Author: Festus Adeloye

A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the socioeconomic and political situations in the country have remained stagnant because of leadership deficit, concluding that the only way out is for “self-centred” leaders to give way. He spoke in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday as Special Guest of Honour at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference, where 25 distinguished Nigerians were conferred with honorary Doctorate in leadership by a South Africa-based Immanuel Theology Institute International in affiliation with Priesthood Leadership Development Initiative Inc. According to him, for Nigeria to progress from its present dilemma, the present crops of those…

Underage voters allegedly participated in the local government election that was held in Bauchi State on Saturday. From the images gathered, children were seen holding ballot papers, standing on queues, and waiting to cast their votes. Video footage captured children at Maciya Polling Unit, Senior Primary School Polling Unit, Bunusai Polling Unit in Ningi West and Ningi East Wards casting votes. Meanwhile, in a surprise upset, Yunusa Muhammad, the councilorship candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), has been declared the winner of the Papa Ward councilorship election in Bauchi State. The election was held on August 17, 2024. According…

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally commissioned the Mushin Flyover, the last of the five overpasses built along the Red Line Rail corridor. Sanwo-Olu flanked by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the State’s cabinet inaugurated the project undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority on Saturday. Opening of the infrastructure is expected to relieve motorists and commuters connecting Agege Motor Road from Onipanu of traffic and to solve congestion and delays associated with the railway level crossing at Ogunmokun axis. The overpass also eliminated pedestrian and vehicular interference on the rail tracks, eradicating the…

The family of late gospel singer, Aduke Gold, has announced the schedule for her burial rites. The schedule for her burial was as contained in an obituary banner sighted on Saturday, August 17, barely a week after the news of her death broke on August 13, 2024. According to the event schedule, a candlelight service will take place on Wednesday, August 21, at Ayanleye Primary School Idiagbon Bus Stop, College Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Ogba, Lagos State by 6pm. Also part of the event will be an artistes night on Thursday, August 22 at the same venue from 6pm to 6…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urgently appealed to Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to secure the release of 20 medical students abducted while traveling to Enugu for a conference. In a letter dated August 16 and signed by Dr. Benjamin Egbo, NMA Secretary-General, the association highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, “I write on behalf of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to urgently bring to your attention a grave situation involving the abduction of 20 medical students.” The letter reveals that the students, 12 from the University of Jos and 8 from the University of Maiduguri, were…

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up a joint task force with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, for the recovery of debt from 350 obligors. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Other Ancillary Institutions, Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze made this known on Saturday during the 2024 Stakeholders Retreat of the Committee organized jointly with the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) held in Enugu. Hon Eze who regretted that those debtors are holding the nation’s economy at ransom, said that the lawmakers would continue to provide the legal infrastructure to strengthen AMCON to…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has revealed that the Service would be seeking the support of the National Assembly to enact a law on the crypto industry. Adedeji said this on Saturday at a stakeholder engagement with the Senate and House Committee on Finance organised by the Intergovernmental Relations Department of the Service with the theme, ‘Repositioning The FIRS To Achieve Its Mandate.’ He said, “The plan first is to have the law that regulates it, and that is why you see that we are here with the legislature, which will be the base…

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has stated that over 1000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison custody nationwide following the recent hunger protests. The protests, which were held between August 1 and 10, turned violent in some parts of the country, with reports of looting and vandalism in several states. On August 6, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced that the police had arrested some of the sponsors of rioters who hoisted foreign flags and called for a change of government in states such as Kano, Kaduna, and Zamfara, among others. However, in a post via its X handle…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged the Rural Electricity Agency (REA), to double efforts in the bid to accelerate Nigeria’s journey towards universal electricity access and ensure Nigerians get more access to power supply. Accordingly, he granted REA’s request to enter into a partnership with the National Economic Council (NEC) to have access to state governors, and engage them in the drive towards electrifying communities across the countries. Shettima advised in a statement shared on X handle on Friday, when a delegation from REA, led by its Managing Director/CEO, Abba Aliyu made a presentation on the National Electrification and Implementation…

In its continuous effort to prevent unqualified graduates from obtaining the national service certificate, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said a total of 54 corps members who were illegally mobilised by the University of Calabar, have been demobilised. The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja. He also said they would face legal prosecution. According to him, another 19 among them who initially registered online for mobilisation have been prevented from service, while four Certificates of National Service for other culprits were not produced by the scheme. This is in addition to the…