Some of the recently sacked chairmen of Rivers State local Government Area councils, on Saturday, opposed and countered the decisions of the newly inaugurated caretaker chairmen to dissolve standing committees in their various councils. Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, argued that the caretaker committee Chairman, Darlington Orji, lacked the legitimacy to dissolve the committees. According to him, “The announcement from the said Darlington Oji is entirely false and misleading. Dr. Nwanosike Samuel, as the duly elected chairman, retains full authority over the establishment and dissolution of all committees within the Ikwerre Local Government. “Any such…
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Agency Report Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday, after Georgia claimed a historic first point at a major tournament in a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portuguese side, European champions in 2016, are among the favourites to win the title in Germany and they lived up to their status with a comprehensive victory in front of a partisan crowd to secure first place in Group F. Bernardo Silva of Manchester City opened the scoring midway through the first half, sweeping the…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, has asked workers with Higher National Diploma to undergo one-year mandatory training before their conversion from Executive to Officers cadre. According to a statement on Saturday, Yemi-Esan said this at a virtual interactive session with civil servants in commemoration of the 2024 Civil Service Week with the theme, “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Life-long, Quality and Relevant Learning in Africa.” The one-year mandatory training programme to bridge the gap between polytechnic awarded Higher National Diplomas and…
Umar Faruk, Gusau Suspected bandits have kidnapped the Parish Priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church Damba, Gusau, Zamfara State, Revd. Fr. Mikah Suleiman. Spokesperson of the Zamfara State Police Command, Yazid Abubakar, said that Father Mikah was kidnapped around 3am on Saturday at his residence in the Damba area of Gusau. He noted that the incident was not reported to the police but the command has deployed a police tactical squad to the trail of the kidnappers to ensure his safe return. “We have deployed our tactical squad to go after the kidnappers with the aim of rescuing the victim…
Former chairman of Itesiwaju Local Government Area in Oyo State, Dr Thomas Olayode, on Saturday, decried the delay in the burial of the designer of Nigeria’s flag, Pa Taiwo Micheal Akinkunmi, describing the development as a national shame. Olayode, who described the flag as the symbol of unity, struggles and aspirations, said Akinkunmi who designed it had been forgotten in the mortuary without being given befitting burial 10 months after his demise. Recall that Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023. President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government sent a delegation led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, to…
The Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC) on Saturday described a statement credited to the Ondo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, who reportedly accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of influencing a court judgement, as reckless, defamatory, and an attempt to bring the Nigerian judiciary to ridicule. An Akure High Court had over the weekend nullified the creation of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) by the administration of the late former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, on the grounds that the creation was inchoate, as it was effected in Ibadan, Oyo State, and not…
… accuses police of bias Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s spokesman, Sunusi Bature, on Saturday, vowed that the ongoing emirate tussle will be a fight to the finish. Bature stated this while speaking on an Arise TV programme. The Governor’s spokesman who acknowledged the 15th Emir as a well respected person who is entitled to privileges as an indigene of the state, said Bayero’s actions were at variance with his personality. According to him, “Aminu Bayero is an indigene of Kano, well respected and we don’t want anything to happen to him. He is not under any pressure to…
A gang of six “one chance” robbers have been arrested by operatives from the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. The suspects are Abubakar Adams, Ismail Salisu, Yusuf Bello, Nasiru Saidi, Sani Usman and Ibrahim Kasa. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Saturday said the suspects robbed passengers who boarded their vehicles, motorcycles and tricycles and pushed them out afterwards. The statement partly read, “The operatives of the police command attached to Utako divisional headquarters, on June 16, 2024, acting on credible intelligence, trailed and arrested six armed robbery suspects: Abubakar Adams, Ismail Salisu, Yusuf Bello,…
By Teslimah Jimoh Proprietor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Prince Adesegun Ajibola, SAN has described the sudden exit of Oba Ogunleye as the loss of a worthy and exemplary “Ambassador” of Crescent University. In statement by the Public Relations Office, Barrister Ajibola highlighted the sterling qualities and achievements of the late royal father in various sectors of life, including his steadfast commitment to the growth of Crescent University from its fledgling years. Prince Segun Ajibola also acknowledged Oba Ogunleye’s closeness to the departed Founder of Crescent University, H.E Prince Bola Ajibola from his days as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to…
Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC / Aiteo Joint Venture on OML 29, said after verifying that following the completion of the joint investigative visit to the spill site by all stakeholders as required by regulations, AEEPCO will reopen its facilities for production while continuing other statutory spill management protocols concurrently. Recall that Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC/Aiteo Joint Venture, shut down the Oil Mining License (OML 29) on Wednesday 19th 2024 over an oil leak it detected at its Nembe swamp facility, Nembe Kingdom in…