A Nigerian theatre Director, Wole Oguntiokun has died. Oguntokun, before relocating to Canada was a household name in many local stage productions in Nigeria. Oguntokun was also notable for his works on some local television stations where he directed some TV drama series. His colleague and long time friend, Kayode Peters, who first broke the news on his instagram page, ... Read More »
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“Governor Aiyedatiwa Extols President Tinubu on 72nd Birthday”
On behalf of myself, family and the good people of Ondo State, I congratulate His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday today. Mr. President, it’s no coincidence that you share the same birth month with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, former Premier of the Western Region ... Read More »
“Tinubu’s 72nd Birthday: Governor Abiodun Applauds President’s Astuteness and Commitment to Nation-Building”
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a democrat and visionary leader who is passionately committed to the emergence of Nigeria as an economic power house. Prince Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to the President on his 72nd birthday on 29 March, said Tinubu is the right man to lead the country at this ... Read More »
“Governor Otti Promises Relief: Pension Arrears Payment Begins Today”
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has announced the commencement of work to reconstruct the dilapidated Obohia Road, while work on Ohanku Road, both in Aba, will begin immediately after the Easter holidays. This comes as the Abia Governor also declared that pensioners, who were owed several months arrears of pensions by previous administrations, can now heave a sigh ... Read More »
“President Tinubu: A Legacy of Leadership Honored by Lagos Lawmakers on His 72nd Birthday”
Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly took turns to speak glowingly of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday as he marks his 72nd birthday on Friday. The lawmakers commended the President for deciding on no-celebration of his birthday in consideration of the mood of the nation as, according to them, this was the mark of true leadership. However, ... Read More »
“Governor Abiodun Revamps Aide Appointments: Adds 8 SSAs, 19 SAs, and 26 GLOs”
Appointments: OGSG withdraws GLO list The Ogun State government has withdrawn the list of Government Liaison Officers earlier announced today. Governor Dapo Abiodun had approved the appointments of additional aides including eight Senior Special Assistants, 19 Special Assistants and 26 Governemnt Liaison Officers. Explaining the withdrawal, Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, said some Local Government Areas ... Read More »
“INEC Disavows Involvement in Labour Party’s Anambra National Convention”
The Independent National Electoral Commission has distanced itself from Wednesday’s national convention of the Labour Party held in Anambra. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, said this in Abuja on Thursday. Oyekanmi said that the conduct of the convention was not monitored by INEC, declining to state further why it was not monitored… Read More »
“Coal City Film Festival 2024: Enugu Shines as African Cinema Takes Center Stage!”
Theo Ukpaa, Shuaibu Hussein, Others Shine at the Event! The Coal City Film Festival 2024, hosted at the scenic Nike Lake Resort Hotel in Enugu, Nigeria, was a spectacular showcase of glamour and glitz. This premier film event, the largest in the South East, was organized in partnership with the Enugu State government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. ... Read More »
“First Lady of Nigeria Champions TB Eradication, Urges State Commitment”
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has advocated for a renewed commitment, especially at the state level to the fight against Tuberculosis in Nigeria. She was speaking during her investiture as the Global and National Stop TB Champion at the State House Abuja. Senator Oluremi Tinubu applauded the role of the Federal Ministry of ... Read More »
“Equality Advocacy Intensifies: Government Office Demands Accountability from KFC”
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities expresses deep concern and condemnation regarding the discriminatory incident that transpired on March 27, 2024, at a KFC restaurant located within the departure hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. Mr. Demola Daniel, a person with disability reliant on a wheelchair, was unjustly ... Read More »