Mary Agidi bags outstanding journalist award

In recognition of her commitment to the journalism profession in Ondo State and her contribution to local government development, the Special Assistant on Media to the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Mary Olumuyiwa Agidi, was honored this weekend with the Ose Firewall and Outstanding Journalist Award. The honor was bestowed on her as part […]

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Aiyedatiwa orders review of Ore 30MW power project

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has reiterated the determination of his administration to improve power supply to the people of the State. His spokesperson Ebenezer Adeniyan said in a statement that the Governor stated this at the weekend when he paid an inspection visit to the 30MW Power Plant at Ore in Odigbo Local […]

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Africa has no reason to be poor — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized that Africa has no reason to be poor, given the continent’s abundant resources. He made this statement on Monday during the opening ceremony of the FESTAC Africa Festival at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu, Kenya. The former head of state expressed that Africa’s impoverished condition is not from […]

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Tinubu appoints Ajayi as new DSS boss

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the State Security Service, self-styled as the Department of State Services (DSS). He replaces Yusuf Magaji Bichi, an appointee of former President Muhammadu Buhari. A statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), which announced this […]

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Osun varsity gets 27 new teaching assistants

The Management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), recently appointed 27 new teaching assistants as part of its strategic initiative to nurture the next generation of scholars and outstanding researchers. This move is in line with the university’s vision to promote academic excellence and equip postgraduate students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in […]

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Kogi PDP moves to suspend Melaye for declaring party dead

The Kogi State chapter of the People Democratic party has asked the local executive committee in Ijumu to initiate immediate suspension proceedings against Senator Dino Melaye, following his recent outburst when he declared the party dead. The party said the move was necessary to restore its integrity and focus on viable leadership. The party’s elders, […]

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Executive Order on medicaments: FG yet to implement 2 months after

As Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry eagerly awaits the implementation of the Presidential Executive Order aimed at reducing the cost of essential medicines, and generally revamping the health sector, delays in the implementation process have pushed back the timeline for its takeoff. In June, President Bola Tinubu signed an Executive Order to strengthen Nigeria’s health system by […]

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Court freezes 32 bank accounts linked to #EndBadGovernance protest

See Affected Account Numbers, Companies Court Freezes 32 Bank Accounts Linked To #EndBadGovernance Protest – See Affected Account Numbers, Companies The bank accounts of thirty-two individuals and companies linked to the 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest organised across the country, has been frozen by a Federal Court sitting in Abuja, pending investigation and prosecution of the case. […]

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Show bravery, admit fuel subsidy’s return – Atiku tells Tinubu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, challenged President Bola Tinubu to be brave and admit the return of fuel subsidy months after the President declared that subsidy was gone. Atiku, who lost to Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, insisted that fuel subsidy had returned and alleged that it “has become an even wider […]

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Why we can’t end fuel smuggling, pipeline vandalism, oil theft – FG

The Federal Government has said it is practically impossible to end the twin challenges of petrol smuggling and oil theft. It disclosed that the problems are caused by the product subsidy and corroded expired pipelines. Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri disclosed at the just-concluded Energy and Labour Summit 2024 organised by the Petroleum […]

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