Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has shed light on the swift burial of the artist, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 on September 12, with the burial taking place the very next day. In a recent interview shared via Instagram by Temilola Sobola (@TemilolaSobola) on Tuesday, Aloba cited Yoruba culture as the primary reason for the rapid burial. He explained that according to Yoruba customs, it is customary not to delay the burial of a deceased individual when both parents are still alive. Aloba also noted that if…
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Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced for the first time that he plans to run for a fourth term in next year’s elections. “I am happy with the confidence Rwandans have shown in me. I will always serve them as long as I can. Yes, I am indeed a candidate,” Mr Kagame, 65, told the French-language magazine Jeune Afrique. In March, the Rwandan government decided to synchronise the dates of its legislative and presidential elections, due to take place in August 2024. Until then, Kagame had not openly expressed his intentions, but he has made controversial constitutional amendments that have…
Comrade Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has provided insights into the recent discussions between the union and the federal government regarding the removal of fuel subsidies. Osifo shared details of their Tuesday meeting, which shed light on the government’s engagement with key stakeholders. During the meeting, the Minister of Labour informed the TUC that he had conferred with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Finance to review the matter of wage awards. However, President Tinubu requested further refinement of the issues before making an official announcement. The Minister assured the TUC that these concerns…
Ali Bongo Ondimba’s son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, and several members of the deposed Gabonese president’s cabinet were jailed and charged on Tuesday with “high treason” and “active corruption”, the Libreville prosecutor told AFP on Wednesday. Ali Bongo’s eldest son, former presidential spokesman Jessye Ella Ekogha, and four other people were “indicted on Tuesday and remanded in custody”, said André-Patrick Roponat, the public prosecutor in Libreville, Gabon’s capital. On 30 August, less than an hour after the announcement in the middle of the night of the re-election of Ali Bongo, in power since 2009 and accused of massive fraud, the military,…
In a recent turn of events, the reported plots to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio have taken a significant step forward. It has come to light that over ten former governors currently serving in the upper chamber, along with a coalition of civic organisations, are actively calling for Akpabio’s impeachment. On Tuesday, pro-Akpabio senators were reported to have initiated a troubleshooting mission among their colleagues. Some of them are said to be contemplating involving the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC), led by Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, in the ongoing discussions regarding the potential impeachment. These developments indicate a…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the need for urgent fulfilment of Promises made to Africa. According to the President, there have been numerous declarations, promises, and commitments made by various actors, including African governments and international organisations, to address issues in Africa. Foreign governments, multinational corporations, have made commitments or pledges to support Africa’s development. However, these promises have gone unfulfilled, leading to disappointment and frustration. The president made this known during his speech at the 78th United Nations General Assembly. The Nigerian president said that he knows that there are problems within African countries themselves, particularly the inability or…
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa Addresses UN General Assembly, Advocates for African Ownership of Wealth and Climate Justice During the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa delivered a resounding Country Statement, emphasizing the principle that “The wealth of AFRICA belongs to Africans.” He used this platform to express Africa’s determination to no longer bear the brunt of high carbon emissions and called upon affluent nations to intensify their efforts in combating global climate change. President Ramaphosa underscored the fact that Africa, despite being the least responsible for the climate damage that has…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially revealed that the highly-anticipated 1028-km Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire-Lagos highway project is set to kick off in January 2024. The project’s initiation will commence with procurement activities for the primary construction phase, marking a significant step towards the actual construction work. To pave the way for the project’s implementation, ECOWAS has inaugurated a validation workshop, which is currently underway. The workshop, held in Lagos, has been organized by the project implementation unit of ECOWAS’s Spatial Development Initiative. Its primary objective is to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and conduct a comprehensive assessment…
In a significant meeting held on Monday in New York, President Bola Tinubu extended a warm welcome to a high-profile delegation representing ExxonMobil, a renowned global player in the Oil and Gas sector. During this crucial encounter, President Tinubu emphatically conveyed Nigeria’s stance, asserting that the nation is no longer content with meagre offerings and leftovers when it comes to global investment opportunities, especially from the world’s most prolific energy conglomerates. President Tinubu proclaimed, “Nigeria’s readiness for business has never been more evident than it is today.” He backed this statement with confidence, drawing upon his distinguished career in the…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has lodged an appeal against the recent tribunal ruling that affirmed the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu. In a comprehensive notice of appeal comprising 50 grounds, submitted by his chief legal counsel, Dr. Livy Uzoukwu, SAN, Obi has officially contested the decision handed down by the presidential election tribunal. The notice of appeal reads, “Take notice that the Appellants being dissatisfied with the decisions in PETITION NO: CA/PEPC/03/2023 MR. PETER GREGORY OBI & ANOR. v. INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION & ORS. (consolidated with Election Petition Nos: CA/PEPC/04/2023 and CA/PEPC/05/2023), contained…
In an exclusive interview with S&P Global Commodity Insights on September 18, Devakumar Edwin, the Executive Director of Dangote Group, shared important updates on the eagerly anticipated Dangote Refinery’s production timeline. According to Edwin, the refinery is poised to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s energy landscape. Edwin disclosed that the Dangote Refinery is set to receive its inaugural shipment of crude oil in the next fortnight, marking a significant milestone. The facility will commence production of diesel and jet fuel, targeting an output of up to 370,000 barrels per day starting in October 2023. The ambitious project will then…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured his Lagos Residents that no stone will be left untouched and he is never oblivious to the death of the Ikorodu light, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Imole Aloba (Mohbad). According to the Centre of Excellence governor, he said that there have been active moves done behind the scenes with relevant authorities and keenly following the ongoing investigations. “However, in order to boost the investigations, I have invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the investigation and widen the dragnet with inter-agency collaboration and the use of best in class technology to unearth…