Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National and State Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Kano State has nullified the election victory of Muktar Umar Yerima, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the House of Representatives member for Tarauni Federal Constituency. The tribunal’s three-man panel, led by Justice I.P. Chima,on Thursday, 10 August, 2023, ruled that Yerima’s victory was invalid due to the alleged forgery of his primary school certificate, which had been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice I.P. Chima, while delivering the tribunal’s decision, stated, “After a thorough examination of the evidence presented before us, it…

The Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that the regional bloc will continue to champion diplomacy and dialogue, as well as earnest discussions with all parties involved, to restore constitutional governance in the Republic of Niger. The ECOWAS Authority chairperson spoke on Thursday, 10 August, 2023 in Abuja at the opening of the 2nd Extraordinary Summit on the socio-political situation in the Republic of Niger. “In reaffirming our relentless commitment to democracy, human rights, and the well-being of the people of Niger, it is crucial that we prioritize diplomatic…

The Nigerian Immigration Service has refuted social media report claiming that some of its operatives who purportedly mounted illegal check points at Badagry Seme border were arrested by policemen of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Special Squad. The Comptroller Border Patrol at Seme Mr Emmanuel Gbemudu, made this know during an interview with Radio Nigeria. Comptroller Gbemudu who frowned at the allegation, said that none of his men were arrested, explaining that Border patrol has four points, and therefore the issue of illegal check points does not arise. On his part, the Comptroller of immigration Service Seme Border Command,…

The zonal chairmen of the Social Democratic Party in the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, on Thursday, officially dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress, along with all the party’s chairmen in the 21 local government areas of the state. The SDP top executives, who made their decision to join the ruling party public at the Government House in Lokoja, said they weighed their options and chose the continuous development of the state and wellbeing of indigenes above other considerations. SDP’s Zonal Chairman for Kogi East, Suleiman Isah, criticised what he described as SDP’s campaign, based on ethnicity,…

By Niyi Soyebo Viral videos of residents of Emily-Macauly and commercial bus-drivers dragging Lagos state Government and Igbogbo-baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) executives over terrible condition of Obafemi Awolowo (Baiyeku) road on Wednesday, 2 August, 2023 is one too many. This is a viral wave across the LCDA that calls for huge concern due to road infrastructure deficit within the LCDA. They may not tell you! A deep seated resentment is on the rise in Baiyeku and its environs, an hitherto APC dominated Community Development Area (CDA) of Igbogbo-baiyeku LCDA against the ruling party and if not nip in…

A Chief Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, presided over by Justice Abubakar Ismail, has told the Presiding Pastor of the House On The Rock Church, Uche Aigbe that he has a criminal case to answer in the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms found in his possession. The no-case submission made by the Aigbe was dismissed by Justice Ismail on the ground that the objection to trial lacked merit and substance. In a brief ruling on Thursday, 8 August, 2023 at Zuba, Magistrate Ismail held that from the totality of the evidence so far adduced, the defendant…

Operation Safe Haven, a multi-security taskforce maintaining peace in Plateau State has confirmed that no fewer than 17 persons have been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen on Heipang Community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the attack occurred around 1am, when most residents of the community were asleep. The Spokesperson of the Operation Safe Haven in the state, Captain Ola James, who confirmed the latest development on Thursday, 10 August, 2023, said troops of the operation had been deployed to the community. “There was an early warning signal that some bandits could launch…

A prominent candidate in the Ecuadoran presidential race, Fernando Villavicencio, has been shot dead after conducting a rally in Quito, the country’s capital. President Guillermo Lasso who confirmed the development on Thursday, 10 August, 2023 in a statement on Twitter now known as X, held organized crime responsible for Villavicencio’s tragic death late on the evening Wednesday, 9 August, 2023. Lasso expressed dismay and pledged to ensure that those responsible face legal consequences. “Outraged and shocked by the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, for his memory and for his fight, I assure you that this crime will not go…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the bloody attack that claimed several lives in the Heipang community of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area in the early hours of Thursday, 10 August, 2023. The Governor, who stated this in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr. Gyang Bere, also condemned the recent attacks in some villages in Mangu Local Government Area where more lives were lost. Governor Mutfwang appealed to security agencies to redouble their efforts and put an end to the senseless killings of innocent people in the rural communities of Mangu…

In its bid to meet the yearnings of its passengers for speed, safety and comfort on inland waterways and ensure water transportation as a reliable alternative mode of transport, the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has powered back to life one of its big and passenger prefered boat, MF IPAKODO; with the installation of new high powered engines to ensure speed, safety, comfort and zero carbon emission for sustainable environment. The 40-seater capacity passenger boat – MF Ipakodo, was purchased in 2019 with an installed 250HP, 4-Stroke Yamaha Outboard Engines. The boat is now fitted with twin 300HP 4-Stroke Yamaha…

