In its effort to ease movement and transportation around the Apata-Odo Ona-Challenge axis, the Oyo State Government has assured road users of the axis that the 12.5 kilometers road construction will be completed by December, 2023. The works on the road which has reached about 90 percent remains the median, walkway, streetlight, and some area to cover with asphalt. The state Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Sangodoyin revealed this while inspecting the progress of work during an inspection to the ongoing projects in Ibadan embarked upon by the Inspection Team of the Ministry. According to the…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
A Lebanese firm, Sunrise Estate has been dragged to court over claims on a landed property in Abuja. The cause of dispute emanated from alleged publication said to be sponsored by Sunrise Estate on various news outlets, warning the general public against buying the plots 580 & 581, Kugbo District, Abuja being marketed by Promise Land Estate. The alleged sponsored publication read: “The general public is hereby warned not to deal with Promiseland Asokoro Hilltop or any other person advertising to sell lands in LOTS 580 & 581 as they risk losing their money, and may be committed to prison…
Vice President of the Federal Government of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable and cleaner transportation. He noted this commitment at the Presidential Villa as he inspected the solar powered charging stations for e-mobility domiciled in the State House, demonstrating Nigeria’s dedication to driving environmentally friendly alternatives. Vice President Shettima highlighted Nigeria’s ambitious plans for an e-Mobility Strategy, designed to position the country as a pioneer in sustainable transportation on the African continent. He said, “e-Mobility deployment aligns with the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan (ETP), addressing emissions, air pollution, and energy security concerns while ensuring a…
The Lagos State Government has reopened some markets in Mushin area, recently shut for widespread environmental infractions, including indiscriminate waste dumping. The markets are: Mushin main market, Ojuwoye, Awolowo, Irepodun and Daleko markets. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, noted the temporary closure was necessary, adding that the act of indiscriminate waste dumping observed in those markets threatened public health and well-being of people in the area. He said, “Our decision to close the Mushin markets was rooted in the urgent need to rectify environmental malpractices that posed a threat to public health and…
Oluwaseyifunmi Araga, recently crowned Misters of Nigeria 2023, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious Mister Global competition in Thailand. Ahead of the grand event, Araga paid a visit to the Nigerian Embassy in Thailand, where he had the distinct honor of meeting with His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Idris Haidara, the Deputy Head of Mission. The visit to the Embassy proved to be a pivotal and enlightening experience, as Araga engaged in a profound discussion, sharing key insights into his background and the unique journey that led him to the forefront of representing Nigeria on the global stage.…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has emphasized the need for women and girls to speak up when sexually exploited, abused or violated as this will not only help them access help and heal, but give others the confidence to speak up. She was speaking at the special prayers organized by the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone Dr Fatima Madda Bio in honour of survivors of sexual exploitation, abuse and violence. This was part of activities marking the United Nations Day of Prevention of, and Healing from Child Exploitation, Abuse and Violence. “Women, speak…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to the Governor-elect of Kogi State, Usman Ododo and his running mate in the election, Joel Salifu. The Certificates of Return were presented at the INEC headquarters in Lokoja, the state capital on Friday, 17 November, 2023, amid jubilation by a mammoth crowd of supporters. Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had won the Saturday, 11 November, 2023 off-season governorship election in Kogi State with a wide margin, having polled 446,237 votes to defeat Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who came second with 259,052 votes.…
By Lere Olayinka Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero was attacked in Imo State where he went to campaign for his Labour Party. NLC and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) called for a NATIONWIDE STRIKE action! No doubt, the attack on Ajaero is condemnable and the perpetrators must be made to face the full weight of the law. No Nigerian deserved to be so treated anywhere in the country. However, should labour unions punish a whole country of over 200 million people over a matter involving the NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero? Why not limit the strike to…
Professor Abubakar Adamu Gwarzo has expressed confidence that many Nigerians will in the long run stop travelling to foreign countries for quality education. The entrepreneur and founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria made the comment during a media tour of the newly established Canadian University of Nigeria in Abuja by PRNigeria editorial crew. Gwarzo noted that with the increase in world-class universities across the country, most citizens would prefer to study at home in about two decades. He said the zeal to promote quality education motivated him to also establish the Franco-British International University in Kaduna, and Canadian…