Governor Adeleke Has Neither Borrowed a Kobo Nor Draw Personal Security Votes – Spokesperson
Governor Ademola Adeleke is governing Osun State without borrowing a single kobo and without drawing any security votes, Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has clarified. He made the clarifications in response to questions from reporters who quoted…
Nationwide protests: Nigeria cannot be copying ‘smaller countries’ like Kenya – Kalu
Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has said that the planned nationwide protests will not only do Nigeria a disservice but africa. Kalu said Nigeria cannot be seen to be copying the footsteps of ‘smaller countries’ like Kenya. He…
Oyo Mesi faction opposes fresh selection process for Alaafin
A faction of the Oyo town kingmakers, known as the Oyo Mesi, have kicked against any plan by the Oyo State Government to commence a fresh process to select the Alaafin of Oyo. Counsel for the kingmakers, Kunle Sobaloju (SAN),…
Tinubu rallies NSA, monarchs as hunger protest looms
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held emergency meetings with the All Progressives Congress state governors, prominent traditional rulers and Ulamas (Islamic religious scholars) at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja as part of efforts by the government to ensure the planned…
ICYMI: Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Iwuanyanwu Dies At 82
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after…
Governor Adeleke, Eight Other Governors Earn Excellent Rating in NIPR Governance Report
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has rated Governor Ademola Adeleke and eight other Governors excellently in its just released reputation performance Index on Nigerian Political Governance 2024. The rating scored Governor Adeleke 83.6% to be included among top 9…
BREAKING: “We Won’t Allow It” – Wike Vows to Keep FCT Off-Limits to Protesters
The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared the FCT off-limits for the proposed hunger protests scheduled for August 1st. Wike made this declaration after a security meeting in the capital on Thursday. Speaking to journalists,…
Three die in Lagos building collapse
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Thursday confirmed the death of three site workers on a building that collapsed at Arowojobe Estate in the Maryland area of the state. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in…
Governor Adeleke Approves Free Enrollment of All Persons Living With Disabilities On Health Insurance
• Procurement of aiding equipment. In fulfillment of Governor Adeleke’s campaign promise to operate an all inclusive government irrespective of class, religion or political divide and his determination to deliver qualitative healthcare without hindrance to the people of Osun State,…
Construction begins at Midoil refinery
Midoil Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited has finally performed the turning of sod ceremony, marking the commencement of construction activities in Lagos. The turning of the sod took place at Shekungba, Ikosi/Ejinrin Local Council Development Area of Lagos State recently….