Category: News
Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode Distributes Farm Inputs and Facilitates Farmer Registration in Ijebu East
Ijebu East, Ogun State — In a significant move to boost agricultural productivity and support local farmers, Hon. Ifedolapo Waliu Owode, the representative of Ijebu East Local Government Area in the Ogun State House of Assembly, has commenced the distribution of essential farm inputs to farmers in the region. The distribution event took place on…
Ogun State Declares August 20th as Public Holiday for Isese Day Celebration
Abeokuta, Ogun State — The Ogun State Government has officially declared Tuesday, August 20th, as a public holiday in observance of this year’s Isese Day, reaffirming its commitment to religious inclusivity under the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode…
House Committee Inspects Proposed Kara Market Relocation Site in Ogere
Ogere, Ogun State — The Ogun State House Committee on Agriculture and Environment, accompanied by representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment, as well as stakeholders from Kara Market, conducted an inspection of the proposed relocation site for the Kara Market in Ogere. The site is intended to house the market, which is currently…
Badaru Advocates for Enhanced ECOWAS Security Collaboration to Boost Defense Capabilities
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru CON, has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to intensify their collaborative security efforts. This initiative aims to improve the region’s defense capabilities in response to escalating security threats. Minister Badaru made this call during the…
President Tinubu Approves New Appointments to TETFund Board Amid NELFUND Disbursements
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the quality of tertiary education in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of several distinguished Nigerians to the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The newly appointed members are: This announcement comes at a pivotal time when the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has…
BREAKING: Police Arrest Rioter in Kano State with Weapons and Cash During ‘End Bad Government’ Protest
Early this morning, the police at the Tsanyawa Division in Kano State made a significant arrest during a routine stop and search operation. Hassan Ilyasu, a 35-year-old from Alhazawa Village in Musawa LGA, Katsina State, was apprehended at approximately 0600 hours. The suspect was found in possession of two AK-47 rifles with fully loaded magazines…
BREAKING: Police Arrest Armed Suspects in Mushin, Recover Cache of Weapons
In the early hours of this morning, a tactical team from the Surulere Police Division responded to a distress call reporting the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin. The swift action of the police led to the arrest of Sherrif Mustapha, aged 42, and Suturat Lateef, aged 28, while one other suspect managed…
Nigerian Education Loan Fund Expands Reach with New Onboarding of State-Owned Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF) continues to make significant strides in its mission to provide accessible financial aid to students across the country. As of the latest update, a total of 86 state-owned institutions have been successfully onboarded onto the NELF portal, expanding the reach and impact of the student loan program. In a…
NCC Orders Immediate Reactivation of Lines Affected by NIN-SIM Verification Issues
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom service providers to immediately reactivate phone lines affected by NIN-SIM verification issues, following widespread disruptions experienced by subscribers over the weekend. In a statement released by Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, the Commission acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the blocking…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Proposes Crude Oil Sales to Dangote Refinery in Naira
Abuja, Nigeria — In a significant move aimed at stabilizing fuel prices and the exchange rate between the dollar and the Naira, President Bola Tinubu has extended a vital lifeline to the Dangote Refinery. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a proposal put forward by the President to sell crude oil to the Dangote…