POLITICS

BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA – The wife of Honorable Aminu Aliyu Garu, Hajiya Fatima Aminu Aliyu Garu, who represents Bauchi State Federal Constituency, is drawing significant attention on X and Facebook for her recent youth empowerment initiative According to an X user, Abdulrahman Sanusi, Hajiya Garu distributed sugar cane to …

OTA, ADO-ODO/OTA LG, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Aare Atunluse of Aworiland and the Chairman, Mapcotec Nigeria Limited, Aare (Surveyor) Dr. Segun Osifeso, has applauded the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his approval for the  comprehensive rehabilitation of the Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos Expressway. Aare Osifeso, …

…To Introduce Price Control, Bans Levies In Markets ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed plans by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state. Governor Abiodun also disclosed that henceforth, all forms of market levies have been suspended, noting that …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Transport union leaders in Ogun State have promised to collaborate with the state government in its efforts to minimize the rise in transportation fares as a result of the recent increase in pump prices of fuel. The promise was the outcome of a meeting between …

…Sets Up Committee On Transport Fares ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has warned transporters in the state against exploiting members of the public as a result of the recent hike in the prices of fuel. He also announced that his administration would make …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Recent developments have brought to light the real reason behind Ajuri Ngelale’s resignation from his role as Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity. Initially, Ngelale, who also held the role of Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, announced on September 7, 2024, that …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has reduced the age qualification for candidates contesting in the upcoming Local Government elections. In a statement released by OGSIEC Chairman, Babatunde A. Osibodu, Esq., it was announced that the age limit for aspiring local government Chairmanship candidates …

Opinion: BY KUNLE RASHEED The recent surge in fuel prices in Nigeria has thrown many citizens into deep distress, pushing them to the edge of their endurance. The new hike, which has seen petrol prices oscillating between N900 and N1100 per litre, is sending shockwaves across the economy, worsening the …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAF Assuming no unforeseen circumstances, Dangote Refinery is expected to make its first delivery of refined premium motor spirit, pms, to the Nigerian market by September 2024. The Federal Government has also announced that sales of crude oil to Dangote and other local refineries will begin on …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor and General Manager, Ogun State Public Works Agency, Engr. Akeem Babatunde Adesina has received the Most Distinguished Labour Support Award from the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ogun State Chapter. Engr. Adesina, in company of Management and staff of …