Author: Akintayo Adams

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has encouraged Nigerians to reside in harmony. He also warned the populace against divisive inclinations that could undermine the collective unity envisioned by the nation’s founding figures. The reverred monarch particularly urged Nigerians to regard cultural multiplicity as an asset to promote unity and harmony in the nation. He delivered these remarks at the culmination of the yearly Amasekumo celebration of the Gbaramatu community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Ooni who is the co-chairman of the Traditional Council in Nigeria, commended the Pere of Gbaramatu…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has declared that a State of origin is now mandatory for anyone seeking to renew his or her passport. This was contained in a tweet on the Nigerian immigration service’s verified handle on the X platform on Saturday, 20th April 2024. ”For your claim of being a Nigerian citizen to hold water, there has to be a document that “ties” you to a local government (indigenous area) within the country. This document is what we request that applicants present to us, amongst others, to authenticate their claim of being a citizen,” it read. It added,…

APC governorship primary holding at Ward 1 of Stella Maris College, Okitipupa, was disrupted as supporters of two aspiring candidates of the All Progressives Congress clashed over the party’s nominee for the upcoming November 16 Ondo State Governorship election, according to a News Agency of Nigeria report. Accredited party members, who had assembled in significant numbers to partake in the candidate selection procedure, dispersed when clashes erupted between the competing factions. The News Agency of Nigeria disclosed that the accreditation and electoral proceedings had not commenced when the violence erupted, prompting voters to flee for safety. “One of the agents…

Currently, Nigeria has the capacity and materials to produce made-in-Nigeria cars for local and international use, according to the Federal Government. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite stated this at the Automotive Component Manufacturers meeting in Abuja, where she highlighted that the automobile industry is encounter challenges and proffer opportunities. She emphasized that manufacturers ought to be accountable if the cars aren’t on the roads by December 2024 as the government has facilitated a supportive environment. Presently, Nigeria manufactures less than 10 percent of the vehicles utilized within the country. “As far as we are concerned, the auto…

The Lagos State Government has cracked down on illicit property developments around the Epe corridor of the state. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide. He mentioned that he spearheaded a unique collaborative operation to the area on Thursday and Friday, following the instruction of the state executive council. He listed some of the locations covered during the operation to include: Alaro City, Okorisan, Igbodu, Molajoye, Shaala, Ketu, and Epe. Olumide noted that notifications were also delivered to property projects such as Patriot Bay Estate, Smart City Estate, the Legend,…

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino praised Cole Palmer, expressing surprise at the significant impact the player has made at the club. When asked if he’s surprised at how many goals Palmer has scored since moving to Stamford Bridge, the manager said: “We believe they can perform but it is true he is performing in a very good way; maybe above expectation. I think it’s his first consistent season playing but we need to be careful because he is still young, he is growing, he needs to develop in different areas. “But of course, he is far away from what we expected…

The panel, headed by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state, and tasked with overseeing the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State announced on Friday that a total of 171,922 verified members would participate in Saturday’s voting process. The primary is set to take place across 203 wards spanning 18 local government areas, with 16 contenders, including the current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, vying for the position. Following a meeting with stakeholders and aspirants on Friday night in Akure, the Secretary of the seven-member committee, Ovie Omo-Agege, disclosed this information. He mentioned that none of the aspirants had…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has bemoaned the fact that Nigeria has been a field for Boko Haram, and says that President Bola Tinubu is determined to end insecurity. The Vice President, represented by his Special Adviser on General Duties, Dr Aliyu Modibbo Umar, spoke yesterday in Abuja at the launch of two books written by former Nigerian ambassador to Russia, Professor Abdullahi Shehu. The books are titled: “Boko Haram and Other Security Challenges in Nigeria: Issues and Options for Policy” and Reflections on the 2023 General Elections: Lessons Learned and the Future of Democracy in Nigeria.” “For far too long,…

Former Nigerian Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, emphasized that Boko Haram has posed a significant threat to Nigeria’s stability since the end of the civil war. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during the launch of two books authored by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Russia, Professor Abdullahi Y. Shehu, Gowon highlighted that Boko Haram has created a substantial challenge for Nigeria. According to Gowon: “Boko Haram has been a threat, perhaps the major threat to the peace and development of Nigeria after the civil war. “Boko Haram has indeed created a serious problem. After the Civil War, l remember saying, I hope…

On Friday, Dr. Adeniran Tella, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Oyo State, stated that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) cannot be provided to the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections set for April 27th. Tella made this declaration in Ibadan during discussions with NAN on the sidelines of the quarterly consultative session with civil society groups in the region. “What OYSIEC needs for the election is the voter register and this has been given to them. The voter register will allow the state electoral body to know the number of registered voters and…