Author: Safiu Kehinde

Eight people have gone on trial in Paris accused of encouraging the killer of Samuel Paty, the teacher who was beheaded on the street outside his school four years ago. Abdoullakh Anzorov, the young man of Chechen origin who wielded the knife, is dead – shot by police in the minutes after his attack. So the trial is less about the murder itself, and more about the circumstances that led to it. Over seven weeks, the court will hear how a 13-year-old’s schoolgirl lie span out of control thanks to social media, triggering an international hate campaign, and inspiring a…

Safiu Kehinde The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. Okowa was reportedly arrested on Monday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State after presenting himself at the Port Harcourt Directorate of the EFCC on the invitation of investigators handling his matter. The former governor and running mate of 2023 People Democratic Party’s Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was alleged to have failed to render accounts of the funds as well as another N40 billion he allegedly claimed he used to…

Safiu Kehinde Amnesty International Nigeria has demanded investigation of the alleged starvation of the minors arraigned to court in connection to the #EndBadGovernance protest. The Humanitarian group made the call in a post on their official X handle, hours after the President Bola Tinubu’s order of the minors’ release. NPO reported the President’s directive which also included Investigation into the arrest of the minors. Reacting to the development, Amnesty International charged the President to also probe the alleged starvation of the minors while in detention, which led to their deplorable condition as seen at the Federal High Court. “President Bola…

Safiu Kehinde The United Kingdom has expressed interest in establishing mutual cooperation with Lagos state on transportation and clean energy. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to Lagos state governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. As contained in the statement, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had received the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and his delegates at the State House in Marina. The British envoy arrived Nigeria in his first trip to Africa to discuss UK’s new approach to the continent. Accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, and…

Safiu Kehinde The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived at the United Kingdom with other delegates from Nigeria for the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly which commenced at Glasgow today. This was disclosed in statement issued by the Nigerian Police Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the FPPRO, Egbetokun joined other Heads of Police Agencies and Police Chiefs from the 196 INTERPOL member countries to attend the annual meeting. Olumuyiwa further disclosed that the IGP and the Nigerian delegates will also hold bilateral meetings with members of Europol and delegates of other countries represented to discuss security issues. The…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has briefed the seven newly sworn-in Ministers on their responsibilities which he said are to serve and rescue Nigeria. Tinubu stated this while addressing the new Ministers during the swearing-in event held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. While commending them for accepting the appointment to serve the nation, the President charged the ministers to display serious commitment in his administration’s quest to rescue Nigeria from its economic challenges. “The moment is challenging. The present situation calls for a very serious commitment. Yours is a duty to serve and that…

Safiu Kehinde Former Daily Independent Law Editor, Adam Adedimeji, has emerged as new chairman of Lawyers in the Media (LIM) forum. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday and made available to NPO Reports. According to the statement, Adedimeji was announced as the new chairman following a virtual executives election held today. Deputizing the Ex-Daily Independent editor is Sandra Umeh while Adelanwa Bamgboye emerged as the forum’s Secretary. Other elected executives include, Jude Igbanoi- Treasurer, Gbolahan Gbadamosi- Ex Officio i, Charles Odenigbo- Ex Officio ii, and John Unachukwu- Ex Officio iii. Adam Adedimeji, a media law practice and…

Safiu Kehinde BUA Foods has emerged as the 2024 Company of the Year at CNBC’s Africa All Africa Business Leaders Award (AABLA), making it the first Nigerian organization to win the award. This was announced in a statement issued by the company and made available to NPO Reports on Monday. According to the statement, the historic win at the event held in South Africa, made BUA Foods the first Nigerian organisation to win the Company of the Year award in the 12-year history of AABLA, Africa’s largest premier business award renowned for recognising outstanding achievers in Africa’s business landscape. The…

Quincy Jones, musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many others, has died at the age of 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he “passed away peacefully” on Sunday night at his home in Bel Air. “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him,” the family said in a statement. Jones was best known as the producer of…

Safiu Kehinde It is a bad start of the week for popular Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, as suspected thieves burgled her boutique store, carting away N50 million worth of accessories and men’s wear. The actress disclosed this in a video posted on her Instagram handle on Monday. As contained in the post, the boutique store, located at Idowu Dabiri street, Sangotedo area of Lagos was raided on Sunday night. Ogbodo broke down in tears as she recounted her loss which she estimated to be worth N50 million in the video caption. “I’m already tired! The World is just too wicked!…