Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Tragedy occurred in Sarkin-Noma area of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital as a 19-year-old teenager, Abba Yusuf, has allegedly stabbed his 60-year-old father, Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf An eyewitness who confirmed the sad development to an online medium, said the incident happened over the weekend at about 8:30 a.m. in Sarkin-Noma when Dahiru Yusuf was stabbed to death by his son. The elder brother of the deceased, Alhaji Nuhu Muhammed Bala, who confirmed the incident, said he was at his residence when a sister called him about the tragic event. “When my sister called me, she said our brother had been…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel previously deployed to seal off the 23 local government areas of Rivers State, thegazellenews.com reports. This withdrawal of police personnel from the council’s secretariats in the state was announced on Monday, 7 October, 2024 in a statement issued by Rivers State Police Command Public Relations officer, Grace Iringe-Koko. According to the statement, the order follows recent political developments in Rivers State. “The newly deployed State Commissioner of Police, Bala Mustapha, conveyed the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for the immediate…

The political tension in Rivers State continued on Monday, 7 October, 2024 as fresh explosions and protests rocked some local government areas of the state. The latest is linked to Monday’s order by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun for the secretariat of the 23 LGs to be unsealed and the immediate withdrawal of policemen who had occupied the council since July. Already the secretariat of the Eleme LGA in the state is on fire, as buildings and vehicles were set ablaze following an explosion from a device suspected to be dynamite. In Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA protesters invaded the council…

The Federal Government is set to deliver up to 400,000 barrels of Nigerian crude oil daily to the Dangote refinery under its naira-for-crude agreement, a report by Bloomberg stated on Monday, 7 October, 2024 It said this significant development is expected to take place over the next two months, amounting to 24 million barrels of Nigerian supply between October and November 2024. This increase in processing capacity could have substantial implications for both the refinery’s operations and the local oil industry, transforming the region’s import and export markets. This new development follows the announcement by the Federal Government that the…

By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi Today, Dr. Alake’s birthday, I celebrate a man whose life and work have left a mark on my career and Nigeria’s development. A leader, mentor, and visionary, Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has dedicated himself to the service of the nation with unwavering loyalty, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose. His influence is felt across various sectors and the media space, but nowhere more than in his current role as the Honourable Minister. His tenure has been marked by his relentless drive to unlock the potential hidden beneath Nigeria’s soil. Taking charge…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old newlywed man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, for allegedly stabbing his 25-year-old wife, Olajumoke, to death. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the murder case on Saturday, 5 October, 2024 in Lagos, said that the incident happened on Friday, 4 October, 2024 at about 1:00 pm in Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, in the Ikorodu area of the state. According to him, Ikorodu Division received a distress call concerning the incident. “A distress call was received at Ikorodu Division that a newlywed couple allegedly engaged in a domestic scuffle…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it sold $543.6 million to authorized dealer banks at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market between 06 and 30 September 2024. CBN disclosed this in a statement at the weekend detailing the breakdown of the FX interventions. According to the statement signed by CBN Director of Financial Marketers Departments, Omolara Duke, the FX sales conducted during the period under review was to reduce the FX volatility driven by demand high for commodity importations and seasonal demand. The apex bank noted that FX was sold between N1530 and N1580 per dollar rate to legible dealer…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated candidates of the party in the local government polls conducted by the Benue Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC, on Saturday, 5 October, 2024 Chairman of the Benue chapter of the party, Comrade Austin Agada, congratulated the candidates on their resounding victories. The Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Daniel Ihomum, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, 6 October, 2024. Agada said the result of the polls shows how well-established, well-liked and widely accepted the APC is in Benue State. “The party congratulates all members in the state and dedicates this…

An observer group, The Peoples Advocates (TPA), which monitored Rivers State local government election held on Saturday, 5 October, 2024, has said that the exercise was not credible due to a number of irregularities. TPA made the observation in its report on the election. The highly contentious election was held across 23 local government areas in Rivers State, despite moves by the camp of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister Nyesom Wike, to stop the exercise. Governor Sim Fubara went ahead with the poll, defying a court order which retrained the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, from conducting the election. Candidates of…

The family of Daniel Ogoh, a postgraduate student in a foreign university who was believed to have visited Nigeria recently, has raised alarm over his whereabouts. According to a source in the family, the 27-year-old, 6.1 ft tall, was said to have arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Sunday, 5 May, 2024. The source added that his name was on the manifest of those who arrived and cleared by the relevant agencies, as there were no criminal records against him. To the dismay of the family, however, the visit turned awry when the returnee did not arrive…

