Governor Makinde swings into action as ‘uncommon’ explosion rocks Ibadan

An explosion, which state authorities described as ‘uncommon’, tore through Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State on Tuesday night at about 7:45 p.m. The explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija area of Ibadan, but it reverberated in various locations in the city. The devastating explosion caused extensive property damage and loss of lives. No casualty figure has yet to be given by the authorities. Several residents were trapped beneath the rubble...

Our administration will continue to work from where Buhari stopped – Tinubu

…Promises his govt will stamp out remaining vestiges of boko haram, banditry, others President Bola Tinubu has said that his government will continue to work from where former President Muhammadu Buhari stopped, even as he assured that his government will stamp out the remaining vestiges of Boko Haram, Ansaru, banditry and kidnapping gangs. The President also noted that the job of securing every inch of our country is yet to be finished, stressing that they...

Uzodimma Sworn-in For Second Term As Governor

Hope Uzodimma, took the oath of office for a second term as Governor of Imo State around 3:24 pm in Owerri on Monday after his deputy, Chinyere Ekomaru. After the state governorship election which was held in November 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress as the winner with 540,308 votes, while Samuel Anyanwu of the People’s Democratic Party came second with a total of 71,503 votes. Athan Achonu...

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Soludo honours Nigeria’s fallen heroes

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Monday at the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day honoured Nigerian fallen heroes, even as he commended the service of military personnel. The Governor reasserted that despite the odds, Nigeria remains a black power in the world The Wreath laying ceremony which held at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, also saw Governor Soludo deliver a heartfelt speech acknowledging the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces as well as...

President Tinubu, Others Lay Wreaths On Tombs Of The Fallen Heroes

In commemoration to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, President Bola Tinubu has performed the wreath-laying ceremony with other dignitaries held at Eagle Square, Abuja. There were also gun salutes, prayers, and the release of pigeons during the event held annually to honor Nigeria’s fallen heroes. Participating at the event were the service chiefs, led by Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, as well as the heads of other security agencies. Members of...

House Of Representatives Extends Resumption Date

The House of Representatives has extended its resumption date by one week from Tuesday, January 23, 2024, to Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The House spokesperson and Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jr in a statement said the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria has communicated to members of the House over the development dated Friday, January 12, 2024. Rotimi Jr added that despite the recess,...

Nine Commissioners In Rivers State To Be Re-Screen

Nine former Commissioners who resigned from the state executive council on Wednesday are to appear before the Rivers State House of Assembly to re-screen and re-confirm. The Clerk of the house, Mr Emeka Amadi who made this known in a statement on Monday in Port-Harcourt, said the affected commissioners are expected to produce 40 sets of their Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies as well as original copies of their credentials to the State House of Assembly, Legislative...

YPP demands suspension of Tunji Ojo, threatens mega protest in January 18

…Vows to submit more damning reports to Tinubu, EFCC, ICPC The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has threatened to embark on a mega protest on January 18, 2024, demanding immediate suspension and investigation of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over alleged abuse of office. The party described as unacceptable the massive corruption scandal and noted that it would submit more damning reports on the minister to President  Bola Tinubu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Tinubu lauds contribution of creative industry to economic growth

President Bola Tinubu has commended the growing contribution of the Nigerian creative industry to the economic growth of the country. Tinubu also extolled Funke Akindele, the Nollywood filmmaker for her recent box office accomplishment, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ The president acknowledged its pivotal place as not just a medium for artistic expression but also a source of enormous soft power and viable cultural export. Tope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and...

Disregard rumour about shutting down job centre, Osun Govt tells general public

The Osun State government has told the general public to disregard the rumour that Governor Ademola Adeleke has shut down any job centre. A press statement on Sunday signed by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, Hon Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment read, “Our attention has been drawn to a false publication alleging that Governor Ademola Adeleke has shut down Osun Job Centre and withheld 12 month salaries of staff. “There’s no truth in this as Governor...

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