Governor Okpehbolo Begins Massive Repairs On Failed Sections Of Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi Highway Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commenced massive repairs on some failed portions of the Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi highway, in fulfilment of his pledge to ensure ease of movement of people and goods from different parts of the country. The ever-busy highway which links Edo South through Edo Central with Edo North Senatorial Districts of the State, has over the years been in a deplorable condition, exposing commuters to untold hardship before they could access their various destinations. Governor Okpebholo, upon assumption of office, embarked on massive reconstruction and repair…
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Court Remands Lagos Teacher In Prison For Slapping 3-Yr-Old Pupil Stella Nwadigo, a teacher arrested for physically assaulting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots International School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, appeared before Magistrate M.O. Kusanu at the Ogba Magistrate Court on Thursday. Nwadigo, who was apprehended after a video surfaced online showing her repeatedly slapping the young child, Abayomi Micheal, reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges read to her. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency disclosed this in an update on X.com on Thursday. The statement read, “Following the ongoing viral case of child abuse,…
Workers’ Employment to Enhance Longterm Succession Plans – Oyelade Governor Seyi Makinde is leaving lasting legacies that will ensure the functionality of government institutions for sustainable developmental programs of government. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this while playing host in his office to the management of a new radio station in Ibadan, Melody 100.7FM Prince Oyelade said the focus of the Seyi Makinde administration in the last five years is to empower and entrench government Institutions such that they will be more powerful than those who established them in the first place. The commissioner said…
Police Arrest 50 Suspected Vandals In Abuja, Recover 25 Manhole Covers, Solar Streetlights The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command on Monday said its operatives arrested no fewer than 50 suspects for vandalism and theft of manhole covers within the territory. It was learnt that the suspects were arrested at various “panteka” hotspots in Kabusa, Garki, Mabushi and Wuse areas of the territory. About 25 manhole covers, 3 vehicles, vandalised solar streetlights, galvanised rods used in the construction of flyovers, other tools used in vandalising these government installations, and several other exhibits were also recovered. The FCT Police Commissioner, Olatunji…
Ogun Group President, Shobowale, Mourns Late Popular Socialite, Cash Madam The Ogun State Solidarity Movement (OSM), has mourn the passage of Princess Khadijat , Princess Kadijat Abike Adebisi Edionseri (née Elegbede), who returned to her Creator on 5th January 2025 at the age of 89, following a brief illness. In a release on Monday, the group in a letter signed by his President, Lekan Shobo Shobowale in Abeokuta described the exit of Cash Madam as a great loss to Ogun State. The statement said her life was a shining example of grace, dignity, and unwavering faith. “Princess Edionseri touched the…
Awujale Pays New Year Visit to President Tinubu Earlier today, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu land, Alayeluwa Oba Dr. Sikiru Kayode Adetona GCON, paid a reciprocal visit to the President, Commander-in-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his Ikoyi, Lagos, residence. According to a statement issued by the Aafin Awujale and signed by the Onigegewura Akile Ijebu, Aremo Tunde Oladunjoye, Awujale during the visit expressed his appreciation to the President and the Federal Government for the conferment of the second highest national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on him on May 10, 2024. President…
Ondo Govt Mourns Passing of SSG, Oluwatuyi PRESS RELEASE The Government of Ondo State Announces the Passing of SSG, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi It is with profound sadness that the Government of Ondo State announces the passing of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on January 4, 2025. He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, while traveling to Ibadan and was subsequently hospitalised. Hon. Oluwatuyi was a dedicated public servant whose unwavering commitment to administrative coordination, policy advisory, and implementation had a significant impact on Ondo State. He served with distinction and…
Oyo Christian Journalists Congratulates Oduola, Babalola On Elevation to Permanent Secretary The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Oyo State Chapter, has celebrated the elevations of two esteemed members of the Christian community, Pastor Adeola Oduola and Mr. Rotimi Babalola, to the prestigious positions of Permanent Secretary by Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. In a statement issued on behalf of the chairman, Com. Lekan Sobo Sobowale, by the Public Relations Officer, Com. Adeola Badru, the NACJ expressed immense pride in the achievements of these exemplary individuals. According to the statement, their dedication, hard work, and unavowed commitment to service have not only…
President Tinubu Told Me He Has Asked BAO To Prepare For Second Term – Fayose Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji the nod for a second term and pleaded with him to cooperate with other Ekiti leaders and patriots to actualise the goal. Fayose spoke with reporters in Lagos after visiting the President at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence. He said:”He pleaded with me to support him. I told him the governor is doing well. It is beyond politics; 95 per cent of Ekiti are behind the governor.…
Oyo Former CAN Chairman Warns Christian Leaders Against Individualism ..assures support for christian journalists A former Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State, Pastor Benjamen Akanmu has warned Christian bodies to shelve the practice of individualism in order to achieve set goals. Pastor Akanmu, the Regional Superintendent, Odubanjo Region of Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas, gave the warning while playing host to the executive members of Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists , Oyo State Chapter, led by the Chairman, Lekan Shobowale in his home. The Cleric who bemoaned the level of disunity among body of Christian…