The National Association of Nigerian Students has appealed to state governors to engage with students by appointing their representatives as special advisers. The association said the engagement of students’ representatives would make state governors understand their needs and concerns. The association’s Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, in a statement made available on Thursday, urged governors to…
Three persons were on Wednesday, arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, over the January 16 explosion that rocked Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. Five people were confirmed dead, 58 houses were seriously affected and 78 persons sustained various degrees of injuries…
Betty Anyanwu- Akeredolu, the widow of the former Governor of Ondo State, late Rotimi Akeredolu recent post about her husband’s niece supporting the incumbent Governor of the State, Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa has generated many reactions as citizens have taken to the comment sections to express their displeasure over her Instagram post. Ikeh John Bindel wrote:…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has extended warm wishes to his former boss, Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. Atiku, who served as Vice President during Obasanjo’s tenure as President of Nigeria, highlighted the remarkable achievements of the seasoned leader, emphasizing that only a few Nigerians can match his contributions…
Some traditional rulers and elders from Ondo South Senatorial District have urged the Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to drop his governorship ambition. A leading traditional ruler from the district, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Aiyedatiwa’s ambition would be a setback for the region, saying the constitution has put him…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s decision to accept grains from Ukraine does not mean the country is weak or a failed state. It will be recalled that the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had condemned the decision of Nigeria to accept grains as donation…
Mustapha Adekunle, the transport union boss known as Seego has been sworn in as the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos state. He took over from MusiliuAkinsanya the famous NURTW top shot otherwise known as MC Oluomo. The development ends weeks of tension heightened by MC Oluomo’s not abiding…
Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has named the major refinery and petrochemical road, leading to his refinery in Lagos after the late Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the project. The announcement was made on Monday during a special event held in honour of the late…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has harped on dialogue as the only panacea to help resolve various conflicts in Africa. He made this statement on Monday in Abeokuta at a youth leadership symposium with the theme “Opportunities for Peace: Roles of the Youths in Conflict Prevention in Africa.” He said efforts to inculcate a culture of…
President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval to implement the long-delayed Oronsaye Report is a bold and much-needed move towards streamlining Nigeria’s bloated bureaucracy. The minister of information, Mohammed Idris announced the move after the federal executive council meeting on Monday. This decision demonstrates the administration’s commitment to reforming governance and building an efficient public service apparatus….
