Lagos farmers seek intervention over alleged invasion of farmland by soldiers
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Aggrieved Farmers in Afero, Itoikin Community, in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, have staged a peaceful protest, calling on President Bola Tinubu and the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for immediate intervention over the forceful acquisition of their farmlands, duly allocated by the state government. The Farmers, under the aegis of […]
Suspension: Perm Sec Enitan takes over from Betta Edu
By Joseph Erunke Following the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, has assumed responsibility for the ministry. His action is in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who had on Monday, suspended Edu over alleged payment of public […]
Armed Forces Remembrance: Economic hardship mustn’t affect service men’s welfare — Adeleke
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO—GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, insisted that the welfare of servicemen must be prioritised, irrespective of the economic situation in the country. While launching the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance emblem in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke noted that the economic crisis facing the nation should not warrant the neglect of military veterans. […]
Ondo monarch disowns viral video of money spraying
AKURE—THE Olugbo of Ugbo in Ondo State, Oba Frederick Akinruntan, yesterday, distanced himself from a viral video where a monarch was seen decorating and spraying a musician. In the viral video, a monarch was placing N1000 notes, glued together on the neck of a musician. Reacting to the video, the Chairman of Ugbo Youths, Samson […]
Kano gov dispute: APC’s attempt to blackmail S-Court’ll fail, says NNPP
THE New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, yesterday, accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of attempts to blackmail the Supreme Court over the Kano governorship petition.
Regionalism best option for Nigeria’s survival —OPC
THE Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, has restated the need for a complete overhauling of Nigeria’s structure, insisting that regionalism is the only solution to the structural imbalances of the country.
Zoning breeds incompetence, says Rep Dekeri, Edo guber aspirant
The lawmaker representing Etsako Federal Constituency, Mr Anamero Dekeri, has officially joined the Edo State governorship race promising progress, prosperity for the people of the state.
Capital Express Assurance appoints new executives
The Board of Directors of Capital Express Assurance Limited, a Life Assurance company has appointed Mr. Mathew Ogwezhi as the acting Managing Director / CEO and Mr. Gbenga Owodunni as acting Deputy Managing Director/COO.
INSECURITY: Otedola donates N1bn to Lagos govt
….As Makinde donates vehicles to Oyo security agencies By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Deola Badru LAGOS—BILLIONAIRE business mogul, Mr. Femi Otedola, yesterday, donated the sum of N1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, to boost the security architecture of the state. Otedola, who was represented by his daughter, Ms Tolani Otedola, presented the […]
David Doherty: Charting new course for Nigerian sports
The David ready to heal Nigerian sports may be here after all. The David ready to kill Goliaths of Nigerian sports may be David Doherty.
Retired civil war soldiers protest unpaid 44yrs pension in Oyo
HUNDREDS of Nigerian retired soldiers, who defended the country during the 1966 Civil War, yesterday, took to the streets of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, over unpaid pensions since they retired 44 years ago.
