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Prof. Falaiye, Director, IADS, UNILAG Dr Katumusiime Jacob of Makerere and Institute of Social Research (MISR) Kampala, Uganda, has clinched the first position for the 2024 Rahamon Bello Best Ph.D Thesis Award. The award, fifth in the series, was organized by the Institute of Africa and Diaspora Studies (IADS) University of Lagos. Director of the IADS, Prof. Olumuyiwa Falaiye, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos. He noted that a total of 56 Ph.D thesis from diverse institutions and backgrounds on the continent were submitted to the institute for evaluation, after which it was cut down to 26 and eventually the best three. According to him, the award winning thesis is entitled: Beyond Religio-Cultural Violence; A Historico-Political Re-contextualisation of the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. (Nov. 2023). He noted that Katumusiime, a post Doctoral Research Fellow of the MISR in Uganda, would be honoured with a total prize money of 1000 dollars in ca...

National Union of Ogoni Students International USA, NUOS INT'L USA and the Center for Democracy Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, CDHRAC INT'L, USA, have rejected the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP) Ogoni Student Scholarship Programme and called for the reorganisation of the scheme to achieve its expected aims and objectives. The two groups stated that they arrived at this after reviewing HYREP'S scholarship program scheme and the 100 million dollars Ogoni Education Trust Fund that was set aside out of the one billion naira for the Ogoniland clean up, which they said was first deposited in London Chartered Bank and later transferred to Switzerland Chartered Bank investment account "to grow the money." These were contained in a statement jointly signed by the President of NOUS INT'L, Mr Pius Nwinee and the Coordinator of CDHRAC INT'L, USA, Mr Cornelius Dumerenee, dated Monday November 25, 2024. The groups then urged President Bola Ahmed Ti...

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has restated the Authority’s commitment to maximizing the potentials in circular economy, through transition from traditional waste management to a modernized system. He also disclosed that the Authority would be establishing a waste to energy plant in Epe, with the Olusosun and Solus-3 landfills, to become material recovery facilities. Gbadegesin said this during a radio interview  over the weekend, hosted by the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, on Eko FM, Agidingbi, Lagos. Speaking on the topic, “War on Waste, Exploring LAWMA’s Vision and Mission’’, the LAWMA boss explained that the Authority was determined to transform the waste management system, from the point of collection to disposal, while also providing innovative waste management solutions. He said: ‘The idea of war on waste was to dissuade residents from indiscriminate dumping of waste, considering waste as something that ...

Stakeholders and major political actors in Lagos State have affirmed the importance of restoring competitive sports back to schools as Government College, Eric Moore, emerged winner of Femi Gbajabiamila U-16 Football Competition in Surulere, Lagos.   Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, whose address was delivered by Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, commended the organisers, while also wishing the students success in all their endeavours.   Sanwo-Olu that the government was committed to promoting young talents.   He commended Gbajabiamila for his unwavering commitment to youth development and his belief in the transformative power of sports as a tool for societal advancement.   "As a government, we are deeply committed to nurturing the potential of our youths. This competition aligns with our goal of promoting education with sports and youth engagement," Sanwo-Olu said.   The Chief of Staff to Pr...

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the Governorship Candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, fondly known as JANDOR, as he marks his birthday today, Monday, November 25, 2024.  The party said in a statement that was personally signed by its Publicity Secretary, Hon Hakeem Amide that it joined countless well-wishers in celebrating the "special day with you appreciating the grace of God that has blessed you with strength, health, and unyielding determination." "As a party, we take immense pride in your unwavering commitment to democracy and the ideals of good governance. Your exceptional resilience and leadership during the last elections proved that power indeed resides with the people, even in the face of challenges. "Though the ultimate electoral victory eluded us, we consider your efforts a triumph. We are confident that the seeds you have planted in Lagos State’s democratic landscape w...

Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in Finland alongside four other individuals for alleged terror-related offenses. Local reports indicate that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. According to the police, Simon Ekpa, identified as the main suspect, was detained “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent,” while the four others were apprehended “for financing a terrorist crime.” This development has corroborated the prophetic warning of Primate Elijah Ayodele to the separatists that he would face a major problem. Primate Ayodele issued this warning in 2023, while also revealing that Nnamdi Kanu, a fellow Biafra agitator, would have a disagreement with Ekpa who is also fighting for the same course. He categorically mentioned that in the year 2024,...

