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 …
Read More »Epe LG Chair Hails Upgrade Of Hospital To FMC
EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairmen of Epe Local Government, Ms. Surah Animashaun has said that the upgrade of Epe General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre is a crucial step in addressing the healthcare needs of Epe division and would attract infrastructure development and create employment for the …
Read More »Ogun Parleys Group, Orders Illegal Farmers To Vacate Omo Forest Reserve
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government has warned farmers and others residing in its forest reserves, especially Omo Forest Reserve in the state to desist from planting cocoa seedlings, saying it is illegal and unlawful. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Forestry, Mr. Timothy Olatunji stated this in …
Read More »Adegboyega Oyetola: Reflections on leadership and legacy
Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE “And reckon (people) by the number of years, so that they may understand.” (Quran 18:19). My first encounter with Adegboyega Oyetola, then Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, occurred in 2014 during the buildup to the Osun governorship election, where Aregbesola sought reelection on the …
Read More »Teachers’ Day: Ogun Schools To Have Smart Classrooms, Says Abiodun, Announces Employment Of Additional 1000 Teachers (+photos)
…Declares Monday Work-Free Day For Teachers ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode; …
Read More »Alau Dam Disaster: Ogun Government Donates N200m To Borno State
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The @OGSG_Official has donated N200 million to the Borno State Government following the devastating flood that recently ravaged the state, destroying property and displacing thousands of residents. It will be recalled that Governor @DapoAbiodunCON had earlier sent messages of condolence to the people and government …
Read More »GTCO Denies False Allegations Against Its Operations and Management
LAGOS, NIGERIA – GTCO Plc’s management has firmly rejected the recent allegations of misconduct regarding its operations and executive team. In a press release distributed to the media, the Bank asserted that there is no truth to the negative reports circulating about its activities. GTCO is urging customers, shareholders, and …
Read More »Gov. Abiodun Charges Religious Leaders On Fight Against Poverty, Insecurity (+photos)
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged religious bodies to collaborate with governments at all levels to address the societal challenges confronting Nigeria such as poverty and insecurity. The Governor spoke during the official induction of the South West officers of the Christian …
Read More »Lagos Council Chair Supports Community With Free Medical Outreach (+photos)
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 …
Read More »Zenith Bank Assures Customers On Improved Services, Apologizes For Disruptions
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Zenith Bank Plc, the Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has reassured its customers of improved services following recent infrastructure upgrades. In a message posted on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Bank apologised for the service disruptions experienced across its e-channels during the upgrade period. The Bank clarified that …
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