The commencement of statewide consultations, including a visit to Chief Akande, is a sign of statesmanship and a demonstration of leadership acumen by Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated in response to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the statement signed by PDP statement chairman,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke today paid courtesy visit to the former Governor of the State, Chief Bisi Akande
Osun State Government through the Imole Eye Health Initiative has provided free eye treatment to over 42,000 Students in different public primary and secondary schools across the state. The Initiative which was launched by the Osun State Health Insurance Agency in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, aimed to provide adequate eye care among students…
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala has applauded the Federal government for the approval of N147.8 billion for the completion of the dualisation of Oyo-Ogbomoso highway. Nigerian Tribune recalls that Minister of Works and Infrastructure, Engr Dave Umahi at a Stakeholders meeting on…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), in Ondo state, on Tuesday, suspended its governorship candidate and his deputy governorship candidate in the last November governorship election in the state, Hon. Gbenga Edema and Rotimi Adeyemi respectively. The State Working Committee of NNPP also ratified the suspension of a chieftain of the party in the state,…
The Kebbi, Bauchi and Kano State governments have reaffirmed that the holiday granted to both primary and secondary schools in their states for Ramadan fast will not be reconsidered, despite concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria. Speaking with The PUNCH on Monday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State governor, Ahmed Idris,…
Paul Okoye Blames Peter For Jude’s Detention The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday arraigned Jude Okoye, the former manager of hip-hop artists and the defunct music group P-square, on fresh charges of alleged theft of $1,019,763.87 and £34,537.59 before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Jude is also facing a similar…
Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda on Monday during the session. Noheem Adams nominated Ajayi Obasa to fill the vacant position, and Akinsanya Nureni seconded the motion. Nigerian Tribune reports that Meranda has returned to the role of Deputy Speaker…
Some retail outlets belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have adjusted the petrol pump price to N860 per litre. PUNCH Online observed that while there is no official communication from the NNPCL Retail yet, some stations in Lagos adjusted their pumps to N860 per litre, down from N945 as of Sunday. This comes…
The Spokesperson to the Governor of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to the esteemed wife of the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) B.O. Akinleye, describing her as a woman of substance with a heart of gold. In a statement released on Monday, Mallam Olawale Rasheed praised Dr….
