POLITICS

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE “I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens”. These were the words of President Bola Tinubu in …

…Targeting 5,000 Applications For The N110 Billion Fund CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE – The Cross River State Government, through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy Development, has inaugurated a digital hub in Calabar to assist interested youths in processing their CAC or SMEDAN certificates …

MAGBORO, OBAFEMI/OWODE LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – No fewer than 30,000 farmers have been put into clusters for improved production of rice, maize, cassava among others with the provision of inputs at subsidised rate and continuous training on best practices. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, revealed …

Opinion: BY WOLE OLADIPO The two erstwhile Lagos State Military Governors, before 1999 – Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a retired general, (later, became the Osun State civilian governor), and Buba Marwa, a retired brigadier general, (the present performing NDLEA Chairman), were diametrically sterling, and excellent, but opposites, in that Oyinlola created wealth …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. According to release e-signed and made available to the media on Saturday, August 3, 2024 by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), television, …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, on Saturday, described as a total fabrication the claim that Governor Dapo Abiodun called Nigerians sore losers over the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest. Rather, it said, the governor was talking about certain losers of the 2023 elections who were cashing in on the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, praised the peace and tranquillity across the state, saying the conduct of the people of the state during the first day of the anti-hunger protest was commendable. Prince Abiodun particularly commended the youths and students …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED OWERRI, IMO STATE, NIGERIA – July 30, 2024 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, July 30, 2024 officially inaugurated the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council during a ceremony held in Owerri, Imo State.  This new council brings together traditional leaders from the South West, South East, …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reconstituting Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC). Abiodun stated this on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the official launching of the council in Owerri, Imo State. His words, “Amidst current economic challenges, we recognise …