Author: Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

INEC tasks media on ethics ahead of Kogi guber poll

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday tasked media practitioners to ensure ethics in their reportage, ahead of the November 11 Kogi governorship election. Professor Mahmud Yakubu, the Chairman, INEC, said this at a meeting with Kogi media executives in Lokoja as part of preparation for the election. Yakubu, through his media aide, Rotimi Olakanmi, said that the appeal became imperative because of the reoccurring cases of fake news in the media in recent times. “As stakeholders, the media should refuse the temptation to move away from facts as…

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EFCC apprehends 80 illegal miners in Kwara

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

No fewer than 80 suspected illegal miners have been arrested by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) within the last 10 months. Michael Nzekwe, Zonal Commander, in charge of the zone, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ilorin, when he received on courtesy visit, Abdulquawiy Olododo, the Kwara Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development. Nzekwe narrated how intelligence had revealed the operation of illegal mining sites across the state and the efforts of the EFCC in checking the menace. According to him, this culminated in the…

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Protecting youngsters from smoking; WHO bans act, vaping in schools

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released two new publications, “Freedom from tobacco and nicotine: guide for schools,” and “Nicotine- and tobacco-free school toolkit” to help protect children’s health. WHO made this known in a statement on Tuesday. It said that tobacco industry relentlessly targeted young people with tobacco and nicotine products resulting in e-cigarette use increasing, with nine out of 10 smokers starting before the age of 18. The statement said that the products have also been made more affordable for young people through the sale of single-use cigarettes…

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Tribunal: LP says it is dismayed by Lagos judgment, but sustain pursuit of justice

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State said it was dismayed by Monday’s judgement of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on the March 18 election. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mrs Olubunmi Odesanya, said this on Tuesday in a statement made available to newsmen. Odesanya, however, appealed to party loyalists to remain calm as the party continued to pursue justice. She said: “We listened to the judgment of the Lagos State election tribunal delivered yesterday, Sept. 25, with utmost dismay. “We urge our teeming supporters to remain…

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Living Conditions: Akpabio tasks Senators on Nigerians

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has urged senators to set aside their differences and focus on legislations that will enhance the living conditions of Nigerians. Akpabio, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, shortly after the commencement of plenary. “I encourage us all to put the interests of our great nation first, by upholding the principles of democracy in all engagements, processes and procedures. “And work diligently toward a more secure, prosperous and united Nigeria. “I encourage open and constructive dialogue, cooperation and a spirit of unity on all matters of national…

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Mohbad: Reps advocates right’s protection, invites NCC

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Late musician Mohbad

The House of Representatives has invited the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) toward protecting the rights of late Ilerioluwa Aloba, AKA Mohbad’s songs and lyrics. This followed the adoption of a motion by Representatives Babajimi Benson (APC-Lagos) at the resumed plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. Moving the motion, Benson, said that Mohbad tragically passed away under mysterious circumstances on September 12 and his name had continued to make headlines and dominate discussions across and beyond the nation. He said there had been protests and procession of youths chanting his name and…

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Insecurity: GOC 2 Div. tasks troops on discipline

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Bamidele Alabi, has charged the troops under its formations to always exhibit discipline on duties. Alabi gave the task on Tuesday at the 4 Brigade Command Headquarters in Benin during the tour of formations under the division. The new GOC was deployed to the division on August 23, taking over from Major General Valentine Okoro. While addressing the troops, the senior military officer said discipline is the only virtues that distinguished the forces from other members…

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Indefinite Strike: House of Reps. Speaker Abbas pleads with Labour to suspend action

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas,  has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on its planned strike action. In his welcome remarks at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, Abbas pledged that the house would engage and support the Executive to resolve the current economic hardship in the country. The parliamentarian explained that embarking on strike will only make the situation worse for all Nigerians urging the union to consider ongoing efforts to improve the economy. Following the removal of fuel…

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Impeachment: Ondo Assembly serves Deputy Gov. Aiyedatiwa letter, Speaker alleges threat to life

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo State House of Assembly has served the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, letter of allegation signaling his impeachment process. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, while briefing newsmen on Monday in Akure, said Aiyedatiwa was served today through a substituted service. The Ondo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday during plenary session directed the clerk to write the deputy governor on alleged gross misconducts. According to Oladiji, Since Wednesday Sept. 20, the house had been trying to see how to serve Aiyedatiwa the notice,…

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Pending Cases: Apeal Court has 39,526 – Justice Dongben-Mensem

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensen, has said that the appellate court has 39,526 pending cases. Justice Dongben-Mensen made this known during a ceremony to usher in the 2023/2024 new legal year. She said the appeal court received a total of 7,295 appeals and 3,665 motions in the 2022/2023 legal year. “During the 2022/2023 legal year, a total of 7,295 appeals and 3,665 motions were filed in the 20 Divisions of the Court. “The court determined 3,765 cases and disposed of 5,617 motions. 1,030 of these…

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