Author: Khadijah Olowode

WAEC Nigeria, I’m compelled to go public on this because it has agitated my mind for long and perhaps the minds of other Nigerians. While I could’ve gone private and written you a letter, I chose this medium to give it the attention I personally feel it deserves and thus a solution that may involve as many people as possible. I am curious & want to know how you acknowledge or encourage students that perform exceptionally well in your Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). We grew up knowing that the SSCE was one of the most important exams one…

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, Honourable Justice Edward Amoako Asante has received the Executive Committee of the West African Law Students Association (WALSA), Ghana Chapter, during the Sensitization and Training of Lawyers and Government Agents on the use of the ECOWAS Court Electronic Case Management System (ECMS) held in Accra Ghana between 14th and 19th June 2024. The WALSA Ghana Chapter, led by the International Vice President Prince Roland Diamond Okorie, joined Justice Asante and other distinguished dignitaries for the three-day sensitization and training program for the anglophone Lawyers and Government…

Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda has called on civil servants to remain diligent, value-oriented, citizen-centered, and God-fearing in the execution of their official duties. Aduda made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Union executives and staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by their chairman, Ali Seidu. The visit was in appreciation of his impactful role during his tenure as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from December 2020 to October 2022. In his remarks, Aduda emphasized the pivotal role of the civil service as…

The former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has lost his mother, Chief Mrs Florence Saraki. Saraki, announced the passing of his mother on Tuesday evening, 18 June, 2024, in a post on X. “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, who peacefully transitioned today, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024,” he wrote. “Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support as we mourn Mama’s passing.” The late Florence died a few…

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have arrested six suspects for kidnapping and fraud. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, confirmed the development in a statement made available to newsmen in Makurdi, the state capital on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024. Anene, who also disclosed nine kidnap victims were rescued, added that three of the arrested suspects were kidnappers and the other three were fraudsters. According to the state police image maker, the suspected kidnappers were responsible for the kidnap of some passengers of a Benue Links vehicle after killing the driver. Part of the statement read, “On…

Following the security challenges in Kogi State, the State House of Assembly has approved the recruitment of 1050 hunters to strengthen the security architecture of the state. The Assembly gave the approval during the house plenary on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024 in Lokoja, the state capital. A letter was said to have been forwarded to the State Assembly requesting approval of the recruitment of 50 hunters each for the 21 Local Government Areas of the State. The letter was sent to the House by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Salami Deedat. After reading the letter at the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the managing director and senior management staff of the Nigeria AGIP Oil Company over a petition alleging the diversion of $72 million. The petition was raised against AGIP by a service company, De Coon Service Limited. Joined in the petition are the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Mele Kyari; Ali Zara; Ismailia Mohammed; and ex-executive Secretary of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board, Simbi Wabote. In the petition, De Coon Service Limited alleged that AGIP, in collaboration with the above-named individuals,…

Canadian superstar, Drake, has made history as he surpassed 100 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The rapper has become “the first artist in history to earn a milestone 100 billion streams on Spotify,” music monitoring company, Chart Data announced via X on the night of 18 June, 2024 He has more than double the streams of the next closest rapper, Eminem. The breakdown of Drake’s 100 billion Spotify streams shows an average of 234 million streams per song, and an average of 5 billion streams per album. His most streamed song on the platform is his 2016 hit…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has called for concerted efforts to provide better care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease in the country. She noted that with Sickle Cell contributing to approximately 376,000 under-5 deaths annually, compared to 34,400 deaths from other causes, there is a pressing need for stakeholders to intensify efforts to reverse the trend. The Presidential Adviser made this call in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Desmond Utomwen, to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day, with the theme: “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally.” World…

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) has justified the decision of the anti-narcotics body to go after the assets of drug barons and traffickers as part of ongoing offensive action against illicit drugs. Marwa, explained the reason the action to go after assets of drug barons was taken at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday to kick off a week-long activities to celebrate the 2024 International Day Against Drugs and Illicit Trafficking, which NDLEA organized in conjunction with other stakeholders like the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).…

As part of measures to sustain cultural values across southwest, the Lagos State Government has intensified preparation to organize the largest festival through the Yoruba Week celebration, slated for September 2024. The festival, according to the government, has been structured to give thorough narration of the Yoruba cultural heritage and inculcate same on the next generation, in order to maintain the socialization. During the event, the government noted that the Yoruba culture would be narrated through traditional music, dance, art exhibitions, and delectable culinary that would be available at venues earmarked for the celebration in the state. The Special Adviser…

