Author: NPO Admin II
– by Opeyemi Eniola Every Leader have their own leadership style and every of the speciality comes with a price. For Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, he came too late when Nigerians are so used to leaders with high handedness! Truly for a state like Lagos State, everyone would have expected a strict Governor, especially at a time when the nation is battling with various issues: insecurity, inflation, high poverty rate among others. But for many Nigerians, Lagos State is not just a safe abode but a city that creates more prosperous people. And when one recalls how the amiablee Governor…
A former Managing Director of Dangote Cement Mr. Joseph Makoju has died. Makoju, who was also a former boss of the Power Holdings Company of Nigeria, reportedly died in Abuja at an hospital. Makoju was one time Special Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. It was not clear at press time if Makoju had been sick earlier.
The Federal High Court (FHC)’s vacation has stalled the judgment in suit seeking for the declaration of the seat of Rep Yakubu Dogara vacant on account of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on March 23, reported that the judgment, in two separate suits filed against Dogara, was fixed for today, Monday, by Justice Donatus Okorowo of an Abuja division of FHC. The first suit, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/883/30 and filed by Incorporated Trustees of United Global Resources for Peace Organisation Vs. Rep Yakubu Dogara and five others was on number one on…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command, says it has arrested three women for alleged human trafficking and child abuse. Mr Nduka Nwanwenne, the Zonal Commander, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Benin. Nwanwenne said the arrests were made at different locations in Benin during the weekend. He explained that whereas one of the suspects was arrested for alleged human trafficking, the other two were arrested for alleged child abuse. According to him, in the trafficking case, an 18-year-old suspect, was arrested for recruiting…
A support group, Emefiele Mobilization Team (EMT) says the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Godwin Emefiele remains focused on delivering on his mandate as governor of the apex bank. The group stated this in statement by its spokesperson, Bashir Mohammed, in Abuja while reacting to claims by certain Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that the CBN governor was involved in politics. He said that contrary to the claims of the CSOs, Emefiele has not been involved in any political activity of any kind, talk less of compromising the apex bank through purported “political activities”. Mohammed said that…
Some Gunmen have killed the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress in Atakumosa Central East Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon. Gbenga Ogbara. NPO Reports learnt that Ogbara was killed at about 12:30am in his house. Police Spokeswoman Yemisi Opalola confirmed the development on behalf of the command saying the command has moved to unravel the circumstances leading to the killing. Opalola said: “The APC Chairman was killed around 12am by some gunmen. Policemen have since been deployed to the area. Investigation is ongoing on the matter. The criminals will not escape justice.” Details Later…..
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Sunday took his consultation to the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The Minister who was first received by aides to the royal father later ushered him into the room where he was received by the Emir. Amaechi said he was in Kano as part of his consultations for the 2023 presidential ambition. Amaechi had earlier on Saturday declared his intention to contest at the Adokiye Amaesimaka Stadium PortHarcourt.
Actress Liz Carr has suggested theatres consider hosting separate performances of shows for audiences who still want to wear facemasks or socially distance. The Silent Witness star won best supporting actress at Sunday’s Oliviers for her role in The Normal Heart. As live audiences have mostly abandoned wearing masks, Carr suggested venues could offer “Covid-safer” performances. “Theatre should remain accessible even to those of us who have health conditions,” she told BBC News. Carr, who has used a wheelchair since she was seven years old, is one of the most high-profile disabled actors in the UK. Last year, she starred in The…
Before Sunday’s Olivier Awards got under way, host Jason Manford popped on stage for a quick housekeeping chat with the audience. “There will be moments where I’ve got to fill a bit of time when they’re changing the set,” he explained. “So I’ll come out and have a chat with some of you guys in the audience. Please don’t slap me in the face.” The crowd at the Royal Albert Hall laughed and cheered – grateful that Manford had broken the ice so early in the night. The Salford-born comic was in the lucky position of hosting one of the…
Pakistan’s parliament will select a new prime minister on Monday, after Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote in the early hours of Sunday. Shahbaz Sharif – the leader of an opposition coalition who worked to depose Mr Khan – is widely expected to win a majority of the vote. Parliamentary voting will take place around 14:00 local time (09:00GMT). Mr Khan, 69, was voted out after days of political drama and Supreme Court intervention. He attempted to block a previous attempt to bring a no-confidence motion against him by dissolving parliament and calling for a snap election. However,…