The Federal Government has declared Friday, 29th March and Monday, 1sApril 2024 as public holidays to mark the 2024 Good Friday and EasterMonday respectively. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government urged Christians and alNigerians in general to emulate… Continue reading
Following its pledges to subsidize 50% farm land cutting to enhance food security, Oyo State Government has begun training of its agricultural Extension Officers and Directors of Agriculture across local government on farmers booking applications. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi, Olaleye while declaring open the… Continue reading
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje, has sworn in a six-man committee comprising six governors to coordinate the party affairs in their various geo-political zones. The six governors were officially inaugurated by Ganduje at the APC national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. They are Hope Uzodimma… Continue reading
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (retd) as the Coordinator, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, operating within the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). President Tinubu confirmed Kokumo’s appointment in a statement issued on Tuesday by his… Continue reading
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reprehensible acts perpetrated by kidnappers across the country, declaring that individuals involved in such despicable crimes must be treated as terrorists. The President made the declaration yesterday at a Ramadan dinner with members of the Federal judiciary led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria… Continue reading
In a bid to revitalize the Aba-Nla community in Oluyole Local Government, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP, founder and spiritual head of Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, has appealed to prominent indigenes both at home and abroad to actively contribute to the town’s growth and development. The Islamic cleric who is a native… Continue reading
..Sues For Religious Tolerance among residents Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ile-Ife chapter, has called for religious tolerance among the residents of the ancient town. The call was made by CAN Chairman in Ile-Ife, Rev canon Sam Leye Onitiju while addressing a press conference addressed in Ile-Ife, Osun state. The… Continue reading
The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,350 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,430 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the naira yesterday appreciated to N1,382.95 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,382.95 per dollar… Continue reading
Muslims in Nigeria have been tasked to be steadfast and put their trust in Allah amid the rising cost of living (inflation) and economic hardship being experienced in the country. An Ibadan based Islamic scholar who is the Chief Missioner, Forum for Comparative Sermons (Focus), Dr. Dawood Amao Alaga gave… Continue reading
The Ekerin Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, on Tuesday, raised concern about the absence of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at a Monday meeting of the Council of Obas to deliberate on the enthronement process of Oba Olakulehin as the new Olubadan. The ancient and revered Olubadan stool became… Continue reading
Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin Denies Bribery Allegations, Reaffirms Loyalty to Makinde