From Chuks Collins, Awka The latest top notch member of the Labour Party(LP) and the immediate past Managing Director and Chief Executive of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Nnadubem Moghalu who at the weekend confirmed his intention to run for the governorship seat of Anambra State next year. He has also publicly vowed to do just a single term of four years. Moghalu who was described as a colourful and disciplined public servant, at a press conference at Nnewi at the weekend noted that whatever anyone was unable to do in four years, won’t be done in…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola will, on Friday, October 11, lead the foundation-laying ceremony for the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State. The port, located at the Dry Port City in Soderu Village, Itori, along the Papalanto-Ewekoro axis of the state, is part of ongoing efforts to boost economic growth and industrialization in the Gateway State. This groundbreaking event, according to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy,  Hon. Kayode Akinmade aligns with the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to fostering economic development and advancing industrialization throughout Ogun State. Kayode Akinmade…

Barring any unforeseen development, Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, will today, Sunday, 6 October, 2024 swear in the newly elected local government chairmen into office, thegazellenews.com reports. The swearing in of the newly elected chairmen would hold at the Executive Council Chambers of the state’s Government House in Port Harcourt, by 4:00 pm. The Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo made this disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday, 6 September, 2024. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, declared the winners of the local government elections, with 22 of 23 LGAs won by the Action Peoples Party (APP).…

A 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos for importing large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud’, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis. The suspect was arrested during the inward clearance of passengers on KLM airline flight from Canada at the terminal 1 of the Lagos airport on Thursday, 3 October, 2024. During a joint examination of her three bags, Adrienne who was coming to Nigeria for the first time was found with 74 parcels of the illicit substance weighing 35.20 kilograms stuffed…

By Tony Okoroji Late afternoon, last Sunday, September 29, I left home in Lagos and arrived MUSON Centre with my friend, Patrick Harry Doyle and his beautiful wife, Funmi. We had gone to MUSON Centre to honor my good friend and colleague, the vivacious Kenny Saint Brown (KSB) whom I fondly refer to as Kenny Saint Beautiful, Kenny Saint Blessed, Kenny Saint Brilliant, Kenny Saint Billions etc. etc. KSB was celebrating her 25 years on stage as a performer and had invited family, friends and fans to what turned out to be a master-blaster show. Paparazzi was on fire at…

Liverpool continued their impressive start to the season by securing a sixth successive victory in all competitions with victory at Crystal Palace – but it came at a cost as goalkeeper Alisson went off with an injury. The early Premier League pacesetters took the three points thanks to Diogo Jota’s first-half strike as the Portugal forward capitalised on some poor defending to turn in Cody Gakpo’s cross. But as they closed in on the three points Alisson appeared to suffer a hamstring injury when making a clearance and was replaced by Vitezslav Jaros for the final 10 minutes, with the…

Arsenal came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the season against winless Southampton at Emirates Stadium. Two goals in 10 second-half minutes from Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli ensured the Gunners made a full recovery after being stunned by Cameron Archer’s opener for the visitors, before Bukayo Saka confirmed the three points late on. It meant Arsenal became only the second club in Premier League history to record 400 home wins, and they remain within one point of Premier League pace-setters Liverpool before the international break. Southampton, who still only have one point after seven games, had struggled…

The Lagos West Senatorial District executive members and leadership of Justice Forum convened a senatorial meeting at Fidimaye Hall, New Oko Oba, Abule Egba, Lagos. The theme of the meeting, which was held on Friday, 4 October, 2024, was “Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT Analysis).” As a renowned grassroots mobilizer in Lagos State, Justice Forum brought together chairmen, secretaries, and women leaders from all local governments and local council development areas in Lagos West Senatorial District. The meeting was aimed at fostering familiarization, reaffirming commitments, and mobilizing support for the upcoming elections. Vice Chairman for Lagos West, Barrister Sunday…

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has sought support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu to deliver the reforms in the power sector as well as his other reform programmes for the benefit of Nigerians. In a message delivered at the 8th Annual Conference of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) in Lokoja, Kogi State on Thursday, Buratai said that providing effective solutions to the myriads of problems in the power sector would encourage investors to Nigeria. Buratai, who was represented by Dr Mohammed Sam Abubakar, his Special Adviser on Research and Development, said he was…

Nigeria must key into global financial inclusion and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) must lead in the awareness that may help Nigeria achieve this. The charge was handed down to GOCOP by Yusuf Mamman, Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Spain, Chairman of the 2024 Annual General Conference of GOCOP which took place at Reverton Hotel in Lokoja, Kogi State capital. This is as Maureen Chigbo, GOCOP President, charged new members to join in the task of ridding the online media space of fake news. The 8th Annual Conference has the theme, “Nigeria: Tackling Insecurity, Power Deficit, and Transitioning to…