POLITICS

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 …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senators have reached a unanimous decision to grant full autonomy to local governments in Nigeria’s constitution, though they remain divided on the creation of state police as a solution to the country’s security challenges. At a retreat held by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in …

EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA – The Chairman, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Ms. Surah Animashaun has admonished Nigerians and Epe indigenes to reflect more on what unite the country and the local government council rather than what divides it. Animashaun stated this at the 64th Independence …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that Ogun State is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies towards implementation of local initiatives to transform the lives of the people as well as supporting the federal government policies for national development. The Governor …