BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government on Wednesday, july31, 2024 launched its e-bikes and tricycles under the Ogun State E-Mobility Programme. The programme, which aims to reduce the cost of transportation in the state, would also ensure a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions. …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Organized Labour in Ogun State has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for exhibiting a high level of sensitivity, as he released 10 months of outstanding voluntary savings of workers in the State. The commendation, contained in a letter signed by the Chairmen …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian music and film icon Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at the age of 72. Reports indicated that she died on the night of Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at the birthday party of Mrs. Stella Okoli. An eyewitness confirmed the …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The city of Lagos was adorned with an aura of unparalleled elegance and celebration on a splendid Saturday, July 27, 2024, as Olusegun Olugbemileke Amore, son of Chief Atinsola & Chief (Mrs.) Oluremi Amore, the Bobaseye and Yeye Bobaseye of Ilaro-Yewa, respectively, and former …
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Opinion: BY LANRE OGUNDIPE Mr. President, l urged you to please stop the threats emanating from security agencies on the proposed nationwide protest. All you need to do is to engage Nigerians and plead for their understanding. You also need to inform them of the efforts you are making to …
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AGEGE, LAGOS, NIGERIA – In a bid to maintain peace and stability in Agege, Lagos, a grassroots mobilizer and founder of Taiwo Olasunkanmi Samuel Campaign Organisation (TOSCO), has appealed to youths in the community to reject the proposed nationwide hunger protest. In a statement released by TOSCO’s Publicity Secretary, Adebola …
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Tribute! BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE Today, I recall my darkest hours; I remember stumbling upon a beacon of hope in a world that seemed determined to crush me. In 1991, when life’s dark waters rose to swallow me and everyone around seemed to be saying ‘throw in the towel’, I sought …
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…Receives Accolades For ‘Best Bank’ and ‘Best Bank for ESG’ LAGOS, NIGERIA – JULY 29 2024: Access Bank has been honoured at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, being named Nigeria’s Best Bank and Ghana’s Best Bank for ESG. These accolades highlight the Bank’s outstanding performance and commitment to sustainable …
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…Warn IOCs Against Economic Sabotage, Urge FG To End Fuel, Diesel Importation LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), over the weekend, threatened to renew agitation for greater autonomy and control of their natural resources, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the …
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Opinion: BY TOPE ADEWUNMI On the 22nd June, 2024, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, issued three new Executive Orders aimed at fostering sustainable development, environmental conservation, and responsible mining practices. The third of the Executive Orders addresses land management and mining activities by prohibiting traditional rulers from entering …
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