First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has felicitated with the first baby of the year, a female born at the Asokoro General Hospital Abuja. While interacting with the parent of the baby, the representative of the First Lady and Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shetima, prayed for the children and admonished the parents to give them adequate attention and care. She said the health and wellbeing of the children should always be priority. She then presented gifts and cash to baby, Chioma Odion Oyigbo, female, born at 12.27am weighing 3.6kg. The baby was also presented with…
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Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved N8 billion for the payment of the backlog of liabilities in pensions and gratuities for retired primary school teachers and other civil servants in the state, promising that his administration will clear all the backlog of pensions and gratuities before leaving office in 2027 The N8 billion will clear liabilities accrued from 2019 to 2021. Zulum announced the approval on Wednesday, 1 January, 2025, at the council chamber of the government house in Maiduguri. The Governor had released N3 billion in June and September, 2019, to clear gratuities of 1,684 retirees that…
With barely five years to the terminal date of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to advancing the Global Agenda. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR gave this assurance in her message to celebrate the new year. The SSA to the President assured Nigerians of continued efforts to implement transformative policies and programs aimed at fostering sustainable growth and development. Princess Orelope-Adefulire emphasized the government’s dedication to delivering impactful, pro-poor initiatives in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She expressed…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has wished all Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; members of the National Assembly and Officers and Men of the Armed Forces, a happy and prosperous New Year. The Senate President, in a New Year message personally signed by him felicitates with Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora for being living witnesses to another year that holds the promise of growth and opportunities, while commiserating with those who lost their loved ones last year, he also prayed for the repose of…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his government will do more for the people of the state in 2025. He noted that the administration would embark on decisive actions that would increase Oyo State residents’ spending powers and ease the economic strains they are facing. The Governor stated this in his New Year Message aired on the state-owned Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) on Wednesday, 1 January, 2025. Governor Makinde, who also reiterated the position during the Crossover Service held at the Livingspring Chapel International, Ibadan on Tuesday night, said he would remain focused and ensure that…
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be a year of great promise in which we will fulfill our collective desires. Though 2024 posed numerous challenges to our citizens and households, I am confident that the New Year will bring brighter days. Economic indicators point to a positive and encouraging outlook for our nation. Fuel prices have gradually decreased, and…
I express my heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty , with great hope, and an assurance in the promises for our great nation. As we journey through 2025, let us rise above our differences and rebuild the bridges that connect us—bridges of love, respect, and understanding. It is a year to invest in one another; to nurture our youth and protect the dignity of our elders; to create a country where every Nigerian can thrive, regardless of where they are born, what they believe, or what language they speak. I assure you all that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
Dear esteemed residents of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA As we bid farewell to the past year and welcome a new one, I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and cooperation throughout the year. I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for entrusting me with the privilege of leading our great LCDA in the past seven years. Your faith in me is a testament to the power of community and the unwavering spirit of our citizens. This will be the last New Year…
Lagos State will conduct the coming local government elections in the state into the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas in the state, reports thegazellenews.com This was confirmed on Sunday, 29 December, 2024 via a press statement signed by the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. Apprehension and anxiety have crept into the state political system over the fate of the 37 LCDAs created by then Governor of the state now President of the country, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the Supreme Court judgement which gave autonomy to the local governments in…
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