The Organized Labour in Ogun State has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for exhibiting a high level of sensitivity, as he released 10 months of outstanding voluntary savings of workers in the State. The commendation, contained in a letter signed by the Chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Hameed Ademola-Benco, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Akeem Lasisi, and ... Read More »
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“Abiodun’s E-Bikes Initiative to Slash Transportation Costs by 40%”
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday launched its e-bikes and tricycles under the Ogun State E-Mobility Programme. The programme, which aims to reduce the cost of transportation in the state, would also ensure a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the launch of the first phase of 2,000 electric motorcycles held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, ... Read More »
Lagos Speaker and Agege Leaders Urge Patience Amid Nationwide Protest Plans
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other leaders in the Agege area of Lagos met on Wednesday emphasising the need for unity, resilience and patience as the country anticipates a nationwide protest. The leaders also met with various youth groups in the area reminding them that President Bola Tinubu is working to ... Read More »
“First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Announces N50,000 Grants for 1,000 Women Petty Traders”
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has met with Wives of State Governors who also double as the State Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI. At the meeting, which was primarily to inform and update them about the various support programmes of the RHI, the First Lady noted that the Initiative continues to ... Read More »
Ogun State High Court Limits #EndBadGovernance Protests to Specific Locations and Hours
The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday ordered the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to limit their activities to four locations in the state. The court also restricted the time frame of the protests to between 8 am and 5 pm. Granting an application moved by the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), Justice O. Ogunfowora directed ... Read More »
“Nigeria Mourns as ‘The Elegant Stallion’ Onyeka Onwenu Passes Away: A Tribute by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu”
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of “The Elegant Stallion”, Onyeka Onwenu, MFR, especially as I still interacted with her not too long ago during the event to celebrate Mothers of our Nation, on the 25th of May, 2024. Her extraordinary talent, creativity and contributions to unity and African values exemplified in her iconic song “One Love ... Read More »
Minister of Sports Vows Action After Addressing Team Nigeria Athletes in Paris
On July 28, 2024, as Minister of Sports Development, I visited and addressed Team Nigeria athletes at the Games Village in Paris. It was a no holds barred session. Thereafter, I had my usual personal interaction with the athletes to allow them to express their concerns directly to me, which has been my tradition as Minister of Sports. In addition,i ... Read More »
Federal Lawmaker Urges Youths to Shelve August 1 Protest Over Hijack Concerns
A Federal lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has called on youths across the country especially those from Oyo State to shelve the planned August 1 hardship protest, expressing concern that it could be hijacked by hoodlums. Akande-Sadipe, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency in the 10th Assembly said this in a message on Wednesday. She said, “While we know and believe in the ... Read More »
OYOSUBEB Announces CBT Results and 50% Cut-off Mark for Recruitment
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, has officially released results, of its just concluded computer-based tests. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, which was made available to the journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan. In the statement Dr. Adeniran said the Board has set minimum cut-off marks for qualification to the ... Read More »
Woman Petitions Governor and Officials Over Ikorodu Land Dispute Involving Oba
Woman petitions Governor, Lagos Speaker and Attorney General in Lagos over an Oba’s ‘stealing’ her land in Ikorodu. In this hard time and economy hardship, Lagos State Government and APC should not be making a bad name for itself. We learnt the king said since he gave legendary athlete, Mary Onyali hell over her land without any consequences, he will ... Read More »