Author: Akintayo Adams

To help combat crime in the state, Kogi Governor Usman Ododo has given security agencies 105 cars and motorcycles. It was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson to the Governor, Ismaila Isah. The Governor, in the release reiterated his administration’s commitment to the safety and security of lives and properties in all parts of Kogi. “In Kogi state here, we have been working in collaboration with security agencies pushing a common goal, the goal of making sure that our people are secured and sleep with their eyes closed,” Ododo said. “We have a joint task force comprising the…

No fewer than five persons were have been declared dead following a multiple explosion at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night. 70 cars were reportedly burnt as the ensuing inferno engulfed several other vehicles along the road, with some occupants said to be trapped and unable to escape the rapidly spreading flames. According to eyewitness Segun Owolabi, who was cited by The Nation, one tanker struck a car before catching fire, creating a cascading effect. “I saw four dead bodies burnt. Some may have been in the bushes because many ran away. I…

Alhadji Kanja Sesay, Sierra Leone’s minister of energy, on Friday, resigned from his position. According to a statement by the president’s office, this isn’t unconnected with recent interruptions to the country’s electricity supply. Sesay resigned a few hours after the government gave Turkish Karpowership and Transco-CLSG group a total of $18.5 million in power payments. The two producers were due a total of $40 million by Sierra Leone. “We are pleased to confirm that the electricity supply has returned to full capacity in Freetown,” the Turkish group said in a statement after the latest payment was announced. Following Sesay’s exit,…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has been tasked by Oyo State Governor Engr ‘Seyi Makinde with suggesting changes that will fortify democracy and bring the nation together. The governor stated that Nigerians ought to be encouraged to engage in and have faith in their country’s democracy. He made this remark on Friday when hosting federal legislators who were in Oyo State to consult with stakeholders on proposed constitution amendments. “I have seen people who were given the opportunity to change the trajectory of the nation but because of selfishness and personal interest they missed the road. Who…

Dr Ayodele Olorunfemi has clinched the gubernatorial ticket of the Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State. The party’s primaries, held on Friday at the secretariat in the state capital of Akure, produced Olorunfemi as the winner. The primary election committee chairman, Hon. Olusola Ayodele, revealed that only Olorunfemi obtained the party’s ₦25 million nomination form out of the three candidates who first expressed interest. He said: “We have no other option than to pronounce the sole aspirant, Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, having fulfilled the condition in line with the guidelines, as elected and returned unopposed.” Olorunfemi,…

Erstwhile Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has moved to dispel the news about him paying the sum of $720,000 school fees for his children using the state government’s funds. Earlier in the week, Bello was accused by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, of withdrawing $720,000 from the state’s coffer to pay for his children’s school fees before his tenure elapsed, a claim described as deceptive by Bello. He bemoaned the receipts circulating on the internet, pointing out that his lawyers had published the receipts in the public domain. In a statement signed…

President Bola Tinubu landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, on Friday to attend the 2024 Special World Economic Forum on Global Collaboration, Growth, and Energy for Development. This is the second phase of his two-nation tour, sequel to his engagements in The Hague, Netherlands, on Wednesday. Tinubu and his entourage will use the opportunity of the gathering to discuss his renewed hope agenda for the country,” the President’s spokesperson, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, revealed in a statement he signed last Monday. ⁣⁣ The event serves as a platform to “bridge the growing North-South divide exacerbated by emerging economic policies, the energy…

Arne Slot is expected to become Liverpool’s next manager after agreeing a compensation package of up to £9.4 million with Feyenoord. The Dutchman is likely to succeed Jurgen Klopp, who declared in January that he will depart Anfield at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. “I would like to go to Liverpool. Now I’m waiting to see whether the clubs reach an agreement. I’m very confident in that,” the Feyenoord boss has earlier revealed to the media. Slot guided Feyenoord to the 2022-23 Eredivisie title, and this season they won the Dutch Cup and are expected to finish second in…

The appointment of Dr. Innocent Bariate Barikor as the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has been approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority (NDRBDA), President Tinubu also confirmed the appointment of Prince Ebitimi Amgbare as the Managing Director/CEO. These appointments were contained in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the mouthpiece of the President. According to the released statement, Dr. Barikor is both a scholar and a politician. He served in the Rivers State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2015. Prince Amgbare is a retired naval…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that recent pricing rises in MultiChoice cable subscriptions will be evaluated by relevant stakeholders to ensure that Nigerian subscribers receive value for money. Adamu Abdullahi, the Acting CEO of the FCCPC, spoke exclusively to Channels Television’s Dateline Abuja programme on Thursday. During the discussion, he offered an update on the summons issued to the proprietor of a Chinese store in Abuja for discriminating and harsh tactics. He also commented on the adherence to the order issued to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, noting that sanctions are forthcoming for all proven…