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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has officially notified the Head of Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, about persistent allegations of sexual harassment against the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Ibrahim Lamuwa. In a letter dated May 27, 2024, Tuggar highlighted the serious nature of the accusations and underscored the urgency of addressing the matter thoroughly.  The allegations were brought to his attention by a married female employee of the ministry, Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi. Ajayi, through her lawyer, Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), detailed instances of alleged sexual advances made by Lamuwa. The letter from…

An alarming outbreak of cholera has claimed five lives and resulted in the hospitalization of 60 people across several local government areas in Lagos State, including Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe.  The outbreak, characterized by severe gastroenteritis, has prompted urgent public health measures and heightened surveillance by state authorities. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, announced these developments in response to the latest surveillance reports.  He emphasized the need for increased vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to curb the potential spread of cholera. Professor Abayomi lamented the deaths, which he attributed primarily to…

Daud Olatunji The Ogun State Government says it  is taking significant steps to harmonize taxes and levies, aiming to mitigate the issue of double taxation that can burden businesses and affect their revenue base.  This initiative was announced by Mr. Adebola Sofela, the Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, during a strategic visit to the Head Office of Nestle Nigeria in Lagos. He said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen Ogun State’s relationship with its stakeholders and to foster collaboration on mutual interests. Mr. Sofela emphasized that the administration, led by Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, is dedicated to…

Daud Olatunji The media office of  former governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has responded to allegations from Kayode Akinmade, the  special adviser to the Governor of Ogun State on Media, in what it  describe as a “campaign of calumny” against Amosun and his administration.  This response comes amid ongoing controversy regarding the severance payments owed to former political appointees. In a strongly worded statement, Lanre Akinwale, representing Amosun’s media office, expressed disbelief that the current administration, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, would still evade its statutory responsibilities over five years into its term.  Akinwale criticised the present government for not fulfilling…

Daud Olatunji The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) announced that a total sum of N1.143 trillion was distributed to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils for May 2024.  This information was disclosed in a communiqué issued following the FAAC’s latest meeting, chaired by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The communiqué, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, detailed the breakdown of the revenue.  The total distributable revenue included N157.183 billion from statutory revenue, N463.425 billion from Value…

A  30-year-old Nigerian pilgrim delivered a baby boy named Mohammed at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Makkah.  This hospital operates under the Makkah Health Cluster, a key health service provider in the region. The birth, which occurred on Monday, marks the first delivery of a pilgrim during the 2024 Hajj exercise.  The pilgrim, who was in her 31st week of pregnancy, experienced labor pains and was swiftly admitted to the hospital’s emergency department.  The medical team promptly attended to her needs and transferred her to the maternity ward, where she successfully delivered her baby through natural childbirth. Despite being…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has dismissed rumours that he has defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).  Speaking on Monday in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, Fayose emphatically stated that he would never join the APC and urged members of the PDP to stop maligning his character. During his address to supporters, Fayose stressed the importance of unity within the PDP to ensure success in the forthcoming governorship election.  He called on party members to close ranks, embrace peace, and discourage divisions and factions. “I am beginning…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N25 million in damages against the Kano State Government and the Nigeria Police Force for wrongly accusing Alhassan Doguwa, a federal lawmaker, of murder. Alhassan Doguwa, who represents the Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was initially accused of the murder of three individuals believed to be members of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) during the general elections held on 25 February 2023.  Doguwa, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), faced these accusations amidst significant political tension. The accusations against Mr. Doguwa led to his…

The Coalition for Justice and Accountability (CJA) has formally requested the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate a recent ruling by the Rivers State High Court.  The court’s decision to reinstate 27 lawmakers who were previously sacked from the Rivers State House of Assembly has sparked significant controversy. In a statement signed by its President, Dada Segun Akin, the CJA criticized the court’s judgment, which ordered the return of the 27 legislators to their seats.  The lawmakers in question had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). “The Coalition condemns in strong terms the…

In a dramatic and life-saving intervention, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) rescued an American citizen from attempting to jump into the lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. The incident, which occurred on Monday around 1:23 pm, unfolded when the RRS operatives, alerted by a vigilant passerby, intervened to prevent the man from committing suicide.  The police have withheld the name of the individual involved, who is reported to be in his early 30s. According to a statement released by the Lagos State Police Command, the American citizen had been driven to…