FG to Nigerians: ‘Stop Cursing Your Country, Speak Well of Nigeria’
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to stop condemning, cursing or speaking evil about their country. Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement on National Anthem, Identity Project, Values Charter and the Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Osogbo. Issa-Onilu said that […]
‘We Empathise With The Poor But Have No Option,’ Shettima Defends Govt’s Policies
Amid the hardship faced by Nigerians, the Federal Government says it empathises with the citizens, especially the poor. The Vice President, Senator Shettima, stated this in Abuja on Monday during the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summit. He defended the economic policies of the current administration while highlighting steps taken by the government to […]
‘My Husband not cause of hardship But…..’ – Tinubu’s Wife
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said her husband, President Bola Tinubu, should not be blamed for the current economic hardship in Nigeria. Nigerians have been groaning under economic hardship since the removal of fuel subsidy which pushed the pump price of petrol from N198 to N1,030. Tinubu announced an end to subsidy during his inaugural address […]
JTB Hikes Driver’s Licence and Number Plate Fees Under Tinubu Administration, Effective November 1
The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining national driver’s licences and vehicle number plates, with the new rates set to take effect on November 1, 2024. This hike comes under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as part of efforts to improve the quality and security of these identification […]
JUST-IN: Tinubu makes new appointment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Alfred Agaba Abah as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Civil Service Matters. More details later….
Transforming Ona Ara: Dr. GLORIOUS Commissions Transformer in Jagun Elesin Community
The Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS, has officially commissioned an electrification project in the Jagun Elesin community, Bioku Alaadun, Idi Iroko, Ibadan. The project, valued at over ₦30 million, was fully self-financed by the Jagun Elesin community under the leadership of their General Chairman, Hon. Olajide Lawal. Speaking at […]
Motorists Decry Deplorable State Of Fijabi, Ojo ExpressWay
A major disaster is waiting to happen at the Ibadan end of Lagos Ibadan expressway except the federal government takes urgent action at averting it. This is as a result of a portion of the road at Fijabi area between Agbowo and Orogun junctions which has caved in due to erosion. I t will […]
Oyo Workers Smile as Gov. Makinde Extends N25,000 Monthly Wage Award
Egalitarian Voice Media reports that the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has announced a three-month extension of the N25,000 monthly wage award, from October to December, as a temporary measure until negotiations with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on the new minimum wage are concluded. While celebrating World Teachers’ Day with Oyo […]
State Gov’t Declares Friday as Public Holiday
State Gov’t Declares Friday as Public Holiday Ahead of the October 5 local government election in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia declared Friday, October 4th a work-free day. Alia declared in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, and made it available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Makurdi on Thursday. The […]
House of Representatives Moves to Strip States of Local Government Election Powers
In a significant legislative development, the House of Representatives has initiated steps to transfer the responsibility of conducting local government elections from State Independent Electoral Commissions to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A bill proposing this shift passed its first reading last Thursday on the House floor. Titled “A Bill for an Act to […]