Author: Soffiyyah Olamide

As earlier promised by the Oyo State Government, the reconstructed half of Olodo Bridge has been opened for vehicular movement to enhance the seamless movement of people and vehicles on the route. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, represented by the Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Dahud Shangodoyin, opened the completed right side of the bridge, which serves as a link to Osun State, on Saturday. Recall that the completed half had been opened to pedestrians about two weeks ago, with the state government promising that the facility would be opened for vehicles in 14 days. Declaring the…

It was a seven-star performance forChain Reactions Africa (CRA), one of Africa’s leading Public Relations and Integrated Communications Consultancy as it took home seven African SABRE trophies, more than any other public relations firm in Africa in the 2024 competition. The awards which were held at the end of the annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference, were presented by Provoke Media, organizers of the awards in Basam, Abidjan, Cote D’Ivore on May 16th 2024. The work covered campaigns for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), and its Lagos Blue Rail, 9mobile’s The Hack – Expand Your Hustle’, ‘Taming the…

Dufil Prima Foods Ltd, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, on Thursday, 9 May, 2024, officially announced the commencement of the 16th edition of its corporate social responsibility initiative, the Indomie Heroes Awards, the nationwide search exercise that seeks to identify, recognize, celebrate, and reward the positive and heroic efforts of by children aged 15 years and below. Held annually, the Indomie Heroes Awards has become a source of inspiration, celebrating the selflessness and bravery of young heroes across the country. This year’s edition tagged “Unsung Heroes”, will feature a collection of captivating and inspiring stories from different states across the…

Emirates Airlines will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai. The service will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. EK783 will depart Dubai at 0945hrs, arriving in Lagos at 1520hrs; the return flight EK784 will leave Lagos at 1730hrs and arrives in Dubai at 0510hrs the next day. Tickets can be booked now on emirates.com or via travel agents. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “We are excited to resume our services to Nigeria.…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for conferring the highest honour in the land, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Awujale of Ijebuland, Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Prince Abiodun, who visited the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday, 16 May, 2024, evening, also commended the President for directing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Jos, to take over the operations and management of the Sikiru Adetona School of Governance at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Governor Abiodun also…

Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has been cleared of allegations regarding insider trading during a closed period, as initially stated in the Nigerian Exchange’s X-Compliance Report. After a review of the circumstances surrounding the case, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has decided not to enforce any penalties against the bank. The initial report, dated May 10, had implied a breach of Rule 17:18, which governs the period of closure for trading activities by insiders who possess material, non-public information. Such periods are critical in maintaining market integrity and investor trust. However, upon closer examination and considering the explanations provided by Abbey Mortgage…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to the President-Elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, on his election victory. President Tinubu affirmed that the successful conduct of elections in the nation underlines the commitment of the government and the people of Chad to democracy and orderly transitions in the region. The President assured President-elect Déby that Nigeria will continue to work closely with the Republic of Chad, as both countries seek to enhance peace, security, and shared prosperity for the mutual benefit of their peoples. The President also called for sustained, friendly cooperation between both nations, while…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a strict legislation to ban cultism in the country’s institutions of learning. The Commission apparently worried by spate of increased cultism in the nation’s tertiary institutions, said the legislation should be done is such a way that it will not affect the rights of student population in forming societies and organisations that promote human rights as well as intellectual curiosity and diversity. The Commission’s position was expressed in Friday in Abuja by Mr. Hillary Ogbona, the Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu, while presenting…

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has advocated for the revival of the Sambisa forest which was affected by the Boko Haram insurgency that was on for over a decade. Zulum, made this call while speaking on Thursday in New York at the UN’s High-Level Segment Roundtable on: “Forest-based solutions to the triple planetary crises: A focus on people, science, technology, and finance.” The Governor said: “Borno State has been significantly impacted by the crisis of insecurity caused by Boko Haram insurgency which has led to widespread displacement of communities, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of livelihoods.” He added that…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Few weeks after suspension by the federal government, Dana Air has laid off several of its workers. The Head of Corporate Communications for the airline, Kingsley Ezen, who confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, 11 May, 2024, blamed the development on the ongoing audit by the Nigerian regulatory authorities. “In light of the ongoing audit, Dana Air has decided to temporarily disengage some staff members pending the conclusion of the audit,” Ezenwa said. “The Management of Dana Air extends its sincere appreciation to all staff members for their resilience and dedication during this period…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of Oyo state Police Command have arrested two members of a vigilate group at Ajayi Crowther University in the state for allegedly raping a female student at the institution. The university, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Olufemi Atoyebi, said a panel of inquiry had been set up to investigate the allegation. The management also said the suspects had been handed over to the police, assuring the public that anyone found culpable would be heavily punished. The institution said it would not tolerate any act of misconduct capable of tarnishing its enviable image. The statement…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Zamfara State Government has dissociated itself from plans by some individuals, claiming to be the agents of the Federal Government, to negotiate with bandits in a bid to address lingering security challenges in the state. According to the State Government, some group of people are claiming to have been assigned by the Federal Government to go round the state and negotiate with bandits as part of the measure to ends banditry in the state. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Comrade Mannir Mua’zu Hidara Haura, the Zamfara State Government described…

