Late Ajimobi: Pres. Buhari, NGF, South West Governors React

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaLate Ajimobi: Pres. Buhari, NGF, South West Governors React

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 25, 2020

…He left when the country needed him – President Buhari …He had lung surgery – NGF Chairman …He was a political stabilizer – Sanwo-olu …He left a blueprint for our administration – Makinde …He redefined governance – Oyetola …We lost a star – Fayemi Reactions have continued to pour in following the death of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Thursday. The Senator and former Governor of Oyo State had been hospitalized in Lagos, early this month,...

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NCAA Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Abuja

BusinessNewsNigeriaNCAA Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Abuja

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 25, 2020

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), says it has relocated its Corporate Headquarters to the nation’s Federal Capital, Abuja, in compliance with the directive of the Federal Government. The General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, had on May 4, in a memo to all the agencies, given an ultimatum for the relocation....

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Victims of Sexual Violence to Get Free Support in Ekiti.

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaVictims of Sexual Violence to Get Free Support in Ekiti.

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 25, 2020

To provide all-round support for victims of sexual assault, Ekiti has established a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Moji Fafure, disclosed in a statement. Governor Kayode Fayemi said that the centre would provide free, one-stop, survivor-centered care. He added that the centre prioritises the rights and needs of survivors of sexual violence. Following the directive of the Governor, the Centre was set up by the Ekiti...

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‘Get Dbanj for Kidnapping, Witness Tampering, Blackmail, Bribery’ – Reactions Trail New Details from Seyitan

EntertainmentMusicNews‘Get Dbanj for Kidnapping, Witness Tampering, Blackmail, Bribery’ – Reactions Trail New Details from Seyitan

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 24, 2020

Although Dbanj’s accuser, Ms Seyitan Babatayo, has said she was taking few days off for counselling and therapy, her statement which was released and circulated on social media continues to generate diverse reactions. In the statement, Ms Seyitan explained in detail what happened to her from the day she was allegedly raped by Dbanj and her ordeal after she publicly accused the popular musician. She said it was “necessary to clarify for records due to...

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How Ogun State Spent N2.7 Billion on Curbing COVID-19 Spread

CoronavirusHealthNewsHow Ogun State Spent N2.7 Billion on Curbing COVID-19 Spread

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 24, 2020

The Ogun State government said it had spent a sum of N2,779,000,000 in a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the State. The COVID-19 Task Force in the State disclosed this through the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinola Ojo, in a press briefing. Mr Ojo said that treatment and isolation centres were set up, palliatives and seedlings were purchased and distributed to some residents and farmers. He added that a part of the...

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Lagos Warns Residents in Flood Prone Areas to Relocate

EnvironmentNewsLagos Warns Residents in Flood Prone Areas to Relocate

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 24, 2020

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos, Tunji Bello, has warned residents in low lying places and those living along Ogun River to take precautions, including relocating, as rainy season intensifies in the state. Mr. Bello made this known while briefing journalists on the measures put in place by the government for this year’s rainfall patterns, adding that high volume of rainfall currently experienced will continue in July and September. He said residents...

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Why Ogun State Postponed School Resumption

CoronavirusEducationNewsWhy Ogun State Postponed School Resumption

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 24, 2020

Following a two-and-a-half meeting held to review the preparedness of schools, the Ogun State government has postponed the resumption date for some categories of students it declared a week ago. The class categories are Primary Six, Junior Secondary School III and Senior Secondary School III students. The Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, said the decision was reached following visits to schools by the Commissioner for Education, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye and...

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Governor Akeredolu in Sacking Spree, Dismissed 7 Aides in 24-Hours

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Akeredolu in Sacking Spree, Dismissed 7 Aides in 24-Hours

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 23, 2020

Aides attached to the office of the Ondo State Deputy Governor and his wife are the latest casualties of the conflict at the Government House since the Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi, defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday, but refused to resign from office. Mr Olusegun Ajiboye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, announced the sack of seven aides – two attached to the Deputy Governor’s wife and 5 assigned to her...

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Two Children Swept Away by Relentless 4 Days Flood in Lagos State

NewsNigeriaTwo Children Swept Away by Relentless 4 Days Flood in Lagos State

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 23, 2020

Heavy rainfall in less than one week has swept away two children in Lagos State. The latest incident was on Monday when many parts of the State experienced heavy rainfall that lasted several hours. Ayisat, 17, was swept away by flood at Alafuja Close in Surulere Low-Cost Housing Estate. Many residents of the Estate reportedly rushed out in search of the girl in drainages and canals but did not find her. The Director-General of the...

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Fayemi Signs N91.1 Billion Supplementary Budget to Law

CoronavirusEconomyNigeriaFayemi Signs N91.1 Billion Supplementary Budget to Law

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 22, 2020

… Governor says political office holders, others sacrificed 50 per cent of salary The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, signed the 2020 Supplementary Budget into law on Monday. The State Government reviewed the 2020 Budget earlier passed by preparing a Supplementary Budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic which affected its revenue prospect. “The 2020 Supplementary Budget was designed, bearing in mind the dwindling revenue from the Federation Account, to focus on critical priority legacy...

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