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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday said it was renewing its interest in the case of late Bamise Ayanwola, the 22-year-old fashion designer, who was murdered after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the State in February 2022. To this end, the House would be inviting the family of the deceased, the related government agency and the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) for an update on the case which has been in the court. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, said the issue which was brought up by Hon. Steve Ogundipe…
In a recent incident at Lagos Airport, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) had to take the unusual step of de-boarding an unruly passenger from its Flight U5 0510 bound for Owerri. The disruptive behavior of this female passenger posed a significant safety and order concern, prompting security agents to escort her off the plane. The disruption unfolded when a flight attendant politely requested the passenger to place her handbag in the overhead bin, a standard procedure on commercial flights. However, the passenger vehemently refused and escalated the situation by confronting the attendant and loudly protesting, asserting, “This is my handbag, and…
In a recent development surrounding the recall of Nigerian ambassadors, concerns are growing as the Federal Government appears to be hesitating on its initial decision. President Bola Tinubu ordered the recall of all Nigerian ambassadors, both career and non-career, on September 2, sparking widespread discussions and speculations about the motives behind this move. Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, conveyed the recall instructions on behalf of President Tinubu. The Presidency, through its spokesperson, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, emphasized that the President’s decision stemmed from a comprehensive assessment of Nigerian consulate offices and embassies worldwide, aiming to enhance service quality…
Ekiti state Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Monday received the winner of the National best teacher award, 2023, Elizabeth Adeyemi of SUBEB Model Nursery and Primary School, Omuo Ekiti in his office even as he restated the commitment of his administration to repositioning education sector in the state. The repositioning, according to the Governor will include the provision of necessary impetus to improve infrastructure and environment in the drive to boost learning outcomes. Governor Oyebanji, who also received the Principal of St. Louis Grammar School, who won the first runner up in the best public school category, Funmilayo Ibitoye, congratulated the…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Monday, restated his administration’s zero tolerance for any form of indolence or non-performance. He said there will be consequences for lack of performance while his government will continue to identify and honour efficient performance in service delivery The Governor stated this in Ado Ekiti while addressing heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) during the opening session of the Ekiti Performance Assessment and Improvement Report (EKPAIR) workshop, at the Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Ado- Ekiti. He said if his administration would positively affect the life style of Ekiti people, then government must set…
NNPC group chief executive officer, Mele Kyari.. • PENGASSAN wants workers’ salaries in dollar equivalent• ‘N’Assembly will defend Nigerians’ interests’ Twenty-five licenses given to companies for establishment of refineries in the last 10 years remain dormant. Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, disclosed this in Abuja, yesterday, at a summit organised by Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). “As of today, close to 25 licenses issued to companies to establish refineries are dormant. As long as we do not have certainty around pricing, no one will put in his money.…
The thief was caught and arrested, the victim taken to a hospital. We are just here seeing wonders in this Abuja city. People are scared. God protect us.There’s a police station inside the secretariat, the victim was taken there and examined by two police women who said a finger couldn’t penetrate her because the place has been blocked. The culprit admitted the crime.
President Bola Tinubu has made crucial appointments to the media and publicity directorate within the Office of the President. These appointments signify a strategic move towards enhancing the communication and engagement efforts of the presidency. Fela Durotoye has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Values & Social Justice, underscoring President Tinubu’s commitment to these important aspects of governance. Mr. Durotoye’s extensive experience and dedication to societal values will play a pivotal role in shaping the administration’s policies. Meanwhile, Fredrick Nwabufo has assumed the position of Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new aides to serve in the Office of the President under the Media and Publicity Directorate. This was revealed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. In the statement on Monday, Ngelale unveiled the new appointees as Fela Durotoye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Values and Social Justice; Fredrick Nwabufo, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement; Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Strategic Communications; Aliyu Audu, Special Assistant to the…
