Author: NPO Admin II
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians in the U.S. to rise above failure by having a change of mind set for success in all their endeavors in life. Tinubu gave the advice at the Presidential Townhall Meeting with Nigerians in the diaspora on Wednesday in New York. The Townhall Meeting was organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. “I want to give you a measure that will resonate with you. I was once a diaspora. What you have been through, I have been through…
By Kamil Opeyemi Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has rejected the ruling of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that voided his election and declared his opponent the winner. The tribunal on Wednesday declared Dr Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress as the rightful winner of the March 18 governorship election. Reacting, Yusuf, who contested on the banner of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), described the tribunal’s verdict as “unfair” and “a miscarriage of justice”. He vowed to appeal against the judgement, and urged his supporters to remain calm. “I call on our people to remain calm. We…
By Halimah Olamide Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, has penned an emotional love story of himself and his wife the First Lady who turns 63 today. In a statement personally released by Tinubu, he described Senator Oluremi Tinubu as his partner in every venture he had undertaken. “My trusted partner in every venture, and the one special person who has consistently filled my days with joy and laughter over 36 amazing years,” the president wrote of his wife. He said today is not only a day to mark another year of her “purposeful life” but a beautiful reminder of the journey…
The CBN on Wednesday in Abuja unveiled a new online platform for the submission licence applications by microfinance banks. Its Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isa AbdulMumin, said the platform, known as the CBN Licensing, Approval and Other Requests Portal (CBN LARP), would be the place to process applications. AbdulMumin said the portal replaced the current manual process where applicants for microfinance banks’ licences submitted applications to the CBN physically. He said the new portal would improve accessibility, reduce paperwork, and expedite licence approvals. “In due course, the CBN will extend the platform to other categories of licences. “The online application…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy with missing intestine. Akin-Bright, who was admitted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), died on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described the death of the boy as a painful loss, not only to the deceased family and friends, but also to him personally and the entire State. He said that his death was painful, considering the efforts made by the Lagos State Government to save the young boy. The governor…
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says Nigeria is ready to play an important role in meeting the global demand for critical minerals. Alake who was speaking at a special session on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York, said the nation’s mineral resources make it one of the top 10 players in the energy sector. The minister spoke on the topic: “From critical minerals to energy transition: Africa in the driver’s seat” at the event organised by the Corporate Council of Africa. He said despite being behind of other African countries in mining,…
By Halimah Olamide An international music channel, MTV Base, has stopped the use of any music produced from the stable of Marlian Records owned by Naira Marley. The channel said on Wednesday it was placing a ban on anything related to Naira Marley. The musical channel joins the growing list of media organisations that have sanctioned Naira Marley since the death of his former signee, Oladimeji Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohab) who died on September 12th. His death was believed to be tragic outcome of alleged sustained bullying after the artiste called it quit with Marlian Records. Following the uproar that has…
By Halimah Olamide Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Mohbad, has explained that Yoruba culture does not encourage delaying the burial of a young person. Aloba stated this after condemnations went rife over the alleged hurried burial of his late son. The father stated this while being asked questions in a session shared on instagram by Temilola Sobola (@TemilolaSobola). “In Yoruba land, his corpse is not the kind to be kept when both of his parents are still alive. “That land where Mohbad was buried is his only land, that is the only land I know him…
By Kamil Opeyemi There are indications that the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa is in for an impeachment as some lawmakers are said to have perfected plans for his removal. Sources in the state said already impeachable offences have been compiled against the deputy governor. The presence of heavily armed security personnel at the gate of the House of Assembly coupled with an emergency plenary gave the indications that the days of the deputy governor were numbered. Among other allegations, Ayedatiwa was said to have approved a sum of N300m for the purchase of a bulletproof car…
By Kamil Opeyemi Barely seven weeks to the Nov. 11 governorship election in Imo, registrants are yet to collect at least 134,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), INEC declared in Owerri on Wednesday. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Sylvia Agu, told newsmen that INEC resumed the issuance of PVCs for the election on Sept. 11 and that the exercise would continue until Oct. 9. “INEC still has about 134,000 uncollected PVCs in Imo piled in the 27 local government council secretariats of the state. “I urge Imo residents to collect their PVCs at the INEC offices in their council areas, while…