POLITICS

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 …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes immediate effect. The decision was revealed after a meeting between Governor Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State …

…It’s Beginning Of A New Era Of Economic Growth And Job Creation – Abiodun EWEKORO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, October 11, 2024 performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port with a promise to make …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola will, on Friday, October 11, 2024, lead the foundation-laying ceremony for the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State. The port, located at the Dry Port City in Soderu Village, Itori, along the Papalanto-Ewekoro axis of …

…Says, His Current Policies Seem Disconnected From Everyday Struggles Of Nigerians IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Nigeria’s former ambassador to The Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, has expressed disappointment in the ideological shift of President Bola Tinubu, comparing his current policies with his earlier advocacy for a restructured Nigeria. Farounbi, who …

…Urges Senator Salis to Support Similar Efforts in the Senate As Speaker Referred Bill To Ecological Fund, Other LISA TOWN, IFO LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Lisa Kingdom, Oba Najeemdeen Oladele Odugbemi, has praised Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka for sponsoring a crucial bill aimed at addressing the …

KANO, KANO STATE, NIGERIA – In a concerted effort to combat Nigeria’s persistent malnutrition challenge, stakeholders in Kano State have emphasized the critical role of fortified brown rice in addressing the scourge. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Alhaji Kubra Imam, made the submission during a multi-stakeholders roundtable …

EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS SATATE, NIGERIA – The Epe Local Government, in conjunction with the Health District 3 has organized a medical outreach programme for residents within the riverine area in the council. The Chairman, Ms. Surah Animashaun stated that the free medical outreach is aimed at giving back to …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to key representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Once these buses are integrated into the commuter system, they are expected …

…Rivers State Governor Hits Back At Critics PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, responded to critics of his administration, accusing them of being frustrated by the progress his government has made. He claimed that his administration has accomplished in one year what others failed …