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….
‘It is satanic’, MURIC calls for ban of movie with Nancy Isime in Niqab
The Muslim Rights Concern has called for the ban of the yet-to-be-released movie where popular actress Nancy Isime and other actresses wore purdah, an Islamic full covering popularly called the Niqab, and brandished dangerous weapons. The group described the movie…
Govs, ministers meet today to stop hunger protest
•Reps ask Federal Government to embrace dialogue as Tinubu sues for peace•Abiodun, Uzodimma, Bauchi govt condemn planned rally, Oba of Benin urges patience The Federal Government says it is open to talks with the leaders of the planned nationwide protests…
Kano banker, three others nabbed for currency fraud
A banker, Kamaluddeen Lawal, and three businessmen have been arrested in Kano, over their fraudulent engagement in recycling and manipulating the specific amount of cash deposited in the bank for savings. The three alleged accomplices include Ismail Ibrahim Ilu, Lamido…
Ex-campaign coordinator sues Jimoh Ibrahim, demands N520m
A former commissioner in Ondo State, Julius Ijabiyi, has dragged the senator representing Ondo South, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged intimidation and threat to life. Ijabiyi, who said he acted as the campaign…
FG Slashes Allowances Of Stranded Nigerians On Scholarship In Russia
The Federal Government has announced a slash in allowances of foreign scholars who are currently studying in Moscow, Russia. This is contained in a letter dated July 23, 2024, issued to the scholars’ association in country by the Federal Scholarship…