Author: Khadijah Olowode

Workers of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Lagos, have described a petition by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) calling the Institute “an old dump site” a figment of lies. In a statement by FIIRO Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI), the workers condemned “the undue interference in the internal operations and management of the Institute by some external forces.” According to the statement, signed by the Chairman of ASURI FIIRO Branch, Comrade (Dr.) Ahmed Aroke, the claim by HEDA, a non-governmental organization, that FIIRO is an old dumping ground without any meaningful…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Turkey has announced the suspension of all trade with Israel, saying it is because of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. The Turkish trade ministry stated that the suspension would remain in effect until Israel permitted an “uninterrupted and sufficient flow” of aid into Gaza. The Turkish government declared that the trade suspension would apply to all products. This new development comes amid escalating tensions over Israel’s offensive in the region. Last year, trade between Turkey and Israel amounted to nearly $7 billion. Responding to Turkey’s announcement, Israel’s foreign minister accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 30-year-old man, Idi Adamu, for alleged sexual assault on his one-year old stepdaughter. The Adamawa State Police Command, confirmed the arrest of Adamu in a statement on Friday, 3 May, 2024 by its spokesman, SP Suleiman Ngurore. According to Ngurore, said the suspect was arrested earlier on Wednesday, I May, 2024 The statement explained that Idi Adamu, a resident of Wuro Ardo in Mubi North Local Government Area, was picked up after a complaint by the mother of the victim and wife of the suspect.

Justice P.M Ayua of the Federal High Court sitting in PortHarcourt, Rivers State has convicted and sentenced one Odinakachi Prince Onyeoziri to seven years imprisonment. He was jailed after pleading guilty to three-count charges bordering on internet fraud contrary to Section 14 (1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under the same Section. One of the count charges read: “That you, Odinakachi Prince Onyeoziri, and Solmyr (atlarge) between June, 2021 to November, 2022 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court knowingly caused your victims loss by inputting or suppressing data in computers thereby benefitting the aggregate…

The Oyo State Government has charged residents of the state to prioritise their standard of physical and mental health as their individual right to life. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated this on Friday, 3 May, 2024, at an event organised to commemorate the 2024 World Health Day, held at the Ministry’s Car Park. Speaking on this year’s theme, “My Health, My Right,” she noted that health is an individual right that every human being must enjoy regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status or geographical location. She maintained that due to health challenges in the world, it…

As part of its effort to ensure quality and sustainable development in the education sector in line with the Omituntun 2.0 Agenda of the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, the Office of the Human Capital Development has revealed its readiness to train 1,000 senior secondary schools students on free coding and non-code technology skills. The Executive Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Administration, Revd. Idowu Ogedengbe, stated this on Friday, 3 May, 2024, during a press briefing held at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Ogedengbe noted that the initiative, which is aimed at launching a groundbreaking technology programme to…

Engineer Samuel Olayiwola Ajilore, father of the Co-ordinator, Progressive Empowerment Project for Nigerian Women (PEP4NW) Lagos State Chapter, Comrade Olajumoke Omolola was buried recently at his home town, Ilesa. Engineer Ajilore who retired as a Manager, Transport sector at General Metal Products Limited, after 20 years of meritorious service went into building construction industry with his Ajilo Projects Nigeria Limited with which he registered his eminent presence as a pioneer builder, landlord and street owner at the Egan-Igando axis. He was also a respected community leader and prominent politician whose leadership drive is acknowledged to have given a voice and…

By Olawale Aide William Shakespeare, in his play “Romeo and Juliet” while observing that the naming of things is irrelevant said “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” it implies that as important as name is, it’s not only determinant what an individual is up to. According to Proverbs 22:1, NIV, “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” In Quran 7:180 says “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them… This perhaps explains…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike An Ikeja Special Offences Court, presided over by Justice Rahman Oshodi on Friday,3 May, 2024 adjourned until 9 May, 2024 for defence to study additional proof of evidence submitted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele was charged with $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion fraud. Justice Oshodi, in his short ruling, said he had considered the submissions of both the parties and was satisfied with the reasons given by the defence for adjournment “I have considered the conflicting submissions regarding whether I should adjourn…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Protesters from Zamfara State on Friday, 3 May, 2024 occupied the entrance to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC). The protesters are asking the anti-graft agency to reopen investigations on the former governor of the state, Bello Matawalle. According to Channels TV, the protesters, under the auspices of All Progressive Congress (APC) Loyalists Forum want the EFCC to investigate all petitions against the former governor. This includes the alleged contract diversion up to the tune of N70 billion during his tenure as governor of the state. The EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren,…

