● Defends Climate Performance Records Governor Ademola Adeleke has advocated for a frontline role for subnational governments in the fight against climate change even as he defended the commendable records of his government in that sector. The State Governor who made the observations yesterday while hosting a delegation of the Green Growth Africa Sustainability Network…
In a move to bolster local government autonomy, the Osun State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed two crucial bills into law, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment 1) Bill, 2024 and the Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation & Administration) (Amendment 7) Bill, 2024. The key objectives of these bills are to align…
The gospel music industry mourns the death of Aduke Gold, a passionate gospel singer. Aduke Gold, whose real name was Aduke Ajayi, was celebrated for her melodious voice and spiritual music in her lifetime. Here are eight facts about the late singer; Musical Growth Despite the competitive gospel music industry, Aduke Gold made a name…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, announced on Monday that the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has the capacity to produce arms and ammunition for Nigeria’s security forces and other African nations. He emphasised that several African countries are now procuring their arms and ammunition from DICON, showcasing the corporation’s growing influence…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on his X handle on Monday. Pate said the policy is more than just a response to the ongoing exodus of…
The Kano State Police Command said on Monday it had transferred the 76 suspects arrested for flying Russian flags, including a foreigner to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, for discreet investigation on charges of sedition. The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Salman Garba, disclosed this on Monday while giving an update on the suspects arrested…
In the aftermath of the recent nationwide hunger protests, the prices of cooking gas and food items have skyrocketed in Kaduna. Prices of goods such as provisions, grains and other staple food items are rising steadily in markets and shops across the board. Checks by a News Agency of Nigeria’s Correspondent on Monday in Kaduna…
The member representing Ayediire-Iwo-Ola Oluwa Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Lukman Kayode Mudashiru has joined millions of youths across the world and most especially in Nigeria to celebrate the International Youth Day. In a statement personally signed by him on Monday, The Vice Chairman, House Committee on Human Rights disclosed that he…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi as “00a blessing to humanity as he celebrates his birthday. A message signed by the Governor felicitated the human right lawyer and philanthropist for witnessing another year. “Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi has no doubt proven to the world that he is a true democrat who…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state on monday inaugurated screening committee ahead of its primary election for the forthcoming local government election in the state. Chairman of the party, Hon Sunday Bisi while Inaugurating the committee admonished members of the committee to be upright in the discharge of their duties. He further urged them…
