Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the social safety net programme of the Federal Government must be implemented to reflect President Bola Tinubu’s sincerity to protect vulnerable families and households from the impact of current “economic shocks”. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, in a statement on Saturday, said Sanwo-Olu made the remarks during...
The Asiwaju of Orile Imo, High Chief Dr. Olakunle Olalekan has celebrated with Chief Suarau Alani Bankole, the father of the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole on his conferment as the “Apena” of Egba Land. The Egba high chief who is now the “Apena of Egba land is a businessman...
Twenty-one pro-democracy organizations have petitioned the Nigerian Senate, accusing a former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel of plotting to destabilise the state. The groups said Daniel, who is the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District is creating tension in the Gateway State by his incessant attacks on the state government and Governor Dapo...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate termination of the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration (FCTA). Wike, in a statement by his Director of Press, Office of the Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, on Wednesday, ordered the affected appointees to hand...
The Nigerian Air Force has bombed camps housing members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its paramilitary wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN). Air Force spokesman Gabriel Gabkwet, in a statement on Wednesday, said several strikes were carried out on Tuesday at separate locations of the two eastern states. He identified the locations...
Yoruba Afenifere Youth Organisation of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter has honored Mr Oseni Rafiu Okanlawon, popularly known as Anobi Elele Mowe as Yoruba Peace Ambassador. The award was presented to him on Wednesday at his residence in Ofada, Ogun State. The association described Mr Oseni as a peace maker who has been fostering peace...
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, as a shining light in Christendom. He described the Bishop as a great man of God and an educationist worth emulating. Abiodun stated this in his goodwill message to mark Bishop Oyedepo’s 69th birthday. The governor,...
Comrade Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji, the Chairman of the Ogun State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has expressed his appreciation to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for swiftly disbursing funds to support athletes and coaches participating in the ongoing 7th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State. The SWAN Chairman gave the commendation...
SME News Magazine has announced the winners of its 2023 Greater London Enterprise Awards. Africentocl Uk Ltd is one of the prestigious recipients of the honour, for its contribution to the development of the maritime sector globally. AfricentOCL UK won the ‘Best Maritime Materials and Vessel Chartering Provider’ category. According to a statement from the...
A section of a plastic company, Mega Plastics Company, has been engulfed by fire in Lagos State. The company which is located in Ilupeju byepass, Mushin area of Lagos was gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday. According to a statement by the Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret,...