The opposition All Progressives Congress in Osun State has again been advised to take a deep breath and put in check, their present loose cannon state of mind, and put in proper perspective, their particular areas of interest in the affairs of Osun State or at best, go back to the drawing board, if any,…
The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), in collaboration with its partner organisations, has expressed profound disappointment over the continued lack of response from the Ministry of Interior to their longstanding appeal for passport printers at the Nigerian Consulates in New York and Atlanta. A statement signed by its President, Olutomi Aregbesola, and made…
A new report has revealed that Nigeria receives only 4 per cent ($704m) of the $17.7bn it needs annually to address the impacts of climate change. The report jointly published by Oxfam, Connected Development and INKA Consult was unveiled on Monday. The report highlighted the gap in climate finance needed to help the country combat…
The League of Northern Democrats (LND) acknowledges and supports the recent communique issued by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at the conclusion of their meeting with the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, on January 16, 2025. The NGF’s endorsement of a revised Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing…
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, has stated that the company has commenced rehabilitation of pipelines and depots to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure for long term benefits. He stated this in an interview on Sunday, noting that the ongoing rehabilitation project, which is expected…
…visits scene of tanker explosion Niger State Government has directed that no vehicle coming from Maje axis should be allowed to pass through Dikko bridge. Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the directive when he visited the scene of tanker explosion around Dikko junction, Gurara local government area of Niger State The farmer Governor, who…
Practically speaking, where eloquence is often mistaken for intelligence, it is very interesting to see leaders like Agboworin, who have proven that true greatness goes beyond mere rhetoric. Despite the misconception that eloquence is the ultimate measure of a leader’s worth, Agboworin’s enduring popularity among his constituents is a testament to the fact that substance…
A non-govermental organisation, The Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV) engaged in a charity walk on Saturday with the aim of gathering monetary support for Orphanages in the state. The Non-profit Initiative was founded in 2015 by the current member of the National Assembly, representing Ede North,Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjọ has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his maturity with which he handled the shenanigans of the opposition designed to frustrate the planned establishment of Osun State International Airport to be located in Akoda, Ede. The elder statesman gave the commendation while receiving Governor Adeleke at his hilltop Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun…
The Eburu of Ibaland, Pro-Chancellor, and Chairman of the Governing Council of Atiba University, Oyo, Oba Prof. Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye, has felicitated with the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Highness, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owode. In a congratulatory message personally signed by Oba Okunoye, he prayed for the spirit of Alaafin Sango, known for…
