Author: Khadijah Olowode

The Ogun State Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) has disbursed N5,233,379,834.30 among the 20 local government areas in the State. The disbursement was outlined during the August 2023 edition of the JAAC meeting held at the Conference Hall, Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Rotimiolu Akinlesi, in his welcome address at the meeting, said the purpose of the gathering was to foster accountability, transparency, and integrity, noting that the chairmen of the local governments were there to represent and seek the interest of the people. He called on the chairmen to…

The Lagos State Government has warned Motorists against the use of defective vehicle registration number plates on Lagos roads and those without any number fixed on their vehicles to desist from the unlawful act, saying it is against section 15 and 16 of the State’s Transport Reform Law 2018. Explaining the anomaly of wrongful use of the number plate which has become rampant, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola noted that; covering of number plate without authorisation, use of faded number plate, use of damaged number plate, misuse of number plate and non use of number plate,…

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, on Saturday, 26 August, 2023 admonished young budding software developers and tech enthusiasts to harness massive opportunities in the tech space. The lawmaker disclosed this while delivering his keynote address at the 2023 Hackfest, organised by GenZtechies, held at the Multipurpose Hall of the University of Lagos, Akoka. Abiru shared the experience of his illustrious banking career spanning over three decades, tracing how technology gradually revolutionised the banking sector, starting with the new generation banks. Senator Abiru who is representing Lagos East Senatorial District in…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday, 26 August, 2023 directed remodeling of the State’s Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri, with new structures to be built. Zulum also ordered rehabilitation of ‘Buba Marwa House’ which serves as an accommodation for medical doctors working with Specialist Hospital. The Governor gave both directives on Saturday afternoon during an assessment visit to the hospital. “We have examined the capacity of the hospital, and we will soon embark on erecting more structures and make certain adjustments in such a way that doctors and other health allied staff will have offices in the premises.” Zulum…

Operatives of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps has arrested a suspected native doctor identified as Babatunde Kolawole with a fresh dead body. The herbalist was arrested in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, 27 August, 2023. According to Odutola, the man told the Amotekun Corps operatives who arrested him with the male corpse that he was trying to revive him. “Although the suspect did not deny the incident, he claimed to be a native doctor who was attempting to revive the deceased,”…

The Adamawa State Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that at least 31 lives were lost to road accidents from January to July this year. The command also confirmed that 274 persons sustained different degrees of injuries in the road crashes within the period under review. FRSC’s Sector Commander in the State, Yelwa Dio, made this disclosure during in an interview with NAN in Yola on Saturday, 26 August, 2023. According to Dio, during the period the command recorded 126 road crashes involving 548 people. He attributed major causes of the accidents to excessive speeding, overloading of…

Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has laid out his comprehensive vision for reforming key sectors under the nation’s Ministry of Interior. The Minister, in a video broadcast at the weekend, reaffirmed his commitment to executing the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” of the present administration. He said he would be embracing a transformative plan aimed at revamping immigration services, correctional service centres, and other crucial areas within the ministry. Tunji-Ojo while acknowledging the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve and vowed not to betray the responsibilities entrusted to him. He revealed that his…

A South African, Erasmus Jean – Pierre has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja over attempt to smuggling 2.6 kilogrammes of methamphetamine via the Nigerian airport to the Middle East A press statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi read that: “Attempt by a 29-year-old South African, Erasmus Jean – Pierre, to export 2.6 kilogrammes of methamphetamine concealed in his luggage to the Middle East through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA Abuja on Wednesday 23rd August, 2023, was thwarted by operatives…

By Abdulwarees Solanke One of my lieutenants in office shared a story on our whatsapp group platform that forced me to reflect on how any government, office or public and institutional service provider earns bad reputation from those it is supposed to serve. The story : A mad man handed his cheque to a bank teller and said, “I would like to withdraw N5000..” The Male teller told the mad man “For withdrawals less than N10,000, please use the ATM”. The mad man then asked, “Why?” The teller irritably told the mad man, “These are rules. Please leave if there…

The Deputy Leader of the Legislative Arm of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Muritala Kayode Oyeniyi is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Oyeniyi, a grassroot politician died on Saturday, 26 August, 2023, after a brief illness. The deceased was a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mushin and was on his second term as the Deputy Leader of the Council’s Legislative Arm. He was buried on Sunday, 27 August, 2023 at his house, Ikorodu in accordance with Islamic rites.

