I know that the times are tough for Nigerians. It has even been made more challenging by the trial-and-error policies of this bumbling administration. However, your lives are the most precious things that should never be mortgaged. This is why it is pertinent that the concerned government MDAs should commence a robust campaign to educate citizens on the dangers of scooping fuel from fallen petroleum tankers. Your lives matter to you and your loved ones. Scooping petrol, a highly flammable liquid from a fallen tanker, is a suicide that no one should undertake. We’ve experienced too many tragedies from incidents such as the…
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Joseph Adeseye Famojuro, JAFWhat a good man!Sometimes I think that’s the best and most powerful thing anyone can hope to hear when people are being recognized for their works and contributions to humanity— after all the appraisals and eulogy, to just say someone is a good man. There are people who we share this world with who change the course of human history, not just through their roles in human events, but also through the examples of their life and their leadership. My Master, Balogun Joseph Adeseye Famojuro is one of those people. And for me, my trajectory, my story…
Abia South Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle, accusing him of showing the Southeast “renewed shege” (suffering). Abaribe criticized the replacement of Minister of Women Affairs Uju-Ken Ohanenye with Bianca Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Abaribe expressed dissatisfaction with the reshuffle, stating it doesn’t feel like progress. “For my constituents, nothing has changed. They call it ‘Renewed Shege’ not ‘Renewed Hope’.” The lawmaker alleged Tinubu breached the constitution by neglecting federal character in the reshuffled cabinet. He said, “The president has breached it for the last 18 months. We thought that with these…
In a cost-reduction move, President Bola Tinubu has announced new restrictions on the size of official convoys for Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Federal Government Agencies. Effective immediately, these officials are allowed a maximum of three vehicles in their convoys. Additionally, President Tinubu has limited the security personnel assigned to them to five officers four from the Nigerian Police Force and one from the Department of State Services (DSS). This directive, issued today, is part of the administration’s broader efforts to reduce government expenditure. All affected officials are expected to comply with these measures without delay.
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to commence the gradual withdrawal of old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from circulation ahead of the December 31, 2024, deadline. During Thursday’s plenary session, lawmakers also urged the CBN to expedite the issuance of the new banknotes to ensure a smooth transition. This resolution came after a motion by Rep. Afam Ogene, who expressed concern over the lack of public awareness about the approaching deadline. Ogene stressed the need for the CBN to avoid a repeat of the 2023 currency transition crisis by launching a public…
The federal government, through the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), has commenced moves towards the teaching of mathematics subjects in Yoruba. To achieve this, the institute said it has taken a bold step towards revolutionising math education in the country by hosting a pioneering 2-day training on teaching mathematics using the Yoruba indigenous language and early grade mathematics. NIEPA’s Media Officer, Bodunde Tenabe, said in a statement that the training brought together renowned experts Dr. Kehinde Adenegan, Dr. Sulaymon Mohammad Raji, Dr. Tolu Omiyale, and Folajogun Akinkuowo, who delivered insightful sessions on various topics, which included a…
On the occasion of Fola Oyekunle’s birthday, Balogun Seye Famojuro has shared a heartfelt message celebrating the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde. In his congratulatory message, Famojuro thanked Fola Oyekunle for his friendship, fundamental decency, and his incredible acts of service. He expressed hope that the good Lord would continue to bless Oyekunle with many more years of excellent health and sound mind, concluding with wishes for the divine fulfillment of Oyekunle’s heart’s desires, and the rewarding of his labor of love.
Some staff members of the Nigerian Ministry of Women Affairs were seen in a viral video celebrating the removal of their former principal, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, following her dismissal by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, News360 Nigeria reports. Ohanenye was one of the ministers relieved of their duties, with the presidency announcing that she would be immediately replaced by Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, a former Minister of State for Police Affairs. A viral video shared on X by Theo Abu captured ministry employees singing and dancing to celebrate Ohanenye’s exit. The video followed allegations of N1.5 billion in diverted funds for capital projects under her…
As the scheduled November 16 Governorship election approaches in Ondo State , PDP had an electrifying display of political strength and people’s power as the PDP Campaign Train stormed Akoko North-West and Akoko North-East Local Government Areas yesterday. Leading the charge was the Governor of Oyo State and the South West leader of the party, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde with the Governorship Candidate , H E (Barr.) Agboola Alfred Ajayi, alongside his running mate, Hon. Festus Akingbaso (FessyWest). The duo, accompanied by high-ranking party stakeholders, were met with an overwhelming reception that signals a turning point in the political…
In a significant move to bolster the security and safety of educational facilities, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, the Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, has officially kickstart the “Light Up Our Schools” initiative at Ifesowapo Community High School, Wofun. The launch of the initiative occurred during an inter-house sports event by the high school on Wednesday. The initiative was initially announced by Chairman Kamorudeen a few weeks ago during the commissioning of new classroom blocks facilitated by Rep. Akinmoyede Olafisoye in Lalupon. The program aims to install reliable night lighting solutions across schools in the local government area, addressing pressing safety concerns…