Author: Soffiyyah Olamide

The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has placed the record of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings on caveat pending the resolution of the current crisis rocking the board of the bank as a result of multiple court cases filed by aggrieved directors. The current crisis rocking the bank stems from protests by shareholders who are kicking against the bank’s internal governance and shareholding structure, as a result of which some of them have taken their grievances to the court. One of such is the case of Olusegun Samuel Onagoruwa v. FBN Holdings Plc in Suit No. FHC/L/CP/1271/2022), which is challenging…

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has said that the arrest of 50,901 drug offenders including 46 barons and the successful prosecution and conviction of 9,034 of them as well as the seizure of over 7,561 tonnes of illicit substances in the past 38 months has sent the right message to drug cartels and their kingpins that Nigeria won’t tolerate their criminal activities. Marwa stated this in Lagos on Monday in his remarks at the commissioning and handing over ceremony of an operational facility built and donated to NDLEA…

Parents and guardians in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital have been advised to improve supervision on the movements of their Children. Some Elders in Damaturu gave the advice while speaking to journalists on Monday, 15 April, 2024. They said the increasing breach of security in Damaturu has been a major source of concern to many law abiding citizens especially in the recent past days. They said they could not but raise their voices for quick arrest of the ugly situation. Some of the elders who spoke to journalists, charged the parents to redouble efforts towards moulding the character of their…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for intensified efforts to protect the country’s most vulnerable population—its children. The call was made in a statement marking the 10 year commemoration of the abduction of schoolgirls by terrorist group Boko Haram from Chibok, Borno State, Northeast Nigeria. The statement read that: “As Nigeria marks 10 years since the mass Chibok abductions in the Northeast, 90 girls remain in captivity, and the country is recovering from another abduction of schoolchildren in Kaduna state in March of this year. UNICEF is calling for intensified efforts to protect the country’s most vulnerable population—its…

Abuja-based law firm, Law Corridor, has congratulated Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, on the occasion of his 20th anniversary as a performing artiste, describing his journey in the music space as remarkable. The firm said D’banj has not only contributed in showcasing Nigerian beats to the rest of the world but was one of the pacesetters in this regard. “As he embarks on this remarkable milestone, we are compelled to reflect on the incredible journey that has led him to this point. From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success, D’banj’s path has been marked by perseverance, passion,…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu, has called for a unified effort from all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, towards building the nation. “We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire,” Tinubu said in his maiden Eid-el-Fitr message as President to end the month of Ramadan. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed Tinubu’s Eid message in a statement issued on Tuesday, 9 April, 2024 titled ‘President Tinubu greets the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, calls for a union of will and action to build the nation.’ According to…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, has declared that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment. Recall that the Olubadan stool became vacant after the demise of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81. Oba Ajibola made this disclosure on Tuesday, 9 April, 2024 while addressing newsmen at his Sanyo private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. “What is in need for hurry? Someone (Olakulehin) we have not seen. He has…

The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has urged Muslims across the state and the country to let the faith that they exhibited and practised during Ramadan fast be sustained beyond the Holy month. Ojelabi rejoiced with Muslims on their completion of the annual 30 days of fasting and prayers in the Month of Ramadan and advised them not to go back to the bad behaviors that they have endured in the month In a statement in Lagos, the Lagos APC Chairman said, “I thank you all because I have the …

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of a disease of unknown origin in Sokoto State. The Director General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, who made this disclosure, said so far, a total of 164 suspected cases have been identified in six wards of Isa local government area: Bargaja (22), Isa North (17), Isa South (98), Tozai (12), Tsabre (4), and Turba (11), adding that four deaths have been recorded amongst the suspected cases. According to him, the agency was notified by the Sokoto State Ministry of Health on March 21,…

