Author: Khadijah Olowode

The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN, has denied the baseless and defamatory allegation that he was involved in drafting the judgement for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) Judges. Fashola expressed disappointment with the spread of the false information on social media platforms and has thus, called on security agencies to take action against those responsible for spreading fake news. In response to the allegation, Fashola clarified that he has been away from Abuja for an extended period of time, rendering the claims entirely unfounded. He condemned the individuals behind these dangerous allegations, referring…

The North East Peoples Solidarity Front (NEPSF) has made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu to appoint a new Auditor General for the Federation from the North-East geo-political zone. In a statement jointly signed by President Comrade Gabriel Michi and Secretary Comrade Mahmood Rufai, the group while acknowledging that the recruitment process for the position of Auditor General for the Federation was fair and transparent. They stated that after a thorough and competitive process, the best candidates were recommended based on merit, but however lamented that since the nation’s independence, the North-East geo-political zone has never had the opportunity to…

Borno State Governor, Banagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N80 million grant for use by Guwori Islamic Academy, a charity institution that provides education to children mostly from low income families. Zulum announced the approval on Sunday, 6 August, 2023 at the graduation ceremony of the school which is located around customs office in Jere Local Government Area. The Governor explained that the N80 million will be released in four batches of N20 million every year to support provision of educational facilities, improve teachers’ welfare and enhance learning for students. “I am highly impressed with what I have…

By Ibrahim A. Jagaba In what eminently qualifies for an uncommon birthday celebration experience, Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, (RRS) of the Lagos Police Command, CSP Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi, on Friday, 4 August, 2023, during a birthday timeout organized and bankrolled in his honor by friends and well wishers, received the prestigious Royal Peace Ambassador Sword. By implications, this confers on him the royal title of Jakadan Zaman Lafiya, (Peace Ambassador) under the awarding Emirate, which covers 17 southern states of Nigeria. Handing the significant royal peace insignia to the celebrant, the Sarkin Samarin Yamma, the Traditional Leader of…

Strong indications of massive fraud has rocked the Presidential Amnesty Office under the leadership of General Barry Ndiomu, with stakeholders calling for its probe. Sources in critical position in the office have raised the alarm over the alarming plundering of the office under its current leadership. The stakeholders have called on the anti graft agencies and indeed the supervisory office, the National Security Adviser to look into how the N5.4 billion monthly allocation to the office is being spent. The sources claim that certain members of staff in the office of the Interim Administrator of the Amnesty Office are being…

Andrew Nwadiashi a 40 year-old banker and eight internet fraudsters were on Friday, August 4, 2023, convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. The others are: Osawa Marvellous, Etinosa Ogieva, Erharruyi Osaigbovo, Isaac Godstime Eghosa, Obasohan Kelvin, Evans Jessa Mike, Timothy Odion and Festus Efe IyengunmwenaNwadiashi was arrested following a petition by First Bank sometime in 2020. As Head, Non-Financial Transaction at Warri branch of the bank in Delta State, he allegedly disregarded banking policy and debited a customer’s account to the tune of N9, 354,000.00. During investigation…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has condoled the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, over the killing of his aide, Adeniyi Sanni, on Saturday, 5 August, 2023 in Lagos, calling for an immediate and discreet investigation to unravel the assailants and bring them to book. The Governor, in a statement issued by his media office in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Sunday, 6 August, 2023, also sympathized with the family of the deceased, describing the killing as cruel and barbaric, adding that such a heinous act can never go unpunished.…

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, CON, received members of the family of the late political icon and former Governor of the State, Prince Abubakar Audu, on a ‘thank you visit’ on Sunday, 6 August, 2023 in Abuja. While briefly recounting the process that led to the choice of Prince Shaibu as a ministerial nominee, the Governor emphasised that equity, fairness, and justice always come first in his decision-making. He stressed the importance of unity and tolerance among the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, stating that tribal sentiment has no place in modern politics. Governor Bello assured the Minister-designate, Prince…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A top-rated business litigation attorney in Chicago, Victor Henderson, has lambasted Atiku Abubakar and a few of his followers for attempting to illegally access President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s confidential education records by filing an improper lawsuit without basic due process. Henderson, who stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, said citizens in the State of Illinois have known Tinubu for decades as a ‘distinguished graduate of Chicago State University and a well-respected international figure in the US. “Despite Tinubu’s prominence, Atiku Abubakar and a few of his followers have attempted to illegally access…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois County, United States of America, has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 General Elections, requesting President Bola Tinubu’s academic records from the Chicago State University. During the campaigns in 2022, Tinubu stated that he had a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with honours. Despite Beverly Poindexter, who is in charge of official transcript requests, enrolment and degree verification at the Office of the Registrar, CSU, affirming Tinubu’s comment, some persons still had some doubts. Recently, Atiku filed…

