Hon. Yakubu Ahmed-BK, Kebbi State Commissioner for Information and Culture has said that the incessant travelling by His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris was not for personal aggrandisement but for the good of the entire state. Addressing a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, the commissioner said the governor embarked on several journeys to bring positive…
Being the speech of His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at the Dr. Kayode Fayemi Commemorative Symposium and Launch of the Amandla Policy and Leadership Institute, with the theme “Renewing the Pan-African Ideal for the Changing Times: The Policy and Leadership Challenges and Opportunities,” at the Congress…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said that the country continues to grapple with a diphtheria outbreak. NCDC, via its official website on Saturday, reported that a total of 41,336 suspected diphtheria cases had been recorded across 36 states and the FCT. The cases were reported from 350 local government areas between…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has eulogised the contributions of judiciary to the protection of personal liberties and sustenance 9f democracy, describing the bar and the bench as “harbinger of hope” Speaking at the hosting of three new judges at Ibadan on Saturday, Governor Adeleke noted that the judiciary is “a beacon of hope…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated the Orangun of Ila, HRM Oba Adbulwahab Oyedotun, Bibire I, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, praising his pivotal role in the promotion of Yoruba’s heritage and culture. Governor Adeleke noted his admiration for Oba Oyedotun’s inclusive approach to rulership, which has united…
A chieftain and candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential elections, Prince Adebayo Adewole, said Nigerians need a renewed mindset and not new political parties to oust the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu from power in 2027. He argued that a new party without a new mindset would…
The founder of Love World, popularly known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has disclosed that several gospel singers left his church because they were more focused on earthly gain and fame. During a recent church programme, Oyakhilome claimed that gospel singers were more interested in earthly gain and fame than serving God with their…
The National Identity Management Commission has identified over 6,000 Nigeriens registered on its database with the National Identification Number. This was as President Bola Tinubu directed an inter-ministerial committee to ensure comprehensive data for the National Social Register for the Federal Government’s social investment programmes. Impeccable sources in the Presidency told Saturday PUNCH that the…
Osun state, according to census record, is projected to have a population in excess of five (5) million. Out of this number, young people is believed to constitute at least 55 percent, highlighting the increasing needs for opportunities that will most certainly prevails in Osun state. It’s an open fact that formal engagement will be…
A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has faulted the proposed creation of 31 additional states besides the country’s 36 existing states. PUNCH Online reports that the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee proposed the creation of 31 new states in the country. The proposal was contained in a letter to the House of Representatives…
