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  • Eidel-Maulud: FG declares Sept. 27, public holiday

    Eidel-Maulud: FG declares Sept. 27, public holiday

    By Yahaya Isah

    The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Sept. 27, public holiday in commemoration of Eidel-Maulud celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) .

    The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja.

    Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim Ummah both home and in diaspora for witnessing the occasion.

    He admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and perseverance which were deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet exemplified.

    The minister also urged Nigerians, especially the youth to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition to fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class and ethnicity.

    He also enjoined them to join hands with President Bola Tinubu’s led administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable nation that Nigerians would be proud of.

    Tunji-Ojo wished the Muslim Ummah a joyful celebration.

    NAN

  • Lagos guber: PDP’s Jandor rejects tribunal ruling, party examining verdict

    Lagos guber: PDP’s Jandor rejects tribunal ruling, party examining verdict

    By Adeyemi Adeleye

    The Lagos PDP Gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (aka Jandor ) has rejected the ruling of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tribunal declared as dead on arrival, the petition by Adediran against Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s re-election.

    The tribunal held that evidence before it showed that the petition lacked merit.

    Adediran had contended that Sanwo-Olu was wrongfully nominated and sponsored by his party, the All Progressives Party (APC) and, therefore, was not qualified for the election.

    Reacting, Adediran, in a statement by Mr Gbenga Ogunleye, Head, Media and Communications JANDOR4GOVERNOR Campaign Organisation, expressed displeasure over the ruling of the Justice Arum Ashom-led 3 man tribunal.

    Adediran said: “it is quite unfortunate that the tribunal in its wisdom refused to accept the credible and convincing evidence presented by his legal team on the non-qualifications of the APC and the Labour Party candidates in the election.”

    Adediran posited that the decision of the tribunal did not reflect the provisions of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral act 2022 on issues bothering on qualification of a candidate in an election.

    He, however, assured the residents of the state that Lagos PDP would study the judgment and decide on the next step to be taken.

    “This is not the end of the electoral process, it is just another stage. We will study the judgment and take decisions in the best interest of Lagos residents” he said.

    Similarly, the Lagos State PDP said that the party would strategise after examining the ruling.

    Alhaji Hakeem Amode, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, Lagos State also said in a statement that the party would know the next step after collecting the Certified True Copy of the judgment.

    Amode said: “We urge our dedicated supporters to stay calm and abstain from any activities that may disrupt the harmony and order of our society.

    “As a party, we are committed to undertaking a meticulous review of the judgmnt upon receipt of the Certified True Copy, and subsequently, we will issue precise directives to our legal team.

    “The tenets of democracy are at the core of our party’s values, and we remain dedicated to fostering an inclusive society that serves the interests of all its citizens.

    “We firmly believe that the appropriate avenue for addressing our concerns is through the legal process.”

    According to him, the party remains unwavering in it’s resolve to pursue the case until it reaches a just and lawful resolution.

    “Our party is steadfast in its dedication to serving the populace to the fullest extent should the opportunity arise,” Amode said.

    NAN

  • OAU reduces tuition fees

    OAU reduces tuition fees

    By Dorcas Elusogbon

    The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have readjusted downward the sundry charges payable by students of the University.
    The Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Monday in Ile-Ife.
    Olarewaju said that the decision followed a meeting the University management had with the leadership of the Students Union on Monday.
    He said that the meeting which lasted for several hours, was called by the University management, after several agitations by the students union for a reduction of the initial charges approved by the University.
    According to him, the Students Union leaders were adamant that the charges be reduced by 50 per cent, but the University management made it clear that the new charges were the minimum the University require to run efficiently.
    Olarewaju said that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, however, announced that the charges initially announced had been reduced.
    “For the students in Humanities, the initial sundry charges of N89,200 for returning students have been reduced to N76,000.
    “While the new students in the Humanities, the initial fees of N151,200 have been reduced to N131,000.
    “For those in the Sciences and Technology, the initial charges of N101,200, for returning students is now N86,000 while the new students in the same Faculties will now pay N141,000 as against the initial N163,200.
    In the same vein, the returning students in the Pharmacy and College of Health Sciences would now pay N109,000, instead of N128,200.
    He stated further that the new students in the same Faculties would now pay N164,000 instead of the initial charges of N190,000.
    The statement added that the University management had agreed that the payment could be in two equal installments.
    Meanwhile, the University portal is now open to students for payment.
    NAN
  • Senate screens CBN Gov., Deputy Govs nominees, Tuesday