In yet another dramatic turn of events at the FCT High Court in Zuba, the trial concerning alleged organ harvesting at Alliance Hospital faced a setback as key witnesses, including officials from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), hesitated to testify. Presiding Judge, Justice Kezziah Ogbonnaya, urged the prosecution counsel to proceed with their witnesses, but only one out of the expected three witnesses was available and ready to testify in court. Called upon, Mr. Abdullahi Mohammed, the sixth prosecution witness and a phone seller, recounted a peculiar incident involving Oluwatobi Sulaimon, one of the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, 10 May, 2024 conferred on the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, the second highest national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) to mark the monarch’s 90th birthday celebration. President Tinubu made the announcement at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye during the commissioning of the Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies and the presentation of a book titled; “Reinventing Governance in Nigeria: The Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona Model.” The President, represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said the monarch deserves the second highest honour…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has solicited for collaboration between the Royal Institute of British Architects and tertiary institutions in Ogun State, offering architecture as a course of study. The Governor also challenged the Nigerians Institute of Architecture (NIA) to design a competition that would inspire architecture students in the country to sharpen their skills and come up with masterpieces for the development of the country. Governor Abiodun spoke on Tuesday, 7 May, 2024 when he played host to the President of the Royal Institute of British Architect, Mr. Muyiwa Oki, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Muyiwa Oki…

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, 10 May, 2024, in Abuja, reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic position in Africa as a bastion of peace, saying the nation will continue to play its role as a stabilizer on the continent. Receiving a letter of credence from the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Ahmed, President Tinubu emphasized the shared commitment of both countries to promoting global peace and stability through collaboration within international organizations, such as the United Nations. President Tinubu noted that since establishing diplomatic relations in 1961, Nigeria and Egypt have collaborated on key international priorities, including promoting regional peace, security, and stability. …

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to have the love for the country and believe in themselves. She was speaking while receiving the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar in her office at the State House Abuja. “We have not explored all our potential in this country. We have so much that God has blessed us with. “I know Turkey wants to encourage Nigeria and the whole of Africa and we are grateful. “We are looking forward to when Nigeria would take her place in the comity of nations, and that…

Former Super Eagles and Ajax Amsterdam striker, Tijjani Babangida was involved in a ghastly auto crash on Thursday, 9 May, 2024, thegazellenews.com reports Babangida’s younger brother who was a former striker for the Golden Eaglets, Ibrahim died in the crash. This medium learnt from a report by the Punch online that Babangida’s wife was also in the car. Ibrahim, former striker of Stationery Stores of Lagos reportedly died on the spot while Tijjani and his wife were rushed to a private hospital. Former Golden Eaglets and team mate of both the late Ibrahim and Tijjani, Emmanuel Babayaro broke the news…

The African Union Commission (AUC) has officially invited the governments of Nigeria and South Africa to take advantage of the hosting rights benefits of the next two editions of the prestigious annual All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA. In a letter bearing reference number HHS/CUL/16/170.23 and signed by the AUC’s Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development, Her Excellency, Ambassador Minata Samate Cessouma, the AU said the call aligns with its policies for the strategic transformation of Africa through social integration, as outlined in AU Agenda 2063, the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance, and the AU Plan for Action on…

Lagos State government has disclosed that N433,408 billion had been generated as part of the total revenue estimated in the Y2024 budget, a revenue performance of 92 percent in the first quarter. This was revealed at the State’s ongoing Y2024 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark the First Year in Office of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, on thursday by the state Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George reeling out the activities and achievements of the ministry in the last one year. According to the Commissioner, ‘Y2024…