Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Olufemi Ezekiel The opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State is in the news again lately for the same wrong reason. This time around, it is about the ugly scenario that played out at the opening of the sitting of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Monday, June 5, 2023. In line with democratic norms, the tribunal had been constituted immediately after the March 18 governorship election to allow all aggrieved candidates to ventilate their grievances for appropriate redress. In order to ensure that justice is fairly served, our constitution permits an appeal against tribunal judgment up to the…

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking his disqualification from the race. Ododo, through his lawyer, M. Y Abdullahi, SAN, told the Court that, contrary to the allegations in the suit, he resigned legitimately from the employment of Kogi State as required by law and thus eminently qualified for the forthcoming poll. At the hearing of the suit on Wednesday, the APC candidate maintained that he broke no law at the time he picked…

By Dr. Olatokunbo Osinowo Senator Bayo Osinowo, also known as “Pepperito,” was a prominent Nigerian politician and a key figure in the struggle for democracy during the June 12 movement. Bayo Osinowo was born on November 28, 1955, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. He began his political career in the early 1990s, actively participating in the pro-democracy movement against the military regime that held power at the time. Osinowo was a vocal advocate for the restoration of democratic governance and played a crucial role in mobilising support for the June 12 struggle. The June 12 struggle refers to the historic…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says that the Commission will soon reactivate its Free Health Care Programme, which covers communities in the Niger Delta region, as part of its commitment to enhance better healthcare delivery to the people. Speaking at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt when a beneficiary of the Commission’s healthcare intervention, Master Miracle Nwagbara and his parents paid him a “thank you” visit, the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Major General Charles Airhiavbere (Rtd.), said that the provision of quality medical services to the people of the Niger Delta region was part of its mandate. He stated: “Our budgets have just been approved…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A man has drowned after saving his fiancee from drowning at the place he proposed to her some days earlier, Metro UK reports According to Metro UK, Travis Valenti, 37, was presumed dead after his kayak filled with water and overturned on Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park on Friday, a GoFundMe page set up for him revealed. “Unfortunately, park rangers searched but don’t have a dive team to search further,” states the GoFundMe, adding that “the family is obviously distraught”. Travis proposed to his girlfriend Marlene last Wednesday while vacationing in Washington State. They went kayaking at…

Friends and well wishers of the Member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. James Faleke hosted him to a very colorful inauguration dinner on Tuesday, 13 June, 2023. The event was held to show appreciation to him for his roles in ensuring victory for his party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) during the 2023 General Elections particularly in the Presidential and National Assembly Elections where the party recorded very resounding successes. He was also honoured for being elected for the fourth term to represent Ikeja Federal Constituency, which incidentally is the Constituency of the President,…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Nigerian man, Akorede J. Ayanbisi is the happiest man on earth at the moment. His happiness is understandable. Ayanbisi has finally bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Finance after spending 10 years at the university. He had taken to Twitter, to recount a sad story of how he had graduated from secondary school but couldn’t secure an admission to further his studies in the university, until six years later. According to him, following his frustration in securing an admission into university, he decided to opt for Open University. Ayanbisi said he began studying accounting at the National…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Benue State Police Command on Thursday, 15 June, 2023 arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly raping an eight-month-old pregnant woman. The man identified as Akpo Igwe, a motorcyclist popularly known as okada rider, was alleged to have raped the 25-year-old woman (names withheld) last Thursday at Irabi Council Ward of Obi Local Government Area of the state. A family source, who pleaded for anonymity, the woman who was returning from the market had flagged down the motorcyclist to take her home only for the okada rider to divert to a bush part and raped her “The…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned a 23-year-old fashion designer, Oyetola Mofunrayo on Thursday, June 15, 2023 before a Kado Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for absconding with a friend’s N4 million on her birthday. The police charged Mofunrayo of Ochacho Estate, Idu Abuja, with criminal breach of trust, cheating and criminal misappropriation. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Stanley Nwafoaku, said on May 20 at about 4:30 pm, a written petition by LEO Attorney Solicitor for the complainant Miss Jennifer Ephraim against Oyetola Mofunrayo was received. Nwafoaku…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following as Special Advisers: Mr. Dele Alake Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy Mr. Yau Darazo Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs Mr. Wale Edun Special Adviser, Monetary Policies Mrs. Olu Verheijen Special Adviser, Energy Mr. Zachaeus Adedeji Special Adviser, Revenue Mr. Nuhu Ribadu Special Adviser, Security Mr. John Ugochukwu Uwajumogu Special Adviser, Industry, Trade and Investment. Dr (Mrs.) Salma Ibrahim Anas Special Adviser, Health ReplyForward

