Owu in Diaspora supports Olumide Ogunleye for next Oba of Akinale - ITREALMS

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Owu in Diaspora drum support for Olumide Ogunleye as next traditional ruler of Akinale the Obaship ambition of Prince Olumide Ogunleye to become next traditional ruler of Akinale town of Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State under Owu kingdom of Egbaland has received positive boost, as a group consisting of Owu indigenes in the Diaspora endorsed his candidature.

The group under the aegis of Omo Olowu Oduru in Diaspora gave the endorsement in a communique issued by the coordinator Engr Oluyemi Ogundele from Vienna, Austria.

Change of Baton: Ojulari Takes over from Kyari, pledges consolidation - ITREALMS

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Finally, theThe new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially taken over the reins of the company from his predecessor, Mr. Mele Kyari, reports ITREALMS.

In a brief handover ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Friday, the GCEO commended Kyari for his contributions to the growth of NNPC Ltd and his sterling service to the nation.

Fast-Rising Musician, Dripping Louis, Stabbed to Death by Uncle - ITREALMS

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A budding Nigerian musician, Dripping Louis, was stabbed to death by his uncle in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident occurred on a fateful evening when Louis and his uncle got into an argument over a bottle of Maltina.

Eyewitnesses revealed that the argument started when Louis's uncle, who was reportedly drunk, demanded the bottle of Maltina from Louis. When Louis refused, the uncle became violent and stabbed him multiple times.

Femi Falana, Citadel and Zinox: An Embarrassing Judicial Persecution by Adewale Odumosu - ITREALMS

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A major test for the Nigerian judiciary was the March 20, 2025 judgment of Justice Akpan Okon Ebong of the FCT High Court, who struck out a case filed by Mr. Femi Falana SAN, purporting to act on a fiat donated to him by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN, against the Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, and 12 others.

In the certified true copy of the judgment, Justice Ebong ruled as follows: “It is my conclusion based on the foregoing that this charge (No. FCT/HC/CR/985/2024, Federal Republic of Nigeria v Leo Stan Ekeh and 12 ORS) constitutes a gross abuse of court process and is liable to dismissal. I accordingly hereby dismiss it.”

Gov Makinde receives Oyo State ASPs Cadets - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has received in audience the Regular Course 7 ASP contingent from the state, reports ITREALMS.

Also in audience during the visit include the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Hon Segun Ogunwuyi; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Debo Ogundoyin; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni; Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Johnson Adenola; Special Adviser on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd) and other Cadets.

Earthquake @NNPCL: Tinubu dismisses Akinyelure, Kyari as Kida, Ojulari take over - ITREALMS

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Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made significant changes to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by dismissing the board chairman, Pius Akinyelure, and the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, effective April 2, 2025, reports ITREALMS.

This move, according to presidency sources, is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, restoring investor confidence, and driving sectoral reforms.

Professor Nnaji to deliver The Bullion Lecture'25 - ITREALMS

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Globally renowned energy expert, Professor Barth Nnaji, has been confirmed to deliver the 2025 edition of The Bullion Lecture. The theme of the lecture is “Architecting the Energy Sector for Nigeria’s $1-Trillion Economy Vision”. The lecture is scheduled for 10am on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Nnaji, a recipient of three national honours: Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), and Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM), is the Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Geometric Power Limited (the pioneer private power company in Nigeria).

Makinde visits Alesinloye Market, vows to avert recurrence of fire incident - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will restructure the Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, to avert a recurrence of the fire incident that destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in March, reports ITREALMS.

The governor also said that the state government has provided some sort of palliatives to serve as an immediate cushion for the victims of the fire incident.

CBN records strongest net reserve position in over 3-yrs - ITREALMS

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a substantial improvement in its Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) position which stood at $23.11 billion, as of the end of 2024, reports ITREALMS.

This, CBN also noted, reflected a substantial improvement in the country’s external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, and renewed investor confidence.

N2.4B: We've achieved economic stability says Makinde - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration has been able to bring about a level of economic stability in the state with the monthly payment of about N24 billion in salaries to state and local government workers.

He added that his government's commitment to expanding the economy of the state has also been yielding results in terms of private sector investments, as more private sector players have become comfortable investing in the state.

Late Prof. Wale Olaitan for burial Friday - ITREALMS

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The remains of former Vice Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Prof. Wale Are Olaitan, would be interred on Friday, April 4, 2025, in his hometown, Ijebu-Igbo, reports ITREALMS. 

According to Kemi Olaitan in a press statement available to ITREALMS, on behalf of the Olaitan-Gbolade family, Ijebu-Igbo, the burial arrangements of the late educationist icon, would commence on Friday.

NNPC-SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) today donated vehicles including a specialised ambulance in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta.

Speaking at the handover of the security vehicles, SNEPCo’s Country Security Manager Isaac Akinjogunla, who represented Managing Director Ronald Adams, said it “underscores our support for efforts by the Lagos State Government to ensure security in the state.” He called for the “careful usage and proper maintenance of the vehicles so that residents can benefit from the donation.”