…charges parents to train their children. Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday eulogised his mother, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde, who turned 80, declaring that parents should train their children for the betterment of society. Governor Makinde, who also stated that he took a bit from his mother’s bluntness and straightforward character, asked parents to ensure they give access ... Read More »
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For the Records ADDRESS DELIVERED BY BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, AT THE 8TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LANDS, HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
On behalf of the Minister of State, the Permanent Secretary, Directors, Heads of our various parastatals and staff of the Ministry of Works and Housing, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to this year’s National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development. For the record and for information basis, it is important to mention that the National Council ... Read More »
Nigeria must prepare for post-oil years now — Kwara Gov
• Says technical education, agric, SMEs key to future Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday called for adequate preparation for Nigeria to survive in the post-oil years which he said could be nearer than expected, calling for better attention to technical education, agriculture and enterprise. “The whole world is preparing for post-oil years and this means we must consciously ... Read More »
Pics Governor Seyi makinde mum clocks 80
Kwara Gov visits, directs immediate fix of Olunlade flooding crisis
• Govt delegation visits, relocates victims of Mokwa auto crash to IGH Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has visited Olunlade/Idiogede communities where he assured residents that his administration would immediately fix the flooding problem in the area. Abdulrazaq’s visit followed a protest earlier Thursday in the communities where residents complained of perennial flooding that they said has damaged properties in ... Read More »
Nigeria must prepare for post-oil years now — Kwara Gov
• Says technical education, agric, SMEs key to future Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday called for adequate preparation for Nigeria to survive in the post-oil years which he said could be nearer than expected, calling for better attention to technical education, agriculture and enterprise. “The whole world is preparing for post-oil years and this means we must consciously ... Read More »
Olopade’s feats get bulkier as Lagos Marathon becomes ‘Silver Label Race’
These are the best of times for racing sport merchant and managing director of NILAYO SPORT MANAGEMENT LTD, as the firm’s flagship race, Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Race has moved up the ladder from a Bronze Label marathon to a Silver Label marathon, less than five years after its maiden edition. Olukayode Thomas, Head Communications and Media, said the good ... Read More »
WE NEED TO DEREGULATE THE OIL SECTOR – GOV. ABIODUN
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has stressed the need for the deregulation of the oil sector to make funds available, especially for the provision of basic amenities to the people. Governor Abiodun, who stated this when he received members of the Depot and Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (DPMAN) on a courtesy call in his office in Oke-Mosan, ... Read More »
How We Arrived At New Cost Of Moniya/Ijaiye/Iseyin Road – Oyo Govt
…says new contract is total reconstruction not rehabilitation The Government of Oyo State on Wednesday clarified how it arrived at the new cost of the all-important Moniya/Ijaiye/Iseyin road, which links the food basket of the state, Oke-Ogun. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the State’s Commissioner for Infrastructure, Works ... Read More »
PICTURES: GOV. SANWO-OLU RECEIVES GMD OF NNPC, MALLAM MELE KYARI AT LAGOS HOUSE, ALAUSA, IKEJA
PCommissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Olalere Odusote; Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari and Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaiya during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday. Lagos State ... Read More »