The Oyo State Government has increased the 2025 capital budgetary allocation for Persons with Disabilities by over 70 per cent of what they received in 2024. The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, disclosed this in Ibadan, during the celebration of the 2024 Stakeholders summit and International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Makinde, represented by his Deputy, Bayo Lawal spoke ... Read More »
As IGP Orders Investigation into Allegations The Nigeria Police Force has expressed serious concern regarding a recent 34-page report released by Amnesty International, which alleges police culpability in the deaths and arrests of protesters, and the use of excessive force during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August 2024. The Force categorically refutes these allegations as unfounded, misleading, and inconsistent with incident ... Read More »
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun., Ph.D., NPM., has reaffirmed the capabilities and expertise of the Nigeria Police Force in tackling cybercrimes and protecting cyberspace in Nigeria and beyond. The IGP made this known while commending the Police operatives attached to Zone 7 command and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) Abuja for bursting a group of foreign ... Read More »
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has expressed great pride for Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old Nigerian-American girl, who has made a remarkable scientific feat. Dabiri-Erewa commended Shokunbi, who invented a low-cost (costs $60) air purifier. The invention, tested by the University of Connecticut and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was proven to remove 99 percent of ... Read More »
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the development of the tourism and creative industry, saying the State Government will continue to provide a conducive atmosphere for businesses to thrive. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the weekend during the inaugural Isimi Lagos Festival, held at the Isimi Lagos Wellness and Polo Country Estate in the Epe ... Read More »
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has launched the National Registration of Tourism Sector Personnel and Practitioners as of 1st December 2024. This initiative, in line with the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022 (Gazette No. 3 of 2023), is aimed at regulating all personnel and practitioners within Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector. Under the leadership of Aare Abisoye Fagade, ... Read More »
Scores of Recoveries Made, As IGP Commends Officers For Gallantry, Commitment. In furtherance of the redoubled effort of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D NPM, to sustaining the fight against all forms of crime and criminality across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has remained steadfast and unyielding in its efforts to neutralize every threat to national ... Read More »
2nd WOMA Roundtable to Air on The Vintage Talkshow Industry Veterans and Experts Converge for WOMA 2024 Roundtable Lagos, Nigeria – As part of the 2nd Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA), a pivotal Roundtable Discussion is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 14 December 2024, at 7:30 a.m. (Nigerian Time). Themed “Building a Broad-Based Safety Nets for Veteran & Indigent ... Read More »
Yesterday afternoon, the body of Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene was finally laid to rest in his eternal Home with his Creator. The ceremony took place in Abraka, Delta State. Earlier in the day, a Lying-in-State was held followed by a novelty memorial football match played by members of the football fraternity in his honour at the Sapele Township stadium, Sapele. It ... Read More »
One enduring principle that defines Governor Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke is his unwavering belief that the true strength of any government lies in the well-being of its people. Governance, to him, is not a distant or abstract concept—it is a responsibility to uplift lives, instill hope, and create a stable, flourishing society. In every decision, Governor Adeleke exemplifies this commitment, ... Read More »
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