governments across all levels. “The drama series mirrors the challenges of the girl child as she struggles with education in the face of period poverty. It is a…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, OFR, has called on legal practitioners and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to work in tandem with law enforcement agencies to curb money laundering and terrorism financing. He made this call at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held at the Velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja. Prof Owasanoye, who was part of a panel of discussion on ethics and professional conduct of lawyers, commended the NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau and its leadership for the initiative…

The immediate-past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has opened up on why he did not participate in the 2022 governorship election in Osun State. Aregbesola, who spoke in Yoruba during an exclusive interview with Uniq FM/Freedom TV in Ilesa on Tuesday, 29 August, 2023, attributed his absence at the election to the politics of bitterness and boastful exclusion within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as at the time, which did not allow him and his loyalists make contributions to the success of the party. The former Governor who recalled efforts made by several politicians not to…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Australian scientists on Monday, 28 August, 2023, disclosed that an 8cm (3in) worm was found alive in the brain of an Australian woman, becoming the world’s first, reports the BBC. The scientists said they were shocked by their discovery because, according to them, that is not what they were expecting. The report said 64-year-old woman was said to have, for months, suffered symptoms like stomach pain, a cough, and night sweats, which evolved into forgetfulness and depression. She was admitted to the hospital in late January 2021, and a scan later revealed “an atypical lesion within the…

MTN Nigeria has signed a 5G2Business Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seplat Energy to deploy 5G services to facilitate business optimisation. The 5G2Business MoU attests to unprecedented advancements in business digital transformation. 5G will enable businesses to unlock new efficiencies, automate processes, optimise operations, and propel innovation and productivity to new heights. Speaking on this collaboration, Lynda Saint-Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer of MTN Nigeria, stated, “We are thrilled to join hands with Seplat Energy to spearhead the integration of intelligent digital technologies into industry processes in Nigeria. With this partnership, we open new vistas of possibilities, empowering enterprises to embrace cutting-edge technologies and digitally transform their day-to-day operations. While…

By Moshood Oshunfurewa Adebola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu unveiled a list of ten new or revised ministries that will shape his administration’s policies. Among these, the marine and blue economy ministry, headed by former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, is of particular interest. This ministry aims to oversee the prudent management of Nigeria’s marine resources and promote the sustainable growth of the blue economy. Nigeria possesses a wealth of marine resources, including oil, gas, and minerals. Its coastline stretches over 850 kilometres, harboring a diverse array of marine life, from fish to crustaceans and mollusks. Unfortunately, these resources…

Arrangements have been concluded to organise a pre-season tournament for Lagos State based football teams competing NNL and NLO, reports thegazellenews.com. This was one of the major decisions reached at the end of the meeting of the Technical Committee of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA). According to the Communique issued at the end of the meeting signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Liameed Olawale Gafar, the tournament which takes place between Monday, 18 September, and Friday, 22 September, 2023, is meant to prepare the team for the coming League season in the country. The tournament will take place at the Mobolaji…