The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has emphasised on the importance of culture and tourism with a declaration that the economy of the state would receive buoyancy if effectively channelled through them. The Governor made this disclosure on Monday during a visit to Nike Arts Gallery, Ikate, Lagos State. Adeleke commended Mrs Nike…
The federal government will introduce a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer called the Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine into Nigeria on September 25. Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib stated this yesterday in Abuja during the bi-annual religious leaders review meeting on primary healthcare. He said, “On the 25th of September…
The Osun State Government through its palliative committee in partnership with the Ministry of Special Duties and Regional Integration, will begin the distribution of the subsidised rice palliative to residents of the state on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a release by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi, who stated that…
Two hundred and ninety-eight stranded Nigerians in Libya have been repatriated back to the country in separate chartered flights early this week. The National Emergency Management Agency disclosed this on Monday in a statement. NEMA’s Lagos State Territorial Coordinator, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, explained that the returnees were sent back to the country directly from Libyan…
••• Says 2 billion naira received out of 5 billion Osun State government through its palliative committee in partnership with the ministry of special duties and regional integration will begin the distribution of the subsidized rice palliative tomorrow. This was disclosed in a release by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,…
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Doyin, has emerged as the Head of House for week 6 and the second female winner of the title after she won in a competitive challenge with Cross. Doyin, during the game, begged Cross to allow her to win and promised to reward him with two BFF badges out…
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Angel Smith has revealed that she and her love interest, Soma are not compatible to engage in a serious relationship. This revelation comes few hours after Soma confirmed their relationship status while responding to questions from the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during the live show on Sunday. Soma confirmed…
Despite continuous government efforts to shore up food production in Nigeria through various intervention programmes, the country recorded foods trade deficit worth N4.92 trillion between 2018 and 2022. Available data shows that Nigeria is not growing enough food for the populace, leaving the country with no option but to import. Consequently, to feed its steadily…
A group under the auspices Yoruba Council Worldwide has called for urgent intervention over the political wrangling in Lagos. The group gave the advice in an open letter written to President Bola Tinubu and made available to newsmen on Monday. The letter signed by the group’s President, Aare Oba Hassan Oladotun, Esq, urged Tinubu to…
Following the delay in adhering to revered traditions of discipline and regimented culture of the Police, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has retired four Deputy Inspectors General of Police. The affected are DIG’s are Dan-Mallam Mohammed, DIG Moses Ambakina Jitiboh, DIG Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa and DIG Adeleke Adeyinka Bode. Giving further reasons for their etirements,…
