Ogun State Set to Register Additional 100,000 Farmers Under OGFIMS
Abeokuta, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has announced plans to register an additional 100,000 farmers under the Ogun State Farmer Information Management System (OGFIMS), raising the total number of registered farmers to 160,000. Hon. Bolu Owotomo, Commissioner for Agriculture, disclosed this initiative during an OGFIMS workshop focused on the registration exercise for farmers and…
Ogun State Approves Construction of Additional Roads in Ifo LGA
Abeokuta, Nigeria – The Ogun State Executive Council has given the green light for the construction of additional roads in Ifo Local Government Area, as part of ongoing infrastructure development efforts. Engr. Ade Akinsanya, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, announced the approval during a press conference on Thursday, providing updates on various road projects…
Organized Labour Rejects Tinubu’s Proposal of ₦250,000 Minimum Wage Tied to Petrol Price Hike
Abuja, Nigeria – Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), announced that Organized Labour has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to implement a ₦250,000 minimum wage in exchange for an increase in petrol prices. Speaking at a press briefing, Ajaero explained, “Accepting ₦70,000 was the best way to save Nigerians from further hardship.”…
Edo Deputy Governor Philips Shaibu Hints at APC Membership Amid Political Shift
Benin City, Nigeria – The recently reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philips Shaibu, made headlines on Friday by revealing that he has been unofficially affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) for some time. During an appearance on Arise TV’s morning show, Shaibu clarified that although he has not formally severed ties with the…
President Tinubu Announces Provision of 36 CNG Buses to Labour Unions
Abuja, Nigeria – In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on workers due to the high cost of living, President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to provide 36 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-fueled buses to the nation’s labour unions. During a meeting held today in Abuja, the President revealed that each of the 36 buses…
Federal Government Donates 20 Trucks of Rice for Nationwide Distribution
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced the donation of 20 trucks of rice to be distributed to the 36 state governors and the Federal Capital Territory, aimed at supporting the most vulnerable individuals across Nigeria. Speaking to State House reporters following the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, Minister of Information and National…
President Tinubu Condemns Attack on Former President Trump
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a press release condemning the recent shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The attack, which resulted in injuries and loss of life, has been described by President Tinubu as “distasteful and beyond the pale of democratic norms.” In his statement, President…
NOA Launches AI-Powered Website to Enhance Citizen Engagement
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled its innovative AI-powered website, described as a game-changing Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) web application. This new digital tool aims to revolutionize how Nigerians interact with their government. According to the NOA, the web app is designed to make citizen engagement more engaging and interactive. Users can now…
Court Rules Against Bayero and Four Others, Upholds Emir Sanusi’s Position
Kano, Nigeria – The High Court in Kano State has issued a decisive ruling prohibiting the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, and four other former Emirs from laying claim to their titles. This injunction also prevents the former Emirs of Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye from presenting themselves as Emirs. The ruling was…
President Biden Condemns Violence Following Attack at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden issued a statement on Thursday addressing the shooting incident at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. The President expressed relief over Trump’s safety and emphasized the need for national unity against violence. “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” President Biden stated….