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Ondo State’s newly sworn-in governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the appointment of five aides hours after taking the oath of office following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu. Aiyedatiwa’s first set of appointments was announced in a statement on Wednesday by his deputy chief of staff, Omojuwa Olusegun. The move comes amid a wave of resignations from officials who served under the late Akeredolu. Akeredolu died on Wednesday morning after an extended health battle while receiving medical treatment in Germany. The new appointees include seasoned journalist Ebenezer Adeniyan as Chief Press Secretary and Sunday Abire as Special Assistant on New Media. …
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended nine individuals in Sokoto for the production and sale of pillows containing used diapers and sanitary pads. The arrests were made public at the NSCDC state command’s headquarters on Wednesday, according to a statement by the state’s commandant, Bello Alkali Argungun. He disclosed that the accused had engaged small children to collect discarded items, which were then used to fill pillowcases. The finished products were sold to unsuspecting customers, featuring logos from reputable foam companies to deceive buyers. Expressing concern over the potential health risks, Mr. Argungun cautioned prospective buyers,…
Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as Ondo State Governor on Wednesday after the death of Rotimi Akeredolu in Germany. Aiyedatiwa, who was previously the acting governor and deputy governor of Ondo, will serve out the tenure of Akeredolu. How much do you know of the new governor? Her are the facts. 1. The new governor was born on 12 January, 1965 at Obe-Nla, an oil-bearing community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. 2. He previously served as deputy governor of Ondo State from 2021 to 2023 under Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. 3. Aiyedatiwa was a former commissioner of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). 4. He became acting governor…
Hafsat Surajo, a Kano woman accused of killing business partner, Nafiu Hafiz, has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted suicide when she was arraigned in court on Wednesday. Although Hafsat, aka Chuchu, had earlier confessed to the killing, she however denied the charges when she appeared before a Chief Magistrate’s Court No. 37 located at Yankaba, Kano. A statement by the spokesman for Kano State Police Command, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa said her husband, Dayyabu Abdullahi and one Mallam Adamu have been charged with the offences of criminal conspiracy, concealment and giving false information. “Members of the public should recall…
The Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu after a prolonged battle with leukaemia. Akeredolu, who died on Wednesday at the age of 67, is reported to have suffered from the cancer of the blood, known as leukaemia, which continued to deteriorate despite intensive medical care outside the country. The medical issue, it was gathered, was complicated by prostate cancer. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, in a statement made available to journalists in Akure, said; “With a heavy heart, the Ondo State Government announces the tragic passing of our beloved Governor,…
Akeredolu’s death, a monumental loss – Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed sadness at the the death of his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), describing the development as a monumental loss to the Yoruba nation and the country at large. Oyebanji in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said he was devastated by the news of the death of the Ondo State Governor, who was once President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Oyebanji described Akeredolu as a legal giant and scholar, an administrator par excellence, and a consummate and…
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu died on Tuesday night after months of severe battle with Leukemia. He eventually died in Germany. He was about completing his second tenure when he died. Below are 15 quick facts about the late governor 1. Akeredolu was born on 1 July 1956 in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. 2. He was a lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) 3. Akeredolu served as governor of Ondo State from 24 February 2017 until his death on 27 December 2023 after a prolonged battle with leukemia 4. He adopted the prefix “Arakunrin”, while his nickname was “Aketi”. 5. Akeredolu became…
Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has slammed a fine of $110 million on British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria and affiliate companies for multiple violations of the FCCP Act and others. The amount was agreed upon after a mutual engagement between the Commission and BAT parties under the FCCPC’s Cooperation/Assistance Rules & Procedure (CARP), 2021, the management of the Nigerian regulatory agency said in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the statement, the companies also infringed on the National Tobacco Control Act and sundry legal instruments. FCCPC said its Cooperation/Assistance Framework (CAF) provided for benefits such…
Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, a formidable global conglomerate, is making waves with a strategic focus on emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. TGI Group’s investments are centered on fostering inclusivity and value addition, utilising locally sourced raw materials, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 skilled professionals. The result is a portfolio of world-class products consumed both locally and exported to global markets. TGI Group operates in emerging markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, contributing to economic growth and development in these regions. The conglomerate’s global reach positions it as a…
