Hon.(Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, MBE on her new appointment as the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, UK. In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described the appointment of Dr. Imafidon as a Chancellor as well deserved going by her antecedents and her quest for success. The NIDCOM boss said Nigeria is proud ... Read More »
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“Idris Babatunde Olayiwola Denies Involvement in Globus Bank Fraud, Calls Allegations Baseless”
My name is Idris Babatunde Olayiwola, a male and a first-class graduate of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. I graduated in 2012 and completed my NYSC at the Ondo State University of Technology, Okitipupa, as an ICT Officer. After my NYSC, I went through the Graduate Academy programme at Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) in January 2014, after which I was offered a ... Read More »
Police Refute Allegations of Personal Gain in Police Act Review
The Nigeria Police Force is deeply perturbed by the dissemination of false information across various media platforms, notably the distorted publication by Sahara Reporters, regarding the proposed amendment to the Nigeria Police Act 2020. This amendment seeks to extend the years of service for Police officers from 35 to 40 years, and the age limit from 60 to 65 years. ... Read More »
Tensions Rise in Yorubaland: Imams and Kings at Odds Over Leadership Disputes. By Lasisi Olagunju
Beyond its outer casing of spirituality, the post of Imam in Yorubaland potentially guarantees prestige, power and prosperity. That is why people fight to be Imam as grisly as princes fight to be king. But when siblings fight to the death, they lose their chest to outsiders. The Yoruba Muslim community is almost always at war with itself. The League ... Read More »
Family of Late Konga CEO Nick Imudia Denies Suicide Reports, Cites Ongoing Investigation. -Olumide Ogunleye
The family of Nick Imudia, the late former chief executive of Konga, has refuted reports that he killed himself, stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his death. The family, in a statement, dismissed reports that Imudia had made farewell calls to his brother and daughter, leaving instructions before his passing, describing these claims as untrue. Leadership ... Read More »
“Love, Wealth, and Controversy: The Spectacle of Davido and Chioma’s Wedding”
Nigeria of the 1950s and early 1960s had very many interesting personalities. Western Region had its fair share of such. One of them was a man named Suara Sobo Akande (Sobo is pronounced as Sorbor). He was a prominent transporter who held the transportation industry of the time by its jugular. An Ibadan man of the Opo Yeosa clan who ... Read More »
Akwa Ibom Police Rescue Kidnap Victim After Gun Battle
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim (name withheld) who was kidnapped by about six armed men. On receipt of the report, the Command Tactical teams swiftly responded and went after the kidnappers. In an ensued gun battle, two of the kidnappers were fatally injured. They were taken to a hospital where they were confirmed dead ... Read More »
“From Choir Boy to Advocate: A Lawyer’s Journey to Understanding Noise Complaints”
This morning, I decided to write something that reflects a shift in my worldview, indicating that issues can be seen from different perspectives. What is important is where you are standing, your state of mind, and your situation in life. Ignorance is a dangerous instrument of destruction that any society must combat to protect its sanity and future. This can ... Read More »
“Barring Mobile Phones in Public Offices Undermines Transparency and Accountability”. By Dr Muiz Banire
Today, I believe the topic deserves a broader treatment as I am very much concerned about the rate at which public officials now bar citizens visiting their offices from bringing in their mobile telephone devices. In a rapidly evolving digital age, mobile phones have become indispensable tools for communication, information access and even personal security. Yet, an alarming trend is ... Read More »
Governor Otti Vows Justice for Slain and Wounded Police Officers in Abia State
The Executive Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has vowed to put an end to recent attacks on the security agencies in the state by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Governor Otti made the vow on Saturday, June 29, during a visit to the families of two killed police officers in their various homes and two wounded officers in the hospitals ... Read More »