Subsidy Removal: Sanwo-Olu flags off distribution of Food items Programme in Lagos *500,000 households to benefit from food palliatives Sunday September 3, 2023 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday flagged off the distribution of food items for vulnerable households through the Lagos Food Bank Programme, to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal government on Lagos residents. The flag off of the food bank programme is part of the social and economic intervention programmes by the Lagos State Government to ameliorate the pains some Lagosians are experiencing due to the increase…
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The Wind That Blew Dapo Abiodun’s Rump | By Festus Adedayo Sunday September 3, 2023 Prof Akinwumi Isola’s Efunsetan Aniwura (1981), his first play written in 1961-62 while he was a student at the University of Ibadan, is highly celebrated. It is a historical drama which reflects proceedings of the 19th century reign of the heroine, second Iyalode (Queen of women) of Ibadan, Efunsetan Aniwura. Aniwura – one with a surplusage of gold – a fiery, Egba-born but wealthy Ibadan slave owner and merchant, held the title from 1867 – 1874. The unwritten law among the coffle of slaves she…
“Everytime, Gbotija! Gbogunmi! I personally Think The Way You People Donn’t Rate Ogundiji Calls For Alarm”- Femi Adebayo Cries Out Sunday September 3, 2023 Nigerian actor, Femi Adebayo the lead actor and producer of Jagun Jagun movie has expressed his concern about the levels of recognition received by his colleagues, Lateef Adedimeji and Ibrahim Yekini. The movie, which features a talented ensemble cast, including Lateef Adedimeji (Gbotija) and Ibrahim Yekini (Gbogunmi), has garnered significant attention and praise from viewers. However, it appears that Femi Adebayo’s portrayal of Ogundiji, despite being the lead character and producer, hasn’t received the same level…
Obazee Special Panel Clears CBN Deputy Governor Of Financial Crime Saturday September 2, 2023 The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in charge of Economic Policy, Kingsley Obiora has been released and cleared of any wrongdoing. He was released Saturday evening, after undergoing a marathon interview with Jim Obazee’s Special Panel conducting an audit of the nation’s top bank.
Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu Move Out Of Government House Saturday September 2, 2023 Edo State Governor Philip Shaibu Deputy Governor’s Office have Moved Out Of Edo Government House, his new office is situated at no 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, close to the government house. The new deputy governor office used to be the state Public Procurement Office commissioned by a former Governor of the state, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, on December 16, 2014.
My Suspension Baseless, My Counsellors Were Bribed With N1m Each, Ogun Council Boss Cries Out Saturday September 2, 2023 The embattled Ijebu East local government chairman, Wale Adedayo has stated that his purported suspension by the legislative arm of the council is baseless and without foundation. Adedayo was suspended over a series of allegations against him, coming on the heels of his letter written to former governor, Olusegun Osoba on an alleged diversion of council allocation by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. In the resolution of the seven councillors out of the 11, after its sitting held, Thursday, the chairman…
Why Nigeria Must Support Tinubu Administration – University Don ..counsels against coup in Nigeria Saturday September 2, 2023 A Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State and former aide to late governor Abiola Ajimobi, Prof. Abiodun Gbolagade has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu considering current economic challenges in the nation. He said President Tinubu performance was unprecedented while serving as Lagos State governor, saying though Nigerians are facing some challenges due to removal of fuel subsidy, but the President is capable of solving the problem. Speaking with newsmen in…
Birthday Anniversary: VP Shettima Urges Friends, Allies To Refrain From Paid Adverts, Donate To Charities Friday September 1, 2023 The Vice President has urged his numerous friends and political allies to refrain from “placing birthday wishes on newspaper pages or utilizing paid channels to convey your greetings” in their endeavours to commemorate his birthday. In a press statement personally signed by the Vice President, who will turn 57 on September 2nd, he stated that the decision was made “in the spirit of our nation’s commitment to responsible resource management and responsive governance.” Below is the full text of the Vice…
Ogun LG Allocations: PDP’s Uninformed Muckranking Thursday August 31, 2023 The. All Progressives Congress (APC) in OgunState has described as “uninformed muckracking” a call by the People’s Democratic Party (Party) and its defeated candidate in the last governorship election over unsubstantiated allegations on LG fund. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday and signed, APC a sinking man in the sea who will jump at anything, including a straw, the PDP Ogun State has jumped into the fray of the current discussion on Local Government allocation in the state. The statement reads: “One would have expected a serious party…
Hand Over To Your HLA, Ondo Acting Governor Tells Council Chairmen To Vacate Offices Thursday August 31, 2023 The constitutional tenure of the elected Chairmen and Councillors of Local Governments in Ondo State ends today, 30th August 2023. This implies that all Chairmen and Councillors would vacate their respective offices accordingly and hand over the administration of the Local Governments. Pursuant to the foregoing and in order not to allow for vacuum, the Acting Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration in the eighteen (18) Local Governments across the State to…