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has advocated for "green justice" and environmental sustainability at an event tagged, "Sustaining the Planet, Upholding the Law: Green Justice in Action". The programme, which was held at Babcock University Law Campus, Iperu, brought together distinguished sustainability advocates. Gbadegesin, who was one of the panelists, stressed the need to harness economic opportunities in waste materials by diverting them from landfills, for recyclable purposes, and by so doing reduce environmental hazards. He disclosed that LAWMA has undertaken an initiative to replace the landfill in Epe with a state-of-the-art waste-to-energy plant, capable of processing 2,500 tons of waste daily and generating between 60 and 80 megawatts of electricity. He  noted that legislation was key to achieving a sustainable future, recalling that 50 residents were recently arraigned before a mobile cour...

L-R: Former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Kaka; Olofin of Isheri, Oba Sulaimon Bamgbade; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; the Olu of Ilaro and Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle and the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya during the commissioning of the 4.65 kilometres Ojodu Abiodun-Denro-Ishasi-Akute road in Ifo Local Government Area on Friday. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration will award a contract for the construction of Alagbole-Akute and Akute-Oke-Aro-Ijoko roads in Ifo Local Government Area in the next two weeks. Governor Abiodun, who disclosed this at the commissioning of the Ojodu Abiodun-Denro-Ishasi-Akute Road on Friday, said construction would start from Akute to Oke Aro. He said: "Within the next few weeks, a maximum of three weeks, in my determination to ensure that this local government wears a new look, I will...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration will award a contract for the construction of Alagbole-Akute and Akute-Oke-Aro-Ijoko roads in Ifo Local Government Area in the next two weeks. Governor Abiodun, who disclosed this at the commissioning of the Ojodu Abiodun-Denro-Ishasi-Akute Road on Friday, said construction would start from Akute to Oke Aro. He said: "Within the next few weeks, a maximum of three weeks, in my determination to ensure that this local government wears a new look, I will be awarding the Alagbole-Akute road. I will also be awarding the Akute-Ijoko-Oke-Aro road. "That Akute-Ijoko-Oke-Aro road goes all the way to Sango; that road is 32 kilometers. We started from Sango and have constructed around 15 kilometers of that road. However, we are now set to start from Akute and construct it towards Oke-Aro. "I realized that once we do that, it connects the whole loop; it connects all the Hercules, Akute-Ajuwon, Alagbole-Ajuwon....

A Non-Governmental Organization, Face Of Waziri-Nigeria (FOWN), has described Chief Olabode George’s recent counsel that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar should not contest the 2027 general elections as a clearly jaundiced and ill intended one. The group’s Director General, Mr. Bukky Adeojo, queried Chief George for advising Alhaji Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections against recontesting in 2027, saying that it smacks of a venomous articulation of a pathological mandate waster. According to FOWN, Bode George has played lead roles in sabotaging the efforts of the PDP stakeholders in time past and therefore lacks any iota of honour to counsel anyone, let alone a well dignified Atiku Abubakar. George was described as the main traducer of good fortune wielded by the PDP candidates both at the state and national levels and therefore not qualified to negatively meddle in an all-important discourse that pertains to the future of Nigeria, rather ...

Gafar Asaolu, the Personal Assistant to the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu has been arrested and detained by the police. Gafar was arrested on the allegation that he led the attack  on the vice chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Muhammed Olaitan Efuwape during Saturday's local government elections in the state and one Biola. Hon. Efuwape was said to have escaped death by the whiskers with injuries but Biola wasn’t so lucky as gunshots fired by the illegal policemen hired by Adebutu from Lagos and some PDP thugs, shattered his legs and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Gafar, who is being detained at the Eleweran headquarters of the Ogun State Police Command was brought by his lawyer and was promptly detained. His principal, Hon. Adebutu had earlier been arrested by both the Department of State Services (DSS) and the police over the incident.

The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday apprehended Hon. Ladi Adebutu, the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday.  His arrest was in connection with the disturbances that occurred during the local government elections in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area, on Saturday. Adebutu's arrest followed his recent release from the Department of State Services (DSS), where he had been interrogated on similar allegations. As of the latest updates, Adebutu remained in police custody.  He is accused of allegedly recruiting around 40 unauthorized police officers from Lagos and coordinating PDP thugs to disrupt the local government election.

