Greatness Olorunfemi, killed by ‘one chance’ By Miriam Humbe No fewer than 4,766 persons have so far signed the Young African Network Initiative, (YALI) Abuja’s online petition to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike and the Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun urging the authorities to end insecurity in Abuja and operations of the criminal elements popularly called ‘one chance’ from doing further harm to innocent citizens. This is following the unfortunate death of a Nigerian youth, Greatness Olorunfemi who was thrown out of a moving vehicle in Abuja in late September by the ‘one…
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Following impressive recoveries from debtors and realisation of assets of banks in liquidation, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced declaration of N16.18 billion liquidation dividends to depositors, creditors and shareholders of 20 banks in-liquidation. NDIC’s Director, Communication & Public Affairs, Bashir A Nuhu said this in a statement signed on Monday. The Corporation said it has commenced verification and payment of stakeholders covered by the declarations within 30 days, starting from 28th September 2023. NDIC said: “It is instructive to note that the ongoing payment is sequel to earlier payment of various sums which cumulatively amounted to N45.45bn…
October 1, 2023 “Dear Compatriots, “It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. “On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the belief in Nigeria as a sovereign and independent nation. “Let us, at this very moment, affirm that, as Nigerians, we are all endowed with the sacred…
Late Greatness Olorunfemi The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission, (FCCPC) has said it has opened an investigation into the case of Greatness Olorunfemi and her being allegedly denied medical attention at the Maitama District Hospital in Abuja, leading to her death. FCCPC’s Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Babatunde Irukera said this in a statement signed on Saturday. The FCCPC’s Executive Vice-Chairman said that the Commission was aware of the sad and unfortunate incident that seemed to start as criminal activity where the victim, Ms. Greatness Olorunfemi appeared to have been attacked by criminal elements, and apparently thrown out of…
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu The Supreme Court of Nigeria has slated for Hearing, all Appeals on Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case before the Apex Court on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Sir ifeanyi Ejiofor, Esq. (KSC) IPOB’S Lead Counsel said this in a statement signed on Saturday. Recall that on October 13, 2022, the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division, delivered a landmark judgment in an appeal filed by Prof Mike Ozekhome SAN on behalf of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Ozekhome challenged part of the Federal High Court ruling, which had retained 7 counts out of the original 15 counts against Mazi…
By Miriam Humbe In what appeared to be an Independence gift to the federal government (FG), and States, Nigerian workers have planned to proceed on an indefinite strike to protest the fuel subsidy removal by the President Bola Tinubu administration. Humsimedia sighted no fewer than nine letters from Union leaders directing their members across the nation to commence the strike action on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. In their letters, all the unions decried the high insensitivity of the government and lethargic approach in responding to the legitimate demands of the organized Labour. President Bola Tinubu’s administration had announced the subsidy…
The Nasarawa Police Command on Friday, 18 armed robbery suspects, seven rape suspects, four suspected cultists were arrested for various crimes while four firearms, 11 ammunition and one vehicle was recovered. On behalf of the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Nansel Rahman revealed this while briefing the press, with the aim to showcasing the achievements recorded in the fight against crime in the State. Here’s a full text of the press briefing: ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS AND RECOVERY OF FIRE ARMS Recall that on 24/08/2023, I paraded one Bawa Adamu 35yrs and Amadu Buba 25yrs…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (ACCI), has lauded Dangote Group for its sponsorship over the years and for providing opportunities for businesses to thrive in the country. President of ACCI, Dr. Al-Multaba Abubakar stated during the opening ceremony of the Abuja fair, that the inclusive trading platform welcomed companies, trade associations, government agencies and private sector organizations who had served as a catalyst for establishing fruitful investment and trade relations Mujtabba said the Abuja International Trade Fair, (AITF), was a prestigious multi-sectoral event in Nigeria offering domestic and international exhibitors a platform to showcase new products, access untapped…
The Chattered Institute of Personnel Management, Abuja Branch was thrown into mourning with the unfortunate death of their dedicated and passionate member, Greatness Olorunfemi. Greatness Olorunfemi was until her death in the hands of criminal elements popularly called ‘one chance’, the Assistant Secretary and Public Relations Officer of the CIPM Abuja Branch. Information gathered from eye witness account revealed that Greatness was thrown out of the taxi she boarded and ran over by the ‘one chance’ syndicate in the process of robbing her. She was said to have been taken to the hospital by eye witnesses where she eventually died.…
By Goke Adegoroye, PhD Text of the Lecture marking the Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day under the overarching Theme: “Nigeria at 63, Renewed Hope for National Unity and Prosperity”. Happy 63rd Anniversary of our nation’s Independence!! Protocols I am honoured to be invited as the Lead Speaker at today’s event of Public Lecture cum Symposium marking the 63rd Anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence Day. I am grateful to the SGF as the Chairman and other members of the Inter-ministerial Committee on the 63rd Independence Anniversary for identifying me to discharge this function. It is my hope that my presentation will do justice…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) Senator George Akume on Thursday, addressed participants at the symposium organized for Nigeria’s independence. The Symposium was the second of the series of events lined up to commemorate the 63rd independence anniversary of Nigeria. On Monday, September 25, the SGF had addressed a World Press Conference, kick-starting activities for the independence day celebration. Nigeria’s independence day celebration is marked on October 1 every year. Activities to celebrate the 2023 independence anniversary of Nigeria are expected to climax on Monday, October 2nd with…
Former Zamfara State Governor And Present Minister Of State For Defence, Bello Matawalle Some indigenes of Zamfara State in the Federal Capital Territory have called for stronger synergy between the state government and Federal Government to tackle the challenge of insecurity and insurgence. The indigenes in an interview with Humsimedia on Thursday in Abuja said through strong synergy among governments at all levels and other stakeholders, including people of Zamfara insecurity confronting the state could be addressed. Lukman Adamu, who identified himself as former victim of insurgence in the state said no amount of effort by a government, security agency,…