Author: Khadijah Olowode

Agege Molebi United Forum (AMUF), on Friday, 5 April, 2024, handed over a cheque of N1 million to a young girl, who was hit in the eye by tear gas canister to aid her surgery at the hospital. The young girl, Aminat Alege, 12 years old, was on Friday, 9 February, 2024 hit in the eye by a tear gas canister allegedly fired by a police man in Dopemu area of Agege. Nobody has claimed responsibility or came to the assistance of the family since the incident. Touched by the plight of the young student and her family, Agege Molebi…

The Daurama Foundation has given free health consultation and care in Abuja to celebrate the World Health Day At a sponsored community-focused event at Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent on Saturday, 6 April, 2024, the Foundation exemplified its dedication to advancing accessible healthcare and embracing the global theme “My Health My Right.” Amidst the lively atmosphere of the plaza, people from all walks of life gathered to prioritise their health. They eagerly participated in vital health check-ups and absorbed knowledge during engaging health education sessions. Led by experts from Medform Medical Limited, these talks covered a wide array of…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has discovered in Egbema West of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State illegal petroleum refinery site with massive capacity. A statement on Friday, 5 April, 2024, by the spokesman of the security agency, Afolabi Babawale read: “In a swift response to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR marching order the CG”s SIS having upscaled their intelligence and operational techniques have uncovered a massive illegal refining site with over 95,000 illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) while others yet to be refined but…

The people of the community where Saint Margaret Group of Schools is located in Ikorodu, Lagos have carried out a protest, calling of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to halt the actions of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), and some armed security personnel and unauthorised individuals, commonly known as touts from demolition of the school facilities. The School was established 42 years ago, in 1982, at number 26, NBC Road, Ebute, Ikorodu. The protesters who were armed with placards with different inscriptions during the protest, made a clarion call to the Sanwo-Olu, requesting his intervention to halt…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that innovation is essential to attainment of Nigeria’s dream of becoming one of the top countries in the world, urging Nigerians to bring up innovative ideas and actions to advance the ongoing transformation agenda in the country. Speaking at the third i-FAIR cohorts graduation ceremony of the nine-month mentorship programme for budding innovators and entrepreneurs on Thursday in Abuja, the Vice President implored Nigerians to support the Israel-Nigeria Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers (i-FAIR) initiative to advance the transformation agenda in the country. Shettima who was represented by the Special Adviser to the…

Socialite and businessman of the famed Association for Better Nigeria, Otunba Abimbola Davis has died at the age of 67. A source close to the former Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) chieftain confirmed that he died on Friday morning, 5 April, 2024. Another source confirmed that he developed medical issues and died at his Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State palatial residence in the morning. “He was okay yesterday evening when we all had fun at the Ibadan Golf Club. It was shocking when we were told he died this morning,” he said. It was gathered that the remains of the great…

A 60-year-old Catholic priest has died after his robes caught fire from a candle-light ceremony during an Easter vigil. The priest, Javier Sánchez died from the horrific injuries of the burns in Zaragoza city, Spain. According to Daily Mail, he suffered 50 per cent burns in the freak accident over the Easter weekend and lost his battle for life after four days in intensive care. An ember bowl surrounded by candles caught fire and shot off sparks which ignited his robes. It was learned that the 60-year-old died a hero as he stood between the burning bowl and nuns to…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Arsenal kept a fifth consecutive away clean sheet as goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard earned a 3-0 victory at Brighton to move them top of the Premier League. Manchester City had moved above the Gunners and level on points with Liverpool with a 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday lunchtime, but Mikel Arteta’s side responded with a superb performance to hit the summit. Arsenal’s rock-solid defence had made a shaky start on the south coast before Saka kept his cool from the penalty spot with VAR not overturning the decision after Tariq…

