Author: Khadijah Olowode

Residents of Birnin Gwari, one of the local government areas affected mainly by banditry in Kaduna state, have commended the joint security operations in communities and forests in the axis. This is coming as the Nigerian military sustained aerial bombardments of identified terrorists’ enclaves while the ground troops eliminated bandits during clearing operations. A defence intelligence source told PRNigeria that over 70 bandits were eliminated in one month of intensive joint military operations with the support of local vigilantes. “Apart from the air strikes that killed motorcycle-riding terrorists, the ground troops, with the support of sister security agencies and vigilantes,…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, for defrauding church members and other Nigerians using fake grants from the Ford Foundation to the tune of N1. 319 billion. Ebonyi was arrested for defrauding his victims, comprising Non Governmental Organisations, NGOs and individuals by advertising an intervention project through his NGO (Theobarth Global Foundation) claiming that the Ford Foundation was offering a grant of $20 billion to assist the less-privileged in the society. He allegedly beguiled his victims to subscribe as beneficiaries of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is working in collaboration with the United States Department of States and international management consultancy firm, Deloitte, to meet its net-zero carbon goals by embarking on a project aimed at reducing the emission of methane and other greenhouse gases from its upstream operations. The project which is at its conceptual stage was the focus of a three-day Technical Assistance on Oil & Gas Sector Global Methane Abatement and Decarbonisation Workshop which kicked off at the PTDF Tower, in Abuja, on Monday. The workshop, which was a follow-up on an earlier one held…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A four year- old girl identified as Faridat Shittu, her uncle, grandparents are currently in a critical condition at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) after a cooking gas explosion ravaged a three-storey building in Lagos on Sunday, 4 February, 2024. The incident occurred in a building along Odubanwo Street, off Olaniyi Street, Gbinrinmi in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of the state. It was gathered that the grandmother was frying meat when the oil caught fire, just as efforts to douse the fire were said to have failed as it led to the explosion of…

Concerned about rampant cases of banditry and terrorism in Northern Nigeria, the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) has advocated the establishment of a Regional Security Outfit as obtained in the south to complement the efforts of the military and police. The Chairman of AEF, an economic think-tank of intellectuals and business entrepreneurs of Northern Nigeria, Mallam Ibrahim Yahaya Dandakata, noted that the path to success for the North lies in creating an enabling environment where people can live peacefully, and businesses thrive smoothly, which is by tackling the issue of insecurity head-on. He pointed out that for too long, insecurity has…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Ogun State Police Command have confirmed that no fewer than four person died, just as eleven suspects in connection with the violent clashes were also arrested. According to the command, they were killed at different locations in Abeokuta, the state capital, at the weekend when members of rival cult groups engaged one another. The spokesperson of the state police command, Omolola Odutola confirmed the development during an interview she granted to Channels Television. According to her, those who died included: members of Aye, Eiye, and Buccaneer confraternities. The state police image-maker said one Seun Elewode, a member…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Veteran actor, Jimi Solanke, mostly addressed as Uncle Jimi, has passed on Monday, 5 February, 2024, just 59 days to his 82nd birthday. It was gathered that Solanke, a folk singer, poet, and playwright, passed on while he was being taken to the Babcock University Teaching Hospital from his country home at Ipara Remo, in Remo North Local Government Ogun State. He has been in and out of hospital since December until his death on Monday morning, 5 February, 2024. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State confirmed the death of the actor in a statement issued on Monday, 5…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Buckingham Palace has announced on Monday, 5 February, 2024, that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the palace said in a statement. The statement, said that he had begun treatment, just as it added that the king “remains wholly positive” and “looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible”, it said. The statement said the ailment is not…

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has certainly found a new hobby to keep himself busy, having failed to achieve his lifelong ambition of becoming the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is increasingly carving for himself the role of opposition-in-chief to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his government. However, we notice that the former Vice-President, just like in his political contests, is also doing a poor job of it, offering pedestrian and uninformed interventions on our economy and other matters of public concerns. Atiku’s latest diatribe was another uncharitable commentary on the state of the economy and the efforts of…

It was gathered that the former governor died on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, while receiving treatment for a protracted illness in Saudi Arabia. It was equally gathered that Ibrahim would be buried in Saudi Arabia. Ibrahim, who was a former Senator representing Yobe East Senatorial District, died at the age of 75 years.

