The Oyo Wednesday sealed a popular business facility, located at the Barracks-bus Stop-Iwo road axis of Ibadan, for its failure to comply with environmental regulations in the State. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Architect Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, during an inspection exercise directed officials to seal the business premises, for its incessant violation of environmental laws after several monitoring ... Read More »
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Onyeka Onwenu’s Final Bow: A Last Performance for the Ages
I have been trying to make sense out of the events of the last 24 hours with limited success. My sister Onyeka Onwenu was not even on the list to perform. She was not expected as she was said to be outside the country. She gets back and hears about my other sister’s (Dr. Mrs. Stella Okoli’s) 80th birthday celebration. ... Read More »
“Celestial Church of Christ USA Kicks Off 49th Adult Harvest Week with Theme ‘Harvest of Reconciliation'”
August 1, 2024 The Celestial Church of Christ, Metropolitan Parish, USA Archdiocese, National Headquarters, Washington DC, began her Adult Harvest Thanksgiving week on Monday, 29th July, 2024. Activities for the week would climax on Sunday, 4th August, 2024, with the Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service. Themed Harvest of Reconciliation, the 49th Adult Harvest Week was declared open by Superior Evangelist Pius Adebowale on Tuesday, 30th July, 2024. Activities for the week include Feeding ... Read More »
Swift Police Action Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Weapons in Mushin
This morning at about 1am, responding to a distress call about the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin, our tactical team based in Surulere swiftly moved in and arrested Sherrif Mustapha ‘m’ aged 42 and Suturat Lateef ‘f’ aged 28 while one other escaped. The suspects led the police to 1, Moshalashi Street, Mushin where the following were ... Read More »
Reflections on the August 1st Protest: Urging Non-Violence and Government Accountability
As I reflect on the state of our nation, I can’t help but feel a sense of urgency and concern. Amidst mixed reactions that the planned protest is attracting, the undebatable truth is that history has shown that protests have been the bedrock of some of the most transformative social movements in the world. These movements have illuminated injustices, held ... Read More »
Governor Sanwo-Olu: Protests Won’t Solve Lagos’ Challenges
• Governor calls for dialogue, says there’s no quick fix to challenges • Sanwo-Olu vows severe punishment for troublemakers Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on those planning to stage what is termed an “End Bad Government” protest in Lagos State to shelve their plans and embrace dialogue with the Government for their concerns to be resolved. In a 20-minute address ... Read More »
“Organized Labour Praises Gov. Abiodun for Addressing Workers’ Outstanding Deductions”
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 »
“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 »