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The Yoruba Council of Elders has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgent importance, create an enabling environment for the return of all involuntary exiles, who are victims of past draconian regimes. The Yoruba elders said that those in exile include “the personages of Professor Banji Akintoye and Chief Sunday Igboho, who […]
Continue ReadingChief Press Secretary to the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Tiamiyu Olamide has stated that the suspended General Manager of Osun Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System, Dr Segun Babatunde was recommended for suspension because the allegation against him. In a statement titled “OSEMSAS PROBE:LIES DO NOT OVERRULE FACTS” made available to newsmen, […]
Continue ReadingLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Olabode Shaheeb Agoro as the 22nd Head of Service (HoS) of the state’s public service. This is contained in a circular dated 21 September, 2023 and signed by the outgoing HoS, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The circular said: “It is hereby notified for general information that Mr. […]
Continue ReadingThe World Bank has approved an additional $700 million for Nigeria to expand its Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) programme in 18 states. The global organisation announced this Thursday through a publication on its official website, noting that the additional financing will scale up project activities from the current seven states to […]
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The number of people arriving in Ethiopia due to the conflict in Sudan has reached 81,095, according to the UN migration agency. As of September 16, 81,095 crossings had been made by returnees, refugees and asylum seekers from conflict-affected Sudan to its neighbour, Ethiopia, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said. Of the crossings, 37,515 […]
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Contrary to a misinformation making the waves that the kingmakers at Koka Ijesha have died, and that the appointment of warrant chiefs will be required to select another for the town, kingmakers in the town have affirmed that they are alive. The Oriisa of Koka, Chief Lasisi Samotu who led other kingmakers addressed our correspondent […]
Continue ReadingOperatives of the Nigerian police have rescued a seven-year-old boy found tied to a tree in the bush after several weeks in Yobe State, North-East, Nigeria. The incident reportedly happened in Bangaro village in the Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that a resident of the village, Wakil Bura, informed the […]
Continue ReadingThe Dangote Cement Plc has been commended for its sponsorship of the 5th Kogi Built Environment and Building Materials Exhibition (BEBME). The Exhibition, with the theme: Profitability and Quality Advantages of Made in Nigeria Housing Development Option and Materials, held between September 19 and 21, 2023. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day, the Chief Convener […]
Continue ReadingThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the resignation of Mr Godwin Emefiele as its governor, three months after being suspended from office by President Bola Tinubu. Emefiele was thereafter quizzed by officials of the Department of State Service (DSS) who later charged him to court. Following his suspension, the Federal Government appointed Mr […]
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On investigation, we can confirm that former President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania rang the Nasdaq closing bell in September 2011. It was reported that the special adviser to the Nigerian President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, had claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the first African President to ring the Nasdaq closing bell. […]
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