The Oyo State Executive Council under Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the sum of ₦63,479,858,000 for the overhauling of the structures of the Government House. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Council described the current state and ambience of the Government House as an embarrassment and unbefitting facility. The Commissioner observed that for the past six years, the Governor and his deputy have been living in their personal houses instead of their official residences at the Government House. The Council also approved the sum of ₦131,751,530 to employ…
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The Ogun State government, in collaboration with the Aliko Dangote Foundation, has distributed food items to different segments of the population in the state as part of the 2025 National Food Intervention Programme. Speaking during the distribution, which took place at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, said the gesture was part of the state government’s and Dangote Foundation’s efforts to provide succor to the people during this trying period. Governor Abiodun, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, stated that the group has been partnering with the state…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday,18 June, 2025 said he learned governance lessons from his critics who speak in the media. “No matter what I do, they will insult me. I read the papers and I learn from their criticism because I can’t see it all,” Tinubu said during a town hall meeting with political leaders in Benue State. Tinubu is visiting Benue, a hotbed of recent killings by armed herdsmen that claimed at least 100 lives. Speaking to the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, he said, “Your political enemies don’t want you to succeed. Are you just realising that?” Alia…
Link to Video on Tinubu’s Visit to Yelewata Victims Watch As President Tinubu Visits Victims of Yelewata Militia Attack Watch As President Tinubu Visits Victims of Yelewata Militia Attack President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community in Benue State. President Tinubu gave the directive while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Markudi. The meeting included the Secretary to the Federal Government, George Akume; Traditional Rulers, and former Governors of the…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that she will continue to pursue programmes and initiatives that will promote the health and education of girls and women, reports thegazellenews.com. She noted that enhancing the education of girls in the area of healthcare courses will ultimately improve health and well-being of Nigerians. Senator Oluremi Tinubu was speaking during the 13th Anniversary and 7th MERCK Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai. Speaking alongside with First Ladies of 13 other nations, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said empowering girls through education plays a crucial role in building stronger and healthier nations. “I…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has pledged to support initiatives aimed at preventing violence in the university community, and Bauchi State in general. The pledge was made by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Fatimah Tahir, during a 2-day workshop on “Re-understanding Violence Prevention through A Health Lense” organized by Forward Action for Conservation of Indigenous Species (FACIS) in collaboration with SAZU and other partners. The Vice Chancellor, represented by Dr. Musa Adamu Wunti, commended FACIS for organizing the workshop and bringing it to SAZU. She expressed the university’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote peace and stability…
The Ilupeju secretariat of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area of Lagos was agog with singing, dancing happy people on Monday, 16 June, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com It was the graduation and presentation of start-up working tools for 148 residents of the council area who have graduated from various vocational trainings put in place by the Rasak Ajala-led administration. Thegazellenews.com reports further that the beneficiaries with their relatives were full of joy and pride praising and praying for the council Chairman, Honourable Rasaq Olusola Ajala. “God will continue to bless Ajala for us. He has shown that he is true lover of the…
The Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government in Lagos and also All Progressive Congress(APC) chairmanship candidate for the forthcoming local government poll in the council, Honourable Akinpelu Johnson on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025 flagged off his campaign with a vow to embark on massive agricultural programme to boost food production in the council area. Speaking at the well attended event held at his campaign office in Lagos, Johnson said aside embarking on a massive agric programme, he also promised to put in place massive infrastructure development in the council area, provide good health facilities for residents, give the education sector…
The national leadership of Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association (EACDA), has announced plan to host national and sub-national participants, as well as tourists from across the globe, at this year edition of its annual Ekinrin-Adde Day festival, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reports further that this year’s event will be the 32nd edition. The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for the event, Prince Babajide Kolade-Otitoju,(BKO), announced this at a press conference in Abuja, on Monday, 16 June, 2025. He stated that the festival will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the community to the whole world According to Kolade-Otitoju, EACDA is set to…
The Gateway International Airport in Ogun State has been successfully built and equipped to compete with any airport of its type and category around the world, making it one of the best-equipped in Nigeria, the Ogun State Government has said. According to a statement on Tuesday, 17 June, 2025, by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the airport has convincingly met all necessary standards, as the State Government has installed state-of-the-art lighting systems ahead of the official inauguration of scheduled local and international flights. Akinmade said that part of the systems installed…