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke has congratulated all Muslims on the celebration of end of the Ramadan fasting and the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In his message, Hon. Faleke urged Muslim faithfuls to pray for the nation and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The lawmaker encouraged Muslims to always be guided by the attributes and lessons from the life and times of Holy Prophet Mohammed (SWA) which symbolizes piety, peace, love, tolerance and good neighbourliness as Nigeria’s progress and unity must be paramount. He further congratulated all Nigerians, Lagosians and Ikeja Federal…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has appointed SecureID, a Lagos-based company as first manufacturer of National Domestic Card Scheme, AfriGo Card, an innovative identity solution with payment functionality for all types of social and financial services. The appointment is in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS). A statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, said the National ID card, layered with verifiable national Identity features, is backed by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, which mandates NIMC to enroll and issue a General Multipurpose…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike A 14-year-old girl identified as Shallon Ebitare has reportedly died in the company of her 17-year-old lover in a hotel room in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. It was gathered that sad the incident happened on Wednesday, 3 April, 2024 when the minor and her 17-year-old boy friend, identified as Lucky Okubo, went to a hotel room in Yenagoa, but she was said to have slumped and died in a bathroom inside the hotel. It was also gathered that the deceased was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yenagoa for medical attention but she was later confirmed dead.…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Oyo State Government has stated that it is targeting an open defecation-free status by 2025 by collaborating with the United Nations Children’s Funds to train stakeholders in the state on the measures necessary to tackle open defecation. The state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, stated this in a statement issued on Saturday, 6 April, 2024. Oyelade explained that the training was initiated under the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program of UNICEF through the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency. According to Oyelade, the training that commenced with traditional rulers in the Ibarapa East Local Government Area…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Two wonderful goals from the mercurial Kevin De Bruyne, a goal each from Rico Lewis and Erling Haaland saw Manchester City defeat Crystal Palace 4-2 at Selhurst Park on on the afternoon of Saturday, April 6, 2024. Bruyne, with his two goals, brought up his century of goals for for Pep Guardiola tutored side. The result moves Man City to joint-top with Liverpool on the Premier League table, just are just behind the Reds on goal difference. Guardiola’s side moved up to second place in the Premier League table, and level on points with leaders Liverpool. The Citizen’s victory over…

By Ishola Owolabi Nigeria and Africa’s foremost football fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), have joined millions of people around the world who have been sending condolences messages to one of Africa’s greatest footballers, Patrick Segun Odegbami, on the death of his son, Oluwagbeminiyi Odegbami. The Nigerian football community was thrown into mourning mood during the week, when Odegbami confirmed the death of his son to the public. NFSC, in its condolence message signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador (Rev). Samuel Ikpea, described Oluwagbeminiyi Odegbami’s demise as a most unfortunate and shocking news to bear. “This is indeed,…

By Akeem Busari The Nigerian football community is still reeling with the sad and shocking news of the death of Oluwagbeminiyi Odegbami, son of Nigeria and Africa’s football legend, Chief Segun Odegbami. Speaking with journalists on his arrival from Morocco from a national assignment, Dr. Felix Owolabi, a former Nigeria international star and a colleague of Odegbami, said he was sad and shocked to learn of Gbemi Odegbami’s sudden death. “I have just arrived from Morocco on a national assignment trying to adjust and deal with the extreme and gruelling hot weather here in Nigeria, when I got the sad…

The Minister for Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, as the new Group Managing Director for the Abuja Investment Company Limited. A statement from the Minister’s Office released to the media in Abuja, Thursday, 4 April, 2024, said that the appointment takes immediate effect. The statement said Tamuno is an “experienced public officer, entrepreneur, and diplomat”, who was Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Belize, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Oftentimes, the woman Tamuno, has proven her stewardship to the selfless cause, having served in different capacities. Before her position as an ambassador, Tamuno has held several positions,…

All is now set for the 3rd Ramadan Lecture In honour of the parents of the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Saheed Olayinka Egbeyemi, reports thegazellenews.com The epoch-making 3rd Late Abdel-Azeez and Late Alhaja Sariyu Egbeyemi takes place on Sunday, 7 April, 2024, coinciding with the 28th day of the Ramadan month. It takes place at Egbeyemi’s house, Babaloke Villa on the popular Market Street, Gbogunleri area of Agege. Babaloke was the nickname Egbeyemi’s father was known with when he was alive. The city of Agege has been agog since the event wss made…