With the sustained aerial bombardments on their locations and hideouts by men of the Nigerian Airforce, notorious bandit kingpins in North-Western states of Nigeria have requested for dialogue and amnesty from the government. Intelligence sources told PRNigeria that bandit kingpins in Katsina and Zamfara states sent delegations to a meeting held at Gusami Village in Birnin Magaji Local Government Area in Zamfara. The meeting had in attendance some of the kingpins and their representatives including Usman Ruga Kachallah, Alaji Shingi, Lauwali Dumbulu, Shehu Bagiwaye, Sehu Karmuwal and Jarmi Danda. The source said: “They met towards uniting their forces and opt…

Another record was set Saturday, 5 August, 2023, as Nigeria’s D’Tigress emerged victorious with a 83-74 beating of Senegal in the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Final. The highly anticipated clash, held at the BK Arena, in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, lived up to its billing as one of the most evenly-matched Finals in the tournament’s history with Nigeria eventually emerging victorious. From experienced to talented players, both teams displayed exceptional skills and determination throughout the championship game. In the end, Nigeria secured an impressive victory, lifting the trophy for the fourth time in a row, an outstanding feat in the…

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has saluted the Female National Basketball Team, D’tigress for their well deserved victory at the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afro Basket Tournament just concluded in Rwanda. She said the success of the team is a clear evidence of dedication, commitment and team spirit. The First Lady noted that the victory of the D’tigress is evidence of success in the horizon for Nigeria in every aspect especially as the Super Falcons will be taking on England on Monday, 7 August, 2023 in the Round of 16 stage of the…

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation and Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi, has lost one of his closest aides. Adeniyi Sanni, one of Yayi’s closest aides, was killed in yet to be ascertained circumstances in Lagos early Saturday morning, 5 August, 2023. According to Kayode Odunaro, Yayi’s spokesman via a statement on Saturday, 5 August, 2023, Adeniyi Sanni’s corpse, riddled with bullets, was later dumped at Toyota bus stop in Oshodi area of Lagos by passers-by one of whom called the wife through the next…

Police at Central Police Station in Lusaka on Wednesday, 2 August, 2023 at 16: 00 hours detained Apostle Christopher Kunda aged 45 of Plot 168 Chalala and Church Leader for Presence of God Life Ministries International. He was allegedly detained for ‘assault occassioning actual bodily harm (OABH)’. He was alleged to have assaulted Reverend Nelson Mhango, aged 62 of House Number 4199B Matero, who is a member of Bumper Harvest Church. The incident occurred on Monday, 31 July, 2023 around 22:30 hours at Society Business Park between Cairo Road and Cha-Cha Cha Road. The incident occurred when Reverend Mhango advised…

The Arewa Economic Renewal Forum, a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, in the vanguard of the North’s socio-economic rebirth, has expressed its stand in solidarity with the Northern Nigerian Senators, as they take a principled stance against Nigeria’s participation in any type of military intervention or economic sanctions on Niger Republic. In a statement by its Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Kantoma, the Arewa Forum believed that a peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Niger Republic can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomatic engagement, rather than through the use of force or punitive measures. They pointed out that Northern Nigeria…

Following the coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger Republic, leaders of the Economic of West African Countries (ECOWAS) and the region’s Defence Chiefs in separate meetings have made far-reaching decisions aimed at resolving the political stalemate in the country. Contrary to the claim in a section of the media of a looming military intervention in Niger, there is no plan for any immediate deployment of troops for that action for now. A top intelligence source told PRNigeria that the resolutions of the two bodies of ECOWAS emphasised dialogue, economic and security sanctions as necessary steps to be explored…

Ghanafest-NY, in association with SummerStage, will host its 13th annual event on Saturday, 5 August, 2023, celebrating the rich heritage and culture of Ghana. The family-friendly public installation, taking place at Crotona Park located at 1700 Crotona Ave, The Bronx, promises to showcase the richness of Ghanaian traditions through music, dance, art, food, and regalia. Headlining this year’s event is acclaimed Ghanaian pop singer Stonebwoy. Recognized as the Artist of the Year at the 2015 Ghana Music Awards, Stonebwoy has earned international reputation through collaborations with renowned artists such as Sean Paul, Keri Hilson, Trey Songz, and Burna Boy. Notably,…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed that at least 80,000 children lack access to routine immunisation in six northern states. The states, according to NPHCDA, are: Kaduna, Niger, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, and Sokoto, just as it also added that these states lack access to or were never reached for any routine immunisation due to banditry and other forms of insecurities. The Executive Director of NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shauib, made this known while speaking at a strategic meeting with traditional leaders of some inaccessible communities in six states on PHC Delivery held in Sokoto, …

By Abimbola Ogunnaike An e-hailing driver in Lagos State, Jeremiah Adeniran, arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, has disclosed that hardship caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy pushed him into robbing his passengers of their valuables in the state. Adeniran also revealed how he used to decline ride orders from men so he could rob his female passengers. The suspect, who claimed to be a graduate of Accounting from the North American University, said on Friday, 4 August, 2023 that he usually connived with two yet-to-be-identified friends to perpetrate the crime. Speaking during a parade of suspects…