Author: Khadijah Olowode

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, 28 June, 2024, charged youths in the country to acquire skills and financial literacy that would enable them become self employed instead of searching for white collar jobs. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the Niger Delta Viewpoint Small Medium Enterprises, NDVP-SME Conference 2024 with Theme: ‘Financial Literacy and Skill Acquisition, A Journey To Self Actualisation’ held in Asaba. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Prince Johnson Erijo, Governor Oborevwori said acquisition of skills in various fields was a sure avenue for self development and empowerment, calling on young people to learn…

Find out why he named his two daughters after her – Aurora Imade Adeleke (9 yrs old, born by Sophia Momodu) and Hailey Veronica Adeleke (7yeara old, born by Amanda Brown) Dr. Veronica Hailey Imade Adeleke was a Nigerian Singer, Doctor and lecturer at Babcock University. Mother of a Nigerian Afro singer. She gave birth to him on November 21st, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The Adeleke family would later move back to their native country. The late mother of the popular Nigerian superstar was a music lover, just like her son. In the 90s, she had a brilliant music…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has been rated high in strategic management approach amongst all law enforcement agencies in Nigeria; stressing that ICPC was consistent in developing and implementing strategic plans in the delivery of its statutory functions. The Programme Manager of a development partner – the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Nigeria (ROLaC), Dr. Emmanuel Uche, who stated this during a training session, recently organised in Abuja for the ICPC Senior Management; emphasising that the result-oriented activities designed in line with 2024-2028 strategic plans was commendable. In his opening remarks during the training, the Chairman…

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has urged about 10, 000 Principals of Secondary Schools in Nigeria as critical stakeholders, to be committed in actualising the positive behavioural change that we all aspire to see in our young ones, students and the society at large. Dr. Aliyu, who made the statement recently while making his remarks at the 66th Annual Congress of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) Abuja; stressed that the Principals of Secondary Schools in the country, whom he described as strategic partners…

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has emphasized the importance of collaboration in addressing corruption. This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by Barrister Salisu Abdul, Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State Public Complaints Commission, and other key members to the ICPC. Dr. Aliyu praised the Jigawa State government for establishing the Public Complaints Commission, noting that its presence would significantly aid in combating corruption both in the state and nationwide. He pledged ICPC’s support for the new agency, offering assistance in capacity building through the Anti-Corruption Academy…

An Abuja-based Business Man, Mr. Ijoma Oji Uduma has been arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a two-count charge before Justice M. A. Olajuwon of the Federal High Court, Abuja for making cash payment over the legal limit of Five Million Naira (N5,000,000) under the Money Laundering Act. The Defendant was indicted in an alleged N38 million money laundering case for making, amongst other offences, cash payment of N10 million in three tranches totaling N30 million, exceeding the amount authorized under Section 2(1)(a) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act in February…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke has added another feather to his growing list of achievements, reports thegazellenews.com. The man representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the representative of Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House, is set to be honoured with an award to recognise his massive empowerment programmes for his constituents in Lagos in the past decade. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation is set to confer on him Award of Excellence for Community Development and Empowerment at a programme scheduled to take place on Saturday, 7…

By Ibrahim Jagaba Like his predecessors, the name (CSP) Olayinka Egbeyemi evokes fearlessness, bravery and proactiveness. Having spent over four years as Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce), where he cut a niche as a dedicated and result-oriented senior police officer, Egbeyemi redeployment from RRS after over three years in the saddle would see him exiting the squad leaving behind many unique and enduring legacies. From assumption of office as Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in mid-December, 2020, CSP Egbeyemi hit the ground running as a sprinter with clear destination in sight. He started with re-orientating and…

The Defence chiefs of countries in Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) on Thursday, converged in Abuja to deliberate on the proposed $2.607 billion budget for the activation of the subregion standby force. The standby force is meant to contain terrorism and unconstitutional change of government with the region planning to raise a 5,000 standby force. The region, alternatively proposed a budget of $481,459, 335 for 1,650 standby force, with the meeting organised to decide which plan to be implemented. Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar disclosed this at the opening of the meeting of the region’s Minister…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has arrested four suspected vandals in Dabi Bako area of the Kwali Area Council, Abuja. The arrest was made during a routine patrol of the anti vandal team of the Command where one of the suspects was caught vandalizing armoured cables at the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), small Sheda, Kwali, kwali Area council, Abuja. Upon interrogation, the suspect made useful confessions that led to the arrest of three (3) other accomplices and the recovery of more stolen armoured cables already on its way to the market. The…

