Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to exploring green transport solution. He stated this on Thursday during a facility tour of the Scania headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden. The visit was considered a strategic engagement to discuss Nigeria’s market potential and explore deeper collaboration opportunities. “Nigeria will continue to explore viable and sustainable solutions towards solving its transportation challenges. “It will also collaborate with relevant players in the private sector to work out alternatives for the challenge to achieve optimum result.” Sheittima said. According to reports, Scania is a world leading provider of transport solutions. It focused…

Agency Report The Chief Executive Officer of Hiers Energies, Mr Osayande Igiehon, says over 140 million Nigerians lack full access to energy. Igiehon said this on Friday at the 2024 Nigeria Energy Summit held in Lagos. The Chief Executive Officer of Hiers Energies, while quoting the International Energy Agency report, explained that the statistic represents about 71 per cent of the population. He emphasised the urgent need to harness Nigeria’s natural resources for energy security and sustainable development. “Gas-to-power solutions are not merely an option; they are the cornerstone of Nigeria’s energy future,. “These solutions have the potential to dramatically…

Safiu Kehinde The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a N5.5 billion defamatory lawsuit against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) . The DSS, in the suit filed in the names of two of its officials; Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele, stated that the alleged false claim by SERAP had negatively impacted on its reputation and that of the two officials involved. The department said SERAP made false claim that its operatives invaded SERAP’s Abuja office. According to reports, the suit was filed on Oct. 17 by the security outfit through its team of lawyers, led by Akinlolu…

Safiu Kehinde Former President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former military Head of State, as he marks his 90th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari lauded Gowon’s visionary leadership and dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. He said the former military ruler’s far-sighted leadership and commitment to the nation’s unity and future development was praiseworthy. “We honour his invaluable contributions to our nation’s continued existence as one, and the progress that has come with that. “Today we pay a humble tribute a distinguished statesman and a soldier, who had all…

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian Police Force’s Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, has vowed to sanction any unit of the Force found wanting as he warned its officers over poor response to distress call. Adejobi issued the warning to Police Complaint Response Unit after an X user disclosed how he was jilted by two Police officers who he made a complaint to. The X user, identified as Patrick Okouzi, narrated how he filed a complaint to the police officers over a suspect who defrauded him of N1.5 million. He recalled how the officers had helped him track down the culprit, recovering…

Safiu Kehinde In the wake of Nigeria’s backdrop in the lastest Food Security Update released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has called for the utilization of Northern Nigeria’s vast land for agriculture. Obi made the call in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mr Ibrahim Umar, on Friday in Abuja. He said that Nigeria must be intentional with its agricultural investments if it must conquer food insecurity. Reacting to the World Health Organization’s report, Obi likened Nigeria’s worsening food security crisis to war-torn countries like Yemen, stating that there was a…

Safiu Kehinde A 20-year-old man, Moses Ogah, has, on Friday, been arraigned before an Asaba Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of building materials worth N560,000. The defendant, with no fixed, address was arraigned on a count charge of stealing. According to the Prosecutor, Mrs Chinedu Chimezie, Moses allegedly stole six single doors, 24 windows, one wheel barrow, 38 pieces of pipes, all valued at N560,000, property of one Mr Chinedu Chimezie. She said that the defendant committed the offence on Oct. 12 at No. 10, Anwai Road, Asaba. The offence, according to him, is punishable under Sections 390(9) of the…

Agency Report Ace Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo was awarded the Best Dressed celebrity Award and clinched One Million Naira prize at the premiere of Omoni Oboli’s latest film, “Wives on Strike: The Uprising.” Omoni Oboli, Director and Producer of the movie, announced the winner through Instagram on Friday night, as she hailed the appearance of the winner at the show. She wrote :“Nigerian fashionistas brought their A-game… @iyaboojofespris is the Best Dressed Winner, Female category. You’re a true fashion icon. Congratulations, Queen Mother, you lit up our premiere with class.” Iyabo Ojo steals the show at the premiere as she…

Safiu Kehinde A mild drama ensued at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, as the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, went missing for his trial. The embattled Gambaryan was slated to appear at the court today following Justice Emeka Nwite last week’s adjournment for the continuation of trial in the alleged money laundering charge preferred against Binance Ltd and its country representative by the EFCC. The development followed the rejection of Gambaryan’s second bail application by Justice Nwite. However, when the matter was called on Friday, all the counsel to the parties in the case were…

Safiu Kehinde Kogi State government has restricted vehicular movement ahead of the state’s local government election set to hold on Saturday. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the state’s Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. According to the statement made available to NPO Reports, the restriction will be observed between 7am till 4pm. The decision, according to the state government, is to ensure a hitch-free Council Poll in the State and guarantee the security of voters and citizens across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State. Meanwhile, the state government urged Kogi…