Abuja, March 13, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the award bestowed on US-based Nigerian Professor Saheed Aderinto as well deserved and commendable. In a congratulatory message to Prof. Aderinto, she said the award has brought glory to not only Nigeria but to the entire African continent. Saheed Aderinto, a Nigerian Professor of History ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
You can’t defeat Makinde with lies, religious sentiments, Oyo Kajola Group tells opposition
An Oyo State-based sociopolitical group, the Oyo Kajola Group (OKG) has told opposition elements in the state to back off a dead horse, declaring that they cannot defeat the governor of the state, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, with lies and needless religious sentiments. The group maintained that it was sad and discouraging that the opposition parties, especially the All Progressives Congress ... Read More »
NOVA MERCHANT BANK PLEDGES SUPPORT TO WOMEN EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA
NOVA Merchant Bank, the leading Bank in Nigeria, has pledged to promote gender equality by supporting women who embrace technology skills, especially in our ever-evolving world. This commitment was made during the 2023 NOVA International Women’s Day (IWD) conference held recently, at the Bank’s headquarters in Lagos. image.png l-r: Managing Director/CEO NOVA Merchant Bank, Mr. Nath Ude; Managing Director/CEO, Digital ... Read More »
Osun tribunal: Appeal Court reserves judgement on Adeleke’s appeal
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday reserved judgement on the Osun State governorship appeal filed by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The appeal filed by Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party is against a judgment of the tribunal which invalidated his election as governor of Osun State. The three-member panel of justices led by Justice M.F. Shuaibu began sitting ... Read More »
Governor Dapo Abiodun Warn Traders Rejecting Old Naira Notes In Ogun State, Releases Number To Call
The Executive Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, has issued a strong warning to the people of the state, especially traders, commuters, banks, filling stations, supermarkets, and others not to reject old Naira notes. Abiodun, in his speech, insisted that the N500 and N1000 remain legal tender in his state and that whosoever was caught in ... Read More »
I am fully with Makinde, Ibadan North-East lawmaker denies backing Folarin
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-East Constituency I and Mogaji of Akinajo Family, Hon. Olagoke Olamide Akinajo, has declared that he is solidly behind the re-election bid of the state governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde and has been working tirelessly towards the same cause as the DG of the Governor’s Campaign in Ibadan North-East Local Government. The lawmaker, who urged members of ... Read More »
Jimoh Ibrahim visits Adamu, presents certificate of return
Senator-elect for Ondo South Senatoria District, and billionare business mogul, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR has presented his Certificate of return to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Abdullahi Adamu in Abuja on Monday, March 13, 2023. Dr. Ibrahim while presenting his Certificate of Return to the party Chairman saluted his high sense of coordination and political patronage ... Read More »
NDLEA arrests Ex-Boko Haram fighter, traditional ruler for alleged drug trafficking
Ex-Boko Haram fighter, Alayi Madu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a rehabilitated ex-fighter of the Boko Haram terror group, Alayi Madu for alleged drug trafficking. The agency said that it also arrested Baale Akunola Adebayo’, the traditional ruler of Kajola, a border town between Ondo State and Edo, in connection with the alleged crime. This is ... Read More »
Gov Abiodun not distributing expired COVID-19 palliatives, N5,000 cash to civil servants–Ogun govt
.says author of the fake news is a known hater The Ogun State Government has refuted the news report that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, was distributing expired COVID-19 palliatives and N5,000 to the civil servants in the state ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. The state government, in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, ... Read More »
Oyo Guber Poll: Ladoja Endorses Folarin, Knocks Makinde
Ahead of the forthcoming governorship and state assembly elections in Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, a former governor, has endorsed the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Teslim Folarin. Recall that few days ago, the political dynasty of the former governor, Ladoja Idera De Leaders and Stakeholders, had declared support for Folarin’s gubernatorial ambition. Daily Trust reports that ... Read More »