December 2024 – Page 26

George Ogunjimi Joins NASRE As Legal Adviser

29.12.2024

…NASRE Appoints George Ogunjimi to Steer Legal Affairs …George Ogunjimi Takes on Key Role as NASRE Legal Adviser The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has announced the appointment of George Bamidele Olufemi Ogunjimi, Esq., as its Legal Adviser. Ogunjimi, the Principal Partner at Juris Republic Legal Practitioners in Nigeria, is a distinguished...

Amsterdam-Bound KLM Flight Skids Off Runway In Norway

29.12.2024

A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight on Saturday skidded off the runway at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in Norway after an emergency landing on December 28. Officials reported that the Boeing 737-800, travelling from Oslo Airport to Amsterdam, suffered a hydraulic malfunction shortly after takeoff. The crew diverted to Sandefjord Airport, roughly 110 kilometres south...

SERAP Urges Tinubu, Others To Publish Declared Assets

29.12.2024

On Sunday, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) called on President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Ministers, State Governors, and the National Assembly to direct the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to publish their declared assets. The organization made this call in a press statement dated December 28 and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director,...

Army Unveils Recreational Park To Honour Late COAS

29.12.2024

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General AE Abubakar has officially inaugurated the Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja Recreational Park at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday. According to a statement released on the Nigerian Army’s website, the park was named after Mariya Lagbaja, the immediate past...

Kano: Gov. Yusuf Welcomes 150 Foreign Scholarship Graduates

29.12.2024

…Grants Automatic Employment to Engineering, Health Related Professional Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warmly welcomed 150 beneficiaries of the state’s foreign postgraduate scholarship programme who returned after completing their master’s degrees at top international universities. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the students arrived at Malam Aminu...

Controversy Erupts Over Selection Of Owa Obokun-elect In Osun

29.12.2024

The selection of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun-elect of Ijesaland in Osun State, has sparked a heated controversy. The Arimoro Royal Family described the process as a violation of Ijesha traditions and judicial orders. The decision, approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been met with strong opposition, culminating in threats of legal action....

2025: Adegoroye Assures Tinubu’s Commitment To Nigeria

29.12.2024

…Charges Lawyers on Professional Ethics A former Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has expressed confidence in the ability of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use the 2025 budget to turn around the fortune of the country. The former lawmaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly also charged legal practitioners in the...

VeryDarkMan Claims Hackers Stole N180m From NGO Account

29.12.2024

Controversial activist, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has claimed that his non-governmental organisation’s (NGO) account was hacked, resulting in the theft of over N180 million. In October, Otse launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, which received significant donations, including N35 million within hours and a N100 million contribution from music producer Don Jazzy....

Lar Imontu Drops Inspirational Debut Single ‘Oluwa’

29.12.2024

UK-based pianist, singer-songwriter and producer Lar Imontu has made his musical debut with a powerful new single titled: ‘Oluwa.’ The track, which blends heartfelt lyrics with rich musicality, draws inspiration from a deeply personal experience in the artist’s life. Recounting the genesis of the song, Lar Imontu, born Larry Odiase Clement, shared that the idea...

Prophet Franklin Advocates For Care, Support For Nigerian Artistes

29.12.2024

A seasoned gospel and reggae artiste with over 30 years in the music industry, Franklin Osifo Imonikhe popularly known as Prophet Franklin, has called for improved welfare for Nigerian musicians. He emphasised that certain measures need to be put in place and that the federal government should take action, noting that individuals in Nigeria are...