Year: 2024
AWOOF Foundation Transforms the Life of Motorcycle Accident Survivor
Ijebu-Ife, Ogun State – Adewale Suraju, a resident of Ogun State who suffered a life-changing motorcycle accident in 2009, has received a new lease on life thanks to the intervention of the AWOOF Foundation. The tragic accident left Suraju with a severely crushed leg, leading to fractured bones that were never properly aligned and rotting…
Ogun State Government Pledges Support for Fish and Cocoa Farmers
Ijebu-Ife, Ogun State – The Ogun State Government has renewed its commitment to supporting the agricultural sector, following a recent visit by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owootomo, to Mojalake Fish Farm Settlement in Ijebu-Ife. The visit, facilitated by Hon. Waliu Owode, the House of Assembly member representing Ijebu East and Chairman of the…
Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu Released by DSS, Speaks on Ogun Local Government Elections
Abeokuta, Ogun State – Hon. (Dr.) Oladipupo O. Adebutu, former member of the House of Representatives and gubernatorial flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has been released by the Department of State Services (DSS) after being invited for questioning regarding allegations stemming from the November 16 Local Government Elections. Dr. Adebutu,…
APC Campaign Faces Backlash as Frustrated Villagers Reject Campaign Promises
Ijebu East, Ogun State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign trail in Ijebu East has encountered intense resistance as frustrated residents, citing worsening economic hardship, have rejected the party’s efforts to rally support ahead of the upcoming local government elections. In several villages across the local government area, videos have surfaced showing angry villagers…
President Tinubu Welcomes NEC’s Recommendation for Further Consultation on Tax Reform Bills
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu has responded positively to the recommendation by the National Economic Council (NEC) to reconsider certain tax reform bills currently under review by the National Assembly. The NEC, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and consisting of Nigeria’s 36 state governors, advised that these bills be temporarily withdrawn to…
Minister of Solid Minerals Cautions States on Illegal Mining Shutdowns
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning to state governments, emphasizing that they lack the constitutional authority to shut down mining operations. He reiterated that mining activities fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government and urged states to refrain from unilateral actions in this regard. This declaration…
CBN Announces Launch of Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed plans to implement an Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), a new platform that is expected to overhaul the nation’s foreign exchange market. The system, aimed at promoting transparency and market-driven rates, will officially be launched on December 1, 2024, following a two-week testing phase set to…
Federal Government Advises Nigerians in Lebanon to Return Home Amid Escalating Conflict
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged its citizens currently residing in Lebanon to consider returning home due to escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel. The advisory, issued by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), comes as tensions rise in the region, leading to increased concerns for the safety of Nigerians abroad. In a statement…
FULL TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024
Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your President, I assure…
Ladoja Unveils 18-Year Secret: Not Adedibu, Akala, But Obasanjo Behind My Impeachment
Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the main orchestrator behind his impeachment 18 years ago, contradicting the long-standing belief that his ousting was led by the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu and his then-deputy, Adebayo Alao-Akala. In a recent interview on Fresh FM to mark his 80th birthday,…