President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the newly-elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN). Tinubu conveyed his congratulations in a statement signed on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates NBA President-elect, Afam Josiah Osigwe.’ A former general secretary of the NBA, Osigwe emerged as the president-elect in the 2024 NBA election, which was held online between 12:00 am Saturday and ended at 11.59 pm. The final vote count announced on Sunday afternoon showed Osigwe leading his two major contenders with over 20,000 votes. He defeated his closest rival,…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian doctor and artist, Fola David, on his recent accomplishment of setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest painting by an individual. PUNCH Online reports that in the course of his six-day attempt at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos, David broke the previous record of 629.98 square metres, held by Ravi Soni from India, and set a new record of 1000 square metres of art. In a post on his Instagram story on Sunday, Tinubu wrote, “Congratulations to Dr. Fola David for completing his attempt at making the world’s largest hand-drawing by an individual, ‘Unity…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered illicit drugs concealed in incense candles and ladies’ wear in Lagos. “The items which include consignments of cocaine and loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis – were concealed in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves and ladies’ wears,” NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said. According to a statement on Sunday, the hard drugs were meant to be smuggled in and out of Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Babafemi said some suspects were apprehended “A businessman, Abdulwahab Owolabi Alebiosu was on Thursday, July 18, 2024 arrested at his Horizon…
President Joe Biden’s decision on Sunday to end his campaign to seek reelection in November is generating reactions from foreign leaders. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he had known Mr Biden for years and that “he’s a great man.” Mr Trudeau added, “Everything he does is guided by his love for his country. As president, he is a partner to Canadians — and a true friend. To President Biden and the First Lady: thank you.” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in his reaction on X, said, “Joe Biden has achieved a great deal – for his country, for Europe, for…
The police command in Kaduna says it arrested a suspect with 30 different fabricated master keys of vehicles. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest on Monday in Kaduna. Mr Hassan said, “The suspect specialises in vehicle and motorcycle theft. On July 20, at about 0230hrs, our personnel received a distress call that a shop was burgled. Upon receiving information, our operatives were immediately drafted to the area.” He said that upon arriving at the scene, the suspect, Zahradeenee Suleiman, had been arrested in the shop. According to him, the suspect, 35, is a resident of Galma Road,…
It will remain unforgettable to the family of Pa Temidayo Ogunlade, who was mobbed by some residents of Bode Owo, Itesiwaju area, Omi Adio in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, in what has been termed in error. The mob victim had been battling with memory loss for some years according to his brother, Mr. Olaolu David. Pa Ogunlade had some complications again and he went away from his house early in the day, but didn’t return home as usual. This prompted his family to go in search for him without any inkling that their beloved father had suffered…
A youth identified as an indigene of Gombe State was found dead in Zaria over the weekend, with severe cuts on his body. The body was discovered near the busy PZ area in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Reports suggest that the deceased and several companions were in Zaria with hopes of joining the Nigerian Army. However, the Public Relations Officer at the Army Depot stated, “We have heard about the incident involving a civilian who was robbed and killed near PZ. The Zaria Divisional Police is handling the case. For more details, please contact them directly.”…
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa who spoke at an interactive session and distribution of food packages to female PWDs in the state held at the palace of the Osolo of Isolo, in Akure South Local Government Area of the state said his government is commitment to improving the welfare of the people of the coastal state, particularly the physically-challenged persons. Specifically, Aiyedatiwa, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Dr. Seun Osamaye said the palliatives will ease…
A former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Jerry Gana, has said Nigerians need to unite rather than shedding each other’s blood.Mr Gana, also addressed as ‘Haske Nupe,’ stated this while speaking to journalists after the three-day synod of the Anglican Church in Busu in the Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday.Mr Gana said, “I must thank the Busu community for their hospitality; they have been very receptive to the guests.“I am extending my heartfelt appreciation to all our brothers in Busu, including the Muslims, who have been very supportive. This is the spirit of Busu. We…
The Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service on Saturday received 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana. The 66 trafficked Nigerians arrived at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post office of immigration at about 4.00.p.m. They comprised 59 women including children and seven young men. Speaking with journalists, Area Controller of Seme command of NIS, Abdullahi Adamu, said the rescue efforts were in collaboration with the High Commissioner in Ghana. He said, “The rescue mission was our collaborative efforts from here to Ghana, our Attache in Ghana with the assistance of the high commissioner in Ghana. They assisted us in apprehending these…