Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Abdulwaarees Solanke We live in a world of uncertainties and depression. Yet we desire good life. However the good life assumed to be a bed of roses is almost not attainable by 90 percent of mankind or more because what many consider the good life is deceptive, a mirage it is. This life in its entirety is a life of trial, of boasting and mutual rivalry and competition. It’s the rat race for the mindless, the stupid, the ignorant, the negligent, the rebellious. The good life, the real life, the ideal life or the perfect life is not a…

MTN notes the recent media reports regarding the IHS annual general meeting, held on 7 June 2023 (AGM). MTN, through its subsidiary Mobile Telephone Networks (Netherlands) B.V., holds approximately 85.2 million (26%) of IHS’ shares (IHS Shares). MTN has held the IHS Shares since prior to IHS’ initial public offer (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange in October 2021, with the Group’s voting rights being capped at 20%. MTN has been engaged in discussions with IHS regarding corporate governance matters since prior to its IPO. These discussions included the provisions of the shareholders’ agreement that was in place between…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja,on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023, has reinstated Mahadi Aliyu Gusau as the Deputy Governor of Zamfara State. Gusau and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) filed the action over the moves that eventually led to his impeachment in February 2022 by the Zamfara State House of Assembly. In the judgment, Justice Inyang held that the indictment by the judicial panel constituted by former Governor Bello Matawalle and his impeachment were done in disregard to the matter before the court, which amounted to self-help and taking the law into their hands. “An order…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Workers of the Ondo State Government-owned Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in Okitipupa on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023, staged a protest over sacked of 30 workers of the institution. Aggrieved workers of the university, formerly known as Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), vent their anger over the alleged dismissal of their colleagues. The protesting workers shut down the institution’s main gate, paralysing both academic and business activities for several hours in the school. The protest prevented both vehicular and human movements into the university as the workers accused the governing council…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The ongoing Kano City Urban Water Project has received a financial boost of US$75 million from the French Development Agency (AFD), thegazellenews.com reports According to a statement by the French Embassy in Nigeria, this is to support the state improve water production, distribution, and revenue generation within Greater Kano. According to the statement, accompanied by the new Managing Director of the Kano State Water Board, Garba Ahmed Bichi, and the Country Director of the French Development Agency (AFD) in Nigeria, Mr Xavier Muron, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Emmanuelle Blatmann, visited some key infrastructures of the AFD-supported urban…

Federal Government and World Bank teams on Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) have applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration’s reforms and commitments in improving learning outcomes for children in the state. AGILE is a World Bank-assisted Project of the Federal Government. Kwara has qualified to be enrolled into the programme that seeks better girl child education, especially in senior secondary school. “Your Excellency, we know the story of Kwara State. We have seen the performance of Kwara State in education quality assurance. You have been a pace setter. Also, in the monitoring of learning achievements of…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr Bill Gates, has commended famous Nigeria’s Afrobeats stars, Burna Boy and Rema for taking the country’s music industry into the world map. The Microsoft co-founder revealed that Afrobeats from Nigeria has gained popularity across the world. The billionaire said he recalled a conversation with his daughter, Phoebe when he was about to come to Nigeria. Gates who spoke while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State, ‘Advancing Africa: Unleashing the Power of Youth in Science and Innovation’, said Phoebe told him he would be lucky…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has approved a 114 per cent increase in the salaries of elected politicians, including the President, Vice President, Governors, lawmakers as well as judicial and public office holders. RMAFC is saddled with the responsibility of determining the remuneration appropriate for political officeholders including the President, Vice President, Governors, Deputy Governors, Ministers, Commissioners, Special Advisers, Legislators and holders of the offices as mentioned in Sections 84 and 124 of this Constitution. The commission urged the 36 states’ Houses of Assembly to hasten efforts on amendment of relevant laws to give…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has advised his former club to bring Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen to Old Trafford this summer. The Red Devils are in the market for a new striker and have been linked with Osimhen, Harry Kane and Rasmus Hojlund. A move for Kane seems impossible at the moment with Tottenham Hotspur Chairman, Daniel Levy not willing to sell the England international to United. Atalanta striker, Hojlund is gettable but is not proven at the highest level.Ferdinand reckoned Osimhen would be the ideal forward for the club and urged United to pay his asking…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Katia Aveiro, sister to football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed that their mother, Dolores, considered aborting the Portugal superstar. Ronaldo played his 200th game for Portugal in international football on Tuesday night. Aveiro took to Instagram on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023, to post that her mother had considered abortion before giving birth to one of the greatest footballers of all time. “Dolores wanted to have an abortion. But something stopped her at the last minute, and that baby was born. 39 years ago, Mother Dolores made the decision,” she tweeted Ronaldo became the first male footballer in…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Czech giants, Slavia Prague have announced the signing of Nigeria forward Muhamed Tijani on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old moved to Slavia Prague from another Czech club, Banik Ostrava. Tijani is training with his new teammates in Aigen ahead of the new season. The striker expressed his delight after signing the contract. “I’m excited. I like challenges. Transferring to Slavia is exactly the kind of challenge I wanted. I’m looking forward to the European matches, to the fans. I would like to be the top scorer in the league one day,” Tijani told the club’s official website.…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal High Court has fixed October 23 for hearing in a suit filed by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023 after counsel for the former petroleum boss, Benson Igbanoi, and counsel for the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, M.D. Baraya, regularised their processes in the suit. The ex-Minister, who served as the petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015 under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, is challenging an order obtained by the EFCC for the final forfeiture of her seized assets. The immediate-past…

Rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu has now hit the market, with the listing of the commodity for trade in Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) on Tuesday. This was followed by a formal launch of N5 billion Eko Rice Forward Contract Programme by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the floor of the commodities exchange market, UAC Building in Marina, on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the State Government’s efforts to promote agriculture and enhance food security in Lagos. The Forward Contract, which is a joint initiative of…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts, or their delegations, from France, the United States of America, Sweden and two others at the Paris Financial Pact Summit, which begins Thursday, 22 June, 2023 with the aim of facilitating foreign direct investment into Nigeria The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, who spoke with newsmen in Paris, said the request for meetings with Tinubu is an apparent offshoot of his administration’s economic policies implemented in the past three weeks since assuming office. “Quite a number of them, the…

By Akanji Ismail Esq. Gender equality and women’s empowerment have emerged as crucial issues in contemporary society. Despite significant progress, women continue to face numerous challenges in various spheres of life, particularly in the domain of politics and governance. However, the need for women’s active involvement in governance is not merely a matter of equality but also a crucial element for achieving sustainable development, inclusive decision-making, and social progress. One of the fundamental reasons for women’s involvement in governance is to enhance representation and diversity. Governments that lack gender balance often fail to adequately address the needs and concerns of…

– Nigeria High Commission in London The Nigeria High Commission in London has asked Nigerians and global members of the public to disregard some old videos in circulation on social media, saying they are events of the past. A caveat issued on Wednesday, 21 June, 2023, from the Office of the High Commissioner said the videos, photographs and stories, currently being circulated as fresh events, were those of events that transpired before December 2019. The statement described the misinformation as propaganda targeted at the image of the Mission and Nigeria. It noted that the High Commission in London remains committed…

Management of Ilorin Aviation College (IAC) has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his continuous support for the school, saying that the continuous payment of the subvention and moral support have kept the school going. Acting Rector of the College Captain Yakubu Okatahi said during the Governor’s visit to the school on Tuesday evening that the Governor’s recent release of N75m enabled the College to purchase new aircraft engine and propeller, 10,000 litres of jet-A1, and repair of the College’s fuel dump, among other things. Okatahi and other officers of the school also commended the Governor for paying subvention which helps…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Ekiti Chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has begged Nigerians for financial support to hire military men as bodyguards as her life is under threats. In a trending online video, the 22-year-old student appealed to her fans to help secure her welfare. Speaking in the video clip, the Ekiti chef urged people to consider all the factors surrounding why she made the plea. Recall that Dammy had earlier revealed that she has been receiving threats since she commenced and concluded her cook-a-thon. During a press briefing in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, she revealed that…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Big Brother Titans winner, Makhosazane Twala, popularly known as Khosi, has stated that she is yet to receive her cash prize for winning the show. Khosi, who made this disclosure in a trending video of her recent interview with TV3 Ghana, said months after the show, she and her fellow housemates had not received their rewards and prizes, including her $100,000 cash prize from the show organizers. She also expressed surprise at her victory saying that it still feels unreal and gives her goosebumps whenever she watches the show. “My victory at the Big Brother Titans show really surprised…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun’s appointment in acting capacity, pending approval by the Senate, was announced on Monday, 19 June, 2023, alongside those of other Service Chiefs, the National Security Adviser and the Comptroller of Customs (CG). Egbetokun, an indigene of Ogun State, was a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), prior to his elevation to replace IGP Usman Alkali Baba. Prince Abiodun, in a statement from the Governor’s Office, said the elevations of Egbetokun and others were well deserved…