Author: Khadijah Olowode

A former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Engr. Bayo Dayo has dumped his party for the the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP chieftain joined the ruling party with a retinue of his loyalists for what he described as genuine and holistic developments of the nooks and crannies of the state by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration. Engr. Dayo, who is also a one-time Chairman of Ijebu North Local Government added that the decision has become much more imperative “as the PDP is now bedevilled with inconsistencies in ideology and vision to significantly give hope…

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the immediate past Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Engr. Adebayo Dayo, into its fold. In a statement issued in Abeokuta by the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Ogun State, Tunde Oladunjoye, on Thursday, 18 January, 2024, the party said: “Engr. Adebayo Dayo’s move, though should have happened much earlier, was a step in the right direction. “We welcome Engr. Dayo into the progressives fold. We salute his courage and hope to tap from his rich grassroots political experience.” The party further assured…

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Adedapo Abiodun of Ogun State. A five-member panel of the court, in a unanimous judgment a moment ago, dismissed the appeal by Oladipupo Adebutu, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship election in Ogun State. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, who read the lead judgment, held that Adebutu and his party failed to prove their case. Justice Abubakar resolved all the issues raised for determination against the appellants and held that the appeal was without merit. He proceeded to dismiss it Details shortly.

Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, a British Nigerian, who is the newly appointed Lord Mayor of Leeds, the first citizen of Leeds, for the term 2024-2025. The NIDCOM boss also congratulated Tope Awotona, a Nigerian-born entrepreneur, who has officially been declared the richest Nigerian immigrant residing in the US. In a congratulatory message through the Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Errwa described the appointment and attainment of the duo as very well deserved. Dabiri-Erewa said she was not surprised about the appointment of Councillor Katung going by…

United Kingdom has appointed Ms Cynthia Rowe as the Development Director for the British High Commission, Nigeria. She takes over from Mr Christopher Prycroft who recently concluded four years in the role. A statement on Thursday, 18 January, 2024, by the British High Commission Communications Office said Cynthia Rowe is an experienced development diplomat and practioner who has worked in different parts of the world including Nepal, Afghanistan, and Sierra Leone. Prior to becoming the Development Director for the British High Commission in Nigeria, she served as the Head of Governance, Political and Services, British Embassy Kathmandu. Before then, she…

Community Sports Development Initiatives in conjunction with Edo State Sports Commission Thursday, 18 January, 2024, commenced a two-day training of one hundred Physical and Health Education Secondary School teachers across the State on the basics of Netball. The two day seminar which is being staged at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Benin City, has coach Urhobojerwe Odiri Patience, Kingsley Bayo, and others as resource persons, and the event is expected to come to an end Friday, with presentation of certificates of participation to the participants. Addressing the participants, the head of the Community Sports Development Initiatives CSDI,…

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has nullified the selection of ex- Chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Gboyega Famodun as the Owa of Igbajo reports thegazellenews.com The decision was part of the six White Papers released on Thursday, 18 January, 2024 by the state government. Also nullified was the selection of the new Aree of Iree while the final decision on the disputed Akirun of Ikirun would be taken after the decision of the Appeal Court on the matter. The government ordered the commencement of new processes for the selection of the referred stools.…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has approached the Court of Appeal to set aside a no-case ruling granted a former Governor of Niger State, Dr, Muazu Babangida Aliyu and former Chairman, People’s Democratic Party, Niger State, Tanko Beji by Justice Abdullahi Mukailu of the Niger State High Court sitting in Minna, on December 7, 2023. The Commission had filed a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy, abetment and criminal breach of trust before Justice Aliyu Mayaki( now retired) against Aliyu, Beji and a former Commissioner for Environment and Chief of Staff to Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, Umar Mohammed Nasko. …

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has described Nasarawa state as a worthy partner in the drive to develop mineral resources in Nasarawa state and Nigeria at large. Speaking while receiving Nasarawa state Governor, Abdullahi Sule on Thursday, 18 January, 2024, in his office, Alake stated that the Governor has provided immense support for the Lithium factory undergoing construction in Nasarawa state, emphasizing that the state has led the way in fostering partnership with the Federal Government for solid minerals development. “The Governor has been very supportive of the solid minerals sector, not because his state is…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored African leaders to work towards ramping up the total $3.1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of countries on the continent, amounting to a paltry three percent of the overall global GDP. According to him, “the total Gross Domestic Product of African countries taken together is barely $3.1 Trillion, which is less than 3% of world GDP”. Senator Shettima who gave the charge during the African Economy of Scale Plenary on the sidelines of the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, regretted that African trade was still hovering around three percent…

