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By Dr.Gbenga Adeoye  81 may not be regarded as a Landmark Birthday, but  every birthday of a unifier must be celebrated.  Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo; Okukenu the IV …Ara Ake majo .Omo ajo gberu majo gbeko, omo eru ni sin ni eko kii nsin niyan.Igbein, omo ojoru Omo mamu mamu. It is not because I am from Ake neither is it because I have the same Oriki with Kabiyesi, truth must be told, Alake is a UNIFIER PER EXCELLENCE. When all Egbas in Canada and USA converged at Minesota from August 30, 2024 to…

The National Security Adviser, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ending insecurity in Nigeria, declaring that the persistent threats will soon become a thing of the past. Ribadu made this statement on Friday in Damaturu, Yobe State, while sympathizing with residents over the recent insurgency attack in the state.  He expressed confidence that the nation’s ongoing battle against terrorism and other forms of criminality would yield positive results shortly. Praising the tireless efforts of the armed forces and security agencies, Ribadu acknowledged that their sacrifices had significantly improved the nation’s security landscape.  “The Federal Government is…

The Presidential Committee on the Sale of Crude Oil and Refined Products has announced that the lifting of the first batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery will begin on Sunday, September 15. This development was disclosed by the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, who is also a member of the committee.  He made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, emphasizing the significance of the refinery’s long-anticipated contribution to Nigeria’s domestic fuel supply. Adedeji confirmed that all agreements have been finalized, paving the way for the historic commencement…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 259 lives have been lost due to flooding across 22 states in Nigeria so far this year, 2024.  This figure was released on Thursday by NEMA’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, during a meeting of the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) held to address the worsening flood situation in the country. According to Umar, a total of 1,048,312 people have been affected, with 625,239 displaced from their homes as floodwaters ravage 172 local government areas (LGAs) across 29 states.  The agency is working with state governments and international partners to provide relief…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across the country received a staggering 291,380 consumer complaints during the first quarter of 2024.  This was revealed in the Commission’s Q1 2024 Operational Performance Report, published in July and made public on Friday. The report highlighted various service delivery concerns, including billing disputes and operational inefficiencies.  According to the document, “The DisCos cumulatively received 291,380 complaints from consumers in Q1 2024. This represents a decrease of 19.12% compared to the 360,145 complaints recorded in Q4 2023.” Billing disputes dominated the complaints lodged by consumers, with the…

“Evacuation of people in high-risk areas to safer ground is ongoing, amid concerns about the risk of disease outbreaks,” she said. The United Nations (UN) says at least 414,000 people were displaced by Tuesday’s devastating flood in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The Head of Public Information, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Abuja, Ann Weru, stated this in a Media Advisory. Ms Weru said that the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, plans to address the media on the issue. She said that the data was collected by the…

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, has invited Comrade Jamiu Olayinka, one of the conveners of the Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum, in connection with a lawsuit filed by the group against the Lagos State Government regarding a controversial land deal with Dangote Refinery.  The land in question, valued at $100 million, was allegedly taken from the Ibeju-Lekki natives without compensation. Comrade Olayinka, who leads the Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum, was summoned on Thursday morning while he was at work.  He was asked to report to the DSS office at 10:00 a.m. that day.  After consulting with his legal…

Chimoney, a Techstars-backed fintech company based in Toronto, has announced the expansion of its partnership with the Interledger Foundation (ILF), a move aimed at promoting financial inclusion across Africa and other emerging markets. Through this collaboration, Chimoney is leveraging the Interledger Protocol (ILP) to bring secure, compliant, and easily accessible digital financial services to users on its Chimoney Wallets platform. By integrating ILP, Chimoney Wallets will efficiently support Interledger Payment Pointers, providing users with a seamless and secure way to handle transactions. This will also enable instant Peer-to-Peer (P2P) transfers, making it easier for users to send and receive money…

Daud Olatunji Nigeria is facing a significant public health crisis as more than 200 million people are at risk of contracting at least one Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD), according to a recent statement by UNICEF. UNICEF WASH Specialist Monday Johnson  spoke on “Neglected Tropical Diseases Elimination and Behaviour Change – Overview of Key Links Between NTDs and Sanitation (ODF)”    at a media dialogue on ending open defecation in Nigeria and the elimination of NTDs, organised by the UNICEF in collaboration with the Oyo Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, held in Lagos State. Monday added that Nigeria has…

Emmanuel Oludare With the 2024 Ogun State Local Government elections on the horizon, the political scene in the state is clouded by uncertainty, and one key player stands at the heart of it—Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD).  As a two-term former governor and current Senator representing Ogun-East Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), OGD’s political reach remains formidable.  Yet, his younger brother, Adeoye Daniel, is charting his own political path, seeking the chairmanship of Sagamu Local Government, but on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket.  This family dynamic, coupled with opposing political allegiances, is poised to create a ripple…