Author: Saint Augustine

Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has obtained the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form to represent Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. Adeniran confirmed to newsmen yesterday that he has obtained the PDP expression of interest and nomination forms. Adeniran, one of the illustrious sons of Agbokojo, a community in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, presently heads the State Universal Basic Education Board. Dr. Adeniran is one of the frontline philanthropists in Oyo State and indeed Nigeria. He has positively touched several lives by virtue of public offices he held in the past in which he performed creditably well.…

The Member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he celebrates his platinum jubilee at 70. The Lawmaker in a statement by her Media Aide, Lekan Olusada eulogized the sterling qualities of the Jagaban of Nigeria describing him as an enigma, a unique progressive political leader like no other. “You have  become a septuagenarian. Your life today is a signal from the guardian angels that they recognize your constructive ideas and deeds and you will be generously rewarded for the same.…

… Orders troops to intensity search and rescue operations, hunt down terrorists The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, today, visited the scene of Kaduna-Abuja train attack. The COAS who was accompanied by some principal staff officers of the Army Headquarters and the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, on arrival at scene, assessed the security situation around the general area of the attack and inspected the attacked train as well as the rail track to evaluate the degree of damage. He ordered the troops of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to intensify their search and…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his administration’s commitment to an efficient tax administration in order to improve tax revenue in the country. Declaring open the second National Tax Dialogue Week, the President expressed concern at the current tax system in the country characterised by fragmented administration, multiple and sometimes, overlapping taxes. ”In most tax-efficient nations, tax administrative processes and practices are harmonised within a single system. ”One key deliverable of this year’s tax dialogue is to promote synergy in tax administration among the different tiers of government. ”Harmonising taxpayer identification across the country is a good start;…

… Commences volunteered presidential campaign The Nigerian Youth and Diaspora Forum for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (NYD4BAT), a volunteer political movement comprising of young professionals both within and outside the country has congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu as his clocks 70. The group with Adeniyi Sanusi, a Romanian base Nigerian as the Chairman Diaspora chapter and Tito Philips Jnr., the Chairman of the Nigerian Chapter said beyond congratulating the APC leader, it has set up machinery in motion with strategic virtual meeting fixed for April 16 to galvanize support for Tinubu’s…

…Recover arms, other dangerous weapons Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) conducting clearance operations along Anambra/Imo States border communities, today dislodged a criminal hideout used by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Orsumoghu, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Director, Army Public Relations Officers, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Monday informed that the notorious groups had serially launched attacks on defenceless civilians and security targets from the hideout. Nwachukwu observed that during the clearance operations along the border communities, troops…

…Says there’s no leadership tussle in ANLCA The National President of the Association of Nigeria Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA), Iju Tony Nwabunike has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali for ordering the immediate reopening of the association’s secretariat upon hearing all sides of the matter. Nwabunike who gave the commendation in a statement on Monday stated that the IGP’s fairness and commitment to peace in ANLCA had been very instructive right from his days as AIG Maritime. While noting that it had become imperative to rebuild confidence in the teeming members of the association and reassure…

Contrary to media report stating that the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd.) had slumped and was consequently flown abroad for medical treatment, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said that the CGC is hale and hearty and not ill as reported by the medium. The National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, DC Timi Bomodi who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday observed that while the motive for concocting that story was unknown to the Service, “we want to reassure all our stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians that all is well health-wise with…

…calls on VP to declare interest in Presidency now As part of activities to usher in the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Convention in Abuja, thousands of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s supporters organised a solidarity rally at the Maitama Amusement Park, Abuja. The supporters stormed the area on Friday with banners and placards with inscriptions such as “We support Vice President Yemi Osinbajo”, “Osinbajo for President”, “Osinbajo is the man for the job”, among others. Abuja was agog with celebrations, Cars honked, people waved brooms in the air, while some wore replicas of Osinbajo’s cap, reiterating that Osinbajo has what…

Alhaji Waheed Usman Ogunbiyi, Chairman Oguns Investment Limited has said that the reasons he continuously extends supports to security agencies is to ensure safe environment for social and economic activities to strive. The frontline real estate investor stated this Friday afternoon when he played host to a team of the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, which honoured him with NAOSRE Security Excellence Award. Acknowledging the honour, an obviously elated Alhaji Ogunbiyi thanked NAOSRE for recognizing him saying he never knew that an association as credible as NAOSRE had kept a close observation on his supportive efforts to security…