The newly constituted Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), under the leadership of Professor Isolaowa Afolabi, has called for cooperation, unity and shared visions from all stakeholders of the institution. The Chairman made this call during a historic maiden visit to the institution with other members of the Governing Council and at the inaugural meetings held at the college Multipurpose Hall. The visit, which marked a significant milestone in the anal of the seventy-seven (77) year old first tertiary institution in Nigeria, featured series of strategic meetings with key stakeholders of the College. Professor Afolabi, an esteemed academic…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, saying that what the present administration needs is time and support for the impact of the current economic policies to be felt by all and sundry. Prince Abiodun also lauded students and youths in the state for being law-abiding and for taking the path of constructive engagement to voice their discontent during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The Governor spoke on Monday, 5 August, 2024 during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, Ijebu-Ode, which took…
The Lagos state Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LASBCA) says it will start closing down buildings under construction in the State that are not supervised by relevant professionals in the built environment. The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki made this known why setting up an Adhoc Task Force to enforce the directive in his Office in Ikeja. Oki said the State has observed with dismay the non-involvement of relevant professionals in the built environment in building constructions in the State and has therefore directed that property owners and developers all over the State must ensure…
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has concluded plans to engage stakeholders in the built environment to deliberate on best practices in Lagos state. This was disclosed by the General Manager of the LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, stating that this year’s event being the second of its kind organized by the Agency has its theme “Professionalism Across Board In The Built Environment”. Oki noted that the stakeholder’s engagement is expected to bring together Professionals, Professional bodies, Regulatory bodies, Property developers, Local Government Chairmen, Community Leaders, Market Men and Women, Artisans, Technocrats, Students from…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbass has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the ongoing nationwide protests, just as he assured that top officials of the government are currently discussing the issues affecting the country. Abbbas, who made the appeal through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Kirishi, said he has since reported the grievances and demands made by the youths to President Bola Tinubu after he engaged them at a town hall meeting on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024. According to the statement, the Speaker made the disclosure during an interview with the BBC…
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to key into the student loan scheme introduced by his administration. The President , who made the appeal in a national broadcast on Sunday, 4 August, 2024 on the ongoing nationwide protest, said his administration had shown commitment to the youth by setting up the student loan scheme. According to Tinubu, “To date, N45.6 billion has already been processed for payment to students and their respective institutions. “I encourage more of our vibrant youth population to take advantage of this opportunity,” said the President. Recall that the President had said, on July…
Hoodlums in their hundreds stormed a Living Faith Church in Daura’s local government area of Katsina State and looted about 205 chairs, musical instruments and other valuable items worth millions of naira. The pastor in charge of the church, David Jato, said the attacks took place in the wake of #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests on Thursday, 1 August, 2024 with attendant violent clashes between hoodlums and security operatives. According to Jato, as a result of the invasion by the hoodlums, the church could not hold Sunday service in its auditorium, saying that the hoodlums went away with everything inside the church…
By Tunde Akanni, PhD Expectedly, this season of uncertainty unleashed on the nation by #EndBadGovernance campaigners is revealing acutely strange tendencies about the media. Whatever may be the stance of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, global broadcasting now runs ceaselessly on the telephone handset of individuals, courtesy of the internet. Facebook is hardly any less laden as the utmostly manipulable X’s Space. This is the same country where it took us, as relentless activists, to struggle for more than a decade to secure legitimacy for community broadcasting. And (in)security was often the excuse from the authorities. But now that broadcasting…
Nigerian winger, Meshack Ubochioma, has penned two year contract with Scottish side, Dundee United, thegazellenews.com reports. The 17-year-old who penned a two-year contract with an additional year, joined Dundee United from OTP Bank Liga outfit, Zalaegerszegi TE. “DUFC is delighted to announce the signing of Meshack Ubochioma from OTP Bank Liga outfit Zalaegerszegi TE,” reads a statement on the club’s official X handle. ” The Nigerian winger arrives on a two-year deal, with a club-held option of an additional year.” The move is subject to both international and SFA clearance.
English Premier League(EPL) giants Manchester United have agreed on a deal to sign Chido Obi-Martin. The 16-year-old striker left Arsenal earlier this summer after his contract elapsed. Obi-Martin left the Gunners, after having doubts about his pathway to first-team football under Mikel Arteta. Obi-Martin left the Gunners, after having doubts about his pathway to first-team football under Mikel Arteta. Although he got offers from abroad, the teenager has decided to continue his career at United. It is also believed United offered a better deal than Arsenal. According to Sky Sports, his medical is expected to take place in the coming…