    Senate screens CBN Gov., Deputy Govs nominees, Tuesday

    By Naomi Sharang

    The Senate will on Tuesday screen former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank Nigeria, Dr Olayemi Cardoso for the position of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

    The senate will also screen four nominees for the positions of CBN Deputy Governors, who will join forces with Cardoso to steer affairs of the apex bank in the next five years.

    In a statement by the Media Office of the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate will screen all the nominees following its resumption from its annual recess.

    The senate had on Aug. 8, adjourned sitting for its annual recess.

    The statement reads: “The senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will resume plenary on Tuesday, Sept. 26. We will consider the screening of Dr Cardoso at the Committee of the Whole.

    “Cardoso will be screened alongside four deputy governors namely: Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala Bello.

    “Besides, the senate has scheduled to screen the ministerial nominees: Dr Jamila Ibrahim and Mr Ayodele Olawande, respectively designated as Minister of Youth and Minister of State for Youth on Oct. 3.”

    President Bola Tinubu had on Sept. 15, approved the nomination of Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of CBN.

    Tinubu also approved the nomination of four deputy governors for a term of five years each at the first instance, pending their confirmation by the denate.

    NAN

  • Collapsed Flyover Bridge: FRSC issues advisory to motorists, diverts traffic into Enugu metropolis

    Collapsed Flyover Bridge: FRSC issues advisory to motorists, diverts traffic into Enugu metropolis

     

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    Enugu: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a road advisory to motorists and diverted traffic along Enugu–Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Expressway after a collapsed Flyover Bridge on the road.

     

    One of the flyover bridges across Enugu–Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Expressway collapsed Monday morning. The incident happened at kilometer-one section of the Expressway between Naira Triangle and New Artisan Market axis of Enugu.

     

    The Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Sokunbi Adeyemi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu that he had dispatched the Corps’ officers and men to the incident spot to control and divert traffic.

    Adeyemi said that incident happened at about 12:30p.m., adding that it took officials of FRSC only five minutes to rush to the scene of the incident.

     

    He said that the incident was caused by natural disaster.

     

    The sector commander said: “For safety, motorists and other road users should take alternative routes.

     

    “Motorists coming from Port-Harcourt/Aba axis to Abakaliki are advised to take Bricks Estate Junction close to New Kenyetta Market (Army check-point) through Okpara Square to New Haven Junction by Otigba Roundabout – Ogui Roundabout- Abakpa Junction (by 82 Division) straight ahead to Abakaliki.

     

    “Motorists from Abuja/Abakaliki to Aba/Port Harcourt, are advised to go through Abakpa Junction (82 Division) – New Haven Junction by Otigba Roundabout – Okpara Square and hit Enugu-Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Expressway at New Kenyetta Market (Army check-point) to continue their journey to Aba/Port Harcourt”.

    Reacting to the incident, the Police Command in Enugu State told NAN that it had effectively cordoned off the portion of the Collapsed Flyover Bridge of the Federal Highway.

     

    The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed that no life was lost in the incident, adding that no one sustained any serious injury during the incident.

     

    Ndukwe said that police operatives had joined in traffic control and diverting traffic to safe alternative routes within Enugu metropolis. (Flowerbudnews)

  • Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Wednesday public holiday

    Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Wednesday public holiday

    The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023, as a public holiday.

     

    This is to mark the Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration and the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

     

    The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Oluwatoyin Akinlade.

    She noted that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urged Nigerians to be tolerant.

    The statement partly read, “The Minister congratulates all Muslim faithful both home and in the diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.

     

    “His admonition to Nigerians is to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance and

    perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) exemplified

     

    “Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians, especially our youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work and peaceful disposition toward fellow humans, irrespective of faith, ideology, social class, and ethnicity, and join hands with President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its effort to build a progressive and enviable Nation that all citizens will be proud of.

