The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has described the inauguration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the 7th Governor of Ondo State as the beginning of a new era of progress and development in the State. She assured further that his leadership promises stability, economic growth, and improved social welfare for the people of Ondo State. Orelope-Adefulire stated that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration will build on past achievements while introducing innovative policies to enhance governance, security, and development for the benefit of all citizens. She made these remarks in her congratulatory message to…
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First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said that there is a lot of work to be done in the nation especially as it relates to sensitizing women, youth and the general public about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country, reports thegazellenews.com The First Lady disclosed this at the office of the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani when she was received by the Governor, his Deputy, the state Assembly members, traditional rulers, and religious leaders Senator Oluremi Tinubu said that collaboration between traditional institution, religious bodies, and the government will go a long way in stemming the…
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan Dual Carriageway, section 1, and section 1 of the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway. Performing the flag-off at Sagamu, Ogun State, President Tinubu said the project, which would be completed in 24 months, would cover underpasses at Kara, Wawa, Magboro, and Arepo, while flyover bridges would be constructed at Kilometer 16 around the Mountain of Fire Ministries (MFM) and Kilometer 37 at Makun around Sagamu. Pedestrian bridges, the president informed, would be constructed at Arepo, Magboro, NASFAT, Deeper Life, and Redemption Camp, while the construction of the 60 kilometers remaining…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has stated its commitment to organise a hitch-free Sports Festival, highlighting the importance of its success to the region and country at large. The NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye, who serves as the Chairman of the Planning Committee, gave the assurance during the inauguration of the Planning Committee of the Niger Delta Sports Festival at the NDDC Headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He emphasised the importance of a steering committee in ensuring the festival’s success. It is slated to be held from April 1st to April 9th, 2025,…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has led a delegation from the Commission to condole with the family of the late Chief Edwin Clark. Ogbuku, accompanied by some Directors of the Commission, visited the Clark family in Abuja to sypathise with them, saying, “We join all Nigerians in mourning the glorious exit of the foremost nationalist and Niger Delta leader. He described the late leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, as a rare gem for the people of the Niger Delta region, especially for his unrelenting advocacy for the region and…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is doing everything it can within available resources to impact on the lives of people in the Niger Delta region in line with its mandate. It is making this impact irrespective of where the people live in the region. For instance in far away Obinehin, in Ilaje Local Government Area, the NDDC provided access to clean drinking water by constructing a solar powered water project in Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State. This project, the NDDC said is a shining example of its commitment to making a difference in the Niger Delta region.
The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President of the Senate, Dr Saviour Enyiekere has been appointed Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com He has been appointed for a five-year renewable term. Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. A former Member of the House of Representatives from Osun State, Honourable Taiwo Oluga; and former Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State, Honourable Afeez Ipesa-Balogun were appointed members of the commission to represent the Southwest geo-political…
By Akinwunmi King As the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly continues to generate reactions, a former member of the House, Jude Idimogu, has cautioned the erstwhile Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, to stop heating up the polity in the state. Idimogu, who represented Oshodi/ Isolo constituency 2, between 2015 and 2023, spoke via a WhatsApp voice note sent to our correspondent, noting that Obasa won’t be first or last Speaker in Nigeria to be removed by their colleagues, and therefore should give peace a chance. The former lawmaker, while urging Obasa to understand the fact that nothing lasts forever,…
On this International Day of Social Justice 2025, under the theme, “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” I equally affirm my commitment to a Nigeria where every citizen regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background, has an equal opportunity to thrive. Today, we reflect on the progress we have made and acknowledge the challenges that remain in our journey towards social justice. It is time to pull down barriers and create spaces for inclusion, where no one is left behind. Let us work together to bridge the gaps that divide us, ensuring that every Nigerian, especially those from marginalized…
The Lagos State House of Assembly wishes to categorically debunk the malicious and unfounded publication alleging that twenty-seven members of the Assembly are planning to defect from the ruling party to the opposition Labour Party (LP). This publication is entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public. We find this report not only offensive but also riddled with inaccuracies and outright falsehoods that serves no purpose other than to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of Lagos State. The recent developments in the House, including the removal of the erstwhile Speaker,…