Author: Khadijah Olowode

Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has said certain revolutionary measures were taken to ensure that Nigerians enjoy more stable and regular electricity supply. He said all these were achieved with the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of his renewed hope agenda to galvanise the economy. Reviewing the activities of the Ministry of Power in the last one year on the eve of the October 1 independence celebration, the Minister also revealed that more than 40 per cent of Nigerian electrify consumers are currently enjoying over 20 hours of regular and stable electricity across the nation. He…

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In a significant stride towards renewable energy and community development, the Chairman, Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Rasaq Olusola Ajala officially inaugurated its pioneering solar charging stations on Friday, 27 September, 2024. The project aims to enhance energy accessibility, provide clean energy solutions and foster sustainability within the community. According to Ajala, the project was the proactive reaction of his administration to address energy challenge of the residents. This project is sequel to the free solar training project. The students led by their facilitator, Engr. Olajide Habeeb designed and constructed the solar charging station to serve as a community…

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By Musbau Rasak She is a woman of grace, a woman of substance, a woman whose life is synonymous with setting records of achievements. Yet, she is the one who can just be lost in the crowd. She does not raise shoulders. She is very humble. Sometimes, you would have passed her before you know who she is. She is even of the royal blood. She is a Princess of the Egbeda and Idimu Royal Kingdoms. Princess Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire is a woman of substance, yet she carries herself in the most dignified, humble manner. She is called Mama Alimoso…

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Babaji Daule, zoo keeper at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Zoological Garden has been killed by a lion he is caring for, reports thegazellenews.com. The guard was killed on Saturday, 28 September, 2024. His death was reported by the Chief Security Officer to the OOPL and has been confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state police command, Omolola Odutola. According to the report, the deceased failed to secure the locks and barricade of the lion’s enclosure before approaching the cage to feed it, thegazellenews.com learnt. This have the lion the opportunity to escape and pounced on the zoo keeper…

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The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said Nigerians should not fear of delay in collection of international passport as at present there are over 80,000 passport booklets waiting to be issued. The Minister, speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Friday, said in recent time the passport booklet in reserve have not gone below 50,000. He said all backlogs of passports have been cleared, noting that the Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS) no longer owe its service providers regarding printing and supply of passports. Tunji-Ojo said: “We now have about 80,000 passports in stocks, both the 32 pages…

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The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi has announced that henceforth, career progression courses are now mandatory prerequisites for the promotion of personnel in the agency. The Commandant General disclosed this in a keynote address he delivered at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NSCDC Cooperative and Investment Society at the National Headquarters, Abuja. He maintained that all the NSCDC training institutions are given a new phase lift and training curricular for all cadres developed, and currently awaiting full implementation. The CG also announced that his administration is committed to…

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Four Nigerian Professors with Engineering backgrounds are set to take on key positions at the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia. This development follows the submission of a report by a taskforce set up by the Gambia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology and the Governing Council of USET. The Ministry has requested endorsement from Nigerians for their appointment. The letter requesting endorsement, addressed to the Nigerian Mission in Kanifing and copied to the Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, was received on Friday, 27 September,…

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The Chinese delegation of “The center of China, Hometown of Huangdi(Yellow Emperor), KungFu Zhengzhou” and “Chinese Taste Grand Canal Food Workshop” has arrived in Nigeria to promote cultural exchange between the two countries. The delegates made an appearance in Abuja during a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival “a Moon-ment to Remember” hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCN). Speaking on the visit, the Director of CCCN, Mr. Yang Jianxing, said culture serves as a bridge and bond for connecting people in order to foster cultural exchange with Nigeria. He disclosed that the…

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 1st of October 2024, as a public holiday to celebrate the Nation’s 64th Independence Day. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on this occasion . Tunji-Ojo commended the patient and hardworking of Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices will not be in vain. The Minister while aligning himself with the theme for the anniversary, reiterated the need for Nigerians to reflect on the labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead,…

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new initiative aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian state and advancing the implementation of a two-state solution. This announcement comes after decades of failed international efforts to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict, which has brought the region to the verge of full-scale war. Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, introduced the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution during a speech at a high-level meeting attended by the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and Norway. Prince Faisal revealed that the initiative is a joint effort between Arab…

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