Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has issued a two week ultimatum to residents of over 15 distressed buildings in the Iponrin Housing Estate, Surulere. This was contained in a statement issued by the General Manager of LASBCA, Mr Gbolahan Oki, and signed by Mr Adu Ademuyiwa, Director, Public Affairs, on Saturday in Lagos. These buildings have been deemed unsafe due to their deteriorating condition and pose a significant risk of collapse. According to Oki, the agency identified numerous structural issues in these buildings, including compromised integrity and the potential for collapse. Oki said that as a…

Safiu Kehinde Nigeria’s Flamingos cruised past Equador with 4-0 on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic in style. Having defeated New Zealand by 4-1in their first match on Wednesday, the Flamingos have now gathered the maximum six points in their first two matches. They have scored eight goals and conceded only one, and are in the last eight ahead of their final group phase encounter against host nation Dominican Republic on Tuesday. Playmaker Shakirat Moshood, who scored one of the tournament’s fastest goals with her 80-second strike against New Zealand…

Safiu Kehinde Labour Party has accused Abia state governor, Alex Otti, of tyranny as it demanded the release of its National Vice Chairman, South-East, Mr Ceekay Igara, arrested by the police allegedly on the order of the governor. The party made this demand in a statement by its Deputy National Chairman, Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, on Saturday in Abuja. According to Olorunfemi, Igara was arrested in Aba while holding a meeting with some party leaders when they were surrounded by policemen and whisked away without any warrant of arrest. The party expressed its shock over the development, recalling how it had…

Safiu Kehinde Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over claim of being rejected in Rivers state. Following Atiku’s remark on Wike losing his recognition in Rivers, the FCT Minister claimed that ex-Vice President has lost his place amongst Nigerians after his consecutive loses in the past presidential elections. Speaking at the 10th Rivers Assembly held in Port Harcourt yesterday, Wike urged Atiku to go home as Nigerians have also rejected him based on his loses at the election. “Assuming, though not conceding, he also lost so many times, Nigerians have…

Safiu Kehinde Arsenal impressive start of the season have come to an abrupt end after 2-0 away defeated to Bournemouth. The North London Club had travelled to the Vitality Stadium to continue their chase for the English Premier League title. Despite the absence of Bukayo Saka, who suffered a knock at the International break, the Gunners established dominance against their host. However, things would turn out bad for Mikel Arteta’a side following Williams Saliba’s rough challenge on Bournemouth’s striker, Evanilson. Saliba had pulled down Evanilson following a defensive blunder from Leonardo Trossard, leaving the Bournemouth striker with a goal scoring…

Safiu Kehinde Sequel to the national grid collapse earlier today, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has confirmed the restoration of power across 33 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). NERC confirmed this in a statement issued on their official X handle on Saturday. While expressing concern over the power surge across the nation, NERC explained that the grid collapse was triggered by an explosion of a current transformer at the Jebba transmission station. The commission disclosed ongoing plan to unbundle the System Operator function (ISO) out of Transmission Company of Nigeria Plc, stressing that an Independent SO would…

Safiu Kehinde The Department of States Service (DSS) has released the OrderPaper journalist, Edna Ulaeto, who reported the alleged impeachment plot against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. This was confirmed by the International Press Institute in a statement issued on Saturday by its legal adviser, Tobi Soniyi. According to the statement, the IPI had intervened over the journalist’s arrest yesterday. He was, however, released the same day following IPI’s intervention. Meanwhile, the DSS expressed dissatisfaction with Ulaeto’s inaccurate report, stressing that it posed serious national security threats and have caused significant local and international embarrassment. While the OrderPaper has retracted the…

Safiu Kehinde Jigawa state governor, Umar Namadi, has suspended his Commissioner of Special Duties, Mr Auwal Sankara, over alleged illicit affair with a married woman in Kano. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Jigawa State Head of Service, Mr Bala Ibrahim, in Dutse on Saturday. According to the statement, the governor approved the suspension with immediate effect. Ibrahim explained that the suspension was to pave way for a thorough examination on the allegation and uphold the integrity of the state administration. He emphasised the commitment of the state on accountability and adherence to ethical standards in governance…

Safiu Kehinde Cross Rivers State Police Command has nabbed six suspected Ambazonian rebels for interrogation, after invading Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Spokesperson, DSP Ewa Igri, confirmed their detention to newsmen in Calabar on Saturday. According to reports Ambazonia, is a political entity proclaimed by Anglophone separatists, who are seeking independence from Cameroon. The separatists claim that Ambazonia should consist of the Northwest Region and Southwest Region of Cameroon. Since 2017, Ambazonian rebels have engaged in armed conflict with the Cameroonian military, in what is known as the Anglophone Crisis. The rebels have attempted to set…

Safiu Kehinde The Christian Association of Nigeria has joined other well-wishers in celebrating former Nigerian Head of States, Yakubu Gowon, over his 90th birthday. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the association’s President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh. Felicitating with the Ex-Head of States, Okoh lauded Gowon’s dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. The CAN President commended his leadership and the role he played in unifying the country during the civil war. Okoh also lauded Gowon’s ‘Nigeria Prays’ initiative which mobilized countless Nigerians in a collective pursuit of divine intervention for the myriad challenges facing the country. The…