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Senator Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi Applauds Governor Adeleke’s Achievements, Urges Continued Support from Osun People

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Senator Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi has applauded Governor Ademola Adeleke’s achievements while urging continued support from the people of Osun State. In a phone interview with our correspondent, the Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Ajagunla Olubiyi Fadeyi, has heaped praise on Governor Ademola Adeleke for what he described as “outstanding and people-centered leadership” since assuming…

Ground rents: I derive joy stepping on big people’s toes — Wike

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago01 mins

The Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, said he derives joy from stepping on the toes of big people in the country. Wike said this while dismissing a possible backlash from a section of the elite regarding his enforcement of rules regarding ground rent payments during a press briefing in Abuja. He stressed…

FG warns dealer over viral video mocking civil servants’ ability to afford luxury car

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Federal Government has warned Abuja automobile dealer, popularly known as Alamin Sarkinmota, against taunting civil servants in the country about their inability to acquire most of the cars he put up for sale in his advert videos. This was disclosed by the National Orientation Agency in a letter signed by its Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu,…

Osun Government, Smart City Plc in partnership to foster investment, citizens’ improved quality of life

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The Osun State Government under the leadership of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and Smart City Plc have, on 28th May 2025, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) primarily to foster innovation, economic development and improved quality of life for the people. This is in consonance with Governor Ademola Adeleke’s industrialization drive, such as investment…

OSUN 2026: GSI Survey is a Testament to the People’s Love for Governor Adeleke

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

My Take as PDP Wins by 65% The recent Geopolitics Survey International (GSI) report on Osun 2026 is not just a routine political poll; it is a resounding affirmation of the confidence and loyalty of the good people of Osun State in the leadership of Asiwaju of Edeland, His Excellency, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke….

Why I don’t take chieftaincy titles —Makinde

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

OYO State governor, Seyi Makinde, said that he made up his mind as a matter of principle not to receive awards or chieftaincy titles until the expiration of his tenure of office. Makinde made this known while receiving the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, through a delegation he empowered to meet the governor…

Stop charging us N700,000, for movie appearance, young Yoruba actors tell senior colleagues

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

•Lament rising fees, lack of support from colleagues YOUNG actors and actresses in the Yoruba movie industry are voicing their frustration over what they described as the increasing unprofessionalism and financial demands by some of their colleagues. They also pointed fingers at some senior colleagues who have raised their appearance fee to heights new actors…

Seven dead, many injured as two Russian bridges collapse

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

No fewer than seven people have died and dozens injured after two bridges collapsed overnight in separate incidents in Russian regions bordering Ukraine. According to the regional governor, Alexander Bogomaz, a road bridge came down in Bryansk, bringing several heavy trucks onto a moving passenger train late on Saturday. Following the incident, Emergency services said…

Gov Yusuf declares Monday public holiday to mourn 22 Kano athletes

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared Monday, 2nd June, as a public holiday to sympathise with the families of the victims who lost their relatives in a tragic road accident that claimed 22 lives and left several others seriously injured. While His Excellency is away in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj…

CNG to reduce railway maintenance cost by 70% — Opeifa

Tomi Lala5 months ago5 months ago06 mins

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has said that Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is crucial for the railway industry in Nigeria, offering several benefits, including a reduction in maintenance costs by up to 60–70 percent. He disclosed this over the weekend during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding…