< 1 mn read In a recent development at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, Justice Joseph Oyewole delivered the lead judgment on Thursday, overturning contempt proceedings initiated by former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede. Justices A.M. Talba and D.Z. Senchi concurred with the decision. […]
2 mn read “The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 50,000 notebooks to pupils in public primary schools in Kogi State through her ‘Renewed Hope Initiative’ project. The notebooks were inaugurated on Thursday at the Government House, Lokoja, by the wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo. “In her remarks after unveiling the notebooks, Hajia Ododo expressed […]
< 1 mn read “A case of kidnapping was reported to the office of the AIG by one Jona Jumai that sometime in the month of May 2024 her sister, who works as a domestic staff in Ajah area, was kidnapped by unknown persons. “According to the complainant, the kidnappers demanded the sum of N5 million as ransom for […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Otunba Adekunle Ojora on the occasion of his 92nd birthday. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, conveyed Tinubu’s felicitations in a statement, highlighting the following key points: 1. **Acknowledgement of Contributions**: President Tinubu recognized Otunba Adekunle Ojora’s significant contributions to advancing the […]
2 mn read In a significant development, the Kaduna State Government has announced the successful neutralization of a notorious terrorist leader, Buharin Yadi, and dozens of his fighters by troops of Sector 6, Operation Whirl Punch. Here are the key details from the statement issued by Samuel Aruwan, the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs: 1. […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his warm congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), on her 70th birthday. Here are the key points from the statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity: 1. **Celebration of Achievement**: – President Tinubu praised Dr. Okonjo-Iweala […]
< 1 mn read The Kaduna State Government, through Samuel Aruwan, the Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, has refuted a circulating report regarding alleged shooting and kidnapping incidents on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. Here are the key points from the statement: 1. **Denial of Incident**: – Aruwan stated that the Kaduna State Government is aware of a […]
2 mn read Chief Edwin Clark, leader of the Ijaw Nation, has written a letter to President Bola Tinubu, highlighting alleged discrimination against the Igbo people and calling for immediate restructuring of Nigeria to ensure national unity. Here are the key points from his letter: 1. **Accusations Against Former President Buhari**: – Clark accused former President Muhammadu Buhari […]
2 mn read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized the list of candidates and their running mates for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State, scheduled for November 16. Here are the key details from the announcement: 1. **Publication of Final List**: – Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, […]
2 mn read President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tanimu Yakubu as the new Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, replacing Ben Akabueze, whose tenure has ended. Here are the key details surrounding the appointment: 1. **Background and Qualifications**: – Tanimu Yakubu is described as an accomplished economist with a robust career in various roles. He served […]
