Author: Saint Augustine

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye, Ojaja II, will confer the title of Aare Afurugbin Ola of the Source (Lead Sower of Wealth and Prosperity of the House Oduduwa) on the Director General of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr. Nteranya Sanginga. The conferment, which will take place at Ile Oodua, Ooni’s palace, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, is in recognition of Dr. Sanginga’s achievements as one of the illustrious sons of Africa who has contributed immensely to the development and promotion of the financial and economic stability and growth of the continent. The Ooni (king), who is…

The Senator Andy Uba Campaign Organization has rejected the result of the just-concluded Anambra state governorship election as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The campaign organisation described the outcome of the election as “a charade and did not reflect the wishes of the people of Anambra state.” In a statement signed Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the campaign organisation, Ambassador Jerry Ugokwe, alleged that the candidate of the APC “Senator Andy Uba is a victim of widespread electoral fraud and manipulation by INEC in cohorts with the Willie Obiano regime and the security forces deployed to…

The Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim will today receive their Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after emerging victorious in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Soludo polled a total of one hundred and twelve thousand, two hundred and twenty-nine (112,229) votes to emerge the winner in the election which was announced by Prof. Florence Banku Obi, Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar who served as the Retuning Officer in the election. Speaking in a statement in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, Mr. Festus…

… IGP assures diligent prosecution of indicted persons The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a total of fourteen (14) suspects including the principal suspect – a fake Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) for complicity in the failed criminal trespass on the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili on Friday, 29th October, 2021. The suspects were arrested following investigations conducted by detectives from the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) which clearly revealed the criminal involvement and individual roles the suspects played in the invasion of the residence of the revered Supreme Court Judge. Recall that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman…

The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife, PhD, has sent out heartily felicitations to Nigeria’s first female Governor, Dame Virginia Etiaba, CON as she clocks 79 years. Dame Etiaba, who hails from Nnewi North LGA, Anambra state was the governor of Anambra state between November 2006 to February 2007. In her goodwill message, Ekwunife described the septuagenarian as an astute administrator, exemplary teacher and a great leader, adding that the celebrant is one of the most finest and admired women in Nigeria. She noted that Dame Etiaba is a record breaker who had left unfading impacts in her…

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OyoSUBEB) has reacted to the news making the rounds on social media that it is currently recruiting new teachers, describing it as fake. Debunking the news, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran advised members of the public to be wary of fraudsters. According to Adeniran, recruitment of new teachers into the Public Primary school sector of the state is still in the pipeline awaiting the gracious approval of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. He therefore added that any plans of fresh recruitment would be duly conveyed…

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has praised President Muhamadu Buhari for making the November 6, 2021 gubernatorial election in the state which ended with the supplementary vote last Tuesday free and fair. Governor Obiano made the commendation in a telephone conversation with the Nigerian leader in the late hours of Wednesday. “You have, once again, behaved like a statesman in truth and spirit”, Chief Obiano told President Buhari. “You have pledged that a tradition of free and fair elections will be a legacy of your administration and the Anambra election which took place in a free, fair and transparent…

Seafarers union, the Nigeria Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) on Thursday, dissociated itself from the arrest of over 100 illegal officers operating as Merchant Navy outfit. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) affiliate union further commended the Lagos State Commissioner of Police for the timely intervention of the arrest noting that the seafarers fraternity has no connection with those apprehended. The Seafarers union described the arrest as a welcome development that will serve as a deterrent to other fake body extorting teeming Nigeria youths of their hard earn money. A statement made available to our correspondent…

The Councillor representing Oko Ward 2 in Orumba North Local Government Area, Hon. Chijioke Agodi has congratulated the Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo on his victory at the poll in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Soludo polled a total of one hundred and twelve thousand, two hundred and twenty-nine (112,229) votes to emerge the winner in the election which was announced by Prof. Florence Banku Obi, Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar who served as the Retuning Officer in the election. Speaking in a statement issued in Oko on Thursday and made available to our correspondent, Hon.…

… As Kofi Annan Centre demands change of Yaoundé Code of Conduct to Convention Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has appealed for the standardisation of the legal frameworks of countries in the Gulf of Guinea to aid effective prosecution of maritime crimes. Jamoh made the appeal in Lagos at the Third Technical Rotating Meeting of the project on “enhancing regional research, convening of stakeholders and capacity development in the Gulf of Guinea” implemented by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra and the Government of Denmark. A communique calling…