The Association of Primary School Headteachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON) in Alimosho Local Government has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson. The visit, which marks the second since the inception of his administration, was aimed at appreciating the Chairman for his unwavering support towards primary education and the welfare of teachers. According to the spokesperson of the Forum, “The other day, we came here with our teachers from all the primary schools in Alimosho Local Government to congratulate you on your assumption of office. We presented some of our needs, and you promised to look into…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Chairman of the Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has organized an engaging team bonding event that brought together members of the Executive and Legislative arms of the council. The gathering, held on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, aims at fostering unity and relieve stress among the officials, centering around a thought-provoking movie screening addressing political issues and worthwhile lessons for their roles in governance. The event took place at Silverbird Cinema Ikeja, and was attended by all councillors, led by their leader, Hon. Lekan Adeyi, as well as the LCDA party Chairman, Hon. Ishmail Babatunde (TUNKAZ). Also…
Senator Ned Nwoko has debunked claims on Social Media that he married his estranged wife, Regina Daniels at the age of 17, reports thegazellenews.com Social Media reports have criticised Nwoko for marrying an alleged underaged Regina, some going on to accuse him of paedophile. However, in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Ned Nwoko debunked the report. According to him, the allegations are false, misleading, and entirely unfounded. Nwoko explained that during his first meeting with Regina, he had asked about her age, and she told him she was 21 years old at the time. He further stated that…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem, for approving the establishment of the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal, describing it as a landmark decision that will deepen justice delivery and strengthen the ease of doing business in the state. The Governor made the remarks while addressing participants at the State Treasury Board Meeting for the 2025–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 Budget Session held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He expressed profound gratitude to Justice Dongban-Mensem for what he called a visionary…
Residents of Somolu Local Government have hailed the Chairman of the local government, Hon Lateef Ashimi as 500 residents filed out to receive N100,000 each as parts of the Renewed Hope Cash intervention to bring smiles to the faces of the residents. Speaking at the ceremony, the Council boss stated that the event was part of the fulfilment of his campaign promises to the people of the local government. He assured the residents that his administration will not rest on its oars. “You have trusted us with your votes and we will not disappoint you,” he said. Beneficiaries of the…
In a show of commitment to residents’ welfare, the Alimosho Local Government, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has distributed food items, clothing, and other essential materials to selected residents of the council. The intervention aims to provide relief to affected households and aligns with NEMA’s core mandate of mitigating the impact of emergencies and improving citizens’ welfare during disasters. Speaking at the event, Mr. Olatunde Muhammad, NEMA’s Head of Operations, expressed the agency’s delight in extending support to Alimosho residents. “It is a thing of joy for us to be here today in Alimosho to distribute…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi In a show of appreciation for warm and cordial relationship between Kebbi presidential lodge tennis veterans, two tennis teams namely: Ina Wuro team representing Kebbi state First Lady, Zainab Nasir Idris and Team B representing Gimbiya Kola and President of the state chapter of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Hadiza Muhammed Kola, on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, locked horns to honour the two great daughters of Kebbi state. The tennis match was held in Birnin Kebbi to foster unity and cement existing relationship, and to appreciate them on the conferment of traditional titles…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles returned to the training ground on Wednesday evening, as focus shifts firmly to Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa playoff semi-final clash with the Panthers of Gabon. The pay dispute that reared its head and knocked off Tuesday’s training session has been put to bed and the players now look forward to putting Thursday’s potentially-explosive encounter out of the reach of the Gabonese, and earn a place in Sunday’s Final. On Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, the three-time African champions trained at the Institut Royal de Formation Des Cadres in Salé, outside Rabat. President of the Nigeria Football…
Nigeria and Gabon senior men national teams go to war on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff semi-final that promises to raise the roof of the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat. The high-stakes encounter, which provides a second window for both teams to try and qualify for the 2026 finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico after missing automatic tickets in Africa’s 23-month qualifying campaign, will see both Coaches Eric Chelle and Thierry Mouyouma throw in their best casts to ensure passage into the Final match, which will set up…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, tasked media practitioners to fulfil their responsibility as the Fourth Estate of the Realm towards nation-building and the sustenance of democracy. President Tinubu also declared that his administration would consider the requests from the Guild for media tax relief and other interventions that would ensure the sustainability and vibrancy of the media. The President spoke at the 21st Nigerian Guild of Editors Annual Conference (ANEC) 2025, with the theme, Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: Role of Editors, at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. He commended the Nigerian Guild of…