Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Gunmen invaded the residence of Salisu Ango, liaison officer to Governor Umar Dikko Radda in Gyaza village, Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing him and his first wife. The bandits killed Ango, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Kankia Chapter, and also kidnapped his second wife during the invasion. In another incident of banditry in Kankia Local Government Area, bandits on the night of Saturday, 17 August, 2024 carried out a raid on the Tashar Gamji community. The armed criminals were said to have moved from house to house, stealing an unspecified number of domestic…

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero has gave reason for turning down the invitation from the Nigeria Police Force. Ajaero explained that he turned down the invitation due to other engagements. The labour leader disclosed this through a letter from his lawyers, Falana and Falana Chambers. Recall that the Police has summoned Ajaero over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime. However, a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police by Ajaero’s lawyers said the invitation came late. Parts of the letter read, “We are solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Joe…

The NNPC Limited has released its 2023 Audited Financial Statement (AFS), declaring a net profit of N3.297 trillion at the close of the financial year which ended in December 2023, an increase of over N700billion (28%) when compared to the 2022 profit of N2.548trillion. In a world press conference held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Monday, 19 August, 2024, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, Mr. Umar Ajiya said the release of the AFS is a testament to the Company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. “Our fiscal performance reflects both strategic foresight and operational resilience. Despite inherent challenges…

Transcorp Power Plc has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. Thus, Mr. Christopher Ezeafulukwe has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director. According to a statement by the company, the appointment has been approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 and the Articles of Association of Transcorp Power Plc. Ezeafulukwe is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of executive management experience spanning multiple sectors, including power, oil and gas, financial services, legal services, and corporate governance. He currently serves as the Managing Director/CEO of…

A leading academic has identified the targeted investments in education by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture as a catalyst for addressing Nigeria’s energy challenges. Professor Anene Moneke, Director of the NNPC/SPDC/TotalEnergies/NAOC Joint Venture Centre of Excellence in Environmental Management and Green Energy (CEMAGE) and holder of the NNPC/SPDC JV Professorial Chair in Environmental Management and Control at the University of Nigeria, made the observation during a visit to SPDC’s headquarters in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Accompanied by Professor Charles Igwe, the university’s immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Professor Moneke emphasised the pivotal role of the Centre in developing sustainable…

Lagos, Nigeria, August 14, 2024: The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has said that its 2024 annual conference will be held in Kogi state on Thursday, October 3. A statement by the Publicity Secretary of GOCOP, Sir Remmy Nweke, quoted the 2024 Conference Planning Committee Chairman, Danlami Nmodu, mni and Secretary, Mr. Olumide Iyanda, to have said that the event, the 8th in the series, will be the first time a state will be hosting the conference.The theme, “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to Digital Economy,” was informed by current security and power deficit challenges facing the nation.A prominent technocrat versed…

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator to Nigeria, Mohamed Fall has urged the Government, civil society, national and international non-governmental organisations, the private sector and UN agencies to pull together to address the immediate needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and work for solutions to their plight. The Adamawa State Government also called for continued support towards durable solutions for displaced people. The calls were made at a gathering of senior officials from the Federal and State Government of Nigeria and the United Nations joined by humanitarian partners and internally displaced people (IDPs) in Yola on Monday to commemorate…

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that Nigeria will receive $27 million as part of a larger $536 million humanitarian aid package from the U.S. Government to Sub-Saharan Africa. A statement on Tuesday by the U.S. Embassy disclosed that this funding is part of the U.S. commitment to providing life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable people and generous host communities throughout the continent. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, emphasized the impact of the new U.S. Government funding, stating that: “This assistance will make a real difference in the lives of those most in need in Nigeria and…

The fight against malaria in the country should not stop at distribution of mosquito nets, the Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has advised government, stating that at stakeholders at all levels should implement other preventive measures against the disease. Speaking at the commemoration of World Mosquito Day at Jahi II community in Abuja on Tuesday, the Chairman PECAN, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, Mr. Terungwa Abari, said the main purpose of the World Mosquito Day is to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and their impact on global health in honour of Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery on August 20 in…

The Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap has said that the Nigeria Immigration Service would stop at nothing to fish out and punish corrupt officials among its fold, stating that she would not sit and watch the integrity of the service thrown into the abyss. Speaking to senior officers of NIS at the flag off of a two-day workshop on building the value culture of Nigeria Immigration Service, the Comptroller General said:”We gather today at a critical juncture in our service’s history, where the fabric of our integrity is threatened by the actions of a few. “Recent events have cast…

