The Principal, King’s College Lagos, Mr Andrew Agada, says the institution is gradually returning to its glory days, following the performance of students in recent public examinations. Agada was reacting to the 355 score posted by one of the students, Emmanuel Lawal, at this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Recall that JAMB had, at its recent policy meeting, listed students who scored 300 and above as the best performers in its 2022 UTME. “We’re gradually making it back to the top; this is what we have been looking for. “The…
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Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of five suspected killers of over 40 worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo on June 5. Akeredolu said this during a courtesy visit to his office by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, led by the Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite. Akeredolu confirmed the arrest shortly after the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, announced the arrest of the masterminds of the attack in Abuja. The governor further disclosed that the owner of the house where the attackers stayed before the June…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has filed three separate suits against Bauchi governor Bala Mohammed, former Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar and others over alleged double nomination for elective positions for 2023 elections. The PRP through its lawyer, Mr Chris Udeoyibo is asking the Federal High Court Abuja to disqualify Mohammed, Abubakar and Sen. Haliru Jika from participating in the 2023 governorship election on grounds of alleged double nomination by their respective political parties. In the suits numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/1302/2022; FHC/ABJ/CS/1303/2022 and FHC/ABJ/CS/1304/2022, PRP claims that the defendants violated the Electoral Act by engaging in double nomination. In suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1302,…
Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Adekunle Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun iii, has conferred the chieftaincy title of ‘Are Balogun Agba’ of Owu-Kuta Kingdom on former chief of army staff and Nigerian Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Lt Gen TY Buratai rtd. According to the letter of conferment sighted by our Correspondent, Olowu said; “Besides my long-standing excellent inter-personal relationship with you, your qualification as an icon worthy of being bestowed with High Chieftaincy titles of Owu-Kuta is superlative. Olowu explains that since he assumed the throne of his forefathers on the 15th September, 2012, he has developed three main concerns as…
…As Okunbo’s family converge in Benin It was a deluge of praises and commendation as the family of late business mogul and philanthropist, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo marked one year memorial of his demise that witnessed personalities from all works of life. The event which was held at the Well Hosa’s Greenhouse Farm along the Benin bypass also had religious and traditional leaders in attendance. The Deputy Governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shaibu who stood in for Governor Godwin Obaseki said Okunbo “lives on and will continue to live on. We can go on and on how he has…
Nigeria has won 4th position of the top 10 most indebted countries on the borrowers list of the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank has revealed. A newly released World Bank Fiscal Year 2022 audited financial statements for IDA as of June 30, 2022, states that Nigeria has a $13 billion IDA debt stock due to the country’s spiraling debt profile. Nigeria was ranked fifth in the World Bank Fiscal Year 2021 audited financial statements, known as the IDA financial statement, with $11.7 billion IDA debt stock as of June 30, 2021. The latest IDA financial statement indicates that…
By Fadhlillah Abdallah The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says it will commence 2022 Democracy Dividend Tour (Media Tour) on Monday, August 15, 2022. A statement personally signed by the National President of the union, Chris Isiguzo on Monday, said the tour follows the constitutional demand of the media to hold government and its officials accountable to the people. According to Isiguzo, “The media tour will assist in deepening democracy as it will afford journalists the opportunity to inspect projects being executed in each state of the Federation, and report accordingly. “Journalists will also take time off to participate in…
The Sokoto State Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Yusuf Nadabo said the command had so far impounded 35 motorcycles without registration numbers. Speaking to newsmen after inaugurating the enforcement exercise, Nadabo said the motorcycles were impounded on Monday, the first day of the enforcement which would be continuous. He explained that the exercise followed a directive by the Acting Corps Marshal, Mr Dauda Biu. Biu had instructed all Commands to ensure that all unregistered motorcycles were impounded. Nadabo said the owners of the motorcycles are required to complete their full registration before they are released. “Operatives may…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has released two former governors, Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, as well as three others from custodial centres. The Public Relations Officer, FCT command, Mr Chukwuedo Humphrey disclosed this in Abuja on Monday. Humphrey said that the letter of their release was sent to the command by the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy Committee on Monday. He said that the two former governors were pardoned on ill health and age grounds and were released immediately, but did not disclose the names of the three others “We have no right to hold…
Takeout Media Global, an NGO says it will give out $10,000 grant to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to boost their businesses. Mr Elijah Affi, the Creative Director of Takeout Media Global, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Takeout Media Global (TM Global) is an innovative full-service communication and tech agency. According to him, the media company will be offering three Nigerian business owners brand consultation and development services worth $10,000. “With proven expertise in research, brand identity, brand strategy, digital branding, PR and strategic communications, TM Global has over the years enabled brands to adapt and…