The family of an asthmatic patient, Chiagoziem Dike, who died shortly after he was rejected by Federal Staff Hospital, Gwarimpa, Abuja has called for the shutdown of the hospital. Dike was said to have been rushed to the said hospital after experiencing asthmatic attack but was rejected without being given any attention. Dike, 37 years old breathed his last on the way to another hospital, Federal Medical Centre, Jabi where he was subsequently pronounced dead. The family who stormed Federal Staff Hospital to protest the death of their late member, blamed his death on the failure of the staff on…

By Fred Femi Akinfala The appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia as the chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is a commendable decision that underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to supporting tertiary education students in Nigeria. On behalf of the management team, I welcome Mr. Ovia and look forward to a productive working relationship. The choice of Mr Ovia to lead NELFUND is undoubtedly a testament to his exceptional managerial experience and the quality of his judgments, as evident from the remarkable success of Zenith Bank Plc, which he founded. His proven track record of creative thinking, profound decision-making…

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) has released a new book detailing applications of agent-based simulation in Islamic Finance. Titled “Applications of Agent-Based Simulation in Islamic Finance”, the book is an edited collection of papers authored by students who graduated from the Islamic Financial Engineering Laboratory based in Rabat, Morocco. The Laboratory was established in 2013 by Mohammed V University in Rabat and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). Former heads of the Laboratory, Prof. Rajae Aboulaich and Prof. Mohamed Tkiouat, edited the new book. The book explores the different aspects of Islamic finance and modeling, highlighting the importance of…

The Business Forum of the Islamic Development Bank Group (THIQAH) (www.IDBGBF.org) and the Federation of Saudi Chambers concluded a joint agreement and cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate cooperation between the two parties and work closely to enhance, support, and consolidate integration efforts between the economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the member countries of the Islamic Development Bank. The MOU was signed between Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, the Acting CEO of the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, on behalf of (THIQAH), and Mr. Walid bin Muhammad Al-Orainan, the Acting…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Brazilian civil defense agency on Thursday, May 2, 2024 announced that the death toll from deadly storms that have lashed the southern part of the country since Monday, 29 May, 2024 rose to 10, with 21 others still missing. Governor Eduardo Leite announced that flooding and mudslides led the state of Rio Grande do Sul to suspend classes for Thursday, May 2, 2024 when Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was set to visit the state to assess the damage and provide federal funding. Leite described the situation as “dramatic,” saying help was needed to rescue…

The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has described compliance with rules and regulations as the key to growth and development, stressing that lack of it was at the root of corruption in the country. He made this disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, May 2, 2024 when a delegation from the Compliance Institute, Nigeria, CIN, led by its President, Pattison Boleigha paid him a courtesy visit at the corporate headquarters of the Commission. According to him, “the success of any process or procedure in any society is based on the issue of compliance. The…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged students of the Federal Science and Technical College, Ukana Offot, Akwa Ibom State, to abhor all forms of internet crimes, and imbibe tenets of integrity. This charge was given on Friday April 26, 2024, by the Head, Public Affairs Department, EFCC Uyo Zonal Command, Assistant Commander of the ACE II, T. E. Nwosu during a sensitisation session with old and new members of the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Club of the Federal Science and Technical College Uyo. She charged the students to always remember that crime does not pay, but brings pain, suffering…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that a policy that would enforce road worthiness of truck heads plying roads in the state would be put in place. Addressing the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and his entourage, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, after visiting the site of last Saturday’s explosion, Governor Abiodun said attention would also be paid to gas cylinders used by the trucks to ensure quality and standard. The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said the steps became…

The French Government may likely continue in sponsoring the programme to end human trafficking in Nigeria and five other West Africa State. This was disclosed on Thursday, 2 May, 2024, in Abuja at the closing workshop for the European Union (EU)-funded project to support the fight against human trafficking in the States of Gulf of Guinea. Speaking at the occasion, Alessandra Bianca, the Protection Expert, Expertise France, the French agency for international technical expertise whose mission is part of France’s policy of cooperation, development aid, influence and economic diplomacy, said a lot has been achieved during the four years span…

Minister for Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, on Thursday, 2 May, 2024, praised the commitment and drive of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to making the dream of grooming 3 Million Technology Talents (3MTT) across Nigeria a reality in the state. Represented by the Community Manager for the Initiative, Ibrahim Zulkifuli, the Minister was speaking in Ilorin at the graduation ceremony for the 3MTT Cohort (1) and Launch of Kwara Digital Economy platform. The Minister described the support of the state government as “amazingly huge” and commended AbdulRazaq’s partnership in building and transforming effective learners from the…