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Safiu Kehinde The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed-Tinubu, has appointed eleven new Chief Executive Officers for agencies under the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. This was disclosed in a Statement issued today by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. As contained in the statement, the President made the changes in leadership with the view of making the creative sector more vibrant and robust. “The President mandates the appointees to discharge their duties in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism, diligence, and patriotism with a view to making the creative sector…
•By Halimah Olamide Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has affirmed that the victory recorded in the supreme court judgement has strengthened confidence in the country’s judicial system. Recall that NPO Reports made reports that the Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the victory of the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the last governorship election in the state. Thereby, dismissing the appeal by the candidate of the Labour Party in the state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, as lacking merit. Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed by him made the assertion on Friday. “Today’s judicial pronouncement, like those of the Lagos State Governorship…
Donald Trump remains the overwhelming favourite for the Republican presidential nomination, but Nikki Haley is surging. If the former president shows any signs of weakness when voting begins next week, her long-shot bid could become a real threat. On a snowy morning in Iowa this week, in the middle of an Irish pub, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was giving her stump speech: a tight 13 minutes on spending cuts, education reform and a secure southern border. At the heart of her pitch was this: a Haley presidency would be a return to normalcy, a drama-free alternative to the current…
Israel has said South Africa has distorted the truth in its case at the International Court of Justice, where it is accusing Israel of genocide. South Africa had presented “a sweeping counter-factual description” of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Israeli lawyer Tal Becker told the ICJ. South Africa says Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinians in its war in Gaza. It is also asking the court to order Israel to halt its military activity. The ICJ is the United Nations’ highest court. Its rulings are theoretically legally binding on parties to the ICJ – which include Israel and South Africa -…
By Halimah Olamide The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said it was savoring the victories it’s candidates secured at the Supreme Court. The apex court had on Friday confirmed the victories of Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of PDP Governor’s Forum, Sen. Bala Mohammed, Governors Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. The PDP described the affirmation by the Supreme Court as resounding victory for Democracy and ultimate triumph of the expressed Will of the people of Bauchi, Plateau and Zamfara States in their quest for purposeful leadership and good governance under the banner…
By Hallimah Olamide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Announcing the suspension in a statement on Friday, the Director Information, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said the president’s decision was in view of the “ongoing investigation of alleged malfeasance in the management of the agency and its programmes.” “All four (4) Programmes administered by NSIPA, viz; N- Power Programme, Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme and Home Grown School Feeding Programme (the “Programs”) have been suspended for a period of six weeks…
Safiu Kehinde In a legal twist of fate, the Supreme Court has overturned the verdict of the Court of Appeal on Zamfara state gubernatorial poll, declaring Lawal Dauda as the winner of the election. Having carpeted the Court of Appeals decision over lack of “evidential foundation”, Emmanuel Agbim who delivered the lead decision of the apex court affirmed upheld the declaration of PDP’s gubernatorial candidate, Lawal Dauda, as the elected governor of Zamfara State. “The judgement of the Court of Appeal delivered in November is set aside. The order setting aside the appellant’s election is set aside. And the election…
By David Orji The Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Point Newspaper, Alhaja Latifat Yemi Kolapo, is set to be installed as the new Iyalode Musulumi of Egbaland on Saturday. The installation ceremony, according to information available to the NPO Reports, by the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Saadulah Bamigbola. The installation, scheduled to take place at the Egba Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, the state capital, will be followed by a reception at the Kessington Adebutu Legacy Hall, Abeokuta Sports Club. Kolapo is a seasoned journalist and media strategist. The event is expected to draw dignitaries from the media, political…
Safiu Kehinde The European Union has sent shrill to the spine of Middle East nations as it unveils plan to carry out military operation in partnership with the U.S on the Red Sea. In the wake of repeated attacks on Cargo ships by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the body resolved to a possible involvement in the fight against the rebels as foreign ministers across the Western bloc decide to meet on the 22nd of January with the U.S in an effort to secure commercial shipping in the Red Sea. According to reports, the plans envisage the deployment of warships and airborne…
Safiu Kehinde Ebonyi State Governor-elect, Francis Nwifuru, has joined the league of jubilant state governors that emerged winners of the 2023 gubernatorial election as the Supreme Court affirms his victory. In what can be described as a day of reckoning for all litigations and cases surrounding last year’s gubernatorial elections, Nwifuru has become the latest governor-elect to be the confirmed winner by the Supreme Court’s decision. Recall that the apex court had, on Monday, reserved judgement after parties involved engaged in argument which could not be resolved immediately. Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision, the Court of Appeal in Lagos…