No fewer than three lost their lives have from severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Bauchi North Senatorial District. It was learnt that the rain which fell for three consecutive days also claimed the lives of domestic animals, destroyed farmlands and other valuable properties worth millions of naira. Following the sad development, Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, established a high-level committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr Ibrahim Kashim Mohammed, to assess the extent of the damage in the affected areas. Accompanying the SSG on the visit were several key officials, including the State…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Former United States President Barrack Obama has included the duo of music superstars Tems and Rema, as well as South African singer, Tyla in his annual summer playlist. The former American leader picked Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje’, Rema’s ‘Yayo’, and Tyla’s ‘Jump’ featuring Gunna and Skillibeng as his favourite African songs of the summer. Nigerian-American country music star Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ is number one on Obama’s list. Sharing the playlist via X on Monday, Obama wrote, “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to imbibe the virtues of transparency, accountability and integrity and to shun all forms of corruption, economic and financial crimes. He gave the charge on Monday, August 12, 2024 while addressing the students of Epitome Model Islamic School in an event tagged: “12th Teenagers Workshop,” organized by Alhabibiyah Islamic Society for teenagers with focus on positioning the youth on the path of anti-corruption lifestyle. Olukoyede who was represented by the Head, Enlightenment and Reorientation of the Commission, Assistant Commander of…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has reaffirmed her office’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youth with digital skills as a key driver of the 2030 Agenda. Princess Orelope-Adefulire made this known in a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media, Desmond Utomwen, to mark the 2024 International Youth Day, themed “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” She highlighted that the 2024 IYD theme underscores the crucial role of digital technology in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 2016, her office, in collaboration with various partners,…
The Truth Alliance, a coalition of civil society organizations dedicated to exposing the recruitment tactics of terrorist groups, has cautioned young people, especially in the NorthEast region to avoid being infiltrated by terrorist elements through violent protests. This is as the organisation made an assessment of the fallout of the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country with Borno State experiencing terrorist bombing within the period. The organization in a statement yesterday by its Spokesperson, Mustapha Ahmed, advised against being lured by terrorist groups that use moments of unrest to recruit vulnerable individuals, encouraging them to join their ranks under the guise…
Government have no excuses to make on why the life of the citizens are not being impacted as it remains accountable for policies that are not compatible to the needs of its people. This was the main thrust at the celebration of the International Youth Day in Abuja on Monday. This year celebrates the power and potential of young people, focusing on how government will be more committed to action and held accountable for the policies that are not compatible to the needs of citizens, and key discussions centered on gender equality, climate action, decent work, and employability. Tagged, “From…
Three hundred students across the seven wards of the Agbado-Okeodo Local council Development Area, received free forms for the General Certificate Examination (GCE) from the Executive Chairman, Engr. David Oladapo Famuyiwa, at the Council Secretariat on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024. Addressing the beneficiaries, at the presentation of the free GCE forms, the council chairman, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Alhaja Aminat Moromoke Ajoke Obe, stated that the motive behind the presentation is to lay a solid foundation, for the youth in Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area. “You cannot build anything without a solid foundation, we are laying the…
In the face of Nigeria’s challenging economic landscape, and with businesses seeking innovative solutions to stay agile and responsive, Strategic Outsourcing Limited (SOL), a leading outsourcing firm, has introduced its Temporary Staff Services (TSS) to provide businesses with a flexible, efficient, and a more cost-effective approach to workforce management. The current economic climate in Nigeria requires that businesses remain adaptable to survive and thrive and SOL addition to its suite of solutions offer a lifeline to companies needing to quickly scale their workforce without the long-term commitment and overhead costs associated with permanent hires. A statement issued in Lagos on…
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Lottery Trust Fund, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has been described as a blessed ‘child’ capable of transforming lives through good causes. The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, made this known while receiving Adeyanju at his palace as part of the programme to mark the presentation of vital medical equipments to Ijebu Jesa General Hospital in Osun State. The Ooni of Ife praised Adeyanju as a responsible son and thanked the president for appointing him, “He is our son and a fortune child, who is responsible and deserve commendation, “I want to…
The Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has donated vital medical equipments to Ijebu Jesa General Hospital in Osun State. Adeyanju, who was received by Governor Ademola Adeleke, expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing him to lead the NLTF. He praised the President’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians, particularly in the areas of health. The NLTF boss noted that the agency has implemented various projects in Osun State, including the distribution of sports equipment to 62 primary schools and first aid equipment to nine public schools between 2017 and…