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Lagos to demolish illegal structures in Sangotedo, others

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2024June 24, 20240

The Lagos State Government has issued a 14-day removal notice to owners of buildings and structures built on drainage channels. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, announced this after an inspection tour of various contravention sites and ongoing drainage enforcement projects in Ago Palace Way,...

Renewed Hope: Water Resources Ministry Gets Passmark For Outstanding Implementation

NewsDeskNgJun 24, 2024June 24, 20240

The Asiwaju Core-Supporters Network has commended the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation led by Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev for its effective implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Pro-Tinubu group hailed the Minister for prioritising access to clean water for all Nigerians and food security through irrigation...

Consider NLC’s request – Kenneth Okonkwo tells Tinubu over Minimum Wage

NewsDeskNgJun 22, 2024June 22, 20240

A chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to proffer a lasting solution to the demands of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC. Describing Tinubu’s administration as difficult to understand, Okonkwo lamented the continuous spending that has characterised his one year in office. He expressed...

Days after meeting ex-Nigerian leaders, IBB, Abdulsalami, Atiku visits Buhari in Daura

NewsDeskNgJun 22, 2024June 22, 20240

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Atiku paid homage to Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, on Saturday. A video of the visit, showed that former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, was...

Rivers Crisis: Group berates APC over call for state of emergency

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

A group of Nigerian stakeholders under the aegis of the Concerned Citizens Forum of Nigeria has condemned the recent comment by the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC calling for a state of emergency over the lingering political crisis in the state. Recall that the Caretaker Committee...

Cleric, Prophet Olu Alo condemns Ekiti killings, calls for peace

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

Christian Cleric, Prophet Sam Olu Alo has condemned the recent killing in Ekiti State, describing it as “barbaric” and “ungodly”. Alo expressed shock and sadness over the senseless killing of innocent lives in the state. Recalled that a popular Point of Sale, POS, operator identified as Alfa Taofeek was murdered...

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves surge by 5% to $33.58bn

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves increased by 5 percent to $33.58 billion in the last two months. This is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s latest FX data as of June 19, 2024. Accordingly, the foreign exchange reserves figure represents a $1.47 billion increase compared to $32.11 billion on...

Gov AbdulRazaq effects minor cabinet reshuffle

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle involving four commissioners. Those affected are the Commissioner for Social Development, Afolashade Justina, who moves to Women Affairs; and the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Bosede Olaitan Buraimoh, who switches to Social Development. Commissioner for Youth Development Nafisat Buge,...

Ojude Oba Festival fosters unity, economic growth – Ladi Balogun

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

The annual Ojude Oba Festival, a vibrant celebration of Ijebu culture and tradition, recently concluded with great success. The festival attracted thousands of participants and visitors who showcased elaborate traditional attires, captivating dances, music, and impressive equestrian displays. The festival showed how cultural traditions can drive economic growth by empowering...

Okai to Ododo – Hand over Yahaya Bello to EFCC

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

A political activist, Usman Okai Austin has cautioned Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State against being hypocritical and obstructing anti-graft war. Okai charged Ododo to demonstrate his dedication to fighting corruption by taking concrete steps to hand over former governor Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,...