For Doyin Okupe, sitting on the fence is not an option. He prides himself as a rare politician who speaks without minding whose ox is gored. Mostly misunderstood, he has been around for a long time but has refused to exit the stage. As a spokesman to two former presidents, he courted controversies and was once dubbed the attack dog to a sitting president. From seeing satire to innuendoes thrown at him, Okupe has waxed stronger brushing aside criticisms, he said he has grown accustomed to and fears no one. To him, eliciting criticisms is the price for being principled, and it amounts to anathema to stay under the radar for fear of being criticised. In this interview with Isuma Mark of THE WHISTLER, Okupe took on long time political colossus, Atiku Abubakar and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, dismissing them as having nothing better to offer Nigeria. He lambasted them for daring to propagate what he claimed was a fallacy that the 2023 election was rigged. He d...

Polaris Bank concluded its nationwide financial literacy initiative with an impactful session at the MD/CEO’s designated school, Government Day Secondary School, Pantami, Gombe State, marking the culmination of its activities to commemorate World Savings Day 2024. This program, aimed at promoting a culture of saving and financial responsibility among young Nigerians, the Bank’s team reached out to schools across all the 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The financial literacy program focused on equipping students with knowledge about savings and personal finance. The final session, held on November 14, 2024, featured interactive discussions and practical lessons designed to inspire the next generation to adopt prudent financial habits early in life. Representing the MD/CEO, Group Head, North East, Aliyu Baba Adamu highlighted the significance of financial literacy in building a more informed and financially responsible society. “Through this program, we aim ...

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has intensified enforcement activities around the state, leading to the sealing of Ile Iyan, a business outfit on Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, for violating waste disposal regulations; and a major clamp-down on cart pushers.   Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the business facility was closed for reckless disposal of waste.   He said, “Our operatives discovered evidence of Ile Iyan’s waste disposal at an illegal dumpsite near Aje Comprehensive High School’s fence in Sabo, Yaba. Although the facility claimed to have enlisted with LAWMA, they were unable to provide any proof of registration or documentation. This left us with no choice than to seal off their premises to compel compliance.”   Gbadegesin emphasised the Authority’s firm stance on enforcement, reiterating that compliance with waste management regulations was non-negotiable for all business...

The Ogun State Government, on Monday, described as tissues of lies, the allegation made by the defeated governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Ladi Adebutu, against Governor Dapo Abiodun.  Adebutu, at a press conference, had alleged that Governor Dapo Abiodun moved around during Saturday's local government election with armed military personnel and the police to unleash violence on the people. But the state government, through the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, described Adebutu as a drowning man who is finding someone to drag with him into the abyss. Akinmade, in a statement, noted that Ogun State has not witnessed any political violence since Abiodun assumed office, a testament to his peaceful mien. He noted that contrary to Adebutu's falsehood, Prince Abiodun had, immediately after voting, headed home straight, where he was until the election, after which he decided to return to Ondo State where the go...

L-R: The Chairman, Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Afeez; Chairman, Ewekoro Local Government, Hon. Sikiru Adesina; Chairman, Odeda LocalGovernment, Hon. Folashade Adeyemo; Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide; Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Governor Dapo Abiodun; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Chief Yemi Sanusi; Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat during the swearing-in of the 20 local government chairmen at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Monday. The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to end all forms of tyranny and hooliganism in the state.  He assured that anyone found culpable in the recent disturbances at Iperu-Remo during the just-concluded local government elections would face the full weight of the law, irrespective of their status. Governor Abiodun made ...

The ongoing local governments polls in Ogun State got off to a good start on Saturday, this newspaper can exclusively report. Election into chairmanship and councillorship positions are currently ongoing in the 26 local government councils of the state, with the major political parties, including the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) saying that they will have a good showing. In the polling units surveyed in major cities such as Abeokuta, the state capital; Ijebu Ode, Sagamu, Ota and Ilaro, election materials arrived on schedule even as voters expressed confidence that the exercise would be concluded without any hassles. Findings by reporters across the state have not shown any incident of voter harassment or ballot box snatching so far. This contradicts the false alarm raised by a major opposition party in the state to the effect that the election has been bedevilled by violence. Some...