Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NBA conference 2024: Olu of Warri calls for Constitutional empowerment of traditional rulers Olu of Warri calls for Constitutional empowerment of traditional rulers He stated the irreplaceable role that traditional rulers play in Nigeria’s democratic process, emphasizing their contributions to cultural continuity, conflict mediation, grassroots development, and bridging the gap between the people and the state. His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has made a compelling case for the constitutional empowerment of Nigeria’s traditional justice system, in a powerful address. Speaking during a distinguished panel session, at the 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association…

AGF Gives Nigerians Assurance Of Reforms Geared To Restoring Confidence In Judiciary – NBA Conference AGF Gives Nigerians Assurance Of Reforms Geared To Restoring Confidence In Judiciary – NBA Conference He believes that the ongoing reforms if carried out effectively, will contribute to the overall development of the nation, as the law covers all areas of national development. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, stated that the current reforms in the Judiciary are aimed at restoring the sector to its place of pride. Prince Fagbemi made this statement while speaking at a breakout…

Deltans at 33: Oborevwori earn high mark for embarking on massive road construction, agricultural revolution, others – Dr Agbolaya … that in the next Seven years Delta will be envy of all in Nigeria, as it will be investors focus destination. Massive Road Construction, Agricultural Revolution, others Scores Oborevwori high- Dr. Agbolaya, felicitates Deltans at 33 The Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Community Development, Amb. Dr. Toyin Orighomisan Agbolaya JP says massive road construction, Agricultural Revolution, Human Capital Development among other projects Scores Oborevwori very high as the State marks 33 years of existence as a state.…

Adeleke celebrates Osun at 33 as he references heroes whose impacts played significant roles in the State Adeleke hails sacrifices of Ige, Oba Sijuwade, other founding heroes asking for continued unity and commitment to the vision that led to its creation. Governor Adeleke highlighted the sacrifices made by key figures such as the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, and activists, including late Chief Bola Ige and his own father, late Senator Raji Adeleke. [X, formerly Twitter] Governor Ademola Adeleke has marked the 33rd anniversary of Osun State’s creation with a heartfelt tribute to the state’s founding fathers, emphasising…

Super Eagles appointed German coach ahead of home game against Benin Republic – NFF With the Super Eagles camp expected to open on the 1st of September and the challenge of facing Benin Republic on 7th of the same month, in Uyo, the new coach has a lot to look into. The Nigerian Football Federation has appointed German, Bruno Labbadia, as the 37th Head Coach of the national senior football team, the Super Eagles. The NFF announced this in the early hours of Tuesday on its X handle. The announcement read: “The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has…

Siasia completes FIFA 5-year ban, ready to return to coaching Samson Siasia Siasia said he had never compromised his principles throughout his coaching career. Reiterated that he has never engaged in bribery, corruption, or any unethical dealings. Samson Siasia, former Super Eagles forward and two-time Olympic Games medal-winning coach has expressed enthusiasm for coaching after completing a five-year ban imposed by FIFA. Siasia acknowledged that the past five years were marked by pain and emotional challenges, but his dedication to football remained unwavering. The ban, originally a lifetime suspension, was reduced to five years on appeal by the Court of…

Dignitaries at FESTAC Africa Festival opening ceremony include Obasanjo, Odinga, others The things that united Africans were more than the things that divided them. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Kenya Prime Minister, Raila Odinga; Governor of Kisumu County, Anyang Nyong’o, among others. The eagerly anticipated FESTAC Africa Festival began on a high note in Kisumu County, in Kenya, on Monday, August 26, 2024. The opening ceremony of the weeklong event took place at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu and was attended by several dignitaries, including a former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo; former Kenya Prime Minister, Raila Odinga; Governor…

Oyo property owners get building permit in 60-day, amnesty by govt Seyi Makinde of Oyo State …that property owners would get an authentic permit which would prevent any further interference by the authority. The Oyo State Government has begun a 60-day Online Building Permit Amnesty (OYOBPA) programme, aimed at regularizing buildings that were constructed without proper government approval. The OYOBPA programme kick-started officially on Monday and ends on the 27th of October, 2024. The programme will also regularize those in violation of building regulations in the state and process new approvals within this 60-day window. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing,…

Nigeria receives extra €5m for humanitarian crises from EU govt According to EU data, 7.9 million people in North-East Nigeria require humanitarian aid. As the European Union announced a significant boost to its humanitarian assistance in Nigeria, with an additional €5 million allocated to address critical food insecurity and displacement issues. This latest funding increase, revealed in a statement on Monday, August 26, 2024, raises the EU’s total humanitarian support for seven West African countries to €160.6 million this year. “In particular, the funding will be allocated to humanitarian partners working in Burkina Faso (€10 million), Mali (€8 million), Niger…

Second Quarter of 2024, Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.19% Second Quarter of 2024, Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.19% With growth rate which is higher than the 2.51 per cent recorded in the second quarter of 2023 and higher than 2.98 per cent in the first quarter of 2024. The Gross Domestic Product of Nigeria grew by 3.19 per cent in the second quarter of 2024 driven by growth in the Services sector. According to the GDP report released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, the growth rate is higher than the 2.51 per cent recorded in the…