OYO State governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally approved the selection of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, had been recommended by the Oyomesi and …
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Mike Okiro Withdraws From Race For Ohanaeze Presidency
OHANEZE Ndigbo President General aspirant, Mike Okiro, a former Inspector General of Police, has withdrawn from the race. Okiro announced his withdrawal from the race at a press conference on Thursday evening in Enugu. He said his decision to withdraw was due to a ruling by the Enugu State High …
Read More »2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: FG Alerts Workers To Road Cordon
THE Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of access roads around the National Arcade and the Federal Secretariat in Abuja as part of the preparations for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The closure will begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and continue until the conclusion of the …
Read More »Tax Reforms: Group Urges President Tinubu to Resist Blackmail, Harassment
A group, the Western Region Organisation (WRO) has urged President Bola Tinubu not to give in to blackmail and harassment over his efforts to reform tax administration in Nigeria. The WRO, a global movement advocating for a return to regional government in Nigeria, made this plea in response to the …
Read More »FG Picks UNIBEN For Technical Teachers Training Programme
THE University of Benin is being considered as a centre for the Technical Teachers Training Programme (TTTP) by the Federal Ministry of Education. Officials from the ministry visited the campus on Thursday to assess its facilities and manpower. The team lead, Mrs Gbemisola Olaniyan, explained that the visit was to …
Read More »Gov. Ododo Creates Ministry of Livestock Development In Kogi
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the establishment of Ministry of Livestock Development in the state . This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr Folashade Ayoade in Lokoja on Friday. Ayoade explained that the decision, which was with immediate effect …
Read More »President Tinubu to Attend Sustainability Summit in Abu Dhabi
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, Jan. 11, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). Sheikh Mohamed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited President Tinubu to attend the Summit, which will take place in the emirate from Jan. 12 …
Read More »NDLEA Arrests 274 Drug Peddlers, Seizes 788.8kg of Hard Drugs In Cross River
THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Cross River says 274 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the state in 2024. The command said it also made a total seizure of 788.8kg of hard drugs within the period under review. The state commandant, Rachael Umebuali made the disclosure …
Read More »U.S. Govt Returns $52.88m Linked to Ex- Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Diezani Madueke
The United States government on Friday returned $52.88 million linked to former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Madueke. This amount was reportedly traced to assets forfeited by Galactica, connected to Madueke and her associates. US Ambassador, Richard M. Mills Jr. and Nigerian officials, led by Attorney-General Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, formalized …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Extends Support To SOS Children’s Village And Hearts of Gold Children Hospice
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank PLC, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to community development through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives as the bank recently extended its support to the SOS Children’s Village in Isolo and the Hearts of Gold Children Hospice in Surulere, Lagos. Executed under the auspices …
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