     

    She noted that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urged Nigerians to be tolerant

  • OAU slashes tuition fees

    OAU slashes tuition fees

    The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has reviewed the school fees payable by the students of the university.

     

    A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olanrewaju, obtained in Osogbo on Monday stated that the management reduced the fees after a meeting held with the students.

     

    Olanrewaju had said that the Students Union leaders were adamant, insisting that the fees should be reduced by 50%.

     

    He added that the university management made it clear that the new charges were the minimum the university require to run efficiently.

    Accordingly, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, graciously announced that the charges initially announced have been reduced as follows:

    For the students in Humanities, the initial sundry charges of #89, 200 for returning students have been reduced to #76,000 while the new students in the Humanities, the initial fees of #151,200 have been reduced to #131,000.

     

    “For those in the Sciences and Technology, the initial charges of #101,200, for returning students is now #86,000 while the new students in the same Faculties will now pay #141,000 instead of the initial #163,200..In the same vein, the returning students in the Pharmacy and College of Health Sciences will now pay #109,000, instead of #128,200. The new students in the same Faculties will now pay #164,000 instead of the initial charges of #190,000,” the statement partly read.

     

    It added that the university management has agreed that the payment can be in two equal installments.

  • Police arrest Ogun former Council Chairman

    Police arrest Ogun former Council Chairman

    The impeached Chairman of Ijebu East local government, Wale Adedayo, has been allegedly arrested by the Ogun State Police, over a petition by the State government.

     

    Adedayo, who was first suspended and later impeached by some of the local government lawmakers, had accused the State Governor, Dapo Abiodun of diverting funds and meant for local governments in the state in the last three years.

    Adedayo revealed his arrest by the police via a Facebook post on his timeline, saying that he is ready to die.

    Adedayo wrote, “Son of man is being taken to Ogun State Police CID at Eleweran, Abeokuta. They claim the State government wrote a petition against me.

     

    “If it is death, I follow the path of the Patriarchs. Ase di owo Olodumare!”

     

    Adedayo was impeached less than two weeks ago after he had earlier been suspended following the allegation against the governor.

     

    The former Chairman was also invited and detained by the Ogun State Command of the Department of the State Services, DSS, on the same allegation, for some days before he was released.

     

    Adedayo had in a letter written to a former governor of Ogun State and the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Olusegun Osoba, alleged that the local governments in the state were running on zero allocation.

     

    He also petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.

     

    Confirming the arrest of her husband, wife of the former Chairman, Mrs Kafayat Adedayo, explained that her husband was arrested by officers numbering about 10 from the State police command headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

    Mrs Adedayo said the police officers informed that his arrest was based on a petition written against him by the state government.

    They came on Monday afternoon in a Mistubishi car to effect his arrest. About four of them were in uniform, while others were in mufti.

     

    “The police operatives said they were acting on instruction based on a petition filed against him by the state government.

     

    “He was accosted to Abeokuta by the police,” she said.

     

    When contacted , the State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alamutu, confirmed Adedayo’s arrest.

  • UniCal VC condemns alleged assault on students, calls for investigation

    UniCal VC condemns alleged assault on students, calls for investigation

     

     

    By Christian Njoku
    Calabar:   Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UniCal), has condemned an alleged assault on students of the institution by a suspected lecturer.

    Obi made the condemnation in a statement on Monday following a video clip that surfaced online on Sunday night, of a suspected lecturer in the institution flogging a group of students at the entrance to a classroom with a belt.

    She said according to reports, the students are of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, who were waiting for their practicals before the unfortunate incident occurred.

    “Although, I am currently on official function outside the state my attention has been drawn to the said clip.

    “The Acting VC, Prof. Angela Oyo-Ita, Director of ServiCom, Prof. Patrick Egaga, Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Tony Enyang and the Acting Chief Security officer of the Institution, retired Capt. Austine Bisong are already handling it.

    “The said incident is unprofessional and against the university’s rules of engagement,” she said

    While condemning the incident, Obi appealed to the students and general public to maintain calm as justice would be served, adding that investigation had commenced already. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng) /Flowerbudnews