A penalty goal in the 56th minute scored by Skipper Williams Troost-Ekong was all the Super Eagles needed to beat host Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire on Thursday, 18 January, 2024, at the ongoing African Cup of Nations reports thegazellenews.com The penalty came as a result of a foul on the box by Ivorien defender Diakhite on African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen. Captain Troost-Ekong came forward and hit a powerful shot down the middle for what turned out to be the winning goal. Nigeria played a compact game and fully deserved their victory. Earlier in Group A, Equatorial Guinea beat…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted and certified special members after the inauguration of its Governing Council by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi. The special inductees who have met relevant professional qualifications and experience included: Major General Jimmy Akpor, the Chief of Administration of the Nigerian Army who is a former Defence spokesman; Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant (Print Media) to President Bola Tinubu; Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyibo, Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Senate President; and Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy…

I am saddened by the news of explosion that occurred yesterday night in Ibadan, Oyo State. The tragic incident had devastating effects on lives and property. I offer my condolences over lost lives on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals to Governor Seyi Makinde and the good people of Oyo State. I also extend my sympathy to the wounded and other victims who suffered one loss or the other, especially residents whose house were destroyed. I pray the Almighty God to comfort the families of the deceased and grant succour to those who lost valuables as they begin…

This is what remains of my modest contributions to hospitality businesses in Ibadanland just after the explosions of last night in Bodija. It is a posh hotel in a posh area known as ‘House 40″ on Dejo Oyelese Street . Bodiam. I recalled that some of our colleagues on this platform who had at one time enjoyed the hospitality of the modest 24 beds which include 8 suites, 3 chalets and 13 standard rooms are Alariwo, Wole Iyamu SAN, H,E. Iyiola Oladokun (whose residence) that shared a fence with my House 40 was completely destroyed. Other members of the Bar…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sympathised with his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State Government over the Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, Ibadan explosion that led to the death of two persons and injured 77 people. He also extended heartfelt sympathies to the immediate families of the victims and the entire people of the State, particularly Ibadan residents over the explosion allegedly caused by illegal miners, who stored explosive devices in one of the houses in the Bodija area of Oyo State capital. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message issued on Wednesday, 17 January, 2024,…

The Isale Eko Descendants Union (IDU), has joyously extended warm wishes and congratulations to the iconic Nigerian actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, as he celebrates his remarkable 70th birthday. The union, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Adeniji Kazeem (SAN), said the milestone is a testament to Kosoko’s incredible contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry and his unwavering commitment to the arts. Kazeem, in the press statement, added that Kosoko has proven to be a distinguished figure, not only for his inimitable talent as an actor but also for his versatility and dedication to the world of film and theatre.…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the state has identified the company that stored up the explosives, which caused Tuesday, 16 January, 2024 explosion in Dejo Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan and that they will be brought to justice. The Governor stated this on Wednesday, 17 January, 2024 during a press conference on the incident, held at the Briefing Room of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, saying: “Those who brought this tragedy on Oyo State will be brought to book.” Governor Makinde called for calm, assuring that the state government has been on top of the…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night, 16 January, 2024, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The explosion killed two persons and wounded about 80 others. It also destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties. “It is worrisome that the cause of the blast is being attributed to the activities of illegal miners. Those behind the inexcusable and reckless behaviour that has created the conditions for the sad incident to occur must be fished out and punished,” the President said. President Tinubu commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State and…

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria has written to the police at the Force Headquarters to confirm the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) presented by the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheebah Dankaka. The University also disowned the previous letter dated Thursday, 21 December, 2023, written to the Police that said the Certificate presented by the FCC Chairman did not emanate from it. A letter dated Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, addressed to the Commissioner of Police at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Area 10, Abuja with the attention of Deputy Commissioner of Police Tahir Usman described the…

Fact checks have revealed that the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheebah Dankaka was not questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as reported by an online newspaper and circulated on social m edia. Popular online newspaper, Sahara Reporters had reported on Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, that Dr Dankaka was being quizzed at the Jabi headquarters of the Anti-graft agency. However, when this medium made enquiries at the EFCC, it was revealed that nothing of such happened. “No, it was a lie, we didn’t quizzed Dankaka and in actual fact, she was not invited for…