Africa Illustrious Award 2023 Edition to Honour African Change Makers

The 2023 edition of the Africa Illustrious Award, has been scheduled to be held on October 13th, 2023 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. In the previous editions of the Award, many prominent Africans including Prof. Patrick Lumumba have been recognised for extraordinary afrocentric ideas, that are shaping the continent for good. Also, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan was honoured in the earliest edition and the honour was graciously received by the former...

Atiku seeks nullification of Tinubu’s tribunal victory in Supreme Court

Former Vice President Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, has sought the nullification of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) victory of Bola Tinubu, and lodged an appeal at the Supreme Court. In a Notice of Appeal predicated on 35 grounds, Atiku told the apex court that the tribunal in the judgment delivered by Justice Haruna Tsammani erred on the side of law and miscarriage...

FG/NLC talks deadlock: Amadi tells NLC to stop strike and consider rallies, protests

…Urges opposition parties to support NLC With the deadlock of talks between Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Dr. Sam Amadi, an analyst and a former chairman Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has told NLC, in the interest of the economy to foreclose mobilising for strike on Thursday, but rather consider other options like rallies, protests and discussions. Amadi, a lawyer also faulted the government which he described as not always ready to...

Peter Obi’s running mate’s brother, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed becomes VP Shettima’s special adviser

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, elder brother of Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 general election, has been appointed as the special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Baba-Ahmed, the immediate past spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, was among the 18 aides approved by President Bola Tinubu to work in the office of the Vice President. According to a statement by Olusola Abiola, the director of information in the office of the...

President Tinubu nominates youth ministers for Senate’s screening

President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate. Also appointed to serve as the Minister of State for Youth is Mr Ayodele Olawande. Olawande’s appointment is equally subject to screening and confirmation by the Senate. The fresh appointments were relayed on Sunday via a press statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the President on media and...

Tinubu departs to the US for 78th United Nations General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu departed Nigeria Sunday evening for the United States to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 78th UNGA session will be held from September 18 to 26 in New York. The theme for this year’s UNGA is, “Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals Towards Peace, Prosperity, Progress and Sustainability for All”. Tinubu, a first-timer at UNGA, will participate in...

Alleged Ridicule Of Obas: Group asks Obasanjo to tender public apology                        

A group of analysts, National Association Public Affairs Analysts (NAPAA) has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tender a public apology to Yoruba Obas over alleged ridicule of the royal fathers. NAPAA made this known in a press statement on Sunday signed by its executives, Prince Seun Adelore, the President and Mr. Jare Ajayi, the General Secretary, in the wake of alleged ridicule of over a dozen monarchs at Iseyin, Oyo State at the weekend....

Mohbad: Palace media warns against posts alleging Elegushi abused his position

…Says Samson Balogun, not member of royal family The media team of HRM. Kabiyesi Alayeluwa Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kushenla lll) has appealed to Nigerians to disregard malicious posts being circulated, purporting that His Royal Majesty used his position to subvert justice, regarding the unfortunate death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as “Mohbad”. The team in a press statement on Saturday signed by Deyemi Saka, Lead Partner, Lambert and Curtis, noted that Samson Erinfolami Balogun...

Kano State Governor Sacks Commissioner, Aide Over Unguarded Utterances

The Kano State Commissioner of Land and Physical Planning Alhaji Adamu Aliyu Kibiya has been sacked for making threatening statements to Judges of the Tribunal. Also sacked is the Special Adviser on Youth and Sport, Alhaji Yusuf Imam making unguarded and disrespectful statements on Vice President Alhaji Kashim Shettima. Alhaji Baba Halilu Dantiye, Commissioner for Information disclosed this Friday while addressing Journalists at Government House, Kano, said the two officials have not got clearance to...

Gov. Bello inspects Kogi/Koto rural electrification project

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Saturday inspected the ongoing Kogi/Koto rural electrification project at the Muritala Bridge in Koto. Governor Bello inspected the installation of the 185mm2 XLPE Cable for the replacement of the undersized 75mm2 XLPE cable currently serving the people of Kogi/Koto Karfe local government area. He implored the contractors to intensify efforts, aimed at prompt and efficient project completion. Bello expressed contentment with the accomplished work’s quality and underscored the...

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