Many stakeholders and radio listeners within and outside the Oyo State have been inundated with the poaching of On Air Personalities (OAPs) among radio stations in the Pace Setter state. This has become the topic of discussion in the state, especially the movement of sport presenters from one radio station to the other which has been dubbed a “new transfer window”. About four OAPS recently left Fresh FM, Ibadan for a new radio station called Success FM, also within the heart of Ibadan. Observers believed that such impromptu exodus might affect the listenership of Fresh FM. I personally monitored Fresh…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Special Presidential Panel, which would be led by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and theMinister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, following six-week suspension of the four programmes under the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA). The President in a statement issued Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngilale, said the Special Presidential Panel was tasked with immediately undertaking a comprehensive review and audit of existing financial frameworks. The panel would also review policy guidelines of the social investment programmes with a view to implementing a total…
The Nigerian Army has resolved to investigate the claim by a female officer of alleged maltreatment by senior officers. Director Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement issued Saturday said the army has been inundated with an audiovisual making the rounds on social media of the unprofessional conduct of a female soldier in mufti, who claimed to have been maltreated by some senior officers. He said it was instructive to state that considering the gravity of the allegations, Nigerian Army as a disciplined force would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. Nwachukwu said: “It is crucial to point…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted over 365 pieces of Pawpaw size wrapped Cannabis Sativa weighing about 176kg to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun State Command on Thursday, 11 January 2024. The Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Brig-Gen Mohammed Aminu has handed both the exhibits and suspects to the agency. In a statement issued Saturday, the Garrison Commander, Col. Legborsi Deedum Nule who represented the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade said the Brigade would continue to sustain all efforts in collaborating with other security agencies to rid the State of crimes. Aminu reiterated the Brigade’s commitment to ensuring…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the judgement of the Supreme court on Lagos, Kano, Zamfara, Plateau, Ebonyi, Bauchi, Abia, Cross River Governorship Election petitions provided a strong affirmation of the authority, vibrancy and independence of the Judiciary. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka, in a statement issued Friday welcomed, with equanimity, the Supreme Court decisions on election petitions challenging the outcome of 2023 governorship elections in eight states. He said: “In Lagos, Ebonyi and Cross River States, the Supreme Court upheld the election of Governorship Candidates of our great party. However, the appeals on…
Akin Akinola The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the victory of Abba Yusuf of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) as the duly elected governor of Kano State. TheHintsNews reports that Yusuf had lost the legal battle challenging his victory at both the Tribunal and Court of Appeal before the Supreme court affirmed his victory. However, Justice John Okoro who read the lead judgment held that the lower court was wrong in its judgment to have deducted 165,616 votes from the vote secured by the governor The respondents claim that the 165,616 ballot papers were not from the Independent National…
Obagah Izuagie Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria have rejected the appointment of Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, to run the ministry. CISLAC/TI, while describing the move as utter disappointment, said it was not acceptable that Enitan, the accounting officer of the ministry involved in such scandal should be allowed to supervise the ministry. The Executive Director of CISLAC/Head of Transparency International in Nigeria, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani in a statement Thursday said the action would compromise the investigation and is an insult to the intelligence…
Obagah Izuagie The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Monday told the newly appointed Parastatals Chiefs and Directors of the ministry that their roles carry significant responsibilities, hence; should ensure their commitment and expertise contribute to growth and success of the sector. Keyamo, in his keynote address at the in-house inauguration and induction for the newly appointed Executive officers and Directors in Abuja, urged them to prioritise transparency, efficiency, and collaboration to ensure effective public service delivery. He said he was honored to address them but should quick to remember the significant responsibilities their position carries, noting:…
Adeniyi Adedeji No fewer than 11 persons died as two boats capsized in Andoni Local Government of Rivers. state. TheHintsNews reports that over 25 people were in the two fishing boats when they were struck by a heavy wave that destroyed them. The two boats conveyed indigenes of Ngo Town, Ataba, Isiama and other communities in Andoni, were travelling to Bonny Island from Ngo in Andoni Local Government of the state. A source close to one of the survivors said after the boat capsized, a rescue team came hours later and 14 people were rescued. The source explained: “The fishing…
Akin AkinolaThe Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department Tactical Team- DFI-IRT and DFI-STS have successfully arrested 67 suspects for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, gunrunning, one-chance, armed robbery, banditry across the country. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued Tuesday said the Police have recovered 5,454 rounds of live ammunitions of different calibre, 300 live cartridges, 50 empty shells of ammunition, 68 rifles, and 33 different ATM cards amongst others. He said prominent amongst these achievements, was the arrest of three suspects who were members of a gun running syndicate in connection with the Christmas Eve…