A total of 370 farmers across the country are billed to benefit from the intervention of Renewed Hope Initiative, an Initiative of Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in the agricultural sector. The intervention include distribution of seedlings, pesticides and fertilizers to between 15-20 farmers per state, making up a total of 370. This is one of the key resolutions at the meeting of Zonal Coordinators of the Initiative with the National President and Convener of the Initiative, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. Other interventions in the sector include a proposal to encourage the establishment of farm markets in strategic locations and…

The Oyo State Government has said that the 12.5 km Challenge-Odo-Ona road currently under construction would likely be completed in the next three months. The state Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof. Dahud Sangodoyin who stated this while inspecting some ongoing projects in Ibadan, described the road as not only critical to the economy of the locality, but that of the state as a whole. The Commissioner noted that he was impressed with the level of work done so far by the contractor, adding that the contractor is finalizing some of the pavements, laying of asphalt, and the drainage. According…

Forty six Nigerian students in tertiary institutions across the country have emerged the first set of beneficiaries as the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), an initiative of Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen.Oluremi Tinubu, flags off the National Scholarship Programme for Tertiary Education. The beneficiaries were drawn from the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, while others were nominated by various women societies, including National Council for Women Societies, and Defence Staff and Police Officers Wives Association DEPOWA. At the ceremony held in the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, the First Lady and National President of the Renewed Hope Initiative,…

A former military spokesperson, Major-General Bernard Onyeuko (rtd), has passed on. A credible source told PRNigeria that he died on Saturday morning after complaining of cold and was rushed to a private hospital where he died. General Onyeuko who retired from the Nigerian Army after the recent appointment of new service chiefs was a former Director, Defence Media Operations. Another close friend to the deceased told PRNigeria that the retired general was hale and hearty on Friday, 25 August, 2023, until he fell ill on Saturday morning, 26 August, 2023 and passed on. by PRNigeria

Pastor of a Pentecostal Church identified as Pastor Prosper Igboke, has committed suicide by jumping down from a two-storey building after a girl he funded her university education jilted him. It was gathered that Igboke jumped down from the two-storey building and died instantly after he was jilted by his lover, whom he had spent so much on. A relative of the deceased who confirmed the development to newsmen on Saturday, 26 August, 2023, said the 30-year-old man from Leru community in Umunneochi Local Government Area, Abia State, had trained his lover in the university, after which she declined his marriage…

Spanish Football Association (RFEF) President, Luis Rubiales, has been suspended by the world football ruling body, FIFA, from football-related activities for three months after he kissed Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final. The latest development is coming less than 24 hours after Rubiales insisted at a press conference on Friday, 25 August, 2023, that he would not resign his position in the face of criticism for kissing Hermoso on the lips as Spain celebrated winning the Women’s World Cup after beating England 1-0 in the final last Sunday. Many female and male players like Borja Iglesias and David de…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has expressed interest in taking up a role in the team’s coaching setup, especially goalkeeper trainer. The former Lokeren FC of Belgium goaltender has never been involved with the national team since retirement from active football. Rufai has, however, said he is capable of handling Super Eagles goalkeeping job. “I’m ready for them, to show them techniques of goalkeeping. I’m waiting to be one of the Super Eagles coaches sometime, someday,” Rufai said on Sports Salsa (Kennis 104.1FM). “We have to get it right. We have goalkeepers but something is missing. You can’t give…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has embarked on exploratory discussions with the development agencies of France and Germany to propel job creation and boost farmers’ productivity in the Niger Delta region. Driven by a commitment to advance sustainable development, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, led a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to the French Development Agency (AFD) and the German Development Agency (GIZ) offices in Abuja. Accompanying him were the NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Major General Charles Airhiavbere, (Rtd.) the Executive Director of Projects, Mr. Charles Ogunmola, an expert in partnerships, Dr. Uche…

The Federal Government has promised to take necessary steps to stem disaster-driven poverty in the country. The government equally promised to put in place legal framework to reward and punish citizens for environmental use. Addressing members of Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) who paid him courtesy visit at the weekend in Abuja, the Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Ishaq Salako said Nigeria is currently facing a lot of environmental challenges from desertification, desert encroachment, land degradation, gully erosion, among others and that some something need to be done to address the decline. He…

Operatives of the Sokoto Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects are: Joy Ofem, Azeez Naimot, Agabi O. Yusuf, Ibrahim Amodu, Aigbekan Daniel, Adedayo Michael, Iraran Mubarak, Olivine Habiblah,Wasiu Lukman Adekunle, Musa Abdulazeez, Abdullahi Ibrahim, Adegoh Nabiu Mohammed, Ibrahim Mubarak, Ahmed Ibrahim Abdullahi, Abdullahi Sanusi Adejoh, Umar Idris, Muhammad Nuhu, Feisal Ahmed, Aliyu Ismail, Elijah Adebayo, Zakariyau Ibrahim, Balogun Abdulkarim and Buni Husaini. They were arrested on Friday, 25 August, 2023 at Bafarawa and Kalkalawa estates in Sokoto. Their arrest followed diligent observance and intelligence on their suspected involvement…