Today, Tuesday, 18th June, 2019, is the 5th anniversary of the call to eternal rest of Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Arisekola Alao, (CON), the first Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, second Aare of Ibadanland and late Vice-President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Aare died on Wednesday, 18th June, 2014 in his London (UK) home, aged 69 years, and was buried ... Read More »
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Best Alcohol Unveils New Premium Drink, Best Honey Cream
A new flavour from the stables of Nigerbev Limited, makers of Best alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled in Nigeria to the delight of their teeming alcoholic beverage lovers. Best alcohol premium beverage aims to satisfy the taste buds of our esteemed customers and consistent with our pledge to provide Best products and exciting choices at all times, we have recently ... Read More »
Femi Akintunde Johnson writes Lagos Gov on new traffic Laws
Is this massive LASTMA kick in the gut the best foot forward for Gov. Jide Sanwo-Olu? Yes, it’s repugnant to sense for any driver to take an obvious one-way lane… In fact, he/she should be subjected to psychiatric evaluation which cost must be borne by the offender, apart from reasonable fines. Jailing anyone for traffic offence (which doesn’t involve human ... Read More »
JUNE 12 AND THE LION’S DEN By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa
On June 10, 2019, the Bill to amend the Public Holidays Act was assented to by the President, effectively replacing May 29 as democracy day, with June 12 of every year. The President was yielding to the demand of Nigerians over the years, for the official recognition of the electoral mandate that was given to Chief M.K.O. Abiola, as President ... Read More »
GOOD GOVERNANCE: Kaduna NUJ honours three eminent Nigerians
As part of activities to mark the Democracy Day, Kaduna State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured three eminent Nigerians for their contributions to sustaining democracy and good governance The ceremony held at Arewa House ,Kaduna was attended by labour Union, security agencies, politicians and other dignitaries and members of NUJ . The awardees were : Chairman,/CEO ... Read More »
Gov. Abiodun Dissolves Transport Unions, Names Ad hoc Hajj Committee
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has dissolved all transport unions in the state. In the interim, he named a 13-man committee to coordinate the activities of road transport trade unions. Also on Monday, the Governor constituted an ad-hoc Committee to coordinate the 2019 Hajj operations for the State Muslims faithful performing this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina ... Read More »
Dabiri-Erewa condemns destruction of Vehicles at the Nigerian embassy in London
Abuja, June 17, 2019 : Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the attitude of a 32-year old Nigerian, Jeffrey Apkovweta Ewohime who destroyed several properties of the Nigerian embassy in London as despicable and condemnable. In a statement by her media aide, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said that such an attitude was unpatriotic, and an unconscionable act ... Read More »
Oyo Gov appoints Christian Pilgrims Board Chair, personal aides, others
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the renewal of the tenure of Bishop Ademola Moradeyo as the chairman of the State’s Pilgrims Welfare Board (Christian Wing). A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the appointment was renewed on Friday June 14. The statement equally indicated that Mthe appointment ... Read More »
I am not Lobbying for NDDC chairman Ondo Deupty Gov
Our attention has been drawn to a sponsored news story published by The Nigerian Tribune on Sunday, 16th of June, 2019 with the headline: APC leaders battle for NDDC MD slot: Tinubu, Oshiomhole, Amaechi push for candidates from their zones •Ondo dep gov, Oke battle for slot. The said report wherein the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU MEETS SECURITY CHIEFS, PROMISES TO REVAMP STATE SECURITY ARCHITECTURE
There will be an overhaul of the security architecture of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed, after an emergency security meeting with chiefs of security agencies on Monday in his office. The aim, the governor said, is to address the emerging security challenges facing the state, noting that re-organisation of the state’s security template was necessary in order to ... Read More »