The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that it is deliberately frustrating road projects initiated by Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former Governor of the state, noting that it seeks coordination, not obstruction of development projects. The government made this indication through the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. According to Akinmade, who spoke on Frontline, a Current Affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ijebu-Ilese, lawmakers from Ogun State routinely inform the government about their constituency projects to aid planning and budgeting, but Daniel chose not to follow due process. While appealing to the…
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Former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as the pillar that has supported President Bola Tinubu in firmly holding the nation together. Obanikoro, who is one of the First Lady’s predecessors as Senator for Lagos Central Senatorial District, said as progressive ally, the former Lagos First Lady, has always been a woman of the people with good intent According to the former Minister of Defence, “She has redefined the Office of the First Lady and the attendant roles and responsibilities. The kind of support she has offered…
Happy and rewarding birthday Your Excellency, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, OON, the First Lady of Nigeria and Mother of the Nation. On the auspicious and joyous occasion of your 65th birthday, I celebrate your amazing life and towering achievements and extend my heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes to you on behalf of the good people of Lagos West. Your life has been a shining example of grace, resilience, and unwavering commitment of service to our great nation and humanity at large. As a former First Lady of Lagos State, a trailblazing lawmaker, and now the First Lady of the…
The Chairman of Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akindele Adunni Opeyemi, has joined Nigerians in celebrating the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. ‘Adunni in the Neighborhood’ as she’s fondly called, described Senator Tinubu as her role model, adding that she has been following in her footsteps from her days as the First Lady of Lagos State, through her three-term tenure as Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, to her current position as Nigeria’s First Lady. She noted that at every stage, Senator Tinubu has remained a beacon of…
Not less than 1,263 mineral licenses will be deleted from the portal of the Electronic Mining Cadastral system of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office, MCO following their revocation by the Federal Government. These include 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining leases, 144 quarry licenses, and 470 small-scale mining leases. By opening up the areas formerly covered by these licenses, the revocation is expected to spur fresh applications by investors looking for fresh opportunities. Approving the revocation following the recommendation of the MCO, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake said applying the law to keep speculators and unserious investors…
Your Excellency,Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CONFirst Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria It is with great joy and deep respect that I extend my warmest felicitations to Your Excellency on the occasion of your birthday. Your life of service, dedication to nation-building, and unwavering advocacy for women and children continue to leave an indelible mark on the heart of our great country. Your grace, humility, and steadfast support for your husband, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, are truly admirable. As you celebrate another year of purpose and impact, I pray that the Almighty continues to strengthen and preserve…
Today, I join countless others in celebrating you, our beloved First LadyH. E (Sen) Oluremi Tinubu CON, OON, on this remarkable milestone of your life. Turning 65 is not just a measure of years, but a testimony of God’s grace, wisdom, and unwavering strength upon you. I am especially grateful for all you have done for me and my family. Your kindness, compassion, and support have left an indelible mark in our lives, and we will never forget the doors you have opened and the love you have extended to us. Thank you for standing by us and for being…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has joined millions of Nigerians to celebrate the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as a woman of vision, compassion, and exemplary leadership. In a goodwill message, Orelope-Adefulire extolled Senator Tinubu’s enduring contributions to national development, her steadfast support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and her life of selfless service that continues to touch millions of lives. She noted that as a three-term Senator, the First Lady championed numerous initiatives in education, health, youth empowerment, and women’s…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a recent case of armed robbery and attempted murder in Lagos State. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Saturday. “The Kano State Police Command has achieved a significant breakthrough in a recent case of armed robbery and attempted murder, thanks to its robust intelligence and community collaboration. “On September 11, 2025, the command’s tactical operatives, acting on intelligence, arrested two suspects at Na’ibawa Quarters, Kano. They are: Mathew Adewole, 25, of Na’ibawa Quarters, and Mukhtar Muhammad, 31, of Unguwa…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has received praise from the Lagos State Branch of the Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) for the several initiatives the state government has implemented to promote peace in the state. To commemorate this year’s World Peace Day, the Society issued a press release signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Hasan Sulaimon, and Chairman, Richard Adeyinka Emmanuel. The SPSP acknowledged the government of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s efforts to improve state peace. In order to increase the Nigerian Police Force’s effectiveness in fighting crime and safeguarding the lives and property of all Lagos residents, Governor Sanwo-Olu has equipped…