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The former Chief of Army Staff, His Excellency, Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, lauded Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace Airlines for the successful inaugural Air Peace flight from Lagos to London. In a statement, Buratai hailed him for the Chairman’s unwavering commitment and patriotism amidst all obstacles on the Lagos – London flight by his airline on March 30th, 2024 which arguably crashed fares on the lucrative route by about fifty percent for the benefit of Nigerians. According to Buratai, he saluted the courage and resilience of Onyema which has made him a barrier breaker…

The chairman of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Dere Otubu, has been fingered in alleged multiple attempts to cover up massive ghost worker fraud rocking the organization by scheming to obstruct the company’s investigation processes. In several email exchanges seen leaked out, Otubu made repeated attempts to sabotage the efforts of board members to investigate allegations of fraud levelled against the company’s Chief Legal Officer, Mrs Wola Joseph-Condotti. He also reportedly made attempts to compromise the company’s internal disciplinary processes and cover up the allegations levelled against Mrs Joseph-Condotti. Boardroom Crises: The Genesis Recall that members of the board of the…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is allegedly battling to pay its salaries despite the $500 million its former Managing Director, Dr. Usman Gur Mohammed, left in the coffers of the government-owned firm. This Nigeria news platform understands that the erstwhile Chief Executive Officer, in an interview with The Nation yesterday, said the fund, which his management team raised from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) was allegedly grossly mismanaged. According to him, he also left some concessionary funds in addition to the $500 million. Efforts to speak to TCN’s Public Affairs General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, were unsuccessful as calls made to…

Moremi Ojudu, the Senior Special Assistance to President Bola Tinubu on community engagement in south west, extends her warmest wishes to all Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr. She calls for a celebration of peace, unity, and love during this festive season. As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, Moremi Ojudu urges everyone to reflect on the values of compassion, generosity, and forgiveness that are at the heart of this holy month. She emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community to build a more inclusive and harmonious society. In her message, Moremi…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Nigerians to have hope for a better Nigeria with prayers from both Christians and Muslims. The governor also commended the peaceful co-existence among the various religious bodies in the state, which has paved the way for seamless governance in the Gateway State. Governor Abiodun, in a statement to mark the Eid-el-fitri (end of Ramadan), assured that with the various interventions by both the federal and state governments, Nigerians will soon come out of their current woes. The governor recalled the various interventions his administration has made since the economic challenges began,…

As Muslims all over the world conclude the religious observance of a month long fasting and prayer, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations has congratulated faithful Islamic religion adherents on the successful conclusion of the tasking and spiritually purifying religious exercise. In a felicitation Eid el Fitri message to his Muslim constituents and other Nigerians, Senator Adeola prayed that Almighty Allah will answer the supplication of adherents as presented in the month of Ramadan adding that it is his hope that the spiritual lessons of Ramadan and the injunctions of Holy Prophets…

The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Movement (ABAT) extends warm greetings and best wishes to Muslims around the world as they celebrate Eid-El-Fitr this year. In a press statement jointly signed by the organization executives, Akogun Banji Ojo, Otunba Femi Soluade, and Barr. George Ogunjimi, the ABAT Movement expressed heartfelt congratulations to all Muslims on this joyous occasion. They emphasized the significance of Eid-El-Fitr as a time of reflection, gratitude, and unity among believers. “We join our Muslim brethren in celebrating the end of Ramadan and the culmination of a month of fasting, prayer, and spiritual growth,” the statement read. “May…

Stormers GM receives a 3-match ban starting from the next match. Chief Coach & Secretary receive a final warning. Stormers player Ibrahim Oluwatosin receives a 10-match ban. Stormers fined #1,000,000 & an additional #100,000 for Referee’s medical expenses.

A man simply identified as Sope Modupe, 45, was apprehended on Monday by a group of people for allegedly stealing a motorbike in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident happened at the hockey pitch during the ongoing athletics competition tagged, ‘Making of the Champions,’ organised and sponsored by telecommunication company, MTN, at Adamasingba Sports Complex, Ibadan. An eyewitness, Abdulkareem Olanrewaju, told our correspondent that “Modupe, a 45-year old, kick-started the motorbike that belongs to one Olawale Ajibua (hockey athlete) with a master key. The thief was oblivious that the wife of the owner was observing him when he attempted…

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited extends heartfelt greetings to Muslim communities across the country as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the joyous conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, Group Managing Director, Amo Farm, said “The dedication and resilience displayed during Ramadan are truly inspiring. This period of self-reflection strengthens the core values of Islam, which are peace, unity, and compassion, that are essential for building a better nation for all.” As Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Amo Farm recognizes the importance of family gatherings and festive meals. In her remark, Itoro Awala-Ale, the Company’s Business Development Manager,…