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In a landmark event held at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies in Ilorin, Kwara State, human rights activist Comrade Debo Adeniran has been elected as the new National President of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR). The election took place during the 2023 Annual General Conference (AGC) of the CDHR, which spanned from Friday, October 27, to Saturday, October 28. Comrade Adeniran’s election as the National President marks a significant moment in the CDHR’s history as it seeks to continue its unwavering commitment to championing human rights causes in Nigeria. The AGC…

Daud Olatunji  In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony, family, friends, and sympathizers gathered to pay their respects and tributes to the late Alhaji Suleimon Adebodun Onabiyi during his eight  Days Fidau Prayers on Monday, October 30th, 2023.  The event, held in his hometown at Rex Age Open Field in Ifo, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, celebrated the life of a man described as a true ‘man of the people’ who left an indelible mark on the community. Alhaji Onabiyi passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, and was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites at the…

Daud Olatunji The grand burial arrangements announced by the Ogun State government to honor the late Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief Mrs. Alaba Lawson, have ignited emotions and protests among the academic community.  Chief Mrs. Alaba Lawson, who passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, was a revered figure, having previously served as the Council Chairman of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY).  The government’s swift initiative to organize a state burial for her has raised concerns, especially from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), MAPOLY. While the ASUP acknowledges the late Iyalode Alaba Lawson’s legacy and the need to celebrate…

Daud Olatunji Former Ogun State chairman and national Public Relations Officers  of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Dr. Tola Adenekan, has called upon the newly elected leadership to be proactive and innovative in tackling the various challenges facing the youth in the state. Dr. Adenekan stated this In an  address delivered during the 2023 elective Congress held at the Valley View Auditorium, Government House in Oke-igbeyin Abeokuta. He  emphasized the need for the Youth Council to be recognized by the solutions it provides to the problems confronting young people in the  State.  He listed these problems as including unemployment,…

Aminat Gusanu In a harrowing revelation, the Maternal and Research Health Collective (MRHC) exposed a dire maternal mortality crisis in Nigeria.  The  report, released on Saturday, has unveiled a shocking statistic: an average of 225 women succumb to maternal mortality every day in the country.  This staggering number is three times higher than India’s maternal mortality rate, despite India’s population being five times greater than Nigeria’s, painting a grim picture of maternal health in Nigeria. The gravity of this situation has prompted the Founder and Chairperson of MRHC, Professor Bosede Afolabi, to take urgent action.  Speaking at an awareness and…

Daud Olatunji President Bola Tinubu, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and former governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Iyalode Alaba Lawson, the former president of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA). President Tinubu praised her as an enterprising, courageous, and distinguished businesswoman and leader. He added, “Iyalode Lawson epitomized enterprise, brilliance, and ingenuity. Her death is a very painful loss. May the Almighty God grant her eternal rest.” Governor Abiodun described her as a significant loss to the nation and highlighted her sterling contributions to Ogun State’s…

Daud Olatunji  In a major victory against wildlife trafficking and contraband smuggling, the Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a substantial haul of illegal goods with a total duty paid value of N680 million.  The operation took place in the south-south coastal waterways along the Ibaka-Bakasi Beach, and it signifies Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to combat wildlife trafficking and uphold its responsibilities under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Emmanuel Tangwa, the Public Relations Officer of the command, announced the successful operation in a statement issued on Saturday.  The…

Daud Olatunji In a significant move aimed at reducing the tragic loss of lives due to the neglect of gunshot and accident victims, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a compelling directive to medical practitioners across Nigeria.  He emphatically calls on doctors to provide immediate and compassionate treatment to all victims of gunshots and accidents, with or without a police report. Egbetokun made this through a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officers,Olumuyiwa Adejobi . This directive aligns with the comprehensive enforcement of the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act of…

Daud Olatunji In a concerning revelation, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Taraba State has raised the alarm about a severe shortage of doctors in the region.  The NMA is now imploring the state government to take swift action to address this critical issue in order to enhance healthcare delivery for the people. This urgent appeal was made during a press briefing marking this year’s physician’s week by the NMA’s chairman, Bako Ali.  Ali disclosed that there are currently only 201 doctors, both active and retired, available to serve a population of over three million in Taraba State.  This shocking…

In a decisive ruling on Saturday, the Adamawa State Governorship Election Tribunal confirmed the re-election of Umaru Fintiri as the Governor of the state following the contentious March 2023 governorship election.  The three-member panel, led by Justice Theodora Uloho, dismissed the claims of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, citing a lack of merit in her demands. The Tribunal’s judgment affirmed that Fintiri had met all the necessary requirements of electoral law to be re-elected, while the petitioners failed to substantiate their case. The 2023 Adamawa governorship election had extended into a supplementary poll, marked by…