The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for a return to the Lagos Treaty of 1975 which encourages inclusive governance system in order for the advancement of political and security stability in the member countries. Vice President of ECOWAS Commission, Mrs Damtien Tchintchibidjaa made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, at the launch of the project; Citizens Participation for Accountable and Inclusive Democracy (C-PAID), organised by West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Tchintchibidjaa noted that, member states of the ECOWAS must remain focus in their collective endeavour in the…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has observed that Africa is the best investment proposition of the 21st century, in view of its natural resources, arable land and massive population. She said: “The long term structural endowments of our continent are as strong as ever, most of the world’s natural resources are in Africa and 60% of the world’s arable land and a massive population of motivated youth, Africa is the best investment propositions of the 21st century.” She gave the verdict at the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit co-convened by the Sterling One Foundation and the…
The Oyo State Government has reiterated its policy thrust to develop sports at the primary level, saying its pupils will soon dominate sporting events at the National level. The Co-ordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Jacob Dairo made this known at the distribution of sporting equipment donated by Oyo State Government, in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to 82 primary Schools held at the Board’s headquarters, on Tuesday, 15 August, 2023. Dairo said that the Board is not only poised to restore the leading position by the state in primary sporting activities, but to take…
The 15-man Palliative Committee on Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) has assured residents of the state that it will start disbursement of palliatives soon. The Committee, headed by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi has divided itself into 5 sub-committees to fast-track the implementation of the palliatives, as directed by the Governor Seyi Makinde. This is contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade on Tuesday, 15 August, 2023 in Ibadan. Ogunwuyi said the state government was not unaware of the anticipation by citizens to benefit from the palliatives promised…
Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable has finally opened up on his alleged affair with the Late Alaafin of Oyo’s, wife, Queen Dami. There had been news that the former Alaafin’s wife is in a relationship with Portable who recently got married to an actress. Controversial blogger Gist Lover also alleged that the mother of one is in a relationship with Portable by sharing screenshots of their comments. The comments were captured at different times when they exchange endearing words such as my king and queen, also using love emojis. Finally speaking on their relationship in an…
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, helicopter which crashed earlier today, Monday, 14 August, 2023 in Niger State, was actually conveying to a military hospital in Kaduna State, some troops wounded in a gun battle with terrorists, PRNigeria exclusively gathered from credible military sources. “The NAF helicopter that unfortunately crashed in Niger today was not a fighter aircraft, as speculated in some quarters. It is used for evacuation missions of the military personnel,” they said. Contrary to reports that the NAF helicopter was gunned down by armed bandits in the Shiroro Local Government area of the State, the ill-fated aircraft was…
The father of controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, is dead. The deceased, Kunle Okuneye, died on Monday morning, 14 August, 2023, and has been buried 4pm according to Islamic rites. Bobrisky announced the demise of his father on her Instagram page. The crossdresser confirmed the death of his dad via his social media page . He wrote, “Guys, I lost my dad dis morning.” Bobrisky lost his mum during the 2008 Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. One of the sons of the deceased, Debola Okunneye, known as Last Born, also confirmed the news. Last Born is the Secretary…
United States of America based Nigerian Guitarist, Craftsman Seun Adesoji Marcus aka Faaji Ambassador is set to release another album. The album, according to Marcus, is the fourth in the series of his record and it will be released both in Nigeria and the United States of America before the end of the year. Apart from releasing the album, the American based Juju musician said that he will also record promotional video of the album so as to popularize it in Nigeria and the United States of America. Seun Marcus who has played with popular juju legends like: Dr.Victor Olaiya,…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, 14 August, 2023, inaugurated the 12-man Governing Board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, charging the Corps to work more so that the economic growth being experienced in the state can continue. The Governor, who commended the officers and men of the Corps for contributing to the security and order experienced in the state under Omituntun 1.0, said the body had collaborated well with the federal security agencies to maintain peace and security in the state. Speaking while inaugurating the Board at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office,…
The newly appointed Director of Public Relations (DPR), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Chief Superintendent of Corps (CSC) Afolabi Babawale has assumed office after a successful handing over by his predecessor, Commandant Olusola Odumosu who was recently redeployed to head the FCT Command of the Corps. Babawale joined the Corps in 2005 and served in the Public Relations Unit of Osun State Command since 2008 and became the substantive PRO of the Command from 2010 to 2020. He also held similar position as the Corps’ image maker in Kwara State command where he was honoured for his excellent…