Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Hon. Resident Electoral Commissioner INEC Ondo State has urged the Electoral Officers in the State to create massive awareness and educate voters in their respective Local Government Areas to raise the bar of credibility in the upcoming 16th November 2024 Governorship Election in the State. The Hon. REC emphasized that the effective participation of citizens in ... Read More »
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NATCOM Congratulates President Tinubu on Reelection as ECOWAS Chairman
In a heartfelt letter, on Monday, signed by its Acting Director General, Dr Agaba Iduh Fidel, the interim management of the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons, and Ammunitions (NATCOM), has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his “well-deserved reelection as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).” The letter commended President Tinubu’s ... Read More »
Governor Aiyedatiwa Launches N1B Gratuity Disbursement to Ondo LG Retirees
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, says his administration is reviewing the template for the payment of gratuity to retirees towards speedy payment of backlog owed by the government. This, he said, is in continuation of the efforts of his administration towards promoting the welfare of retirees in the State. The Governor stated this during the flag-off ceremony of ... Read More »
Kongi at 90: The Unstoppable Force of Nigerian Literature. By Louis Odion, FNGE
Yes, take a glimpse at this photograph. You would probably imagine, momentarily, a model among the bevy paraded by, say, the popular ritzy GQ magazine. If so, well, you just fell for a disguise. Now, take a closer look. Strip that bucket hat and you will behold, in its luxuriant bloom, that familiar hoary mane complemented by no less immaculate ... Read More »
Dangote Cement Okpella commits to development, social support for Host Communities
…signs epochal Development Agreement with Okpella Communities Management of Dangote Cement, Okpella has signed a development and social support agreement with its Okpella Edo state host communities in demonstration of its commitment to the development and overall well-being of host communities and their people, as a responsible corporate entity The signing of the Community Development Agreement (CDA) came just as ... Read More »
Dangote Refinery capable of solving Nigeria’s forex problems; catalysing economic devt, says S&P Global
… As Dangote reassures on the commencement of petrol production this July International financial analytics corporation, S&P Global, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals company as capable of resolving Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) issue and its huge pressure on the local Naira currency, while also catalysing the country’s economic development. S&P Global, headquartered ... Read More »
Open Court Hearing for Yahaya Bello’s Money Laundering Case Transfer Request.
Abuja, July 8, 2024 (NAN) The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has directed that the request by former Governor Yahaya Bello, for the transfer of the alleged money laundering case instituted against him by the EFCC to Kogi, be heard in open court. In a letter, addressed to Bello’s counsel, Abdulwahab Muhammed, SAN, and Musa ... Read More »
Education Commissioners and ICPC Collaborate to Combat Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions
Commissioners for Education in the country will engage with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja to strategise on best way to address the pervasive issue of sexual harassment. The meeting which is expected to focus on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions is convened by the ICPC and Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), a Non-Governmental Organisation ... Read More »
Need for Prompt Reporting of Superior Court Judgments in Nigeria’s Employment Cases. By: Ajibola Bello, Esq.
The Nigerian Legal system without a doubt is one that is still developing. But as I have always maintained, a system is only as good as the humans behind. Moreso, for as long as we do not realize and appreciate the essence of the legal system being one that should be for the benefit of the citizens in the advancement ... Read More »
“Asese Residents in Fear After Soldiers Threaten Workers at Demolition Site”
Residents of Asese, Ogun State, are living in fear after Nigerian soldiers allegedly hired by Christ Embassy fired live bullets at workers executing a court-ordered demolition. The incident occurred on Saturday around 4 p.m., causing widespread panic and forcing businesses to close. Videos obtained by The Standard Gazette reveal the tense standoff, with Nigerian security personnel kneeling with guns aimed ... Read More »