The Federal Government has declared Monday, 3 May, 2021, public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerian Workers for witnessing this year’s celebration. He commended them for their patience, understanding and support in driving the policies and programmes of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its determination to move the country to the next level of socio-economic development. Aregbesola called for more dedication and patriotism from all Nigerian Workers and the Labour Unions, saying the challenges of the…
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The Member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K has congratulated a Diasporan, Dr. Ganiyat Adedutan, who was recently named WWB head coach at Colgate University, New York. This makes her the ninth women’s basketball head coach in the history of Division 1. In a statement issued by her Media Aide, Akande-Sadipe, who Chairs the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs revealed how proud the Committee is in the achievement of another Nigerian in Diaspora. Dr. Ganiyat Adeduntan, is the daughter of Dr. Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, a former Commissioner for Health and guber-aspirant in the state. In the summer of…
The Faculty of Education of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has nominated Hon. Tajudeen Ajide, the Chairman of Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos, for a ‘Developmental Leadership Award’. Representatives of the faculty, led by Mr. Tayo Subair, met with the council chairman, on Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 in Lagos. Others in the entourage are Dr. Adetunji Akeem; Dr. Adebakin Azeez; Dr. Ayo Adeleke; and Dr. Iyabode Akande. Subair, while at the site of the 100-bed hospital the council has just built, praised the chairman for the various infrastructure projects undertaken so far by him. …
The Lagos State Government has discovered lies in the claims by Mary Daniel, the Oshodi amputee hawker who claimed she lost a leg in an accident that killed all passengers, including her parents when she was a teenager. Daniel’s claims had gone viral on social media which eventually attracted sympathy from people to her. Daniel, in an interview, claimed she was an orphan with a baby and an aged grandmother to fend for. She narrated how life dealt her several blows and she had to drop out of school and hit the streets to make ends meet. Following her…
As the world commemorates the 2021 World Safety and Health Day, the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has charged motorists on safety tips to avoid electricity hazards. The event tagged Domestic Safety Sensitisation was held at Egbeda Interstates Motor Park, in Ibadan on Wednesday, 28 April, 2021. In his address, the IBEDC Chief Operating Officer, Mr John Ayodele, represented at the event by Mr Victor Ojelabi, enjoined commercial motorists to adhere strictly to domestic safety regulations to avoid electricity hazards. He said “the park management system in Oyo State has been a good collaborator and partner with us in…
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Wednesday, 28 Apri, 2021 on the floor of the Senate, moved a motion for the urgent rehabilitation of the Ikorodu/Shagamu and Ikorodu-Itoikin-Epe- Ijebu-Ode roads. In the motion titled, “Motion On The Urgent Need For The Rehabilitation Of The Ikorodu-Shagamu And Ikorodu-Itoikin- Epe Roads To Further Bridge The Infrastructure Gap And Enhance Economic Growth In Nigeria”, Senator Abiru urged that the critical roads connecting the Ikorodu and other areas under the Lagos East Senatorial District to other parts of the country should be…
Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) has appointed Mr. OluPhemmy Adetula, as the Chairman, of the Ondo State Teqball Association. Mr Adetula who also doubles as the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee will over see the establishment and development of Teqball in Ondo state. In a letter signed by the General Secretary, Nigeria Teqball Federation, Ndudi E. Edede, Phemmy Adetula will also choose his executive board to pilot the affairs of the association in the sunshine state. “You will accomplish all task of the association including: administration, registration related to the establishment and development of the State Teqball…
The Senate, on Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 passed the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Amendment bill. The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. The amendment bill passed by the chamber empowers the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria to, amongst others, take possession, manage or sell all properties traced to debtors, whether or not such assets or property is used as security/collateral for obtaining the loan in particular. It also empowers the corporation to access the Special Tribunal established by the BOFIA, 2020…
The Senate, on Wednesday, 28 April, 2021 received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the appointment of Mr. Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi as Executive Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The request was contained in a letter dated 26th April, 2021, and read on the floor during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “In accordance with the provision of section 5(1) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Act, 2018, I write to forward, for confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the appointment of Mr. Kolawole…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Hon. Justice Salisu Garba Abdullahi as Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The confirmation of Abdullahi’s nomination followed the consideration of a report by the committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), in his presentation, said Abdullahi while appearing before the Committee for screening, demonstrated sufficient knowledge and full grasp of the law in response to questions put to him on the Independence of the Judiciary; Automation of Court Proceedings; Reform in the…