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The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC). The honour, which represents the highest distinction bestowed by the association, acknowledges her remarkable contributions to the engineering profession. The award was presented during NAEC’s 29th National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, and was formally handed over to her in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. In her acceptance speech, Salako-Oyedele expressed gratitude to the association, highlighting the critical role skilled craftsmen play in driving economic growth. She emphasized the need for certified and…

NNEWI, Anambra – A clash between security operatives in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday caused panic as two agencies mistook each other for members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), leading to a gun duel. The incident, which occurred at Izuchukwu Junction on the Nnobi/Nnewi road, involved a misunderstanding that escalated into an exchange of gunfire, Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, confirmed. Contrary to widespread speculations, Ikenga stated that the confrontation was not linked to any attempt to disrupt the burial of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away on July 27 in London. “The…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled an illegal factory involved in the production and packaging of counterfeit alcoholic beverages at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. NAFDAC disclosed this during a raid on Thursday, where over 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for unapproved alcoholic products were confiscated. The items, valued at approximately N2 billion, were being used to produce hazardous beverages that posed serious health risks. “These items were being used to produce unapproved and hazardous alcoholic products,” the agency stated. The agency warned consumers about the severe health…

A 48-year-old man, Adamu Umaru, was on Thursday paraded by the zone 6 police command in Cross River State over allegation of defiling and impregnating his 15-year old daughter. The zone 6 spokesperson, SP Nelson Okpabi told journalists that the suspect was arrested on Friday, November 15, based on a petition by one Aisha, the victim’s aunt. He said, “The personnel of the Zonal Human Rights Unit acting on a petition referred to the team for investigation, on November 15, 2024 apprehended Mallam Adamu Ibrahim Umaru. The suspect is a native of Bundugudu LGA of Zamfara State, residing at No.…

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has announced that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be extradited to Nigeria to face charges over alleged incitement of violence and other crimes. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, disclosed this in a press statement, emphasizing the satisfaction of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, with recent developments regarding Ekpa’s detention in Finland. “The Chief of Defence Staff is happy with his arrest in Finland, with the hope that this will be a step towards his extradition to Nigeria so that he…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday presented the 2025 Budget proposal tagged the “Budget of Sustainability” to the Lagos State House of Assembly. The budget, pegged at N3.005 trillion, emphasizes balanced growth through sustainability, with a significant focus on capital projects and social development. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that the proposed budget comprises a total revenue of N2.597 trillion and a deficit financing plan of N408.902 billion, to be sourced through external and internal loans and bonds. The total revenue is projected to include N1.97 trillion from internally generated revenue and N626.137 billion from federal transfers. The budget reflects a…

Ogun State is set to host over 15,000 athletes and officials at the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged “2024 Gateway Games,” slated to hold in January next year. This was revealed by the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and former Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Mr. Bukola Olopade, following a high-level meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun and Premium Trust Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Emefienim, at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta. Olopade highlighted that the LOC is working diligently to ensure that the festival achieves a new milestone by creating an…

The Cross River Judicial Service Commission has suspended four magistrates over allegations of corruption, falsification of records, judicial incompetence, drunkenness, and dereliction of duty. The Secretary of the Commission, Peter Ene, announced the disciplinary action in a statement on Thursday. He disclosed that the affected magistrates are Ushie Ushang of Port Court, Calabar; Gabriel Ebebe of the Chief Magistrate Court, Edor, Ikom; Gabriel Agana of the Chief Magistrates Court, Effraya, Ikom; and Shadrach Orji of the Chief Magistrates Court 1, Ogoja. The commission found the magistrates guilty of various acts of misconduct, leading to their suspension without pay. In addition…

Ireland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Ryan, has assured the management of the African School of Economics (ASE) of his country’s commitment to supporting the Pan-African University of Excellence in achieving its vision of educational and entrepreneurial transformation. During a courtesy visit to the ASE campus in Abuja on Wednesday, Ambassador Ryan emphasized Ireland’s readiness to explore collaborative opportunities that would foster education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange between Irish universities and ASE. “Our shared goals align in promoting education and cultural exchange,” Ryan stated. “Ireland’s passionate commitment to advancing education is rooted in our belief that we control our freedom…

Awe Ayomide The former governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Ogun State, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, has accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of mismanaging over N214 billion allocated to local governments in the state over the past five years. Adebutu made this allegation during a press briefing held in Abeokuta on Wednesday, where he also called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene. According to Adebutu, the alleged mismanagement has left grassroots development in the state stagnant, with no significant projects to show for the funds. He claimed that under previous administrations, local governments were actively involved in constructing rural roads,…