Homeland News
-
Gov. Abiodun seeks foreign investment in livestock, other critical sectors in Ogun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said investment opportunities abound in the state that require the buying-in of foreign investors. Prince Abiodun spoke at a meeting with the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina at the ongoing Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days, in Rabat, Morocco on Friday. The governor listed some of the…
Read More » -
Sheikh Ajani Bello’s death a national loss, says Gov. Abdulrazaq
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq said it received with shock, sadness, but total submission to the will of Allaah the death of foremost Muslim preacher and icon Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello. The Governor recalled that the fiery preacher stayed in the national limelight for over four decades as a consistent…
Read More » -
Sanwo-Olu begins unveiling of 36 new roads, 6 bridges on Monday
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will from Monday unveil 36 newly completed roads, five bridges, and a pedestrian bridge across the state. This was made known by the Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, during a press briefing on Friday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Lagos Government Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. Daramola described the unveiling as…
Read More » -
BREAKING: Popular Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Muyideen Bello dies
A popular Muslim scholar and preacher, Sheikh Muyideen Bello, has died. The prominent scholar, who over the years been an opinion moulder on governments’ policies, was said to have passed on Friday mourning. According to Sheikh Akewugbagold, the late Muslim Scholar would be buried this evening. h Also, his son, Alh Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello popularly known as Aponle Anobi…
Read More » -
Traders beg Makinde to halt plans to demolish parts of Gbagi market
The New Gbagi Petty Traders Association at the Bola Ige International Market, Ibadan, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to reconsider his plan to demolish parts of the market, warning that the move could displace over 4,000 petty traders and endanger their livelihoods. Led by their chairman, Engr. Kola Oyewole, the traders held a rally at the market, pleading with…
Read More » -
54,000 women benefit from N3bn individual livelihood grants, says Ogun Dep. Gov.
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has stated that over N3 billion has been disbursed to 54,000 women under the Individual Livelihood Grants of the Nigeria For Women Project. Engr. Salako-Oyedele disclosed this during the flag-off of the Livelihood Collective Operational and the handing over of Livelihood Collective Groups to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at…
Read More » -
Alimosho tops Lagos local government emergency trends with 21 incidents in November
Alimosho Local Government has been ranked highest with 21 emergency incidents in the month of November among the 20 Local Governments in Lagos State. This is as Oshodi/Isolo, Ikeja and Lagos Island LGAs recorded 14 incidents at second place, Kosofe LGA recorded 13 incidents at third place, Mushin and Eti-Osa LGAs recorded 11 incidents in fourth place, while Ibeju-Lekki recorded…
Read More » -
OAU to honour First Lady, four others at 48th convocation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, alongside four other distinguished personalities during its 48th convocation ceremony on December 14. The other honorees include: Dr. Akinade Ogunbiyi, Chairman of Mutual Benefit Plc, Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria Communications PLC, and Daere…
Read More » -
Lagos enrolls over 1.1 million residents in health insurance scheme
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has announced that over 1,152,455 residents have enrolled in its health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This milestone was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, during a media briefing on Thursday to mark…
Read More » -
Coastal state bill passes first reading in Senate, says Jimoh Ibrahim
…. Insists the state should be created from Ondo State A bill seeking creation of a coastal state out of the present Ondo State has scaled through the first reading at the Senate. The bill sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim representing Ondo South Senatorial District is seeking constitutional amendment to allow creation of coastal state from Ondo State . On…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel