Iwo-Road interchange in Ibadan, the state capital. Explaining that the project swould be completed between 9 and 11 months, Makinde said he was at the mosque to solicit support from the congregation over government’s decision to demolish the mosque. He said the decision to demolish the mosque to pave way for the construction of an interchange was part of his ... Read More »
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I remain Kogi Deuoty Gov Simon
…..says I remain the deputy governor of Kogi state Impeached deputy governor of Kogi state, Mr. Simon Achuba, has said that he remains the deputy governor, adding that the Kogi State House of Assembly did not follow due process. Speaking on the current affairs program, politics today, monitored in Lagos on Friday, Mr. Achuba , said the report of the ... Read More »
AMOSUN OBAS: WE’LL MAKE OUR DECISION PUBLIC SOON- ABIODUN
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his government will soon make public, its decision on the recommendations of the Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle led Review Committee, set up to look into issues of promotions and appointment of traditional rulers by the last administration. Governor Abiodun disclosed this during the Statutory Meeting of Ogun State Council of Obas, ... Read More »
Rural electrification key to my administration’s agenda—Makinde
…says govt is committed to improving rural communities The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the rural electrification is important to his administration, stating that he was ready to partner with Austria on renewable energy, especially in power generation from dams in the State. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, ... Read More »
Hon. Toke Benson Awoyinka SA Housing To Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Speak @ 14th Lagos Ikeja City Award
…Stakeholders gather to educate people on housing Come 8th Sunday, December, 2019, epoch making annual Lagos Ikeja City Award will hold. Contrary to the normal ritual of giving awards, there will be a seminar like discourse that will focus on housing; one of the major problems being faced by Lagosians. To make it unique, Hon. Toke Benson Awoyinka Special Adviser ... Read More »
WOMEN RADIO COMMENDS ABIODUN ON 50% INCLUSION
Women Radio 91.7 commends Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on his recent declaration that his cabinet will have up to 50 per cent women representation. According to Toun Okewale Sonaiya this is a testament to the fact that women are pivotal to the growth and development of any society and Ogun state should not be an exception. “We are happy ... Read More »
UBA Honours Kola Jamodu after 12 Years of Service; Assures of Solid Governance Processes
Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has assured investors and shareholders of her continuous adherence to solid corporate governance processes as the bank honoured its ex-director, Chief Kola Jamodu. In a glitzy cocktail event and dinner in his honour at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Thursday, Jamodu was celebrated for his service on the bank’s ... Read More »
Oyo To Build Gbagi Market Annex On 11 Hectares Samonda GRA Land
Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Friday, expressed his displeasure over the undeveloped 11 hectares of land at the highbrow Samonda GRA in Ibadan, as he called on investors to partner the State to develop the land in order to boost the State’s economy. The view of the governor was expressed by the State commissioner for Lands, Housing and ... Read More »
Kogi State House Of Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor
The Kogi state House of Asembly has impeached the embattled Deputy Governor, Elder Simon Achuba. His impeachment followed the submission earlier in the day the report of the Committee set up by the state chief judge, Justice Nadir Ajana to investigate an allegation of gross misconduct against the former deputy Governor. The Leader of the House,Hassan Bello Abdulahi representing Ajaokuta ... Read More »
WOLE SOYINKA SALUTES KEITH RICHARDS’ COURAGE FOR WRITING BOOK IN NIGERIA
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has commended the candour, courage and confidence displayed by Chief Keith Richards in his latest book, Never Quite the Insider: a Nigerian Memoir”. Soyinka who reviewed the book at its public presentation at the Terra Kulture Arena, in Lagos on Thursday, described the book as a “Memoir of a Ghetto Blaster”, adding that the book ... Read More »