Author: Akintayo Adams

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in a atatement, has described a flier purportedly from the Office of one of his wives, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu to the state as fake. The Osun helmsman also said there was no debate over who among his two wives would host the First Lady. The statement read, “The attention of Mr Governor has been drawn to fake news in circulation about conflict over who among the Governor’s two wives is to host the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on her official visit to…

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has urged other African leaders to establish a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout the continent. This was disclosed in a statement by Special Adviser to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, where he stressed the need for a detailed approach to eliminating terrorism, not only through military might but by addressing the extreme factors, including poverty, inequality, and social injustice. The President further stressed the importance of cutting off the financial lifelines that fuel terrorist activities, such as ransom payments and illegal…

Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule has passed the Rivers State Local Government Bill into Law, overriding Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s veto. The Local Government Bill was initially passed and sent to Fubara for approval on March 13, 2024, which was denied. The bill was reintroduced by the Leader of the Amaewhule-led Assembly, Major Jack, representing Akuku/Toru constituency 1. The statement made available to newsmen said the bill was thoroughly debated by members. The Amaewhule-led lawmakers also screened and confirmed nominees for the positions of chairman and members of the Assembly Service Commission. The confirmed nominees include Sampson…

Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, rtd, ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan and retired Catholic Archbishop, John Onaiyekan, were present, earlier today, at a meeting focused on state policing. The dialogue, organised by the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, is the beginning of deliberations on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (alteration) Bill 2023 (Establishment of State Police) sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and 13 others. The bill is designed to improve public safety and boost law enforcement in Nigeria by decentralizing the police. Kalu, the…

A special round of polio vaccine campaign targeted at over 1.5 million children in Jigawa State has been flagged off by Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sunusi – CFR, the Emir of Dutse. The event took place at his palace after the monarch personally administered the vaccine on some children. He also gave the assurance that it was safe and effective. The Emir further told the people that the traditional institutions would continue to pursue and promote programmes that would enhance their health, social and economic well-being. Sanusi advised parents to bring out their children for vaccination to enable the state sustain…

According to reports, the two wives of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, are doing their best to surpass each other as they lay claim to the Office of the First Lady of the state. This was revealed by X user @ remidotun86, who, on Sunday, shared the two different posters printed by the two women, Amb. Arelu Ngozi Adeleke and Mrs Titilola Adeleke, welcoming Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to the state. Mrs. (Sen.) Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady is expected to be in Osogbo, the state capital on Tuesday for the turning of sod of the Alternative High…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has opened the African Counter-Terrorism Summit at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja. This convention, in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), is set to span from April 22 to 23, as disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement released on Sunday. Distinguished dignitaries gracing the occasion include Mr Vladimir Voronkov, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, Ms Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and His Excellency Patrice Talon, the esteemed President of the Republic of…

Ismaila Aderemi, the B abaloja of Bodija International Foodstuffs Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, has vowed to sanction anyone caught hoarding foodstuffs from intending buyers. Speaking in Ibadan, on Sunday, he said; “Our traders, especially those at Bodija international markets, are currently selling commodities at prices higher than what obtains in some other markets within and outside Ibadan. The decision by the traders followed the public outcry over the soaring prices of essential commodities and the high cost of living in the country. He further moved to assure residents of Ibadan that the leadership of the market would fish out…

Troops of Operation Lake Sanity III, under Operation Hadin Kai, have reportedly discovered a bread production factory in Maisani, Timbuktu Triangle, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. According to the Army, it belongs to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist. Combined troops of 199 Special Forces Battalion, in conjunction with Hybrid Forces and Civilian JTF (Joint Task Force), stumbled upon the bread factory during an exploitation mission into the terrorists’ hideout on Sunday, according to Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert. “The sources said that the factory was destroyed while items recovered include 2 Lister…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as its acting Managing Director with effect from April 2024.  This was contained in a statement signed by the company’s acting secretary, Adewale Arogundade, on Sunday, after Dr Adesola Adeduntan, the former managing director of the bank earlier tendered his resignation after a nine-year tenure. The release stated that, “following the resignation of the managing director/CEO of FirstBank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, the Board of Directors has appointed Olusegun Alebiosu as the acting CEO of the 130-year-old institution. “The appointment takes effect immediately and is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.”…