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A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Sabo-Yaba, Lagos State,has remanded Victor Abayomi, the chef of a former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.Mr Abayomi was alleged to have stolen valuables worth millions at the former governor’s residence in Ikoyi. He is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and theft. At the court hearing on Monday, the Chief Magistrate, Peter Nwaka, ordered the remand of the defendant for 30 days in the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The judge however adjourned the case until April 8, for investigation and presentation of facts. The legal officer, Joshua Babalola, in the employment of the State Security Service informed…

On Tuesday, the Red Chamber experienced a mild drama before the commencement of the plenary at about 11 am when the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen Olamileken Adeola (Ogun West) stormed into the chamber.Sen Adeola who was visibly angry in a high tone kept saying, “No closed door, let’s do it open.”Senator Abdul Ningi had on Monday indicted the National Assembly for padding the 2024 budget with a whooping sum of N3tn.Senator Ningi on Monday in a Press Conference told a journalist that he never said that the president was running two budgets but that the was an N3.7tn…

The Benue State government says it is set to establish its own power plant in order to boost socio-economic development in the state.The idea was conceived by the Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) following the Federal Government’s recent assent to a bill granting state governments access to own and manage their electricity companies.The Managing Director of BIPC, Raymond Asemakaha, who made this known at a meeting with a delegation of Remedy Earth at BIPC corporate headquarters in Makurdi, requested the electricity company to set up a pilot plant in the state.Asemakaha stressed the need for the state to own…

A prominent Islamic cleric and former military officer, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has renewed his call for the federal government to go into negotiations with bandits in a bid to secure the release of abducted Nigerians.Daily Trust reports that Gumi, during the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, tried convincing the government to dialogue with bandits.In a statement, the cleric said he was willing to facilitate comprehensive discussions between the federal government and the bandits.Sheikh Gumi told President Bola Tinubu not to repeat the “mistake” made by Buhari who refused to open a channel of dialogue.He was reacting after the Kaduna…

Former commissioners, special advisers, and other constitutionally entitled ex-political office holders in Kwara State are demanding the payment of their severance packages, which they claim have been unjustly withheld by the state government. These politicians argue that they are constitutionally entitled to these funds after serving the state for several years.According to one former commissioner, who served for a total of seven years, including four years as a commissioner and three years as a Special adviser, they were supposed to be paid from a sum of N10 billion which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prevented the previous administration,…

The Presidency says many approvals for the release of funds within the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under Godwin Emefiele did not have the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari.Speaking in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, aired on Channels Television on Monday night, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the last administration has to take some responsibilities for some of the things that happened in the apex bank under Emefiele.“President Bola Tinubu has come out several times in fairness to him (Buhari), to say, ‘Look, this is what happened under…

The Oyo State Government has banned the use of styrofoam for packaging food.The state’s Commissioner for Health Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this at the Food Safety Stakeholders Forum held at the Conference Room of the Ministry in Ibadan on Monday.Ajetunmobi said the menace of food poisoning, indiscriminate use of chemical products for food production, processing, packaging, and other sharp practices being carried out by food business operators have become great public health concerns in the state.“The directorate of Food, Water, and Laboratory Services is saddled with the responsibility to regulate food business operations to ensure the presentation of wholesome edibles for…

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf has urged President Bola Tinubu to open land borders to enhance food security.He stated this during a courtsey visit by the comptroller-general of customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday in Kano.Mr Kabir-Yusuf, who lamented the harsh economic condition being experienced by Nigerians, said that reopening of the borders would check inflation and cut prices of food items.“We wish to appreciate the president’s intervention in the ongoing national food initiative. He considers Kano as the host for the initiative ahead of its planned launch believing that the programme will cushion the effects of food scarcity if implemented.“Another immediate intervention…

The United Kingdom has banned Health and Care Workers from bringing dependants to the country.This was made known by the UK Home Office via its verified X handle (formerly Twitter) on Monday.“From today, care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants.“This is part of our plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in migration,” it wrote.Details later… Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com

“In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2024, we underscore the pivotal role of investment in women and girls, emphasizing family planning, inclusive health research, and journalism as key avenues for progress. Expanding its reach to 21 states, amplifies efforts supported by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) Nigeria, continuing its commitment to gender equality and social change,” –DevComs Network Lagos, Nigeria, March 8, 2024: As Nigeria joins the global movement in commemorating International Women’s Day 2024, under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, we believe the Day serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the…