FG urges Ogun, Ondo communities on total support for Dangote Industrial City, Deep Seaport project
By Udeme Akpan The Federal Government has called on host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to give maximum support to the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will create opportunities for economic growth and community development. Representing the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, at the […]
Oyo APC says National Assembly candidates’ list remains unchanged
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has reaffirmed that its list of candidates for the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections remains unchanged, saying the names are those approved by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) following the party’s primary elections. The party said the names of […]
Notion that state governors don’t control police a ‘myth’ — Segalink
According to him, governors already play a key role in policing through their influence over the appointment and deployment of Commissioners of Police, as well as their membership of the Police Council.
Seven die, three injured in Kogi road crash
By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA — Seven persons have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in a road accident along the Okene–Osara–Lokoja Highway in Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the crash occurred when a commercial Siena bus travelling from Auchi in Edo State to Abuja collided with a stationary heavy-duty […]
Gambia delegation tours NSITF to study Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) on Monday, officially launched a week-long study tour for the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund from the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia. The study tour was declared open by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, […]
FEPPPAN praises Tinubu for settling N39bn pension liabilities, commends liquidation of NITEL/MTEL arrears
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for authorising the payment of over N39 billion to clear inherited Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pension obligations, with the settlement of 35 months of arrears for 9,675 former NITEL/MTEL pensioners constituting the largest single […]