Dr. Frederick Akinfala, a former university don, has been appointed as part of the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Dr. Akinfala’s previous public service records include serving as director at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). He is to serve as Director of Finance and Administration of the newly inaugurated NELFUND. Others so appointed are Mr. Akintunde Sawyer, Managing Director/ CEO; and, Mr. Mustapha Iyal, as Executive Director of Operations of the Fund. President Bola Tinubu, in the statement announcing the appointments, said that the NELFUND was created to deliver “sustainable higher education and critical skill…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has disclosed that at least 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, who made this disclosure at a news conference held at Hajj House on Friday, April 5, 2024 in Abuja, said the commission was on course to conduct a successful Hajj operation, no matter the challenges. Arabi reiterated that Nigerian Muslims would perform the 2024 Hajj in a number that nobody had ever imagined. ”This year’s Hajj preparations is one of the most…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Tragedy occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 6 April, 2024 in the commercial town of Ore, in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, as a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two siblings. The siblings, whose identities were yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report, met their gruesome death when a truck loaded with sand rammed into their motorcycle at the Idi-Mango axis of Ore along the Okitipupa-Ore highway. It was gathered that the accident was caused by carelessness on the part of the siblings as they attempted to navigate…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Few weeks after 17 Nigerian military officers who were on peace mission were killed in Okuama community in  Delta state, another  Lieutenant Colonel and six soldiers have lost their lives in an ambush along Biu-Buni Yadi road, Borno State. It was gathered that Boko Haram insurgent ambushed the soldiers at Kamuya, a village close to Buratai, home town of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd). A security source said the soldiers paid a supreme price on their way to Damaturu to buy fuel. “It’s very sad; they were soldiers of 135 Special Force BN FOB…

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, ES/CEO, of the National Lottery Trust Fund, NLTF, Bello Maigari, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for helping to widen the revenue base of the Fund through enhanced remittance inflows from N800million to N2.1billion annually. He gave the commendation in Abuja on Thursday, April 4, 2024 when he led his management team on a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of the Commission. Maigari stated that the intervention of the EFCC assisted his Fund to grow its revenue profile and number of lottery operators “Before the Commission’s intervention, remittance…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike An Ilorin based clergyman, Prophet Adeniyi James is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC ) for allegedly defrauding a member of his church to the tune of N3.9 million. A statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Saturday, 6 April, 2024 said the Ilorin Zonal Command arrested James on Tuesday, 2 April, 2024 for the alleged offence. It was gathered that James is the General Overseer of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry in Ilorin. Oyewale noted that the victim, Oluwole Babarinsa, in…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bayer Leverkusen are just three points from a first Bundesliga title after a 1-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday, 6 April, 2024 with Bayern Munich letting a 2-0 lead slip to lose 3-2 at Heidenheim. Bayern were cruising with a two-goal lead at half-time thanks to strikes from Harry Kane and Serge Gnabry but conceded three times in the second half, losing their second match in a row. Florian Wirtz converted a penalty in Leverkusen’s hard-fought win, meaning Xabi Alonso’s side need just three points from their remaining six matches to clinch a first league title…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), on Friday, 5 April, 2024 declared that elections would be conducted into the councils of 23 Local Government Areas of the state on July 6, 2023. Chairman of BSIEC, John Chen, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Makurdi, the state capital, to unveil action plans as well as activities lined up towards the exercise. According to Chen, the elections would be conducted for chairmen and councilors into the local government councils and council wards, including the expected newly created council wards in the state. BSIEC chairman said the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dissociated the party from what they described as the local government elections scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, 6 April, 2024. The party, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Doifie Buokoribo, stated that the APC in the State does not have an iota of confidence in the Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, BYSIEC, which is composed of card-carrying members of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). He alleged that there was an already prepared list of winners which would be announced after the election on April…

Attempts by police authorities to harass the Foundation for Investigative Journalism over its reports alleging serious smuggling abuses within the Nigerian Customs Service reflects poorly on the reputation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s democratic credentials. This was the assertion of former Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Laolu Akande during the weekly Inside Sources With Laolu Akande programme on Channels TV Friday, 5 April, 2024. Since after the Founder/Editor in Chief of the FIJ, Mr. Fisayo Soyombo released a documentary last month detailing allegations of abuses of public trust and abetting of smugglers by officials within the Customs, the Nigerian Police has invited…

Soulcomms, a leading Strategic Communications and Engagement Agency has marked a significant milestone – its 20th anniversary. This momentous occasion not only commemorates two decades of excellence and innovation but also signals a new chapter with the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer. The company’s 20th anniversary celebration was marked with an exclusive Cocktail event with the theme, “20 Years of Soulful Engagement.” Clients, Industry Stakeholders, former staff of the company, and other esteemed guests graced the colourful occasion. The highpoint of the occasion was the unveiling of Soulcomms’ 20th Anniversary commemorative logo. Reflecting on the beginning, Udeme Ufot, Group Managing…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to prevail on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to cancel the recent increment in electricity tariff across the country. Recall that the NERC recently approved a 300 per cent tariff increment for Band A consumers, allowing power distribution companies to raise electricity prices for city dwellers from N68 to N225 per kilowatt-hour with effect from April 1, 2024. In a statement issued on Friday, 5 April, 2024 in Abuja, Minority Leader of the House, Kingsley Chinda, described the hike as “inhuman and evil”.…