OPC role in securing S-West commendable —Ooni
By Gabriel Olawale ILE-IFE—Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, weekend, commended members of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, for the active role in securing the South-West zone. Speaking during the 2022 edition of the Oodua Festival in Osun State, the Ooni said that the security challenges in the region could have worsened, if not for the […]
ASUU to FG: You’ll have no rest until outstanding issues are resolved
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday told the federal government that it would not have any rest until all the outstanding issues affecting the country’s tertiary education were resolved.
Petrol subsidy: Shelving the Doomsday
In the middle of 2021, the Federal Government served notice that it would, as from June 2022, end petrol subsidy in line with the new Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, which has commercialised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. However, as the new year unfolded, Organised Labour started making ready for a warning strike. It finally […]
Olu of Ikeja: Muritala origin made him most qualified – kingmakers
The kingmakers and leaders in Ikeja Land have insisted that the origin of monarch-elect, Tajudeen Muritala made him the most qualified and rightful person to become the traditional ruler for the community.
Founder’s Day: BSN honours Adewale Martins, Aboyeji, Barr Adesina, others
BIBLE Society of Nigeria (BSN) will on February 8, 2022, honour six distinguished Nigerians with its prestigious Bible Award for Selfless Service to God and Humanity.
Health Technologists distance selves from Community Health board
Community health technologists and scientists in Nigeria have called on the Minister of Health and other critical stakeholders to caution the Community Health Practitioner Board of Nigeria not to intrude in their affairs.
Nigeria lost $4bn to oil thieves in 9 months, says Tony Elumelu
The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, yesterday, disclosed that Nigeria lost $4 billion worth of crude oil to thieves in the first nine months of 2021.
Almoroof family nominates MC Oluomo as Oba of Oshodi, says NURTW boss is from ruling house
THE Kupoluyi Almoroof family, one of the acclaimed ruling families in Oshodi, Lagos, yesterday, announced the nomination of the Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Lagos Council, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called ‘MC Oluomo’, as its candidate for the traditional stool in the community.
IPOB sit-at-home inflicting immeasurable hardship, pains on us — South-East residents
•Igbo economy getting destroyed — Abia businessman •We are dying of hunger — Anambra artisans •It has destroyed our family life — Awka residents •Our Govs have woefully failed us — Enugu residents •SE residents now relocating to other places By Anayo Okoli, Vincent Ujumadu, Dennis Agbo, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Ugochukwu Alaribe, Chinedu Adonu, Chinonso Alozie, […]
How we diversified Nigeria’s economy —Minister
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu says the Federal government has succeeded in diversifying Nigeria’s economy through innovative policies and implementation.
Reps demand thorough probe, justice for Hanifa Abubarkar
By Levinus Nwabughiogu The House of Representatives has called on relevant authorities to ensure that investigation into the murder of the five years old primary school girl, Hanifa Abubarkar is thoroughly and logical done to apprehend everyone involved. The House also said the case should be given the urgency and necessary justice it deserves such […]
