The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, launched the sale of subsidised rice in the state on Thursday, as he disclosed that his administration will soon begin implementing the sale of other subsidised foodstuffs across the twenty local government areas of the state. Governor Abiodun noted that the implementation of the scheme across the state would help deepen the reach of the initiative, adding that food items like garri, rice, and beans would be sold at largely subsidised prices. The Governor made this known during the official flag-off ceremony of the sale of rice at subsidised rates to residents of…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, reassured foreign countries and investors willing to invest in the State that his administration will continue to create an enabling environment for businesses to grow. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Mr. Lee Sang-Ho, at the Lagos House, Marina. The Governor, who disclosed that the Lagos State Government is open to new partnerships, assured that his administration will continue to provide a secure and safe environment for businesses and residents in the State. He said, “Lagos State will continue to remain a…
The New Massey Children Hospital being constructed by the Lagos State Government will outlive generations when it is completed, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Thursday when he led a team of State officials on an on-site inspection of the project. The Governor said the seven-storey paediatric hospital sited on Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, would be the biggest children hospital in Africa’s sub-Saharan region, stressing that the scope and quality of the construction work with the ancillary facilities would make the edifice last for centuries. Sanwo-Olu performed the groundbreaking for the project in April 2021, with the construction fully began…
By Adebayo Abubakar As the saying goes, “one good turn deserves another”. So, it is only natural for one to expectedly be under obligation to return favour for favour when someone (a benefactor) once had your back, in line with the idiosyncratic disposition. It was therefore not unheard of when insinuation started making the round that Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi state stood by his benefactor, political godfather, and kinsman, Yahaya Adoza Bello, in the latter’s moment of need when he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) shortly after handing over to the former. Bello,…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children is a national challenge that needs to be addressed before it gets out of control. Abiodun stated this on Thursday, 10 October, 2024, when he received members of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Governor described the issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children in the country as a volcano waiting to erupt. According to Governor Abiodun, the high number of out-of-school children calls for concern, as they could…
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs (OSSAP-SDGs) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, convened National Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting to review Nigeria’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The two-day consultation, which took place between Tuesday, 8 October, and Wednesday, 9 October, 2024, aims to rally stakeholders to take responsibility for reporting an inclusive progress on the implementation of the Global Goals. This will be assessed using the 230 key performance indicators, alongside any additional metrics at the national and sub-national levels. In her key note address, the Senior Special Assistant to…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced a N100m support for the victims of the recent boat mishap involving up to 200 people from Kaiama local government area. The Governor announced the support on Thursday during a visit to the Emir of Kaiama Alhaji Omar Mu’azu (Kiyaru IV). Governor AbdulRazaq again commiserated with the Emir and the people of Kaiama, saying the incident again underscored the reason for more institutional checks on water travel. He also conveyed the condolences of President Bola Tinubu to the monarch and the people of Kaiama, saying a delegation of the President could not proceed…
Oyo State Government has shut down temporarily the 76.67km Alao-Akala Memorial Highway to construct weighbridges on it. The state Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, who disclosed this on Thursday said the move was necessitated by the desire to preserve the road. He said when completed, the weighbridges would be deployed to determine the weight of heavy duty trucks plying the road, adding that while trailers within the permissible weights would be allowed to use the road after paying the stipulated fees, heavy duty trucks with excess weight would be turned back. The Commissioner stated…
Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has warned bandits’ informants to repent or be sent back to their creator. Matawalle gave the warning during an assessment visit to Gundumi village, Isa and Sabon Birni local government areas of Sokoto state, on Thursday, 10 October, 2024. The Minister, who was saddened by the few presence of people at the village, said, “This place used to be lively with a lot of business activities. I assure you it will bounce back. We are going to cite a military base here. “But you must fear God. Those who have been calling…
Tragedy occurred in Ojo axis of Lagos State as an unidentified soldier has reportedly stabbed police Inspector, Saka Ganiyu, to death According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the deceased police officer was attached to the Lagos State Task Force. A source, who confirmed the death to NAN on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 in Lagos, said the incident occurred on Wednesday, 9 October, 2024 about 6.30 a.m. at Volks Bus Stop on Lagos-Badagry Road. NAN learnt that the police officer was carrying out lawful enforcement with his team members when an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial bus drove against traffic.…