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Abiodun: I’ve delivered more housing units than all past Ogun governors
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said his administration has delivered more housing units in its first four years in office than all of his predecessors combined. His Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, quoted him to have spoken on Friday in Abuja at a meeting with the UNDP country representative in Nigeria, Mohamed Yahya.
Efe To Perform As Nigeria’s Ajagba takes on Australia’s Joe Goodall in US
Nigerian rapper, Efe Micheal Ejeba, famously called Efemoney, will headline the kick-off show when world heavyweight boxer, Efe Ajagba, battles Australia’s Joe Goodall on Saturday November 4th at Reno Tahoe, Nevada in United States. The much-anticipated World Boxing Council fight will be held at the newly opened Tahoe Blue Event Centre, Reno Tahoe, Nevada. Efe
NUP disowns protesters against PTAD Executive Scribe
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has described some retired workers who protested against the re-appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Chioma Ejikeme, as “noisemakers”. The NUP specifically said the pensioners protesting her reappointment are being used and sponsored by arch-enemies of the entire Nigerian pensioners considering the innovative
Those responsible for Nigeria’s problems not safe – Kukah
The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese of Catholic Church, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has said that the people responsible for Nigeria’s problems are not safe just like the masses. The cleric however stated that every country of the world also has its own problems, noting that it takes the citizens and purposeful leaders to address such problems.
Labour declares nationwide strike over attack on Ajero
Members of the organised labour, on Friday declared a nationwide strike on Wednesday, November 8, to protest the recent attack on the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero in Imo State. Daily Trust had reported how Ajaero was arrested, brutalised and hospitalised by Policemen allegedly attached to the governor of the State, Hope
Rivers Crisis: Wike should realize power has changed hands – Osadolor
A member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has told the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that the earlier he realized that power has changed hands in the political equation of Rivers, the better in resolving the ongoing crisis. Osadolor, who was reacting
Brain drain: Fayemi recommends witholding of health workers’ licence for fixed period
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has enjoined the federal government to set up a national health service scheme to enable newly licenced health workers spend a fixed period ranging from three to five years before leaving the country for greener pastures. He made the call on Friday in Abuja during the induction
Gaza Genocide: Cleric asks Nations to boycott trade with Israel
Leader of Al-Harakatul Islamiyyah under the auspices of the Muslim Ummah in the South West, Mallam AbdulRazq Abdulwahab-Al-Amin, has called on “all upholders of truth” to boycott goods and services directly or indirectly connected to Israel. Speaking with journalists in Il?rin, Kwara State capital, shortly after a procession to condemn the killings, on Friday, the
Support demand for power rotation in Kwara, AbdulRazaq told
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been called upon to support the demand for zoning and rotation of power in the next governorship election. The Advocates for Kwara North Governance (AKNG) made the call in a press statement signed by its coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Adamu, a prominent APC youth, made available to Daily Trust. According to him,
How we foiled planned attack on Kano – Security Operatives
The Joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) say they have averted an imminent attack on Kano by insurgents. According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, a dawn raid operation was carried out on the terrorists’ hideout on Friday. He said the troops of 3
Ministers sign performance bond
All ministerial appointees in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet signed a performance bond on Friday, which they hope to leverage to impact the lives of Nigerians within the shortest possible time. The bond was signed after a three-day cabinet retreat for ministers, presidential aides, permanent secretaries, and top government functionaries organised by the presidency, with the
Ministers sign performance bond
Kwara SSG appointed chief of staff
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State inaugurated three top officials of his administration on Friday, with Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril returning as the Secretary to the State Government. DAILY POST reports that the governor swore in Prince Abdulkadir Aliyu Mahe, who was until Friday afternoon the SSG, as the new Chief of Staff (CoS). The
Kwara SSG appointed chief of staff
Lagos govt announces traffic diversion on Eko Bridge
The Lagos State Government on Friday announced the diversion of traffic between Costain and Alaka descent due to the need to carry out emergency repairs on some parts of the Eko Bridge. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi. He said these repairs are necessary
Lagos govt announces traffic diversion on Eko Bridge
Army postpones recruitment screening exercise
The Nigerian Army has announced the postponement of its recruitment screening exercise. The Army announced this in a statement on its X page on Friday. It said the exercise, scheduled for 6th November 2023, has been rescheduled for December 4–17, 2023. The post reads: “This is to inform members of the general public and all
Army postpones recruitment screening exercise
EPL: Chelsea manager, Pochettino reveals two clubs he will never manage
Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino has claimed he will never manage Arsenal or Barcelona. Pochettino was speaking ahead of his return to Tottenham Hotspur with the Blues on Monday. The Argentine tactician was linked to the Gunners job four years ago after Unai Emery was sacked. Pochettino was Spurs’ head coach for five years and was
EPL: Chelsea manager, Pochettino reveals two clubs he will never manage
Shooting Stars chief charges players to go all out for victory against Tornadoes
Shooting Stars General Manager, Dimeji Lawal has charged the players to approach their Week 7 clash against Niger Tornadoes like wounded lions. Lawal spoke on Friday in an address to the players after their training session at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. He reminded the players of the need to win the game following
Shooting Stars chief charges players to go all out for victory against Tornadoes
Ogah wins back Abia Reps seat at Appeal Court
The Lagos Division of Court of Appeal on Friday upturned the verdict of the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia which dismissed the election of the member representing Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Hon Amobi Ogah. The tribunal had in a judgement in September nullified Ogah’s election, declaring the All Progressives Congress,
Ogah wins back Abia Reps seat at Appeal Court
Senator Joel-Onowakpo reacts to victory at Appeal Court
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, has said his victory at the appeal court is an opportunity to contribute his quota to the realisation of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the President Bola Tinubu administration. Joel-Onowakpo, who reacted to the victory, apart from dedicating it to God, promised that it will strengthen democracy,
Senator Joel-Onowakpo reacts to victory at Appeal Court
I have delivered enough housing units in Ogun – Abiodun
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration has delivered more housing units in its first four years in office than all of his predecessors combined. Abiodun’s Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, quoted the governor as saying this on Friday in Abuja at a meeting with the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, country
I have delivered enough housing units in Ogun – Abiodun
Ballon d’Or set for changes after UEFA deal
From next year, football’s most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d’Or, will be co-organised by UEFA. The deal comes seven years after a previous partnership between the French organisers of the award and world governing body FIFA ended. From 2024, the Ballon d’Or awards will be co-organised by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, the publishers of
Ballon d’Or set for changes after UEFA deal
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