President Tinubu Receives Ambassadors, Mandates Them To Focus On New Investment And Trade Expansion Saturday December 16, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign investors of diligent and predictable fund repatriation, and the streamlining of the tax system, while imploring ambassadors to prioritize the exploration of new frontiers of trade relations that will be mutually beneficial as they carry out their duties in the country. The President received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Hungary, Lorand Endreffy; High Commissioner of Rwanda, Christophe Bazivamo, and Ambassador of Ukraine, Ivan Kholostenko, at the State House, on Friday. Speaking when he received…
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FG Commends Abiodun, Says Agro Cargo Airport will boost Ogun, Nigeria’s economy By Ayo Kareem Friday December 15, 2023 The Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has said that the Ogun State Agro-Cargo Airport, when completed, would add value to the lives of the people and contribute to the rapid growth of the state’s and the nation’s economy. The Minister stated this while fielding questions from newsmen after being conducted round the airport by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The minister described the airport as a major economic project of the Prince Abiodun-led administration, which,…
Supreme Court Reinstates Terrorism Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu Friday December 15, 2023 The Supreme Court has reinstated the terrorism charges filed against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) by the federal government. The Court in a judgment it delivered today upheld the Federal Government’s Appeal challenging the verdict of the Appeal Court which had earlier dismissed some of the charges filed against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In upholding the government’s appeal, the Supreme Court held that Kanu must face trial at the Federal High Court. Delivering judgment, Justice Emmanuel Agim held that the Court of…
Edo Guber 2024: NGO Canvases Support For Osunbor, Says Former Gov Has Magic Wand To Redeem Edo Thursday December 14, 2023 BENIN – African Green Peace Initiative (AGPI), a non governmental organization, led by Dr Uzoya Okuogbosun has called on the All Progressives Congress to give its gubernatorial ticket for the 2024 elections in the state to Professor Oserheimen Osunbor because he has the vision to redeem the state. Addressing members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists at its secretariat along Ogbelaka Street in Benin City, Dr Okuogbosun who is the President of the organization said,…
Ogun Kicks Off GRA Regeneration Scheme, Sets To Create Modern Cities In Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Others Thursday December 14, 2023 The Ogun State government has unveiled a Regeneration Programme aimed at the transformation of some dilapidated structures within the state’s Government Reservation Areas (GRA). Tagged “Ogun State GRA Regeneration Programme”, the project is meant to create “Smart Cities” with the construction of modern housing units on over 100 hectares of land, valued at billions of Naira in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Ota, amongst other areas. The Regeneration Programme, according to the Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Jamiu Akande Omoniyi, was the idea of the…
Oyo CAN Holds Christmas Carol Friday Wednesday December 13, 2023 The Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter will hold its 4th annual Christmas Carol on Friday 13th December, 2023. The annual event, is to hold at CAN Secretariat, Ijokodo, Ibadan by 12pm prompt. A statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan through the Chairman, Carol Committee, Revd Dr. Kayode Kolawole (JP) stated that the event will be chaired by Otunba Seye Famojuro while the Chairman, CAN, Oyo State, Ap. Col Joshua Sola Akinyemiju (RTD) JP PHD will be the Chief Host. The Statement said Christian faithful and other dignitaries from…
Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Commences Medical Leave Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Commences Medical Leave Tuesday December 12, 2023 Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, will commence his medical leave on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, as a follow-up to his medical treatment. During his medical leave, Governor Akeredolu will prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming his official duties. A formal letter regarding the medical leave and a notice formally transferring power in line with the Nigerian Constitution will be transmitted to the House of Assembly. In the absence of Governor Akeredolu, the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan…
Sports Minister Congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie, Super Falcons on CAF Awards Triumph _Says this success will open a new vista for Nigeria sports_ Tuesday December 12, 2023 The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh proudly congratulates Victor Osimhen, and Asisat Oshoala for their remarkable achievements, securing the coveted titles of Men’s African Footballer of the Year and Women’s African Footballer of the Year, respectively, at the prestigious 2023 CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco. The Minister said that the Nigerian duo’s triumph in clinching the most prestigious individual accolades in African football serves as a…
Borno Visit: President Tinubu Grieves Over Kaduna Bomb Victims At Shehu’s Palace Monday December 11, 2023 President Bola Tinubu, in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday, expressed his condolences once again to the families of Nigerians who lost their lives in the recent and sad bombing mishap in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, saying that most of the victims tragically lost their lives while reciting the Shadada as they observed maulud, a central statement of faith for practising Muslims. “They were Nigerians of profound faith and in the moment of the tragedy, they were reciting the Shadada. God Almighty comforts their families…
Life And Times Of Lanrewaju Adepoju Monday December 11, 2023 Known for his oratory power and fiery criticism of government and corrupt individuals, Adepoju was a central figure in the Yoruba oral poetry with many albums to his name. His Poetry, Oriki Oludumare —a chant of the God’s praise, gave him more fame in the Yoruba speaking parts of the country. He has contributed immensely to the scholarly research on African orature. After a long stint as a poet, he decided to channel his knowledge to Islam and he was known as a strong religious leader in Oyo state According…