Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has announced a nationwide free cesarean section initiative aimed at reducing the alarming rate of maternal death. This was diclosed by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Ali Pate, in Abuja at the Joint Annual Review (JAR) held on Wednesday. He said the initiative would serve as a vital platform for driving the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) in Nigeria. Pate said under the initiative, cesarean sections and essential maternal care would be provided free of charge to eligible women across the country, targeting areas with the highest maternal deaths. The minister highlighted that…

Safiu Kehinde The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project Group (SERAP) has disclosed to an Abuja High Court how officials of the Department of States Service (DSS) used fake names and unmarked vehicle to invade its premises. SERAP made the disclosure at the court hearing held today over the defamation lawsuit filed by the alleged officials. As contained in a statement issued on its official X handle the humanitarian group also called for the dismissal of the defamation which it labelled as being frivolous and vexatious. However, SERAP announced the adjournment of the case till 29th November. “We’ve told an Abuja…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian National Grid has again collapsed for the second time in one week as power distribution companies appeal to their customers. Sequel to its collapse on Tuesday, the power grid suffered another set back today which was disclosed on X. In reaction, several electricity distribution company took to their X handle to confirm the set back while appealing to their customers. “Dear Esteemed Customer, Please be informed that we experienced a system outage today 07 November, 2024 at 11:29Hrs affecting supply within our network. “Restoration of supply is ongoing in collaboration with our critical stakeholders. Kindly bear…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has, on Thursday dismissed the risk claims surrounding the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi). Reacting to an editorial on Punch newspaper which criticized the initiative, PCNG’s Project Director, Michael Oluwagbemi, in a statement issued on Thursday, maintained that CNG is cleaner, safer, and less explosive like diesel or petrol while adding that it can also be fixed on old vehicles On the risk of explosion in reference to an incident in Edo state, Oluwagbemi claimed that the incident due to the substandard, uncertified, and poorly fabricated CNG cylinders fixed into the car. “The Punch…

Safiu Kehinde A Former Deputy Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Edward Ayo-Odugbesan has dragged the Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Kola Egunjobi, to an Ikeja High Court asking the court to restrain further demolition of his property by the local government authority. Ayo-Odugbesan made the appeal on Thursday through an interlocutory application over the property situated at Ogba Road, Agege, Lagos. The ex-lawmaker alongside his wife, Mrs Adefunmilayo Ayo-Odugbesan and Edwards Private School are the claimants of the suit. While Mr Kola Egunjobi, Agege Local Government and the Registrar of Title, Lagos State are the first…

Agency Report A human rights lawyer, Mr Tope Temokun, has petitioned Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State alleging forceful custody and unlawful detention of a 16-year-old girl, (name withheld). Temokun also copied the petition to the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Commissioner of Police, and Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. The lawyer, who wrote on behalf of the parents of the girl, Mr Dele and Labake Wilky, accused an official of the state Children’s Home known as Motherless Babies Home, Oba-Ile, for forcefully keeping the girl without her parents’ consent.…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Army’s Defence Headquarters has declared the emergence of a new terrorists’ group known as ‘Lukarawas’ exacerbating insecurity in the North Western part of Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja. According to Buba, the new terror group emerged from the Republic of Niger after the coup that led to the breakdown of military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger. He said that the terrorists began incursion into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Niger…

Safiu Kehinde Authorities Kandahar Province in Southern Afghanistan has disclosed the destruction of 56 tons of expired, low-quality food and medicines. This was confirmed on Thursday by spokesperson for the Kandahar Municipality, Saifullah Asim. Asim said expired, counterfeit, and substandard items were collected across the province over the past five months before being publicly burnt. He reminded that authorities have warned that legal action will be taken against anyone caught selling substandard goods. This action is part of a broader effort by Afghan authorities to ensure the safety of medicines and food items. Similar burnings of outdated drugs and food…

Safiu Kehinde The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has order all police officers across Nigeria to wear black band in honour of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, the IGP gave the directive in tribute and respect to the late Army Chief over his gallantry, dedication and passion for fighting against crime and terrorism in the country. The police officers are to donn the band for the seven days period of mourning. “Following the demise of the…

Says He Was a Motivator Despite Stern Look Safiu Kehinde In the wake of the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, a man shared a memorable picture of his time with the late Army Chief during his time at the National Youth Service Orientation camp. The man, who simply identified himself as AO, claimed the late Army Chief used to be his Platoon Commandant, describing him as a motivator despite his stern look. Dated 1997/1998, the late Lagbaja could be seen in the picture, posted on X by Channels TV presenter, Kayode Okikiolu, holding hands…