News from States
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Lagos lifts ban on RTEAN, scraps caretaker committees
By Innocent Raphael In what would represent a hearty news for transport workers in Lagos State, the government has lifted ban on the activities of Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in the State. Special Adviser to the Governor on transportation, Sola Giwa disclosed this on Monday. He stated that the government had taken the decision after careful consideration…
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PHOTO NEWS: Youths protest high cost of living in Ibadan
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Monday hit the street to protest the skyrocketing price of food and the state of the economy. The protesters gathered around the Mokola area in the state wielding placards with various inscriptions such as ‘End food hike and inflation,’ ‘The poor are starving,’ and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises,’ among others. They were…
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Kwara Govt. restates commitment to openness as Palliative Committee submits reports
Kwara State Palliative Distribution Committee at the weekend submitted its report to the state government, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commending the efforts and the fairness with which they carried out the exercise. The state government had in August 2023 inaugurated the committee to distribute 250,000 10kg bags of rice to the less privileged as part of the efforts to ease…
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Presidential Xmas gifts for CAN: Osun APC, Govt trade words over 1,250 bags of rice
… We haven’t seen any rice, says CAN By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged Governor Ademola Adeleke, to disclose the whereabouts of the 1,250 bags of rice sent by President Bola Tinubu to the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for Christmas and New Year festivities. Osun…
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Economic hardship: Emir of Ilorin faults trending video of protest in his palace
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has faulted a viral video of some persons allegedly protesting in front of his palace over the current economic hardship in Nigeria. The Emir’s spokesman, Abdulazeez Arowona, in a statement on Sunday, said the alleged video in circulation was not shot at the palace. He said the viral video was part of an…
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Abiodun’s Sun Award well deserved- Akume
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has described the Governor of the Year award received by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as well deserved recognition for a leader who has done so well for his state. The SGF also called on Nigerians to join hands with the present administration of President Bola Ahmed…
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Ogun Senator unveils Media Award for journalists
….donates Solar powered inverter to NUJ secretariat By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta The Senator representing Ogun Central senatorial district, Shuaib Afolabi Salisu has given his approval to the setting up and funding of an annual award ceremony for outstanding journalists in Ogun State to be known as the SAS Media award. Salisu, who paid an unscheduled visit to the members of…
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Gov. Sani tasks military on aggressive operations against bandits
The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has appealed for aggressive military operations against bandits across the state, following attacks in Igabi and Kauru LGAs which left some citizens dead and others kidnapped. The Governor has also sent his condolences to the families that lost their loved ones in Igabi and Kauru LGAs. Sani spoke through the Overseeing Commissioner,…
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OSSIEC releases timetable for LG govt election in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the Local Government elections in Osun State. come February, 22, 2025. The schedule of activities was contained in a statement by Omoyemi Badru, the press officer of the commission. According to Abioye, notice…
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