It was yet another day of honour and special recognition for Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as he received the New Telegraph Newspaper Governor of the Year Award for Infrastructure Development. The award ceremony, which had an array of dignitaries and eminent personalities in attendance was held at the prestigious Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday. Receiving the award on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat thanked the Management of the New Telegraph Newspaper for the recognition and award for government efforts in improving infrastructure in the State. He added that the…

The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi, has congratulated Honourable Fuad Kayode Laguda, newly-elected lawmaker on the ticket of the party at the bye-election conducted on Saturday, 3 February, 2024. Laguda will be representing Surulere Federal Constituency I at the House Of Representatives in Abuja after he must have been inaugurated by the leadership of the National Assembly Ojelabi while congratulating the new parliamentarian in a statement he issued on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, said that Laguda’s victory was a testament to the support and trust the people of his…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed condolences on the death of the bus driver of the abducted pupils of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary school, Emure Ekiti, Mr Olugbaye Taiwo. It was reported that Mr Olugbaye was killed by the kidnappers while in their custody. The school pupils and their teachers were released on Sunday morning, 4 February, 2024, and are receiving medical treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode, expressed his condolences to the family of the late driver, assuring that the…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Sunday, 4 February, 2024, visited the rescued pupils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Nursery and Primary School, Emure -Ekiti, at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado- Ekiti, where they were receiving treatment. The students and their teachers were brought to the hospital from Emure Ekiti by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani and some ministry officials, following the Governor’s directive shortly after their release. Governor Oyebanji who arrived the hospital a few hours later, had brief interaction with each of the students and their teachers at the Accident…

On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend our deepest condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob. I mourn the painful loss of a veteran in the struggle for democracy, a proponent of good governance, and an advocate for economic, social, and political solidarity among African peoples. This tragedy comes at a time when Africa is in dire need of more visionary leaders who believe in our common destiny and who can strengthen the bonds across our borders and spread the tendrils of cooperation in all fields…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has congratulated newly elected member for Surulere Federal Constituency I in the House of Representatives, Honourable Fuad Laguda on his victory at the polls. Laguda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the rerun election for the Surulere Federal Constituency I by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which took place on Saturday, 3 February, 2024. The rerun election was organized to replace Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila who resigned his membership of the House after he was appointed the Chief of Staff by President…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Turkish woman has reported filed  a lawsuit against her husband, claiming that he rarely takes his bath, smells of sweat, and brushes his teeth only once or twice per week. The woman, identified only as A.Y. by Turkish news media, filed for divorce from her husband, C.Y., citing his lack of personal hygiene as the main reason. The plaintiff’s lawyer told the 19th Family Court in Ankara that the defendant wore the same clothes for at least five days in a row, rarely showered, and constantly reeked of sweat. Witnesses were brought in to confirm these…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 22 suspects in connection with the murder of Inspector Usang Egbe and for engaging in cult-related activities in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, who confirmed the development in statement issued on Saturday, 3 February, 2024 in Uyo, the state capital, said the arrests were made between January 31st and February 2nd, 2024. According to Macdon, the command would escalate its efforts against criminal elements in the state, ensuring that perpetrators of heinous crimes are brought to justice. “On 30/01/24, at about…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Sixteen farmers kidnapped at Dan-Gunu Community of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State have been rescued by Security Operatives. Recall that gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the community last Wednesday and kidnapped the victims, including pregnant women and children. The Chairman, Munya LGA, Abdulhamid Najume, confirmed the development in a telephone interview with an online medium on Saturday, 3 February, 2024. “We had an emergency security meeting after which we mobilised security operatives and dispersed them to go after the bandits. Luckily, they were able to rescue all the kidnapped victims. Currently, they are receiving…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Gunmen suspected to be fighters of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a police station in Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State killing four policemen and carted away cache of ammunition, reports Daily Trust online. According to the report, ISWAP fighters reportedly stormed the police station at Gajiram town, Nganzai LGA and opened fire on the policemen on duty. Security sources told the medium that the invaders partially torched the station. ”There was confusion in our town last night. The ISWAP fighters attacked the police station in Gajiram. They outnumbered and overpowered the policemen…