Author: Festus Adeloye

The late former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, is to be laid to rest in his hometown of Oginibo, Ughievwen Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday, July 12, 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Burial Planning Committee, Chief Emmanuel Avworo, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Thursday. Gbagi, who was Delta State Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, died on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 62 years. According to the…

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with the US President Joe Biden, saying the special relationship between the two nations remains stronger than ever. BBC reports that the new prime minister met President Biden for the first time at Nato’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington just hours before their private talks in the Oval Office. Starmer said his first face-to-face talks with President Biden were an opportunity to “recommit” to Nato and the “special relationship” between the UK and US. Addressing reporters in the White House, Starmer told the president: “The special relationship is so important. It’s forged…

The Federal Ministry of Power and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have entered into a ₦115 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to ensure that Nigeria remains dedicated to implementing electricity sector reforms, enhancing market transparency, addressing liquidity issues, and increasing access to affordable power. Both parties announced this in a statement issued in Abuja by the Ministry of Power on Wednesday. The MoU signed by USAID’s Nigeria Mission Director, Melissa Jones, and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, was to support the implementation of a ₦115.2bn US government grant-funded technical assistance programme…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, is celebrating his 82nd birthday on Thursday, barely two weeks after false rumours of his death swept across social media. Jacobs’ wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram on Thursday to celebrate the milestone, sharing a video that included the actor in a customised house coat as she showered him with prayers. She wrote, “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu. “Happy birthday and have an amazing year ahead, my darling… Sir J of life _olujacobs (loving his customised housecoat).” Celebrities and fans have since begun to congratulate Jacobs on social media. Commenting…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed the unpleasant consequences of achieving success. The reigning CAF African Footballer of the Year warned that success often attracts jealousy, bitterness, and gossip from others. He wrote on Instagram: ”Your blessing comes with side effects. Expect a case of jealous, bitter, gossiping people. But keep your joy regardless”. Osimhen’s post included photos of himself and his daughter, Haly, posing outside a private jet, showcasing his luxurious lifestyle.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may arraign a former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, today for allegedly laundering over N33, 804, 830, 593.73. Mamman, who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to face 12-count charge, based on offences he allegedly committed during his tenure between August 2019 and September 2021. The offences border on conspiracy to commit money laundering, and possession and use of known proceeds of criminal conduct. According to some of the charges, Mamman allegedly conspired with other officials of the Ministry of Power and private companies to “indirectly convert the total sum of N33,…

The leadership of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Osogbo branch, yesterday, petitioned the Police Commissioner, Osun Command, urging him to investigate the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Wale Egbedun for alleged criminal act and obstructing execution of court judgement. The speaker was allegedly said to have impeded the execution of a court judgement and supervised assault on a lawyer, Yusuf Adesina and a court bailiff by his aide, an allegation the speaker has refuted. However, the NBA, in a petition, dated July 5, 2024, referenced NBA/OS/CP/2024/002, by its Chairman and Secretary, Yemi Abiona and Ibrahim Hassan respectively, disclosed…

England have reached the Euro 2024 final after Ollie Watkins’ superb last-minute strike secured a 2-1 win over the Netherlands to face Spain on Sunday. A lively start in Dortmund saw Xavi Simons punish Declan Rice in possession with a stunning strike from range. But the Three Lions responded, just as they did against Switzerland before still requiring penalties to reach the semi-finals, with Harry Kane fouled by Denzel Dumfries in the penalty area. The Bayern Munich striker dispatched the controversial spot kick, which Gary Neville labelled “a disgrace” amid intense debate in the ITV studio, after a lengthy VAR…

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has ordered the Federal Government to pay Obianuju Udeh, popularly known as DJ Switch, Perpetual Kamsi and Dabiraoluwa Adeyinka, ₦2 million each for violation of their rights. The court found Nigeria in breach of Articles 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, and 11 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, specifically on the right to life, security of person, freedom of expression, assembly and association, prohibition of torture, the duty of the state to investigate, and the right to effective remedy. Udeh and others alleged that these violations occurred during the peaceful protests…

The Federal Government has announced the commencement of milling work between Osborne Phase I (Traffic Light) and Osborne Phase II to prepare the section for resurfacing with asphalt. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, announced in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the section is part of the Adeniji Adele-Falomo Road Project in Lagos State. The controller said that the milling would start on Wednesday night while asphalt resurfacing would take place on Saturday evening. Milling refers to the process of grinding away a specific layer of…