Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced changes to the composition of its board of directors with the resignation of the Chairman, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. The Company’s Secretary, Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, made this known via a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Friday in Lagos. Agbebaku said Ighodalo informed the company of his decision to resign and offer himself for public service. He said Ighodalo would be resigning from the board and in his capacity as the Chairman in line with proper corporate governance practice, on December 31, 2023. Agbebaku quoted Ighodalo as saying that the decision came with mixed emotions…

Gov Dikko Radda of Katsina State has directed for immediate suspension of a staff of Ministry of Education in the state for alleged sexual harassment of a female student. The directive is contained in a statement issued by the Director Press, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Katsina. The statement said, “Gov Dikko Radda has received a report of alleged sexual harassment against one Lawal Ibrahim, now a staff of the Ministry of Education.” It said Ibrahim was the then Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Dantankari, Dandume Local…

The House of Representatives says it will monitor the investigation into the military drone attack that killed over 80 Nigerians in Kaduna State on December 3. Rep. Babajimi Benson, Chairman, House Committee on Defence, gave the assurance in a statement titled, “Tudun Biri tragedy elicits profound sorrow” in Abuja on Saturday. He expressed regrets over the ugly incident while tasking authorities of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to prioritise the safety of civilians during operations. Benson urged them to exercise utmost caution and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. He said, “The unfortunate incident in…

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the President of the 10th Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on his 61st birthday. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Friday in Abuja. He described Akpabio as a political leader whose antecedents and achievements continued to attract recognition at home and abroad. Tinubu affirmed the outstanding leadership qualities of the former Governor of Akwa Ibom and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, who became a Governor at 45 after serving as a Commissioner in three different ministries. He appreciated the loyalty, dedication, and commitment…

The Federal Government has revealed its intention to close down public buildings that fail to adhere to the minimum standards of accessibility for Persons with Disabilities starting from January 17. The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, James Lalu, made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The decision comes as part of the activities for the sixteenth day of activism in commemoration of the 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Lalu clarified that the commission would take immediate action following the expiration of the five-year ultimatum set by the federal government, which…

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has declared that the recent accidental bombing of Tudun Biri village by the Nigerian Army has no link with ethnic or religious cleansing. The Governor made the declaration on Friday while speaking during an interview on Channels Television. He assured that his administration is working with the people of the state to ensure religious and ethnic harmony. “Let me make it clear (that) in Kaduna State, we don’t have any religious or ethnic differences,” Governor Sani said. “At the beginning, a lot of people particularly the religious and ethnic merchants, I’m not surprised if some…

The Commissioner for Information and Orientation in Ondo State, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, has stated that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will not resign due to his health issues, as he is not incapacitated. In an interview on Arise TV, the commissioner emphasized that Governor Akeredolu continues to fulfill his responsibilities, despite not attending social events. She confirmed he has been managing official duties, reviewing memos, and staying in contact with his cabinet. The governor’s health has been a topic of public concern, particularly since he has been residing in Ibadan, Oyo State, following his return from a medical trip to Germany in September 2023.…

The draw for next summer’s Copa America has placed tournament host United States in a group with the competition’s joint all-time champion Uruguay, while fellow Concacaf invitee Mexico will face Ecuador. Current titleholder and defending champion Argentina – tied with Uruguay for the most Copa titles of all time – is set for a clash against two-time winner Peru in the group stage, and in the fourth group, nine-time winner Brazil will take on 2021 third-place finisher Colombia. CONMEBOL’s Copa America will have 16 teams, including six Concacaf invitees: 2023-24 Nations League semifinalist Mexico, the U.S., Jamaica and Panama, as well as the two winners of play-in games (Canada vs. Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica vs. Honduras) that…

The Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, says the agency rescued and received 21,181 victims of human trafficking In the last 20 years. She made this disclosure when she appeared before the Senate Committee on Social Duties to defend the 2024 budget. She stated that the agency would endeavour to assist victims for as long as they needed it, stressing that the procedure would take time and money. She explained that NAPTIP assists victims with legal, medical, rehabilitative, and reintegration services. Waziri-Azi stated that in 2022, “NAPTIP rescued and received 2,…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a request by the Republic of Niger for the Court to suspend sanctions imposed by the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on Niger.  The request for interim measures is part of a broader case brought by the Republic of Niger and seven other applicants challenging the legality of sanctions imposed by ECOWAS following a military coup in the West African country in July 2023 that overthrew the government of President Mohammed Bazoum. In the ruling delivered by Justice Edward Amoako Asante, the Court acknowledged that it has prima facie jurisdiction…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has declined the request by the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to suspend the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Adepele Ojo. In a statement on Thursday by the Director of Information, NJC, Adesoji Oye, the council said it would not work with the resolution of the state House of Assembly, which constituted a panel to probe the Chief Judge. Oye said, “The council considered and declined the request of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State requesting its permission to swear in the next most senior judge in the state in an acting capacity, following…

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja expressed optimism about the prospects of increased investments from Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), emphasizing Nigeria’s long-term relationship with the company, which discovered the first commercial oil field at Oloibiri in the Niger Delta in 1956. Receiving the management of Shell Group, led by its Global Integrated Gas and Upstream Director, Ms. Zoe Yujnovich, the President said his administration will continue to ensure the security and viability of existing and new investments in the country. “We have made progress since our last meeting. I will continue to support and encourage you…