By Fashina Shakiru Was-Lat Schools Old Students’ Association, (WSOSA), on Sunday, 6 August, 2023 gathered to celebrate their teacher, administrator, author, mentor and proprietor of the school they acquired early knowledge, Dr. Wasiu O. Adumadeyein on the occasion of his 30th anniversary in the teaching profession and launching of his book on Cybercrime. The event held at Onikan Youth Center had students, teachers, alumni and guests turned up in large numbers mostly dressed in native attires. It also witnessed various performances by the students and showing a documentary on the teaching profession. Describing Dr. Adumadeyein as a nation builder, the…

The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum; the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi; the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig-Gen Muhammad Buba Marwa (retd); former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro; and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, were among the special guests that witnessed the swearing-in of board members of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) on Wednesday, 9 August, 2023. The event took place at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock,…

His Love Foundation of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (HLF/RCCG) has announced a School Feeding Initiative, aimed at providing meals to 1,000,000 students in primary schools across Lagos while actively promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Zero Hunger and Quality Education. This forms part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the body. In July, through the Manna Meal School Feeding Programme, HLF fed 8,954 children in 118 schools in Lagos for the third term, with plans to continue in the upcoming first term starting in September 2023. Additionally, a total of 106,728,606 people have been fed globally through…

The acting President of All Nigeria Community, Ghana chapter, Chief Bayo Albert Asaolu has commended the efforts of Nigeria President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his few weeks in office. The All Nigeria Community Chief in Ghana said he had lived outside Nigeria for many years and the image of Nigerians outside the country has been seriously battered, saying that, most countries have always placed Nigerians at the unfriendly level inspite of their economic contribution in those countries. Reacting on the many challenges facing Nigerians living in Ghana, Asaolu assured that the story will change in no time, “I have…

The majority shareholders of Nigeria’s indigenous oil giant, Seplat Energy have upheld the sanctity of the company’s half-year results even as they also expressed confidence in the management’s capability to deliver superior returns and place the organization on the path of sustainable growth. The move by the majority shareholders is coming on the heel of baseless and infantile allegations by a few shareholders against the dual-listed firm on its half-year results that ended June 2023. In a statement, Barrister Emeka Nnubia on behalf of Seplat majority shareholders described the purported joint press conference by the leader of the Independent Shareholders…

Seasoned Nigerian actor, Joseph Benjamin, has revealed that he turned to a cab driver after relocating to the United States of America. He recalled being stranded when he left Nigeria for U.S. in the hopes of breaking into Hollywood after someone promised him movie gigs. Benjamin who appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the King of Talks podcast, hosted by comedian Teju Babyface, said the person disappointed him so he had to dive into the taxi business to make a living. The 46-year-old thespian said the person who took him to America revealed that their financiers had…

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) with other emergency responders today, Wednesday, 9 August, 2023, carried out an emergency operation at the scene of a fatal accident on Eko bridge inward Alaka area of Lagos. LASTMA Akinde Olusola ‘Zebra’ (Zone 3 Iponri) who led the rescue team confirmed that the accident recorded two deaths: male and female; with five people seriously injured. LASTMA Olusola confirmed further that the fatal accident involved six private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no (T-1501 LA) According to preliminary investigation, the loaded ‘MAC’ truck while on a top…

The Kogi State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, has thrown its support behind the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo. The Association made the pledge during a visit to the entire leadership by the APC Governorship Candidate, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, saying it is time to reward the good gesture of Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking on behalf of the Christian body in Kogi State, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Special Apostle Emmanuel Adebayo said no Governor in the history of Kogi State has done what Governor Yahaya…

The representatives of female Deputy Governors in Nigeria have paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, reports thegazellenews.com During the visit they pledged their support towards uplifting the lives of Nigerian women through the Renewed Hope Initiative, a pet project of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Speaking on behalf of the Female Deputy Governors, Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele noted that Nigerias human capacity and the future of the country is dependent on the investment made in women, youth and children. “As a champion of women’s rights,to amplify and…

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expressed appreciation to the Federal republic of Germany for its various interventions in Nigeria especially in areas of humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable in various places of conflict. She stated this while welcoming the German Ambassador and other officials of the Embassy to her office at the State House, Abuja. The First lady said the mutual and beneficial relationship so far enjoyed by the two countries is commendable while still looking forward to more rewarding partnership. She emphasized that Nigeria needs a lot of help to cushion…