Some senior federal civil servants have expressed displeasure over the portrayal of directors as incompetent after the recent release of examination results for the position of permanent secretaries. The senior civil servants criticised a comment attributed to the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOS), Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan, that only 20 directors out of 85 initially invited to sit for promotion exam to the rank of Permanent Secretary scaled through the exercise. Dr. Yemi-Esan explained that out of the 85 candidates, four of them did not show up for the examination due to what she suspected was fear of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Lagos State Taskforce has debunked the news making rounds that the Agency is involved in the car chase which led to an accident and tragic death of two LAWMA officials at Gbagada axis this morning. The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye disclosed this today, Monday, 13 November, 2023, at the Agency headquarters that there is no iota of truth in that report. Speaking at the scene of the incident where members of the public had gathered to vent their anger and displeasure towards the unfortunate incident which involved yet to be identified traffic enforcement officials (not Lagos…
The National Association of Nigerian Diaspora Organization (NADA), has expressed its wholehearted support to the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his appointment and commitment to properly focus the anti-corruption mandate of the Commission, especially in bringing back stolen funds stashed away abroad. NADA expressed this support through a Press Release signed by its President, Dr. Dotun Aliu in the United States of America, USA. According to the organization, Olukoyede’s appointment is timely and strategic in the quest to rid Nigeria of the menace of economic and financial crimes and other acts…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said the state owned Agro-Cargo International Airport is destined to be a game changer in the nation’s aviation sector. Prince Abiodun said that because of the facilities in place at the airport, which begin operations before the end of the year, many companies have approached the state to relocate there, paving the way for the airport to be a commercial success in the aviation industry. The Governor spoke in a chat with newsmen at the weekend. According to him, with the longest runway, the biggest apron and control tower, the cargo airport is…
The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit’s 3-in-1 programme has ended with a call on Muslim students to walk smart and be the change agent of the country. Chairman, MSSN Board of Trustees, Alhaji Jubril Oyekan gave the advice while delivering his speech at the event held at King’s College, Lagos. He charged Muslim students to uphold the tenets of Islam, while raising the bars within their spheres. Speaking on the theme, “The Muslim youth and social responsibility”, the state Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Abubakar Ogunlende, itemized the numerous challenges facing the youths…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun said the re-election of Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State is confirmation of the trust the citizens have in his All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government. INEC on Sunday, 11 November, 2023, declared Uzodinma, who is the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, the winner of Saturday’s governorship election with wide margin by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Uzodinma scored 540,308 votes to beat other candidates in the election. Prince Abiodun expressed delight that the resounding victory of Uzodinma attested to his leadership quality and delivery of the dividend of democracy to the people.…
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has been temporarily shut following a runway incursion involving an Aero Contractors aircraft. The Lagos-Abuja flight operated by Aero Contractors landed at the Airport and it was taxiing on Runway A4 when its nose wheel got stuck to the ground. However, there was no fatality or injury as passengers were safely disembarked from the aircraft while efforts are currently being made to remove the aircraft from the runway. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into the serious incident after it was notified. The aircraft involved in the serious incident was a…
Afrobeat sensation Harrysong has captured the spotlight by setting a new record, marrying 30 women in a single day. While the move is being described as another publicity stunt by some social media who saw a glimpse of the video, Harryson has kept mum on the issue. This achievement surpasses the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s record of marrying 27 wives in a day with Harrysong saying he shares a lot of similarities with Fela and draws inspiration from him, but would not comment on the 30 wives rumour flying around. The founder of Alter Plate records, Harrysong, is now at…
The main hall of the Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area was packed full on Friday, 10 November, 2023. The residents in their numbers: religious leaders, Community Development Associations leaders, CDC leaders, market men and women, students, artisans, youths and even security agents came to listen to their Chairman, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala, who had invited them to come as unveils what he has in store for them to enhance and improve their welfare and standard of living. The atmosphere was almost carnival like because as one of the residents, “when Razaq Ajala invites you for this kind of events, you’re…
There was massive turnout in Kogi Central on Saturday, 11 November, 2023, as residents trooped out in their numbers to cast their votes in the much-anticipated off-cycle governorship election in Kogi State. Ebira indigenes, in particular, had, as early as Wednesday, 8 November, 2023, begun to arrive in droves in Okene and other Local Government Areas of the state to ensure what they described as a total delivery of votes for the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Ododo Ahmed Usman, who is the only candidate from Kogi Central in the race. Some of those who were interviewed at…