Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The first son of the former Governor of Edo State Cyril Adams Oshiomhole has been nominated as a commissioner in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Fred Itua. His nomination among others was announced on Tuesday by the new Governor Monday Okpebholo. Barely few hours after his assumption to office, Okpebholo released his first appointment list with Cyril nominated as Health Commissioner. Also included in the appointment list is former Federal lawmaker, Samson Osagie, who was nominated as the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. According…

Charge Tinubu to Withdraw DSS’ Defamation Lawsuit Against SERAP Safiu Kehinde Coalition of Civil Society Organizations have claimed that Nigeria is now rated as one of West Africa’s most dangerous countries for human rights defenders. The CSOs made the claim while charging President Bola Tinubu to order the withdrawal of the defamation lawsuit filed against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project group (SERAP) by the Department of States Service (DSS). In a statement issued on Tuesday and co-signed by Amnesty International, YIAGA Africa, BudgIT, and Accountability Lab amongst others, the CSOs condemned the defamation lawsuit which they labelled as baseless…

Safiu Kehinde Shell Group has reaffirmed its commitment towards the promotion of energy security in Nigeria. The company’s Country Chair and Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC), Osagie Okunbor, made the pledge at the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) held in Lagos yesterday. As contained in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to NPO Reports, Osagie held that Shell will continue to power progress in the drive for energy security in Nigeria through its businesses in the Upstream, Midstream and Downstream and Renewables sectors.…

The main UN aid agency in Gaza says Israel has failed to meet a US deadline to boost aid to the territory or risk a reduction in American military aid. Last month, in a strongly worded letter, the US secretary of state gave Israel an ultimatum of 30 days to ensure more aid trucks reached Gaza daily. The deadline expires on Tuesday. The amount of aid getting into Gaza is at its lowest level in a year, the UN says. A UN-backed report recently warned that there was an imminent likelihood of famine in northern Gaza, where hardly any aid…

At least 35 people have been killed and 43 more injured after a man drove into a crowd of people exercising at a stadium in Zhuhai, southern China on Monday, authorities say. A 62-year-old male driver, identified as Mr Fan, drove his SUV through a barrier at Zhuhai Sports Centre in what local police say was a “serious and vicious attack”. Many elderly people, as well as teenagers and children, were among the injured, Chinese media is reporting. Police said the driver was arrested as he tried to flee and is in a coma from self-inflicted wounds. Amid reports that…

Safiu Kehinde Newly sworn-in Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, has, on Tuesday, unveiled a five-point agenda for the development of the state. Okpebholo, in his inaugural speech, pledged to prioritise security, infrastructure, healthcare, food sufficiency, and education. He also pledged not to betray the trust of Edo people while noting that his five-point agenda was designed to aid economic growth and improve lives. “Our citizens is top priority for us. To achieve this, we shall implement programmes carefully outlined in my five-point agenda, designed to grow robust economic growth and improve the lives of our people. “We will not betray…

Safiu Kehinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun Command, has apprehended five persons over alleged illegal mining in the state and one other for alleged stealing. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Igbalawole Sotiyo, disclosed this while parading the suspects on Tuesday in Osogbo. He said the suspected illegal miners were arrested on the 8th of November in Ilesa. According to him, the mines and steel unit of the corps arrested the suspects at a mining site in the town. Sotiyo continued that discreet investigation revealed that the suspects, who were from Kano, carried out the mining activities without…

Safiu Kehinde In his final act in administration, outgoing Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has granted pardon to a 77-year-old inmate and 15 others on death row in the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin, by Aminu Suleman, the Public Relations Officer, NCoS, Edo command. According to Suleman, Obaseki signed the warrants for the inmates’ release, exercising powers conferred on him by Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended) and other enabling laws. The command spokesperson said that the now former governor’s decision followed recommendations…

Safiu Kehinde Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, is set to present the 2025 budget before the state House of Assembly on Wednesday. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, during plenary. According to Egbedun, the governor forwarded a letter dated Nov. 11, with a title “Laying of Year 2025 Draft Budget of Osun State before the House”, to the assembly, informing the Speaker and state lawmakers of the budget presentation. “I am pleased to inform the distinguished members of the Osun State House of Assembly through the Honourable Speaker of our intention to lay…

Agency Report The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged participants at a workshop to adopt innovative approaches to meet the evolving demands facing youth mobilisation. He made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop organised by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The workshop has “Strengthening the NYSC Mobilisation Process for Effective Service Delivery” as theme. Wike, represented by the Minister of State, Dr Mariya Bunkure, emphasised the dynamic nature of service needs across Nigeria. The minister highlighted NYSC’s pivotal role in promoting unity, adding that…