FG Ready To Tackles Environmental Pollution, Economic Sabotage – Transport Minister Ayonitemi Kareem The HON.Minister Of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali has assured Nigerians of good life ,by tackling the issues of environmental polution ,fuel price volatility and economic sabotage. Senator Alkali noted that the transportation sector was a major cause of environmental pollution due to over dependence on fossil fuel and non-availability of alternative energy which had raised environmental and socio-economic issues such as, environmental pollution, fuel price volatility and economic sabotage. “For Nigeria to be at the forefront, there is need to adopt a multifaceted approach to accelerate the…
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The Federal Government Through The Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister on. Edward, Uchenna Orji, the Minister was “Worried by the escalating cost of cement despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers.” Those invited to the urgent meeting include Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge and the other manufacturers.The meeting is scheduled to take place on the at the Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi-Abuja. The Minister was quoted as saying…
Tinubu Congratulates Nazir El-Rufai On Birthday President Bola Tinubu extends warm felicitations to former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, on the occasion of his birthday on February 16, 2024. President Tinubu commends the exemplary leadership and remarkable contributions of the accomplished administrator to the nation throughout his illustrious career in public service as a two-term governor under the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). President Tinubu expresses confidence that el-Rufai’s commitment to national service will continue to serve as a beacon…
One Dead, Children Among 21 Injured In Super Bowl Parade Shooting One person was killed and children were among the 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday triggered panic among huge crowds of fans. Shots rang out moments after jubilant Chiefs players addressed a vast, cheering crowd, sending shocked fans and VIPs fleeing in a tragic end to what had been a joyous morning of celebrating the NFL champions. Police said three people had been taken into custody after the attack near Kansas City’s Union Station, but the motive behind…
Abiodun Earmarks N5bn Intervention Fund To Tackle Rising Cost Of Food, Inflation Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced a N5 billion intervention fund to cushion the affect of rising cost of living and inflation in the State. Addressing a press conference held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, governor Abiodun said the fund would cover education, health, workers’ deduction and food palliative. He said: “As our administration acknowledges the concerns raised by many of our citizens regarding the rising food prices and shortages, coupled with the depreciation of the Naira, we identify with you…
Oyo Govt Charts New Approach To Improve Education Sector …as education Ministry organises roundtable discussion The Oyo State government, on Tuesday, expressed its readiness to chart new ways towards a sustainable approach to advance the scope of education in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, stated this while speaking at the roundtable discussion with Chairmen of governing councils, heads of institutions, registrars, bursars and Librarians of Oyo State owned Tertiary Institutions, held at the lead City University, Ibadan. He noted that the roundtable discussion was organized by the ministry of Education, Science and Technology,…
Birthday: PDP Chairmanship Candidate, Adeleke Hails Famojuro, Makinde’s Political Ally Mr Sola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate for Ibarapa Central Local Government in the forthcoming Local Government election in Oyo State, has sent warm birthday wishes to Otunba Seye Famojuro. This is contained in a birthday message he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, He expressed warm felicitations to Famojuro, a prominent political ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, commending his unwavering dedication to the principles of good governance, justice, and equity. He acknowledged Famojuro’s deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of…
You Did Not Conduct Yourselves In A Manner Befitting Your Roles As Leaders – FG To Makinde, Mohammed, Fubara, Others Press Statement Governors elected on the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) platform met yesterday in Bauchi State and addressed a press conference, where their Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed, read out their position on the country’s economic and security situation. We welcome their call for a bipartisan approach to solving our nation’s economic and security problems. As critical stakeholders and leaders at the sub-national level, the PDP governors certainly have the right to state their position on national concerns as is expected.…
AFCON 2023: Iwobi Present As Tinubu Confers National Honour, Lands On Super Eagles Players President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, rewarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria with a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON) flats in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and piece of land. President Tinubu made the pronouncement when he received the players and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation is led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh. The Super Eagles finished as runners-up in the just concluded Africa Cup of…
Ogun Hosts 18th National Council On Transportation The Ogun State Government will be hosting the 18th edition of the National Council on Transportation from Tuesday, 13 February, to Friday, 16 February, 2024. The meeting, to be hosted by Governor Dapo Abiodun, will have in attendance Commissioners in charge of Transportation in the 36 states and the FCT, their permanent secretaries, Transport Secretaries, Director of Planning Research and Statistics and other stakeholders. The Guest of Honour is the Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali, The theme for this year’s edition is ‘Embracing Innovations and Technologies For Sustainable Transportation: Tackling The Energy…