In a significant move aimed at promoting the culture of Integrity and accountability in Osun State, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) entered into an alliance with Osun State Government through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by both parties. The MOU was signed by the Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN and the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke at the Government House in Osogbo and was witnessed by top state functionaries and top officials of ICPC The Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu SAN, who was warmly…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said on Monday, 15 July, 2024 that his administration will deepen its relationship with the Indian government culturally, economically, and medically for knowledge sharing and human capacity building. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who commended the Indian companies in Nigeria for being the second largest employer of labour after the Federal Government, said his administration will continue to improve the Ease of Doing Business and provide a safe and secure environment for businesses to thrive in Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Mr. Balasub Ramanian, at the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Saturday felicitated the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of ThisDay Media Group and Arise News Channel, Chief Nduka Obaigbena on his birthday, describing him as a colossus in the media industry. Chief Obaigbena, the Duke of Owa Kingdom, clocks 65 years on Saturday, 13 July, 2024. Prince Abiodun, in his congratulatory message praised the remarkable contribution of the business mogul to the media industry, noting that since started his journey with ThisWeek, years ago, he has left an indelible mark on the Nigerian press landscape. “As a visionary leader, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to…
A fire outbreak suspected to have been set by yet-to-be-identified persons has reportedly destroyed a palace at the Gidan Rumfa where the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, is occupying. The incident, according to sources from the palace, said it happened Friday night, 12 July, 2024, around 11pm. The source said one of the palaces located at Kofar Kudu where the Emir sits every Monday for court was seriously affected. “It was the palace at Kofar Kudu. You know the palace has an entrance from inside while the main entrance is from the front (outside). The key was forced open…
The Chairman of Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala has been appointed the Director of Media and Publicity by the Justice Forum (JF), the foremost political group within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), reports thegazellenews.com The appointment of the young but experienced grassroots politician was announced during the executive council meeting of the group which took place on Friday, 12 July, 2024. Apart from Ajala, council Chairmen such as: the Chairman of Conference 57 and chairman of Bariga LCDA, Kolade Alabi, Deputy State Coordinator; Somolu LG boss, Salawu ‘Dullar’, Financial Secretary; and…
Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Alli-Macaulay has been appointed the Executive Director, Operations, of the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com. The news of Alli-Macaulay, popularly called ‘Mama Amuwo’ was announced on Saturday, 13 July, 2024 via statement released by rhe Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Thegazellenews.com reports that Mrs Alli-Macaulay represented Amuwo-Odofin State Constituency I in the Assembly between 2019 and 2023 where she served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Women’s Affairs, Poverty Alleviation and Job Creation.…
The latest outburst in the media by the Senator representing Borno South, and Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been “caged” and unaware of existential challenges in the country is as haughty as it is unnecessary. As a Senator of the Federal Republic, Ndume has platform of the National Assembly to raise and address matters that he may consider to be in the national interest. He also has access to the entire machinery of the federal government of Nigeria. Senator Ndume did not explain the use to which he…
President Bola Tinubu appointed Mr. Tosin Adeyanju as the new Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday, 13 July, 2024 titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund.’ Adeyanju succeeds Bello Maigari, who former President Muhammadu Buhari reappointed in March 2023. The President described Adeyanju as “an accomplished administrator, and good governance advocate.” Tinubu said he expected the new Chief Executive Officer to “ensure transparency and efficiency in the operations of the agency…
The 200 beneficiaries of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, 2024/2025 Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme, have received their award letters from the Commission. Presenting the scholarship letters to the successful candidates during a pre-departure and award ceremony in Port Harcourt, Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, charged the scholars to be ambassadors of the Niger Delta region as they carry the flag of Nigeria to foreign lands. He advised the beneficiaries to make the best use of the opportunity given to them to acquire technical expertise for the benefit of the people of the Niger Delta region.…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, as a literary icon and a voice for social justice and human rights, whose legacies straddles the entire world. Governor Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Lekan Adeniran, on the occasion of Prof. Soyinka’s 90th birthday on Saturday, 13 July, 2024, described the first African Nobel Laureate winner in Literature as an icon, a literary giant, and a global ambassador of Nigeria. The Governor noted that Professor Soyinka has made immense contributions to the development of literature, culture, and democracy in Nigeria and…