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AGBARA-LUSADA-ATAN ROAD, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The asphalt pavement works are steadily advancing on the Agbara-Lusada-Atan Road, with significant progress observed from Chainage 15 + 575 to Chainage 15 + 955, approaching the Atan-Idi-Iroko Junction. This development marks a key phase in the construction, aimed at improving the road’s durability …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Credentials Committee for the 8th Triennial Delegates Conference has been thrown into disarray following the resignation of one of its members on Friday, October 18, 2024. The member reportedly stepped down in protest over what he perceived as excessive interference …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed concern over the growing scarcity of individuals with integrity in today’s society. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony of MIVA Open University in Abuja on Saturday, October 19, 2024, Osinbajo emphasized the importance of integrity, urging the students …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on October 16, 2022. Oyebanji’s two-year anniversary celebrates his dedication to Ekiti State’s progress. He has masterfully navigated Nigeria’s intricate politics, balancing competing interests …

BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has announced Anthony Ewa as its new president. Ewa assumed office in an acting capacity on Monday, October 14, 2024, stepping into the role just weeks after Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, had declared himself the …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, commenced the hearing on Friday, October 18, 2024, of a suit challenging the alleged illegal tenure extension by the Chris Isiguzo-led Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The case, which was mentioned …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, FNIVS, FNIM, RSV, D.Sc., D.Litt., the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, joined other royal fathers, friends, and family to celebrate the 50th birthday of the …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – News Central TV on Thursday, October 17, 2024, hosted a delegation from UNICEF to explore a potential partnership aimed at amplifying global issues through engaging storytelling across Africa. The meeting, held at News Central’s headquarters in Lagos, was part of a broader initiative by both organizations to …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and the Ogun State Technical and Vocational Education Board (OGSTVEB), has announced the recruitment of suitable candidates for the Ogun State Teaching …