The Oba Ìsèse Of Ogun State and Chairman, “Ìsèse Kingdom Of Truth Association Of Nigeria,” Oba Ifarotimi Adifagbola Balogun, has charged Nigerian youths especially in Ogun state to shelve any plan of embarking on another round of protests, saying such a move would be dangerous and counterproductive.Oba Adifagbola Balogun stated this in his palace, Idi-Ori, Abeokuta North LGA, while addressing newsmen, charged the youths with the responsible use of social media in shaping positive narratives about the state and the country at large. Oba Adifagbola Balogun said no Nigerian youth, especially from the South-West part of the country, in his…
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The Delta State contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage have been given an award for good conduct in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award, which was presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was received by the Chairman of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Auwalu Tukur. The Saudi Arabian authorities had expressed appreciation to the Delta contingent for their exemplary conduct and as one of the best and peaceful performing state in Nigeria in the 2024 hajj. Alhaji Tukur who presented the award to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, 18 July, 2024,…
The ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association has held its Spotlight Initiative with the theme, ‘Re-thinking Women’s Proportional Representation in Governance’ which was held at the Senate Alternate Chambers of the National Assembly Complex Abuja. The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, speaking at the event, stated that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has made significant progress in ensuring more women participate in governance. She however, acknowledged that barriers still exist especially culturally and socially. According to her, “these barriers include deeply entrenched societal norms, systemic discriminatory practices, structural issues within our political systems, and financial incapability. “To achieve this…
Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Fouad has decried the volume of trade between Egypt and Nigeria which stood at $190 million in 2023, stating that conceited efforts are already on to improve it. Speaking at the commemoration of Egypt’s 72nd anniversary of the 23rd July Revolution in Abuja, the envoy who expressed suprise at the level of bilateral relations between both countries, said he was however glad that deliberate efforts are on to improve on it going forward. He said two major programmes have been lined up as part of the efforts to improve interactions between both countries. He noted…
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has granted a four weeks extension for the collection and submission of Expression of Interest form for interested consultants in the built environment registered with relevant professional bodies in Nigeria to indicate interest in the Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP). This was disclosed by the General Manager of the Building Control Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, in his office while reviewing the level of responses by interested applicants in the new scheme. Oki noted that the extension is aimed at giving more professionals in the built environment the opportunity to…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted frantic bids by drug syndicates to smuggle in and out of Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and some courier firms in Lagos, consignments of Cocaine and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis concealed in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves and ladies’ native wears. According to the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, a businessman, Abdulwahab Owolabi Alebiosu was last Thursday arrested at his Horizon Court, Lekki, Lagos residence after a consignment of 40 parcels of Loud weighing 20.3 kilogrammes hidden in packs of chessboards,…
President Joe Biden of the United States has withdrawn from the November 5 election after weeks of pressure. Biden, 81, served as deputy of Barack Obama, during his two terms as America’s number one citizen. Like Obama and other Democrats, Biden lined up behind Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election won by President Donald Trump. Four years later, Biden defeated Trump who was seeking reelection. Then 77, he had made history as the oldest person to be elected into the Oval Office. However, his presidency has been marred with controversies, especially on account of ill-health and fitness. The issue…
The Nigerian football governing body has officially confirmed squad numbers of the Super Falcons’ 18-player roster for the 2024 Olympic Games have been revealed. Talismanic forward, Asisat Oshoala will don her number eight shirt, dependable shot-stopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie will wear number 16, while Benfica of Portugal star, Christy Ucheibe will take the prestigious number 10 shirt. Russia-based forward, Chukwunonye Macleans has been handed the number nine shirt, while Nicole Payne will wear the number four jersey previously worn by the injured Ashleigh Plumptre. Payne’s elder sister, Toni will keep her number seven jersey, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade sticking with the…
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed that Napoli’s most prized asset, Victor Osimhen, has said ‘yes’ to French Ligue I giants, Paris Saint-Germain(PSG). According to Romano, PSG are planning to advance for Super Eagles of Nigeria striker and Benfica’s João Neves next week. Romano, who made this disclosure in a tweet on his X account on Sunday, 21 July, 2024, said “Paris Saint-Germain are planning to advance for both João Neves and Victor Osimhen from next week. ” “Benfica understands João’s desire to join PSG, talks are advancing between the clubs to get it done. Osimhen said yes to PSG,…
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Dr. Innocent Barikor has tasked newly accredited environmental consultants to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in carrying out their functions . Dr. Barikor gave the charge at a one-day hybrid induction workshop for newly accredited environmental consultants organized by NESREA with the support of EU Delegation, held on Friday, 20 July, 2024 in Abuja. He said, “this is a call to be vigilant and proactive in addressing environmental challenges, and a call to collaborate with NESREA and other stakeholders in fostering a culture of environmental…