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 »
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“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 »
Nigeria Embarks on Agricultural Transformation with the Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (GHAPP)
In a groundbreaking move to enhance food security and economic development, the Federal Executive Council has approved the Greener Hope National Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (GHAPP). Spearheaded by Origin Tech Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, GHAPP aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural sector, boosting productivity and creating sustainable growth. The GHAPP programme, approved on June 25, ... Read More »
“ZUMA Film Festival 2024: Celebrating Digital Renaissance in Nigerian Cinema”
Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF) 2024, Nigeria’s foremost national film festival being jointly organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will take place December 1st – 5th in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital and official host city. The festival has continued to witness massive domestic, continental and global participation as well as attendance over the years ... Read More »
“IGP Egbetokun Holds Virtual Meeting with Falana, Ebun, and Take It Back Movement”
Advises Group to Avoid Street Procession, Liaise with Respective State Police Commissioners The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on 30th July, 2024, held a constructive virtual meeting with Femi Falana (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) and other key members of the Take It Back Movement in light of the planned nationwide protest as part of the Nigeria ... Read More »
INEC Chairman Discusses Edo Governorship Election Preparations at CSO Meeting
On behalf of the Commission, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to our third regular quarterly consultative meeting for this year. You may recall that our first meeting for the year was held on Wednesday 20th March 2024 while the second took place two months ago on Tuesday 14th May 2024. You may also recall that the last ... Read More »