Author: Soffiyyah Olamide

The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ado Ibrahim is dead. The monarch died on Sunday morning, 29 October, 2023 in an Abuja hospital where he was receiving treatment for age-related ailment, according to palace sources. He died at the age of 94. He will be buried later in the day in Okene according to the Islamic rites.The paramount ruler of Ebiraland was the Vice Chairman of Kogi State Traditional Council. Before ascending the throne, he was a successful businessman in Lagos. Source: qed.ng

By Temitope Ajayi The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms led by Taiwo Oyedele on Tuesday had audience with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. The import of the visit was a presentation to the President on current status of the committee’s assignment since its inauguration on August 8, 2023. The committee tagged its presentation ‘Quick Wins’ and sought the President’s nod on immediate implementation of some of its key recommendations. After listening attentively to the presentation, President Tinubu noted that charting a critical and enduring path to the country’s economic recovery had become more compelling, stressing…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warned criminals to look elsewhere from the state, stating that his administration will continue to prioritise security as one of the four pillars of his government. The Governor said this on Thursday, 26 October, 2023, while presenting 30 Pickup Vehicles to security agencies in the state, adding that the vehicles were strictly for the purpose of maintaining peace and security in and around the state. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr Bayo Lawal, said the vehicles were in fulfillment of promises made by the Governor in the buildup to the…

The new Director General of Voice of Nigeria, (VON), Jibrin Ndace, has assured that the agency will achieve greater heights during his tenure. Ndace spoke during in his visit to VON Lagos Office at Ikoyi, the first after his assumption of office. He expressed his desire and determination to take VON to new heights emphasizing his role in facilitating progress for the communication outfit. He expressed immense gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, for trusting in his abilities and granting him the opportunity to serve in this capacity. He believed that VON, as the…

The Oyo State Government has assured theatre arts practitioners of continuous support and meaningful partnership, acknowledging their immense contributions in advancing the cultural values of the State. Speaking during a courtesy visit by Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on Friday, 20 October, 2023, the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun reiterated the state government’s resolve to support and partner the theatre arts industry. The Commissioner stated that the State Government is willing and ready to partner with the practitioners, thanking them for being genuine ambassadors of the State. Dr. Olatubosun implored the…

The race to replace the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila gets more interesting as another aspirant has indicated interest in taking over the seat vacated by the former Reps Speaker reports thegazellenews.com Recalled that Gbajabiamila won the election into the House of Representatives on Saturday, 25 February, 2023 to represent Surulere Federal Constituency 1 for the sixth term. However after being appointed the Chief of Staff by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gbajabiamila had to resign his membership of the House paving the way for a bye-election to replace him. This has engendered struggle within his…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum; his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur; Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan; members of Borno State Executive Council and thousands of mourners were at the funeral prayer for late Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Engr Ibrahim Idriss Garba. The funeral prayer, which held Saturday evening, 21 October, 2023, was led by the Chief Imam of Borno, Imam Ibrahim Laisu, at the residence of the late Commissioner at Pompomari bye pass in Maiduguri. The late Commissioner served as Special Adviser on Monitoring, Evaluation and Special Projects from 2021 to 2023 and Special…

The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023, sealed two private hospitals in Oyo town, over quackery and other illegalities. The hospitals sealed by the State Hospital Monitoring Task Force were Wise and Pearl Hospital Limited, Akeetan-Tuntun and Living Stone Clinic and Maternity, Idi – Ose, Alaafin High School, Oyo. The Coordinator of the Task Force, Dr. Wale Falana, while speaking shortly after the exercise, said the move was part of the efforts of the Oyo state government to get rid of quackery and other atrocities done by some individuals in the health sector. Dr. Falana, who is also…

But for providence and sheer divine intervention, the newly installed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede could have been dead and buried. In fact, his family may not have seen his remains, report thegazellenews.com Olukoyede, a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was among the passengers billed to board the Bellview Flight 210 of 22 October, 2005. He had purchased his flight ticket, collected his Boarding Pass and was set to board that chilly evening in Lagos. He had even called his wife to inform her that he would be coming in…

Chad Defence Minister, Gen. Daoud Yaya Brahim, and the government’s General Secretary, Haliki Choua Mahamat, have resigned after two separate sex tapes allegedly showing the men in compromising positions were shared widely on social media. An administration spokesman confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, 18 October, 2023. Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo accepted the resignations of the two men without giving further details, Kebzabo’s spokesman said in a statement. According to Reuters, the videos, which were circulated on Sunday, 15 October and Monday, 16 October, 2023, purportedly showed the men engaging in intimate acts with other people. “Reuters could…

The Immediate past President of Osun state Muslim Community (OSMC), Alhaji Mustafa Adeleke Olawuyi has been reappointed and returned for second term of another four years, 2023 to 2027. The OSMC Shura Committee led by Sheikh Abdulteef Abdul Azeez Olayinka Aniyan on Sunday, 15 October, 2023, equivalent of Rabiul Awwal 30, 1445 AH dissolved the past executive and issued letter of appointment to the new executive members with Imam Musa Raji inaugurating new executive council members. Alhaji Imaam Sadiq Bolarinde Bello, Alhaji Abolusodun Abibullahi and Alhaji AbdulLateef Olalekan Olayanju were appointed as first, second and third Vice-Chairmen while Alhaji Abdul…

Justice Tijani Ringim of the Federal High Court sitting Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, October 16, 2023, adjourned till November 21, 2023 further proceedings in the trial of a former Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Haruna Baba Jauro, and two others. Jauro, alongside Dr. Dauda Bitrus Bawa and a company, Thlumbau Enterprises Limited, are being prosecuted on 19-count charges bordering on stealing and money laundering to the tune of N304.118 million. At Monday’s proceedings, the third prosecution witness, PW3, Orji Chukwuma, an investigator with the EFCC, told the court that he met the defendant when…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the party elder and Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) member, Prince Oluyole Olusi, over the demise of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabo Olusi. Mrs. Olusi, mother of Prince Adetoyese Olusi, Chairman of Lagos Island Council, died on Saturday, 14 October, 2023, She was 77years. The Chairman of the party in the state, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, described the late matriarch as a dutiful wife and affectionate mother of promising children, who was a pillar behind her illustrious husband throughout his political career. Ojelabi, in a statement…

Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathized with Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Governance Advisory Council leader over the passing of his dear wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabo Olusi on Saturday, 14 October, 2023. The Governor described the death of Alhaja Olusi as a sad episode and a personal loss to him, the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the entire political family of the All Progressives Congress and people of the State. In a statement issued and signed by his media aide on Saturday, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Governor said although the Holy scriptures are clear about life and death as…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has performed the ceremonial tee-off of the 8th Seyi Makinde Women Support Pro-Invitation and Amateur Open Golf Championship 2023. The governor performed the tee-off of the 2-day annual tournament at the Ibadan Golf Club, Onireke GRA, on Saturday, 14 October, 2023, Governor Makinde has been sponsoring the tournament since 2015 to encourage female golfers and in line with his vision to promote golf and sports development in the state. The tournament is expected to bring captains of industry and notable personalities to the state, most especially women, to compete for the honours. The opening ceremony…

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to be honoured by the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Dr Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, for his outstanding achievements in office as Governor. The monarch, who made this known through a delegation that paid a courtesy visit to the governor in Ibadan, on Saturday, lauded him for “his numerous and unprecedented achievements spanning infrastructure, education and promotion of businesses in the state.” The representatives of the monarch presented an invitation to Governor Makinde, who is expected to deliver an anniversary lecture in an event to celebrate the monarch’s 17th coronation…