A former Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday gave the reason he was not at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, venue of the swearing-in of the governor of the state, Mr. Seyi Makinde on Wednesday. Ladoja said he was mourning and adequately informed Makinde when he (governor) visited him, 24 hours to his inauguration. A press statement by ... Read More »
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Fintiri appoints SSG, media aides
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has appointed a former commissioner, Engr Ahmad Bashir, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He also appointed a broadcaster, Solomon Kumangar, as Director of Press. Another broadcaster, George Kushir, was appointed the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Sett Crowther. The appointments, the first to be made by the governor after his inauguration ... Read More »
Feet ‘n’ Tricks Set to Host 2019 African Freestyle Football Championship
The World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) has today re-appointed Feet ‘n’ Tricks International Limited as host of the 2019 edition of the African Freestyle Football Championship, and also for another 3 years. This announcement is coming on the heels of the successful hosting of the 2018 edition by Feet ‘n’ Tricks. Chairman of Feet ‘n’ Tricks, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo disclosed this on Wednesday during the press conference held ... Read More »
AYINDE DEBUNKS RUMOUR OF APPOINTMENT, ADVISES JOURNALISTS TO VERIFY INFORMATION
My initial reaction was to ignore the news and treat it like other fake news that usually dies a natural death. But upon further reflection, I decided that there is need to set the record straight. Let me state emphatically that His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has not made any cabinet appointment. The only official assignment undertaken so far by ... Read More »
Pix of Press Conference for the African Freestyle Football Championship 2019
The World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) has today re-appointed Feet ‘n’ Tricks International Limited as host of the 2019 edition of the African Freestyle Football Championship, and also for another 3 years. This announcement is coming on the heels of the successful hosting of the 2018 edition by Feet ‘n’ Tricks. Chairman of Feet ‘n’ Tricks, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo disclosed this on Wednesday during the press conference held ... Read More »
Mouka Donates Mattresses to Babies Born on Children’s Day
Mouka Dreamtime mattresses were donated by Mouka Limited, foremost foam and mattress manufacturer in Nigeria, to babies born on May 27, 2019, a day set aside to celebrate children. Babies in three hospitals – two in Lagos and one in Ibadan – were beneficiaries of the gesture on May 27, 2019. While the mothers of 10 babies received Mouka Dreamtime ... Read More »
ALGON OYO rejects seyi makinde dissolution of council
It has come to the notice of ALGON Oyo State branch that the new governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has purportedly dissolved all democratically elected local government in the state. This to say the least is unconstitutional, unexpected and too hasty for a new government. This illegality was reported in the news media.. ALGON Oyo rejects ... Read More »
AAYE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE: MRS AKEREDOLU ORGANIZES FUN-FILLED EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM FOR AAYE CHILDREN.
In furtherance to her commitment to support/attract development to Aaye a remote community in Ifedore local government area of Ondo state, wife of Ondo state Governor and founder of Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation, (BAAF) Her Excellency, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu organized a fun-filled empowerment program, for children of the area. The program which was organized under the auspices of Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation ... Read More »
NBA President, Paul Usoro, SAN, Marks 20 Years Of Civil Rule, Says Experience Shows There Is No Substitute For Democracy
Warns Buhari, Govs against influencing post-election litigation The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has cautioned against undue interference in the activities of judges engage in the adjudication of post-election litigation in the various election tribunals across the country. The NBA urged those, who took the oath of office on Wednesday, not to compromise the independence of the Judiciary and respect for ... Read More »
Zamfara Governor Announces Free Healthcare For Women And Children
The incumbent Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has announced that his administration will offer free healthcare services to women and children in the state.Mr Matawalle, 50, who made the declaration on Wednesday shortly after taking his oath of office at the Trade Fair ground, Gusau, said that the new government would be comprehensive.“I am going to assemble an enlightened, ... Read More »