Looting: Osun govt. returns recovered items to owners
The Osun government, on Thursday, commenced the process of returning recovered looted items to their respective owners. Its been reported that the Osun state government and private property had, on Oct. 24, been looted in some parts of the state by some hoodlums, hiding under the recent EndSARS protests. Following the mass looting, Gov. Gboyega […]
My foray into beauty products – Okiemute Tonye Pela
Okiemute Tonye Pela is a Nigerian Cosmetologist who has raised the bars in terms of how well a woman’s skin should look. He has relentlessly added up to his brand’s services. This boils down to exotic leather products. The fact that Tonye Pela has got series of ventures in his name blows in the winds […]
Police officers in Oyo decry non-payment of Ondo election allowance
Some Police officers in Oyo State deployed for the Oct. 10 Ondo State governorship election have decried non-payment of their allowances, 19 days after the poll. The officers who spoke on condition of anonymity made their plight known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. One of the officers said the […]
Lawmaker canvasses special status for Lagos
The Lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Jude Idimogu, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to grant special status to Lagos State. Idimogu made the call while responding to questions and contributions at his constituency’s stakeholders meeting held at Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos. He said […]
800,000 babies die of poor breastfeeding globally each year, says Health Commissioner
The Commissioner for Health in Ekiti, Dr Oyebanji Filani, says no fewer than 800,000 babies die of poor breastfeeding yearly across the globe. Filani said this at a news conference to commemorate the 2020 edition of the breastfeeding week on Thursday in Ado Ekiti. According to him, poor breastfeeding is largely responsible for the high […]
WTO DG: Despite hiccups, we’re keeping the positivity going ― Okonjo-Iweala
Former Minister of Finance Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed her gratitude and humility for being the most acceptable candidate for the seat of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO. All but one is not set for the former Managing Director of World Bank to emerge as the first African and female WTO DG. With […]
Unemployment: Okowa calls for resuscitation of Warri Port
Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the Federal Government to quickly resuscitate the Warri Port, saying it is key to curbing unemployment in the state and the nation.
Building blocks of nationhood: A blueprint for new Nigeria
By Tunde Bakare When our nation attained independence on October 1, 1960, it was with fervent faith in the possibilities of a great nation that our founding fathers lowered the British flag and hoisted the Green-White-Green. Their dream of a great nation was etched in the lyrics of our founding national anthem, the second stanza […]
Eid-el-Maulud: Cleric, Islamic leader seek prayers for peace, stability in Nigeria
The Grand Imam of Ado-Ekiti, Sheikh Jamiu Bello, on Thursday, called on Muslims in Nigeria to reflect on the significance of Maulud Nobiyy and offer prayers for peace, unity and economic stability of the country. Also, Alhaji Yakubu Sanni, President, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Ado-Ekiti chapter, urged Muslims to always exemplify the […]
Aghughu emerges Acting Auditor General as Ayine retires
By Michael Eboh Mr Adolphus Aghughu has emerged the Acting Auditor-General of the Federation, AuGF as the erstwhile auditor-general, Mr Anthony Ayine retires from service. In a statement in Abuja, Media Officer in the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, OAuGF, Oghenekevwe Ebireri noted that Aghughu would administer the office until a substantive AuGF […]
#ENDSARS: Looters return items in Ilorin
…As Government relaxes curfew By Demola Akinyemi Some unidentified residents of Ilorin have begun to return the looted items from Shoprite, Kwara Agro Mall, and Other Shops to various locations in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. Meantime, the state government has reviewed the curfew in Ilorin metropolis to between 8p.m to 6a.m. Already, Governor AbdulRazaq held meetings with […]
