Month: September 2024
Page: 12
Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, has allayed fears over earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital Territory urging residents not to panic. A statement by the Director-General Professor Olusegun Ige disclosed that NGSA monitored the tremors and found them to be low and didn’t pose any threat to the environment The statement reads: […]
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSSIEC has reiterated its readiness to conduct free,fair and credible Local Government Areas,LGA poll in the State, 22nd February,2025. The Chairman, OSSIEC, Mr. Kasim Abioye gave the assurance during an interaction with newsmen at the Osun NUJ Correspondent Chapel, Osogbo, in response to speculations that the Election […]
The determination of the current administration in Ogun State to revamp the state’s economy through public-private partnerships ,PPP,received a significant boost this week, as the United Kingdom expressed interest in partnering with the state government in manufacturing, agriculture, and human development. The partnership aims to strengthen economic growth by attracting foreign investments, fostering job […]
A 43-year-old mortuary attendant in the Ipetu Ijesa area of Osun State, Johnson Daniel, has been arrested by the State Police command for allegedly selling dead body parts. The command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Giwa- Alade Emmanuel made this known while parading the suspects at the command headquarters, Osogbo. Mr Emmanuel explained that […]
Oyo state government has flagged-off the upgrade of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan to an International standard . At the groundbreaking ceremony held at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport at Alakia, Ibadan,Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde announced that 41 billion naira had been approved for the first phase of the project. The governor maintained […]
The global vaccine alliance, Gavi, has announced plans to buy 500,000 doses of the mpox vaccine for Africa. According to the BBC, the delivery is expected later this year. It was gathered that Gavi also allocated $50 million to cover the costs of transportation, delivery, and vaccine administration across the continent.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that the immediate past Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello is in its custody. The commission denial is contained in a statement signed by its Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale on Tuesday. The statement reads: “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi […]
All Progressives Congress, APC, has written to Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, accusing three INEC staff of attempting to compromise the Edo governorship election. The 3 INEC staff are: 1. THE HOD OPERATION EDO STATE: MR. INOYENGIENI FRANK OGBISE 2. THE HEAD OF ICT EDO STATE: MR. LAWRENCE AKAN 3. THE […]
Constituents from the nine local governments in Oyo South Senatorial District have benefitted from an empowerment programme facilitated by Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. The initiative, aimed at alleviating poverty and […]
Former Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alh Yahaya Bello today, honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This decision was made after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies. The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all […]