The United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has promoted the need for the revalidation of the National Action Plan (NAP) to tackle issues that affect Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. IOM Chief of IOM Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Laurent De Boeck, disclosed this in Abuja at the 7th National Humanitarian Coordination Technical Working Group (NHCTWG) meeting, to revalidate the NAP on IDPs in Nigeria. De Boeck, who was represented by Head of Policy Governance Liaison and Support of IOM, Daniel Salmon at the event organised with support of the Swiss, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty…

The ECOWAS Court President, Justice Edward Amoako Asante has welcomed the Chairperson of the Community Audit Committee, Diane Holo-Sacramento at the ECOWAS Court. The meeting marked the first official engagement between the Court and the Audit Committee, signifying a significant step towards enhanced collaboration and oversight. Justice Edward Amoako Asante extended a warm welcome to the Audit Committee members, acknowledging the importance of their visit. He introduced the key members of the ECOWAS Court team, including the Vice President, other judges, the Chief Registrar and the Director of Administration and Finance. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to discuss…

By Emmanuel Udom The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has rejected a petition against a Lagos based firm for alleged N5 million fraud sent to it by a Lagos-based non-governmental organization. The petition against Mr. Uwa Onaifo Prosper, Managing Director, Home Class Nigeria Company and Uflyright Enterprises, dated January 24, 2024, signed by Debo Adeniran, chairman, The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), and addressed to the zonal commander of the anti-graft agency. The NGO stated that EFCC rejected the petition, stating “that it falls below the threshold of the commission and could therefore not be documented and…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, says that the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit, slated for July 10-13, 2024, will help to build synergy for the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. Speaking during an interview with newsmen at the NDDC’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, stressed the importance of engaging stakeholders to come up with strategies for economic growth and development in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer remarked that stakeholders’ engagement was one of the cardinal points in the Renewed Hope Agenda…

Following the abandoned dredging project for the channelization of the Ikorodu-Mende ferry route, residents of Mende in Lagos have called on the contractor handling the project to return to the site. Speaking with newsmen, concerned residents alleged that dredging equipment had been abandoned and that engineers were no longer present on site. They urged Merited Construction Limited, the company, awarded the project, to resume work without further delay. “Since December last year 2023 to date, they have not performed to the expectations of the public”, they alleged. The residents had previously pleaded with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fulfill his electoral…

Nigeria has again made positive history in the global circles with the nomination of a renowned gender activist and Convener of Womanifesto, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi to the United Nations Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group (2024-2026). The nomination which is in recognition of her immense dedication to the cause of women’s rights in Africa, is said to have thrown the human rights community in Nigeria in excitement. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Founder of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Center (WARDC) and Director, Centre for Human Rights, University of Lagos, is staunch gender rights advocate and law lecturer and practitioner, who has led hundreds…

Following the end of the tenure of Professor AbdulRasheed Na’Allah as the 6th Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja on 30th June 2024, the Senate of the University has elected Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University pending the inauguration of the University Council and the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor. Maikudi is a Professor of International Law and the current Deputy Vice Chancellor (academic). Born in Zaria on the 31st January 1983 and hailed from Katsina State, Aisha attended Queens College, Lagos where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, 27 June, 2024, advocated for an effective management of the Federation Account for sustainable development of Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the retreat for members of Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) (Post-Mortem) Sub-Committee held in Asaba. He said the theme of the retreat “Efficient Management of Federation Account” is apt and timely as FAAC remains the major source of revenue for the federal, state and local governments to fund developmental projects. Represented by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, Oborevwori lauded FAAC for its role in carrying out…

Delta State Government, Wednesday, explained that it was intervening on several Federal Government roads across the state to enable Deltans and other Nigerians have unfettered access to convey goods and services. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu disclosed this during inspection of ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the old Umutu-Abraka-Eku road at Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Aniagwu who frowned at the state of federal roads in the state, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to complete the road as an alternative to the failed Umutu/Eku Road. Flanked by…