Ondo Governor Mourns Late Brigadier General Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has received with a heavy heart the news of the death of an illustrious son of the State, Brigadier General Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa (rtd), who died in the early hours of Saturday. Arogbofa, who retired in the Nigerian Army in 2004, was the Chief of Staff to President Goodluck Jonathan between 2014 and 2015. Governor Aiyedatiwa condoles with the Arogbofa family and the people of Oka Akoko, Akoko South West local government area of the State, over the tragic loss. The Governor notes that…
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Abiodun Expresses Shock Over Tragic Death Of Wigwe, Wife, Son, Ogunbanjo, Others Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described as tragic the death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States of America. Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others, including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chairman of NGX Group Plc, died when their helicopter crashed near the border of California and Nevada on Friday night. Governor Abiodun described the incident as a devastating loss for the families, friends, and the entire business community in Nigeria. The governor…
We Celebrate Your Sacrifices; Continue To Protect Nigeria’s Territorial Integrity – Tinubu To Nigeria Military President Bola Tinubu has charged the armed forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation. Speaking at an event marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, on Saturday, the President assured the military of his administration’s commitment to its welfare, as well as unflagging support in the discharge of its duties. The NDA was established about six decades ago, on February 5, 1964. The institution…
Fmr Nigeria Chief Of Staff Is Dead Oladeinde Arogbofa, a former chief of staff to President Goodluck Jonathan between 2014 and 2015 is dead. Though the full report of his demise is yet to be known, it was understands he passed away early Saturday. A retired military officer, he was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1973. Born on November 10, 1952 in Oka-Akoko, Ondo State, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Alabama, United States Army Command and General Staff College, University of Lagos, and University of Ibadan.
AFCON Final: Tinubu Rescinds Decision, As Shettima Leads FG’S Delegation To Super Eagle’ AFCON Finals ..directs maximum support and urges the Eagles to make Nigeria, Africa proud President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Vice President had also represented the President at the semi-finals when the Super Eagles defeated South Africa in a pulsating encounter. The Nigerian national team is set to face host, Côte d’Ivoire, in a thrilling rematch at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan…
President Tinubu Assents To Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on July 27, 2023, and the Senate on November 14, 2023, was sponsored by Honourable Babajimi Benson, who represents Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities, and sets aside five percent of the actual annual operating expenditures of power generating companies (GENCOs) from the preceding year for the development of their respective host…
FG To Collaborate With States On Food Security -As Ondo, Kwara, Taraba, Kogi Governors call for urgent actions on inflation, food shortages The Federal Government has expressed excitement over the endorsement by State Governors of the food security programmes rolled out through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, while receiving the Governor of Kwara, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas; and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on a visit, said…
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*Kingdom Life University, Florida, Confers Honourary Doctorate Degree on Lagos Based Entrepreneur* A Lagos-based Entrepreneur, Business Mogul and Philanthropist, Yeye Atorise of Ikeja High School, Lagos State, Afolashade Ajike Shona has been conferred with an Honourary Doctorate Degree by the Kingdom Life University, Florida, United States of America, USA for her contributions to the Society. The conferment ceremony of the National Matron of the Association of Female Artisans Worldwide, AOFAW, took place during the 1st Anniversary of the Association in partnership with Kingdom Life University, Florida, USA. The occasion which attracted many eminent personalities from all walks of life made…
Use Your Position To Foster Unity, Economic Devt, Abiodun Urges New Ogbeni Oja Of Ijebu-Ode Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged the newly installed Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland, to use his title to foster unity, peace, economic development and educational advancement in Ijebuland and the entire state. Governor Abiodun who stated this in his address at the conferment of the title on Dr Folorunsho Kuku said his accomplishment in the medical field and his philanthropic endeavours are clear indications of the positive impact he can bring to ijebuland . Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the Governor…