Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Babafemi Ojudu Today, this fine gentleman is another year wiser. And by “fine,” I mean it in the most original sense of the word. Our friendship dates way back to 1980 when we both stepped foot into the then University of Ife. We’ve stuck together through thick and thin for decades. He even graciously became my landlord for a brief moment when my “real” landlord decided to give me and my wife a hard time, what they call real shege , in Lagos. And, to top it all off, he named his first daughter Tola after my wife. That’s…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has held a candlelight procession to pay tribute to late Nollywood actors John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe. The AGN member alongside fans and friends of the late veterans, gathered for the procession at the Unity Fountain on the night of Monday, 17 June, 2024 in Abuja. The procession was led by Emeka Rollas, National President of the AGN, alongside veteran actors Kenneth Okonkwo, Zack Orji, and Sidney Idiala, among others. In a display of respect and emotions, the attendees took turns to pay tribute to the fallen heroes…

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday,18 June jets out of Lagos for Pretoria to attend the inauguration of the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. Tinubu left the Presidential wing of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on a Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft around 11:06 am. The President, who will return to Nigeria after the ceremony, was escorted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat and other government officials. The presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday, 18 June, 2024, said that Tinubu would attend the inauguration of Ramaphosa following his re-election as President for…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigerians have been warned to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Moji Adeyeye, handed down the warning through a statement on Tuesday, 18 June, 2024 signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola. According to Adeyeye, cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death. The DG NAFDAC, who said this in commemoration of the 2024 World Food…

The Director General of Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has called Muslim Umma in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha to pray for peace and development of Nigeria. Ochogwu, while extending his warmest congratulations to Muslims in the country on the occasion of the festival, said the “Festival of Sacrifice” is a celebration of faith, obedience and devotion. He urged Nigerians to acknowledge the values of sacrifice, compassion, generosity that are embodied in the spirit of Eid al-Adha. Ochogwu, also charged Nigerians regardless of their religious beliefs or backgrounds, to use this occasion to…

Aiyedatiwa Preaches Peace, Development Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged Nigerians to pray for peace in the country because “anywhere there is peace, there will be development”. He also praised members of Motailatu Church of God (MCG) over what he described as the support extended to his administration since he became the Governor of the Sunshine State. The Governor spoke on Sunday in Ondo City, during the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the church. The spiritual event, held at the International Headquarters of the church, Saint Adekahunsi Cathedral, Oke-Iwosan, Ondo City, was witnessed by several Ondo chiefs, leaders of…

Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, is pleased to announce that it has launched Environmental Awareness Clubs (“EAC”) in 20 public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom state. The programme aims to inspire the students on career choices and instill environmental consciousness and career awareness. The EAC is part of the broader Savannah Energy Education and Internship Training Programme (“SEE-IT”), being executed in collaboration with the Inoyo Toro Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation based in Akwa Ibom State. The programme will feature various educational and practical activities, including career day events…

The Ogun State Government has doled out the sum of N2.5million and land to 25 indegenes of the state, who graduated from the Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture (EIYA) programme, packaged by Soiless Farm Lab, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, to boost their agricultural endeavours. Speaking during the presentation and graduation ceremony at Awowo, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, said the gesture was to enable the graduands adopt, adapt and implement knowledge acquired to boost the agricultural sector. Hon. Owotomo, in a statement signed by the…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has taken the first phase of its Free Healthcare Programme, which it relaunched on June 16, 2024 to the General Hospital, Akamkpa in Cross River State for the benefit of people in the rural communities. Speaking at the flag off of the week-long free medical outreach, the Chairman, Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, hailed the programme, noting that it was essential to make healthcare available to people at the grassroots. He emphasized the importance of providing healthcare for the people in their localities and remarked that the free healthcare programme was part…

The moment English Premier League (EPL) followers worldwide have been waiting for has finally come as the EPL organizer on the morning of Tuesday, 18 June, 2024 released the fixtures for the 2024/2025 season, with Matchday 1 set to kick-start on the weekend of August 17 and 18, 2024. EPL released the 380 matches fixture on Tuesday, 18 June, 2024 and fans worldwide are now counting down the days until the football actions begins. Premier League lovers and supporters across the world will now be now be excited with the release of the fixtures. The schedule, as it has always…