The federal government has called on stakeholders in the environmental sector to recognize recognize the importance of waste pickers (scavengers) popularly called in local parlance Baban Bolla, insisting that they should be adequately remunerated for their valuable contributions to environmental sustainability and equitable waste management system in the country. Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a stakeholders consultative meeting on the development of National Digital repository for waste pickers in Nigeria. He said to address the problem faced by these heroes of waste management, stakeholders must work together to implement solutions that will…

Borno State Governor, Prof: Babagana Zulum has supervised the distribution of the federal government’s donated food relief to over 10,000 families in Mafa local government area. The distribution took place on Tuesday, 20 August, 2024, in four centres at Mafa town, the headquarters of the local government council. Each of the 10,000 heads of households received a relief package comprising one bag of maize grain. Zulum while supervising the distribution, expressed gratitude to the federal government for the intervention and noted that some of the food items were distributed in Gwoza and Nganzai. HE said: “This food item constitutes the…

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit has made a bold statement, as Nigeria proudly secured 2nd place at the Grand Finale of the Al-Fourqane International Qur’an Competition in Abidjan, Cote D’voire. Nigeria trailed Cote D’voire, the host country and winner of the Qur’an Competition, while Mali won the third place. The Muslim Students’ body achieved this feat following an excellent performance put up by MSSNLagos’ member, AbdulQodri Atukale. Atukale is a promising 300Lundergraduate of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos. Reacting to the achievement, the Amir MSSN Lagos,…

Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun is a serving Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She is the 5th and youngest female to be appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This article examines the early life, education, and notable achievements of Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun. Justice Kekere-Ekun was born in London, the United Kingdom on 7th May 1958. Her parents were both indigenes of Lagos State, Nigeria. She is the eldest of eleven siblings from both parents. Her father, Alhaji Senator H.A.B. Fasinro, OFR, LL.D, was a fervent Muslim and a very dedicated family man…

Ogun State has joined the league of rice-producing states in the country with the flagging off of the harvest of 200 hectares of farmland at Magboro Rice Farm in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state. The farm is the brainchild of the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, supported by the World Bank and aimed at driving economic growth and development in the state. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Abiodun said that with the flag-off, Ogun State is not only joining states like Lagos, Kebbi, and Bayelsa in producing locally grown rice for the consumption of the people, but also…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, was the chair on Saturday at the reception for the wedding of the daughter of Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukuma Soludo. Vice President Kashim Shettima also attended the occasion which took place at the International Conference Centre in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Miss Adora Nnena Soludo married Arinze Victor Ibakwe who also hails from Anambra State. Other dignitaries at the reception were the APC National Chairman, Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and that of Imo, Hope Uzodinma. Also present were the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government at all levels to provide adequate resources for humanitarian causes considering the quantum of human rights violations occasioned by armed conflicts and natural disasters in the country. In a message to commemorate the 2024 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu said the NHRC regretted the numerous human rights violations suffered by Citizens including women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities, migrants, internally displaced persons and asylum seekers, with little or no humanitarian assistance to mitigate their conditions. Ojukwu, who stated this on…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the reconstruction of the 8.17 kilometres Magboro-Makogi Road in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. The approval will also cover the Magboro underbridge. Prince Abiodun made the announcement on Monday at the flag-off of the 2024 Rice Harvesting Season, which took place in Igboko village. The governor said reconstructing the road would open up the area to more development, even as he disclosed that the state government intends to provide about 2,000 hectares for rice cultivation in the region. He said: “I am glad that today, I had the opportunity to drive on…

Former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his urban renewal drive, especially the housing delivery initiative, which is unprecedented in the history of the state. Aremo Osoba gave the commendation at the inauguration of the newly installed dual electronic gate, which he donated at the Olusegun Osoba Hilltop Estate, Abeokuta. According to him, Prince Abiodun has a vision for housing, adding that no governor in the state has created more housing estates than the current administration. He took a swipe at those protesting against the urban renewal of the Ibara Housing Estate in…

Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday, August 20th, as public holiday to celebrate this year’s Isese day, in line with Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s firm belief in religious inclusivity. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the work-free day will allow traditional worshippers across the State to commemorate their special day. The statement added that Ogun State remains an exemplary federating unit with enviable level of religious cohesion and harmony, even in the face of diversity. It, therefore, urged traditional worshippers in the state to celebrate in moderation and…