Today, on International Women’s Day, I celebrate every woman – Daughters, Sisters, Aunts, Mothers, Grandmothers and also Great grand Mothers, for your resilience, passion, courage that brought us thus far. The theme this year resonates deeply – “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”. It’s a call to action. This is the time to invest in women more than ever. Accelerating progress in any sphere requires that women have to be more involved. That is why I see investing in women, not as charity, but a strategy to build the future of our dear nation, Nigeria. Equipping you with education, resources and…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Abimbola Ogunnaike As part of efforts to curb the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have both agreed to partner on the conduct of drug tests for footballers in the country This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi and made available to media houses. Babafemi noted that this was one of the high points of discussions between the leadership of the agency and the football league. This development happened when the Chairman of the NPFL…
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has congratulated women on the occasion of the 2024 International Day of Women, saying they deserve all the respect. Akpabio, in a statement to celebrate the women signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh singled out Nigerian women for praise saying they are a full package and a special breed. Eulogising the resilient spirit of the Nigerian woman, Akpabio appreciated their daily struggles describing them as resilient, industrious, and unwavering. He said the theme of this year’s celebration “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” was apt…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has called on state Governors and Lawmakers to prescribe capital punishment for kidnapping. She also described as heart rendering, the act of kidnapping innocent children who she described as the future of the Nation. The First Lady said this on Friday, 8 March, 2024, during a meeting with the Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by the National Women Leader of the party, Dr Mary Idele Alile at the State House, Abuja. She described the kidnappers as coward for majorly taking hold of women and children saying they inhumane…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Friday said his administraOgun To Immortalize Former Finance Minister, Soleyetion plans to immortalize the late former Minister of Finance, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye. Governor Abiodun made this known during the final burial ceremony of Dr. Soleye at Owu Baptist Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Abiodun acknowledged the contribution of Dr. Soleye to the development of the Western Region, noting that Oodua Investment Group was birthed during his tenure as Commissioner for Industries. He also contributed to the success of Ogun State as Commissioner for Trade, Industries, and Cooperatives as well as Works and Housing and…
The Federal Government said it will soon come up with legislation that would regulate the healthcare sector to eliminate quacks and ensure improved service delivery. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this on Friday when he paid a courtesy call on the governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta. Alausa decried the unwholesome practice where untrained people are allowed to operate in the health sector. He also lamented the prevalence of quacks from where heinous act, such as organ harvesting takes place. The minister: “We will be pushing for a new regulation…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that over 500 surgeries have been performed on patients under his administration’s Free Surgical Intervention Programme in the last one week. Governor Abiodun made the disclosure when he received the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Thursday. The governor said the free surgery programme was designed to provide succour to the poor and vulnerable who could not afford medical bills at this difficult time. He said his government has also done…
The Federal Government has announced a N150,000 cash reward for every exhibitor at the 2nd edition of the national Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clinic. A grant of N100,000 will also be given to over 200 owners of new stores at the Modern Adire Shared Facility at the Adire International Market, Asero, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Tuesday at the 2nd Extended National MSME Clinics, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. He further disclosed that the national Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clinic would serve as…
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Urban Development and Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has finalized plans to synergize operations with the private sector in the built industry for better service delivery. The synergy which is to be christened “Accredited Certifiers Program” is aimed at strengthening the capacity of government officials in monitoring and enforcement of building regulations in the state. Disclosing this at the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) headquarter in Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Electronic Geographical Information System(e-GIS) and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde said that the recommendation…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Four students of Kwara State University, KWASU, are currently cooling –off in one of the cells of the State Police Command for allegedly beating their fellow student to death. The command’s spokesman, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Ilorin, the state capital, adding that investigation into the alleged killing was ongoing. It was gathered that some KWASU students allegedly beat their fellow students to death for videoing them. The incident allegedly occurred in a private hostel outside the campus.