President Bola Tinubu has said that it is imperative for Nigerians to have a change of value system if the nation is to make progress. The President spoke in Lagos when he received a delegation from the National Assembly who came to felicitate with him on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir on Monday evening, 17 June, 2024. The delegation, led by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; included the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Benjamin Kalu, among others. “Good economics at a harsh time is the challenge that we must…

We have noted the rumours being circulated that the Murtala Mohammed Expressed Way in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been renamed as Wole Soyinka Way. The renaming of the Murtala Mohammed Expressway Way has never been contemplated by this administration. For the record, on June 4, 2024, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated a new road in the FCT codenamed Arterial Road N20 (from Katampe to Jahi), which links the existing Outer Northern Expressway (also known as Murtala Mohammed Expressway) to the Northern Parkway (also called Ahmadu Bello Way). During the inauguration of the N20 (which is a new road), FCT…

Following the success and remarkable achievements recorded at the three-day Lagos Tourism and Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, which ended on Sunday, the Lagos State Government, has reiterated its commitment to continuously support Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) to grow businesses. Speaking at the final day of the Lagos Tourism and Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair in Ikeja, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Arts, Tourism and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, said the trade fair has changed the lives of the vendors and impacted their businesses positively. The sixth edition of the trade fair, which began on Friday…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company and three other Lebanese nationals in Lagos state. The quartet, it was gathered, were abducted while traveling on a boat from Apapa to Victoria Island. As at the time of filing this report, details of the incident are still unknown. However, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed receiving report of the incident. “Yes we also got the report and we are already looking into it. I can’t confirm it to you yet because I don’t have the details for now.…

English Premier League giants, Arsenal on Saturday, 15 June, 2024 confirmed the sad news that their former player, Kevin Campbell, has passed on at the age of 54. Campbell,who played as a striker for the Gunners, Nottingham Forest and Everton, scored 148 goals in 542 club games during his almost 20-year football career. “Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54. “Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an incredible person as well – as anyone who ever met him will…

Alhaji AbdulYekeen Ademola Santos, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and an ex-officio member of the party in the South West region, is dead. The Chairman, House Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, confirmed the death of Santos in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, June 15, 2024. According to Olajide, who represents Ibadan North-West/ Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, in the statement signed by Tolu Mustapha, Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs, said that the deceased would be missed by the members of the party in the state. “Santos was a…

Savannah Energy PLC, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, is pleased to announce that it has launched Environmental Awareness Clubs (“EAC”) in 20 public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom state. The programme aims to inspire the students on career choices and instill environmental consciousness and career awareness. The EAC is part of the broader Savannah Energy Education and Internship Training Programme (“SEE-IT”), being executed in collaboration with the Inoyo Toro Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation based in Akwa Ibom State. The programme will feature various educational and practical activities, including career day events…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Isoko North Chapter has constituted the campaign council for the July 13, 2024, local government council elections in the state. The campaign council was inaugurated, Friday, at the Otor-Igho country home of the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko by eminent lawyer and notary public, Vote Umukoro Esq. The Campaign Council has Dr. Paul Oweh as Chairman, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, Deputy Chairman, while Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor is the Director General of the Campaign, Chief Jonathan Umukoro is Deputy Director General and Hon Mike Ogwah is the Secretary. Former Minority Leader of the House…

Major General Ishola Williams, the only general who retired from the military following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, elections, has asserted that ending insecurity in Nigeria is not difficult but for corruption entrenched within the political and constitutional framework. Speaking on Channels TV’s “Inside Sources with Laolu Akande,” on Friday, the retired general highlighted how the Nigerian constitution fosters corruption, aiding politicians’ greed and selfishness. According to him, “Any country that looks for equity, not equality, that country will have selfless leaders. But, then, you have a code that guides the followership and leadership, if that code is…

Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, on Thursday, 13 June, 2024 disclosed that the World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan facility for Nigeria to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms despite the rising debt profile in the country. Edun, who made this disclosure in a press statement released by his ministry on Thursday, 13 June, 2024, said the loan is meant to fund two critical economy projects, Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilization to Enable Transformation (RESET) and NG Accelerating Resource Mobilization Reforms Programme-for-Results (ARMOR) with a proposed funding of $1.5 billion and $750 million respectively. According to him, the…