By Sunday Apah The leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ughelli South Local Government Area have officially endorsed the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term come 2027 governorship election. The party also presented the party’s flag to the candidate for the upcoming local government council election, scheduled for July 13, 2024. Hon. Festus Utuama, the Member representing Ughelli South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, moved the motion for the endorsement. He highlighted the significant contributions of the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to the state through his M.O.R.E Agenda. Seconding…

A former students’ union leader in Rivers State, Endwell Ahuize Ejindu has been shot dead as the crisis over tenure of local government chairmen in the state escalates, reports thegazellenews.com Late Endwell was a former SUG President of Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt. He was shot dead along Ula-upata Road Ahoada, Rivers State with reports linking his killing to the political crisis in the state. Thegazellenews.com gathered that Endwell may have been murdered by a group of cultists loyal to one of the warring factions in the political crisis in the state. He was shot dead along Ula-Pata,Ahoada town on…

In the spirit of the Eid celebrations, an Islamic group, the Movement for Islamic Centre and Awareness, MICA has distributed food itmes, cows, sallah rams and clothes to Muslims in some parts of the country. Some of the states where the items were distributed to hundreds of beneficiaries include; Lagos, Ogun, Kwara, Kaduna, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Project Director, Azeezat Mohammed in a statement said that MICA continues to play a significant role in supporting the community across all her chapters through charitable activities, demonstrating the values of compassion and generosity inherent in Islamic teachings. She explained…

As Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flags-off campaign for the Local Government elections in Warri South-West Local Government Area tomorrow, Chairmanship candidate of the party Chief Sylvester Oromoni has promised a big deal for the people. In a statement on Tuesday, 18 June, 2024, to welcome leaders of the party to Ogbe-Ijoh for the flag-off exercise, Oromoni with his campaign theme tagged “Assurance 2024” urged the people to expect more if elected. He said that his administration would focus on providing streetlights to light up communities, healthcare for sustainable living and human capital development in terms of welfare packages…

A new revolution has kicked off in Lagos State’s health sector with the introduction of Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) to transform data transmission and management across all State-owned healthcare facilities. The highly secure digital cloud is a State Government-led effort designed in collaboration with eClat, a health technology company, and Interswitch Limited, to create a backbone for seamless movement of patients’ data and to enhance digital transformation in the State’s healthcare. Digital Health Platform Limited — a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), comprising Lagos Ministry of Health, Interswitch and eClat — has been appointed to jointly drive the operation of…

By Funmi Branco AS a church, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) organization is known for its emphasis on holy living, anti-demon fervor, and evangelistic preoccupation. With its investments in the spiritual and social wellbeing of its members, there is no doubt that over the years, it has been placed at a vantage position as one of the churches that God is using to change lives. The church, relying on its divine mandate, has been used to save many people from physical and spiritual challenges. Testimonies abound of people who encountered massive turnarounds through the church, living glorious lives…

Bayelsa Utd have been charged for breaching #NPFL24 Framework & Rules in their Matchday 37 game vs 3SC on Sunday, 16 June, 2024. Bayelsa Utd failed to provide adequate security & effective crowd control, which resulted in the assault of an opposing player. The Yenagoa club also failed to restrict access by unauthorized persons to all restricted areas, resulting in the assault of 3SC goalkeeper Okiemute Odah. There was also encroachment unto the pitch at Bayelsa Utd’s Samson Siasia Stadium home ground leading to the assault of the 3SC goalkeeper. Bayelsa Utd have been fined N1m each for failure to…

A Chicago teenager, Dorothy Jean Tillman has just created an academic record by becoming the youngest person in the world to obtain a PHD doctorate at the age of 17. Dorothy started her education pursuit when she enrolled at the College of Lake Country majoring in Psychology at the very tender age of 10. At the age of 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate diploma, a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the Unity College. That was in 2020. At the age of 15 in 2021, she was accepted into the Doctor of Behavioural Health Management programme…

A wave of excitement filled the air in Mamud Fana South, Gambia, as residents celebrated a new era of clean and reliable electricity with the commissioning of 77 Solar Home Systems (SHSs). This life-changing project, implemented by UNIQUE ENERGY, was made possible with the financial support of the ECOWAS Commission through the ECOWAS Special Intervention Fund (ESIF), implemented by ECREEE. For years, residents of Mamud Fana have struggled with limited access to electricity. This often meant evenings spent in darkness, limited opportunities for education and a struggle to power basic appliances. Now, the project lights up Mamud Fana South, bringing…