Governor Ademola Adeleke today paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi in Abuja, delivering reports on the state of federal and state roads while seeking further federal interventions. Accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye, the Governor briefed the minister on his administration’s multi- billion naira infra projects which…
Osun State helmsman, Senator Ademola Adeleke has bagged an award of excellence as the 2024 Best Civil Service Loving Governor in Nigeria. Presenting the award to the Governor in his office, the President, Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) who also doubles as the Vice-president, Nigeria Labour Congress,(NLC) Southwest Zone, Comrade Oluwole Adeleye said the award…
Governor Ademola Adeleke today paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahia in Abuja, delivering reports on the state of federal and state roads while seeking further federal interventions. Accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye, the Governor briefed the minister on his administration’s multi- billion naira infra projects which…
The Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, standing trial for allegedly raping and murdering 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, on Thursday, opened his defence. Ominikoron, who testified in his defence before the Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, told the court that he did not rape nor kill Oluwabamise. He testified that he…
The Federal Capital Territory, through its Public Health Department, has activated the Cholera Emergency Operations Centre as part of its surveillance and preparedness measures to handle the cholera outbreak in the FCT. The department disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. It said while activating the Cholera Emergency Operations Centre over the weekend, the Permanent…
A baby died when an overloaded migrant boat headed for Britain sank in the Channel off the coast of France on Thursday night, French maritime authorities said Friday. The accident occurred off the French town of Wissant, the maritime authority in charge of the Channel and the North Sea told AFP, adding that 65 people…
A new disturbing method used by criminals to harvest body parts from unsuspecting victims has been uncovered in Benue State, according to the 24 Hours Road Accident Victims Support Initiative (TRAVSI). The non-governmental organisation raised the alarm during a stakeholders’ town hall meeting organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Makurdi. Gaddafi Asemenya,…
The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, says agriculture will continue to receive premium attention under his administration. He disclosed this at the 6th International Onions Conference held in Sokoto on Wednesday. The Governor said that the Kaura Agricultural Development Project tagged: KADAGE was designed to reposition the sector for…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Thursday attended the 50th birthday celebration of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. The event which was held at the King’s palace in Ile-ife had in attendance dignitaries, colleagues, associates and friends and well-wishers of the monarch.
Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied viral news reports that he rebuked Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau state over his stance on the PDP leadership crisis during a recent virtual meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum. Responding to the media reports, the Governor posited that he was on his way to Akure in his capacity…
