Federal Gov’t Denies Bailing Peter Obi Out Of Detention In UK Thursday April 13, 2023 The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied news making the rounds that it intervened in the detention ordeal of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in London, United Kingdom last week. LEADERSHIP reports that Obi was briefly detained at Hearthrow Airport in London in a case of mistaken identity during his trip to celebrate Easter in the UK. A fake photo has gone viral on the social media on Thursday purportedly showing the executive chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike…
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Illegal Fees: OYOSUBEB Pardons Erring HeadTeachers Thursday April 13, 2023 Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board on Wednesday revealed that it has pardoned some categories of workers who were found culpable of collecting illegal fees from pupils. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the pardon was to show compassion to fellow human beings, especially at a time when economic difficulties in the country are biting hard on families of persons either on suspension, without jobs or at the risk of losing jobs. He however issued a stern warning that they must desist…
Ekiti Governor Constitutes Committee On Political Appointment Wednesday April, 2023 The Ekiti State governor, Abiodun Oyebamil has constituted a committee charge with interfacing with APC leaders across the local govt areas in Ekiti State. The step is an initiative of the governor in ensuring justice, equity and fairness in the even distribution of political appointment. The Committee on Political Appointment in will visit all the 16 Local Government Area between 13th April, 2023 to 25th April, 2023, to circulate the procedure and criteria for political appointment in the Ekiti state. The APC Party Chairmen in all the 16 Local Government,…
Oke-Ogun Youths Coalition Faults Call For Suspension of LAUTECH College Resumption Monday April 10th, 2023 ….Describes Take-off of College As Done Deal …..Commend Makinde For Steadfastness in Growing Oyo Economy, Education A coalition of youths organizations and the National Council of the Federation of Iseyin Local Government Students (FILGS) have reacted to a statement credited to the Federation of Ogbomoso students (FOGSU), urging Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to stop the commencement of the University’s College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources in Iseyin in May. FOGSU had in a publication on Monday with the headline “LAUTECH: Stop…
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Abiodun Congratulates Ogun State Born Adesanya For Recapturing His UFC Title Sunday April 9, 2023 Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has congratulated the Nigerian and Ogun State born UFC Middleweight Champion, Israel Adesanya, over his victory over Alex Pereira. Adesanya knocked out Pereira in the second round at UFC 287 in Miami, the United States of America, to recapture his title. Abiodun in a statement by Kunle Somorin, his Chief Press Secretary, on Sunday, commended Adesanya for making Nigeria and Ogun proud at the global stage. He described the victory as a well-deserved one and hailed the UFC champion…
Bola Ajibola: The Exit Of Nigeria’s Finest Judge Sunday April 9th, 2023 His Excellency Judge Bola Abdul Jabbar Ajibola, (SAN, KBE, D.Sc,D.Litt,FNIALS,FCIArb,CFR) Born on 22nd March, 1934 to the Owu Royal Family, His Excellency Judge Bola Abdul Jabbar Ajibola attended Owu Baptist Day School, Ago Owu and Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta, Ogun State for his primary and secondary school education between 1942 and 1955. In 1958, he was enrolled at Holborn College of Law, University of London from where he graduated in 1962 with a degree in law before he was called to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn on…
Osi Basorun Adeduntan Preaches Peace At Easter Saturday April 8th, 2023 The Osi Basorun of Ibadanland and stalwart of the People’s Democratic party (PDP) in Oyo State, Chief (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has called on residents of the state to adhere to the spirit of peace and harmony during the Easter festivities. In an Easter message issued on his behalf by his media office, Adeduntan urged residents to learn from life’s of sacrifice by Christ for the mankind. The international Cardio-Vascular Surgeon stated that the sacrifice of Christ calls for unity, peace, progress, growth and development of the society, state…
Nigeria’s Professional Bodies Back Adeduntan’s Ministerial Appointment In Tinubu’s Government Friday April 7th, 2023 As the new President begins team building for the next administration, an advocacy group, the Movement for the Inclusion of Professionals in Governance and Decision-Making, has called on the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to include the Ibadan-born, US-certified, world renowned, international cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan in his next cabinet. Rising from it’s meeting in Ado-Ekiti, the group commended the President-elect for his decision to setup a government of national competence from may 29, 2023. Below is a full text of the group’s communiqué.-:…
May 29:: Eagle Square Facelift on Course! Friday April 7th, 2023 Preparations are in top gear at the iconic Eagles Square, Abuja, Nigeria, the venue of the May 29th Presidential inauguration ceremony. Serious facelift and enhancement works are currently being undertaken by Julius Berger Construction firm on the facility. The firm has promised to complete the ongoing project within the allotted time. Members of the Tinubu Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) led by the Director, Diaspora Directorate, Prince Ade Omole went on another inspection tour of the facility to confirm the progress of work and its readiness ahead of the…