The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, congratulates and praises the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, popularly called BTO, on his 42nd birthday. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a former Member of the House of Representatives who represented the good people of Akoko North East and Akoko North West Federal Constituency and served meritoriously as the Chairman House Committee on NDDC, brought substantial development to Ondo state and impacted his constituency in an unusual manner. Since his appointment as Minister of Interior, BTO has remained the poster child of the Renewed Hope Agenda with his unprecedented achievements that have…
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Ewatomilola Emiola-Owoeye Traditionally, May 1st, also known as May Day, is always observed as Workers Day, where all workers gather to celebrate with friends and family, commemorating the workers and labourers whose vital work keeps countries and businesses worldwide running smoothly. Much as the Day is for celebrating workers all over the world, it would not be a bad idea to double-name it as Bunmi Tunji-Ojo Day in Nigeria, given that his birthday falls on May 1st. Against the preceding, therefore, it should be a double public holiday for Nigerians henceforth every May 1st! Can I hear the ‘Yes’ have…
Frontline Youth Groups in Nigeria staged a combined peaceful protest in Abuja on Tuesday, against what they termed a political colouration to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s allegations against former Governor Yahaya Bello. The youth groups, including the Yoruba Youth Council, Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria, North Central Youth Council, All Progressives Congress Youth Ambassadors and APC National Students Forum, all called on the National Assembly and Attorney General of the Federation to call the EFCC to order and ensure due process is followed in the matter. According to them, many Nigerians were not aware of the legal bottlenecks…
The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, May 1, will be observed as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day. The declaration was made in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, representing the minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, speaking on behalf of the Federal Government, emphasized the importance of excellence, efficiency, and fairness across all aspects of labor, reaffirming the administration’s dedication under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote a culture of innovation, productivity, and inclusivity in workplaces. He said; “In alignment with…
The management of the University of Benin, Edo State, has suspended the students’ union government of the institution indefinitely. In a letter to the university’s community, made available to journalists on Tuesday in Benin City, the university’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola, announced the decision on the union. The letter read, “After due consideration of the report by the management, the vice chancellor has approved the suspension of the university’s students union. The suspension which is indefinite, takes immediate effect, that is, from Monday, April 29, 2024. Accordingly, all officers of the students’ union are to hand over all property of the…
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Tuesday dismissed two separate suits challenging the Peoples Democratic Party’s primary election which produced Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate for Edo. Justice Inyang Ekwo, while delivering judgments on the matters, held that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi (legal right) to institute the action. While the first suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/195/2024, was filed by Adizetu Umoru, the second suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/196/2024, was instituted by Moses Alabi and Christopher Oboarer. The plaintiffs sued the Independent National Electoral Commission, PDP, Umar Damagu (acting national chairman), Setonji Koshoedo, PDP’s National Working Committee and its National…
Police in Lagos said they have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the chairman of Victoria Garden City in the Lekki-Ajah area of the state, Gihan Mbelu. Mr Mbelu, 42, was reportedly found unconscious in his C300 4Matic ash-coloured car around 10 am on Friday. The ignition of the car was on and the vehicle glass rolled up when he was discovered by the roadside. The passerby who noticed his frozen nature in the car thought he was asleep and made a frantic effort to wake him up before realising his state. Mr Mbelu was immediately…
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has denied allegation of shooting at pro-Yahaya Bello protesters at its headquarters on Monday in Abuja Spokesman for the commission, Dele Oyewale, said this while responding to reports that the commission’s operatives attacked the protesters Mr Oyewale said that there was no shooting at any protester at the commission on Monday. He said the operatives only dispersed the protesters who went to the commission’s headquarters to disrupt activities. ”No arrests were made as claimed by the group. No two groups demonstrated at the commission today. The first group came with a letter of commendation in support of the…
A Lagos State Magistrates Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, on Monday, convicted and sentenced 11 miscreants to six-month jail. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on his official X handle on Monday. The commissioner said that the miscreants were arrested during a raid at Muri Okunola Park, Ozumba Mbadiwe and Oshodi Bridge respectively on Saturday. “Eleven miscreants arrested during the raid operation conducted at Muri Okunola Park, Ozumba Mbadiwe and Oshodi Bridge respectively on Saturday, April 27, 2024, were today convicted and sentenced to two months imprisonment by the Magistrates Court sitting at Bolade Oshodi,” the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be over by Wednesday, May 1. Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, told Olufemi Soneye, said this on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Mr Soneye, the company currently has an availability of products exceeding 1.5 billion litres, which can last for at least 30 days. “Unfortunately, we experienced a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues, which has since been resolved. However, as you know, overcoming such disruptions typically requires double the amount of time to return to normal operations,” he said. He added…