Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and other indigenes of Ikenne Local Government on Sunday welcomed former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo after completing eight years as the second-in-command to his principal, Muhammadu Buhari. At a reception, Abiodun commended Osinbajo for “his outstanding role towards achieving a successful poll in the state during the 2019 General elections.” Abiodun promised that the state government under his administration would continue to be proud of Osinbajo’s “sterling leadership” while in office During the public thanksgiving and appreciation reception organised in honour of Osinbajo by the Ikenne Development Association, Abiodun described the former vice-president as…

The Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences Unit, has reiterated its commitment to eliminate the menace of Okada operators who have deviced new means of operating on the highways and restricted routes across the metropolis. The Chairman of the agency, Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, Shola Jejeloye, who had led series of week long operations across strategic locations where recalcitrant operators have been plying commercially but with the use of a different type of inconspicuous motorcylces, popularly called “Lady Machine.” Jejeloye added, “Some of these recalcitrant okada operators who had their bikes seized in the past have acquired…

Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea said “it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge” as he confirmed he is leaving Manchester United this summer. The 32-year-old was a free agent as his contract at the Old Trafford club had run out at the end of June. De Gea has been at United for 12 years and his 545 appearances and 190 clean sheets are club records for a keeper. “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters,” he wrote on social media. De Gea started his career at Atletico Madrid but joined United for £18.9m…

Innoson Vehicles has withdrawn the scholarship the company awarded Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme following her acknowledgment of forging JAMB UTME score. The company said it made the difficult decision to withdraw the scholarship awarded to Mmesoma, noting it was based on testament to its unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Head of Corporate Communications and Affairs of the Innoson Group, Cornel Osigwe. The company disclosed it was involved in the process of investigating allegations surrounding Mmesoma’s 2023 UTME examination results. Osigwe said findings from the investigation have confirmed…

A former minister of education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has reacted to the findings of the committee set up by the Anambra State governor, Charles Soludo to investigate the saga between the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and Ejikeme Mmesoma over her UTME result. Ezekwesili said she supports the sanctions imposed by JAMB on her, saying it would serve as a deterrent to all who participate in the systemic exam malpractices within the nation’s educational system. The committee discovered that Mmesoma forged the 362 score she was parading against the authentic score, 249. Ezekwesili said she is satisfied with the process…

A former Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to the confession of Anambra State student, Mmesoma Ejikeme, of forging her 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Naija News earlier reported that the eight-member panel set up by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State to investigate the controversies surrounding the results claimed by Mmesoma had indicted the student. Headed by Professsor Nkemdili Nnonyelu, the committee confirmed Mmesoma forged the score of 362 as earlier claimed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to the report submitted to the governor, Mmesoma confirmed she single-handedly forged the result before approaching a cyber cafe for printing.…

New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has assured fans that the team will have a squad capable of delivering trophies. Recall that Pochettino was introduced as new manager on Thursday after several weeks of major player departures. In a chat with the Club’s Official Website, he stated that the most important thing is to get a balanced squad. Pochettino said: “I’m not thinking about how many challenges or the most difficult one. The most important thing is to get a balanced squad. “The plan was to reduce the numbers of players and then create a good dynamic on the training ground.…

President Bola Tinubu is considering halting the De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration Programme for repentant Boko Haram insurgents due to its immense financial burden. The Nigerian government is considering shifting its focus from this costly amnesty program towards fortifying military operations in the Northeast to expedite the end of the insurgency. Amidst these considerations, plans are in place to transfer another 1,000 insurgents from a detention facility in Kainji, Niger State, to a rehabilitation centre in Gombe State. Previous Chief of Defence Staff, General Godwin Irabor, revealed in January that over 83,000 insurgents had surrendered to the Nigerian Army through the Operation…

The panel set up by the Anambra State Government to look into the controversy surrounding the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, result of Miss Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, has released its report. In the report, the panel indicted the 19-old girl, stating that she forged her result, unaided. The panel consisting of professors and ICT experts recommended: “That Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma tenders an unreserved written apology to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the School (Anglican Girls’ Secondary School, Uruagu Nnewi) and the Anambra State Government.” The report added: “This should be done immediately. EJikeme Joy Mmesoma should undergo…

Kefas Agbu, governor of Taraba, has declared free education in all government primary and secondary schools in the state. Kefas, who spoke while on an assessment tour of primary and secondary schools in Wukari, his home town, said the policy takes effect from the next academic session. The governor said the decision will help to cushion the effects of the removal of the petrol subsidy. The governor added that his administration would immediately embark on a massive renovation of most of the schools to enable them to meet the demands of modern-day education. The governor had earlier declared a state…

Rev John Joseph Hayab, Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has blamed the rise in banditry on a lack of unity in the country. Speaking at a one-day roundtable on religion and politics in Kaduna on Friday, the cleric accused politicians of fomenting division in society by poisoning the minds of peace-loving people with bigotry. “I vividly recalled that things were not like this before. There is the need to recover our Kaduna State, where everyone cares for the other irrespective of any difference,” he said. The CAN chairman enjoined the citizens of the state to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja for Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, July 8, to attend the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), taking place in Bissau, the capital of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. According to Presidential spokesman Dele Alake, the summit, scheduled for Sunday, July 9, will address several important regional topics. These include a report from the 50th Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) concerning security challenges within member nations; a report from the 90th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers…