Author: Prince Emmanuel Odunayo Ikusagba

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Thursday commissioned 130 affordable housing units at Kemta, Idi Aba, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.The housing project christened Prince Court Estate is the first phase of the 300 detached and semi detached of two and three-bedroom structures.Commissioning the estate, Governor Abiodun said the project is the first in a series of housing estates being undertaken by his administration across the state, insisting 2,500 houses will be provided in four years.The governor explained that the estate is provided with amenities such as tarred road, water supply, drainage system, fence, security and power supply.He noted…

PRESS BRIEFING AT THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE SERVICES (DSS) ABUJA ON A JOINT SECURITY OPERATION ON 1ST JULY, 2021 AT IBADAN, OYO STATE In the early hours (about 0134 hours) of today, 1st July, 2021, a joint team of security operatives raided the residence of Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo a.k.a. SUNDAY IGBOHO at Soka, Ibadan, Oyo State. This was based on intelligence that he had stockpiled arms in the place. On approach to the residence, the team came under heavy gun attack by nine (9) men, suspected to be IGBOHO’s guards. Six (6) of them were armed…

…to commence vaccine production with Gateway Pharmaceutical The African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) has disclosed its plans to support infrastructural development in Ogun State with an envelope of $200m.The fund, according to the bank, will be dedicated towards projects and other developmental initiatives embarked upon by the incumbent administration in the state.The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Afrexim Bank, Benedict Oramah, who made this known when he led management of the bank on a courtesy visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun at his Oke-Mosan Office, Abeokuta, on Monday, equally said the bank would partner Ogun in ensuring…

Mr Kanu has repeatedly called for the breakaway of a significant chunk of southern Nigeria to form the Republic of Biafra.He is expected to face charges of treason in court.On October 2015, he was arrested by Nigerian authorities on an 11-count charge bordering on “terrorism, treasonable felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory  matter, illegal possession of firearms and improper importation of goods, among others.”He was granted bail on April 2017 for medical reasons.However, Mr Kanu fled the country in September 2017 after an invasion of his home by the military in Afara-Ukwu, near Umuahia, Abia State.Since then he…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the Progress Report of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker (Extraordinary National Convention) Committee.The president was handed the report by the committee’s chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni.Also received by President Buhari today, is Senator Peter Nwaoboshi who decamped from the PDP into APC in Delta State.Here below are photos from the report presentation exercise by the APC Caretaker Committee. Previous Next

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been revived, energized, and repositioned for its national convention and future elections while commending the National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) led by Governor of Yobe State, Malam Mai Mala Buni.Speaking at the APC CECPC meeting at the State House, the President said the fortunes of the party had been brightened by the re-organisation and reconciliation of members across the party, saying “with the work done by the committee the party has bounced back to life.’’“I have listened with great interest to the remarkable job you have…

L-R: Suleiman Hassan; Ibrahim Madaki from Yobe; former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Mai Mala Buni, APC National Chairman; Usman Abdulazeez from Adamawa and Hadi Mutari from Yobe on Thursday. Top on the agenda include strengthening of APC across the country and how to build synergy and unity among members. It will be recalled that Otunba Gbenga Daniel recently joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) and many of his political associates nationwide have been moving with him to the party…

Buni-Led CECPC Presents Progress Report To PresidentAPC National Secretariat now Buhari HousePresident Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the review of the timelines available to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC).The President granted the approval after detailed consideration of the Progress Report, the schedule of outstanding activities with regards to Congresses, the National Convention and the forthcoming Ananmbra Governorship election.The President also approved the timetable for APC Ward, Local Government and State Congresses. Ward Congresses will hold 24th July, 2021 followed by Local Government Congresses on 14th August, 2021 and State Congresses on 18th September, 2021.The CECPC…

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi yesterday made another controversial claim regarding the onslaught of bandits on Nigerians.He accused rogue security agents  of being complicit in the rising insecurity across the country orchestrated by bandits who engage in killings and kidnapping for ransom, among other crimes.NIgerian military and police authorities have, however, debunked insinuation by Sheikh Gumi that their personnel are colluding with the bandits, saying the cleric was trying to tarnish their image unduly.Speaking in an interview on Arise TV yesterday, the Islamic cleric and retired army doctor  also  called for amnesty for the bandits in order for them to…

International non-government organisation, WaterAid, has said that in order for Lagos State to meet its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets on universal access to water, an annual sector spending of ₦300billion would have to be committed to the state. Country Director, Evelyn Mere said this on Wednesday at the second edition of the annual International Water Conference organised by the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) which held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island. She also noted that Nigeria would have to spend $2.1bn annually in capital, operations and maintenance to meet the SDG. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide…