Governor Hope Never Barricade the Release of Nnamdi Kanu — Presidency Wednesday November 8, 2023 Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has proved to be false the alleged report of the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, obstructing the release of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Onanuga on Tuesday expressed that, the report disseminated online is unfaithful, he depicted the information to be perpetrated by rumor mongers in an attempt to destabilize the winning fortune of the Governor’s prospects in the ruling party, APC. According to him “The fake news is obviously designed to build some…
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NLC, TUC Declare Nationwide Strike From Nov 14 Wednesday November 8, 2023 The action by the Organised Labour followed the brutalisation of NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, last week in Imo State. The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has declared a total nationwide strike effective next Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The leadership of the two union reached the resolution after an extraordinary National Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. The two major labour unions said nationwide mobilisation of members and allies have begun immediately. The action by the Organised Labour followed…
NASENI Boss Visits Agric Ministers, Proposes Technology Solutions For Agriculture and Food Security ……seeks cordial cooperation between agency and Agric Ministry Tuesday November 7, 2023 The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has paid a working visit to the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, and his colleague, the Minister of State, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi, CON, at the Federal Ministry complex in FCT Abuja. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is the only on-purpose built intervention agency of the Federal Government under the Presidency…
Oyo Govt Promises Workers N25,000, Pensioners N15,000 Amidst Economic Crisis Monday November 6, 2023 Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Monday promised to pay workers in the State twenty-five thousand naira (N25,000) to alleviate the current economic difficulties. The Governor also said pensioners will get fifteen-thousand naira (N15,000). Makinde made the promise to the workers during a solidarity rally held at the State Secretariat, Governor’s Office, Ibadan on Monday.
Oyo South: Alli floors PDP’s Tegbe, NNPP’s Gbogbolomo at Appeal Court Saturday November 4, 2023 The Appeal Court sitting in Lagos, has upheld the judgment of the National Assembly Petition Tribunal which validated the victory of Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South), as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This is contained in a statement signed by Alli’s Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday. Alli won the separate appeals filed by Chief Joseph Tegbe of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Funmilola Gbogbolomo of New Nigeria People’s Party(NNPP). The court dismissed Tegbe’s…
Former OYSCOHEST Provost Siji Ganiyu, Loses Mum Friday November 3, 2023 Madam Raliat Awero GANIYU-KALUBIA, mother of the immediate past Provost, Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan, Sanitarian Siji Ganiyu is dead. Madam Awero Ganiyu aged 92 was the Iyasuna of Tapaland. She died on Thursday, 2nd November, 2023 and buried according to Islamic rites same day. Fidau prayer holds on Thursday, 9th November, 2023 at her residence, Kalubia house, Yidi Road, Tapa Ibarapa North Local Government, Oyo State, Time is 10.00am Announcing the demise of his late mother, Siji Ganiyu who was also 2024 Chairmanship…
Rebuilding Edo State: Urgent Call for Competence and Visionary Leadership By Itsede Okhai Friday November 3, 2023 Edo State, once a bastion of progress and prosperity, now finds itself languishing under the weight of poor governance and a lack of visionary leadership. The state’s public infrastructure, education system, public welfare initiatives, and transportation networks are in a sorry state, signaling a dire need for immediate intervention. Insecurity and social vices have taken root, threatening the very fabric of society. As the governorship election looms, it is imperative that we critically assess the current state of affairs, including the present governor’s…
Dissolution Of Statutory Commissions, Executive Rascality Which Won’t Stand – Osun APC Tells Adeleke Friday November 3, 2023 The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the dissolution of the statutory commissions by the state Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing it as executive recklessness and rascality which can neither sit nor fly. It would be recalled that three days ago, Adeleke announced the dissolution of the State Civil Service Commission, the Judicial Service Commission, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and the Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission. According to the Osun State chairman of the…
On Presidential Yacht And Other Matters By Temitope Ajayi Friday November 3, 2023 It has become a pattern for some individuals, CSOs, and a section of the media to pick one or two line items every budget cycle for sensational headlines, deliberately ignoring context in their reporting. The public that should benefit from good journalism, which should primarily educate and adequately inform, is left confused and miseducated due to mischaracterisation of issues and misrepresentation of facts. The trending issues on social media since yesterday are two items in the 2023 supplementary budget. One is the provision for a presidential yacht…
Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Governorship Elections: President Tinubu Appeals For Fair And Transparent Electoral Conduct Friday November 3, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. The President made the appeal at the presentation of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) flags to the standard-bearers in the upcoming elections. He presented the party flags to Chief Timipre Sylva for Bayelsa State; Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who is seeking a second-term in office,…