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Federal High Court, Lagos has ordered Ms Cecilia May Agu, Abuja-based sex therapist/educator to be remanded in prison over an alleged N275 million internet scam. Cecilia, 40, was brought before the court presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor’s on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, fraud, and obtaining by false pretence. The Police Prosecutor, Samuel Eredia told the court that the defendant and others at large committed the offence on February 20, 2023 at No. 28b, Babatunde Ajose Street, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. Eredia said that…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Femi, a son of veteran Nollywood actress, Idowu Phillips also known as Mama Rainbow, has revealed how he fleeced money from his mother as a young man. Femi, who also toed the path of his mother as an actor and skit maker in an interview with Daily Trust, also stated how he used his father’s death to scam his mother, the legendary Nigerian actress, Mama Rainbow, due to the love she has for his late father. “There was a time that she went to a film set and they gave her money, I know that she loved…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Famous Nollywood actor widely regarded as the tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro Oladimiji, has passed away on Thursday, 15 June 2023, after a prolonged illness. He had been reportedly ill for moths due to battle with chronic hip arthritis. It was gathered that Agoro was rushed to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 after he developed some complications weeks after he solicited N5 million for his chronic hip arthritis treatment, which will see his ball and socket joint replaced. Before his demise, Agoro was 7ft 4in tall and regarded as the tallest man…

The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa from office indefinitely. The suspension order was contained via a press statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Bawa has been directed to hand over to the Director of Administration in the Commission. According to the press statement, the suspension was to allow investigations into various allegations levelled against the embattled EFCC Boss. Below is the full statement from the SGF Office: PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU SUSPENDS BAWA INDEFINITELY FROM…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos State, on Tuesday, 13 June, 2023 sentenced a 45-year-old businessman, Emeka Orisakwe, to three life sentences for defiling his three underage female children. The victims’ ages were said to be eight, eight and six. Justice Abiola Soladoye in her ruling said that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt the three-count charge bordering on sexual assault by penetration against the defendant. “You are wicked and a pathological liar. This is most bizarre and unfortunate,” she said, adding that the defendant said his wife was mentally unstable in…

The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) under the leadership of Honourable Fouad Oki, has released the guidelines into the various bye elections of the divisional football associations and elections into the 20 local football councils in the state. Accordingly, bye elections will be held to select leaders for the Ikeja, Badagry and Lagos Divisional Football Associations while elections will also be held to select leaders for the 20 local football councils in the state. According to a statement signed by Akeem Rabiu-Okikioposu, nomination forms will be on sale between Friday, 16 June and Friday, 23 June, 2023. Filled forms are…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has begun a 21-day medical leave abroad and has thus, handed over power to his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a letter to the House of Assembly, Akeredolu said Aiyedatiwa would function in acting capacity pending the time his leave is over. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, who received the copy of the letter, revealed that Akeredolu shall resume work on July 6, 2023. “The leave which commenced on the 7th of June, extends to the 6th of July, 2023 due to the Public Holidays on June 12 (Democracy…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Tragedy occurred in Kwara State as over 100 persons, including a father and his four children lost their lives in a boat accident at Egbu village, Patigi local government area of the state on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the families and people of Patigi over the incident. The incident, gazellenews.com gathered, occurred on Monday when the boat transporting them hit a tree due to a river wave. The victims were guests returning from a wedding ceremony at neighbouring Egboti village in Niger State. About 50 bodies were allegedly recovered after the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A 70-year-old man, Sule Adeola, has been ordered by an Ekiti State Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti District to be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl. According to the charge, the defendant, “within Ado Ekiti Magisterial District is reasonably suspected to have committed an offence of rape on a 10-year-old minor severally between March and June 2023.” The police prosecutor, Inspector Olubu Apata, said, “The offence is punishable under Section 31(2) of the Child Right Law of Ekiti State.” In her statement to the police, the victim said,…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike PSG winger, Kylian Mbappe, has slammed reports claiming he is ready to quit Paris Saint-Germain to push through a move to Real Madrid as “lies,” just as he also insisted that he is “very happy” at the Parc des Princes. Recall that of Monday, 12 June, 2023, some reports claimed the 24-year-old French man had informed the Ligue 1 champions of his decision not to exercise a 12-month extension in the contract he signed at the club in May 2022. This latest development comes just days after Real Madrid, who had two bids rejected for the Frenchman…