Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday evening, 8 August, 2024, visited the Power House office of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. During the visit, the Governor applauded the Minister for the overwhelmingly noticeable improvements in power supply across the country and the ongoing turnaround being witnessed in the nation’s power sector. He enjoined him to sustain the momentum, which he said would help further galvanize the economy. In his words “I came to visit my dear brother, our very brilliant Minister of Power who is performing wonders in the power sector and to further encourage him to…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has criticised clergymen who braid their hair and clergywomen wearing false eyelashes and heavy makeup. While speaking at his church’s Annual Convention recently, Adeboye said such trends among workers of the church will henceforth not be tolerated. “In Yorubaland, the only men who braid hair are the priests of Sango, the god of thunder. They say this is a new age and that we must be adaptable to what is going on. To continue as Sango priests? Not in this mission. Even after I’m gone, it will…
The Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari, has called on the military to sustain the war against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism saying the current onslaught against the menace has yielded improved growth in the nation’s crude oil production. Kyari made this appeal when he received in audience the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa who led senior military officers on a courtesy visit to the NNPC Towers in Abuja, on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024. “I personally call for enhanced and sustained security engagement. This is because we have reached a new peak in production that…
I join family members, friends, well-wishers, associates, and Lagos State APC family in celebrating you, a leader blessed by God and elevated to enviable heights. On this momentous occasion of your 80th birthday, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes. Reaching this milestone is a testament to your enduring commitment, exceptional leadership, and profound impact on our nation. Your legacy is a beacon of public service and dedication. Throughout your illustrious career and as a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, the apex political leadership of Lagos State, you have exemplified integrity, wisdom, and compassion. As a senator, your…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated an elder statesman and member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Senator Anthony Adefuye, on his 80th birthday. He describes Senator Adefuye, a member of the National Assembly in the aborted Third Republic, as a democrat and experienced politician who is passionate about good governance and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people. Governor Sanwo-Olu, says Senator Adefuye, who turns 80 on Wednesday, deserves all the accolades for his immense contributions to the growth and development of governance and politics in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. “Senator Adefuye served Lagos…
The city of Bulawayo is grappling with an alarming HIV crisis, as recent statistics reveal that 90% of women tested for HIV in June were found to be positive. This shocking figure, reported by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC), underscores the growing severity of the HIV pandemic in the Matabeleland region. According to the BCC, out of 2,984 women who were tested in June, 2,641 received the devastating news that they were HIV positive. The National Aids Council (NAC) has expressed deep concern over the rapid rise in HIV cases across Matabeleland, with Bulawayo experiencing an unprecedented increase. Douglas Moyo,…
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has expressed appreciation to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Adedapo Abiodun, for the recent donation of 100,000 hectares of land to the Nigerian Navy. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024, by Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence. Ogubike said the land, situated within the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State along the Bight of Benin, will serve as a Forward Operating Base (FOB) for the Navy, significantly enhancing its operational capabilities in the region. Dr. Matawalle said he appreciated Governor…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that his administration is set to offer business-oriented youths in the state grants ranging from N500,000 to N10 million under the Ogun Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurial Programme (OGYES). Governor Abiodun stated that the grants, which will commence during the next phase of OGYES, which is soon to be relaunched, will offer unemployed youth and women a wide range of opportunities and provide the beneficiaries with the cash they need to expand their businesses. He added that other youths would have access to interest-free digital loans. The Governor made this known during…
The Branch Controller of the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in charge of Ogun State, Mr. Ayobami Suberu has faulted an online media report insinuating that the results of some public school students in the state were withheld due to indebtedness. Suberu, in a chat with newsmen on Tuesday morning, described the report as mischievous and unbalanced, adding that the Ogun State Government was not indebted to the Council in any way. The branch controller explained that the results of the affected students were still pending because of a technical hitch, which is being looked into for quick redress and…
By Augustine Wereuche Praise Qingshan Village is located in the northeast of Huanghu Town, Yuhang District, in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province China. Qingshan Village covers an area of 45.6 km2. The village has three medium-sized reservoirs, with approximately 80% of the land area covered by forests. This village has become a popular destination due to its ongoing environmental protection activities and lifestyle improvement policies. It is one of China’s Low Carbon Village pilot programs. Our visit to this awesome village during the summer was both exciting and special. Upon arrival in the village, we were greeted by a guide, who…