Leading pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere on Sunday endorsed All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was contained in a statement by Afenifere after the visit of Tinubu to Pa Reuben Fasoranti and leaders of Afenifere organisation in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The statement by the National Organising Secretary of Afenifere,…
The newly inaugurated Lagos State Productivity Committee has been charged to simulate the consciousness of the people towards attaining higher level of productivity in all sectors of the economy. This statement was made by the Director General, National Productivity Centre, Dr. Kashim Akor, during the official inauguration of Lagos State Productivity Committee, held at the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday said it will redesign the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this during a special press briefing in Abuja. The new design and issues will be effective from December 15, 2022. According to the CBN Governor, the action was taken in order to…
There was pandemonium in Yaba axis of Lagos in the early hours of Wednesday as residents woke to see the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) office in the area on fire. The fire outbreak, it was learnt, was caused by power surge in one of the offices and spread rapidly. The fire has, however, been…
By FEMI ADESINA If you spend your life expecting a storm, then you may never enjoy showers of blessings. Each time it rains, you expect your roof to be blown off, and anytime the sky is overcast, it sends you into trepidation. Apprehension. Nervousness. That is the mindset of those who continue to talk of…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has dispelled the security threat alert issued by the United States of America to its citizens residing in Abuja. It would be recalled that the US has issued a security alert message advising its citizens to be security cautious and avoid security threat locations within Abuja, but the Public…
The Lagos State chapter of The Muslim Congress (TMC) has called for proactive measure in tackling impeding floods in the state. The TMC stated this in a press released signed by its Wali (President) on Monday where it called on all stakeholders to live up to responsibility in tackling the flood. The statement reads:FLOOD ALERT…
By Taofeek Adedeji The lawmaker representing Kosofe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Rotimi Agunsoye has empowered no fewer than 200 residents of the constituency. Agunsoye in a statement by Mr Durotimi Adeboye who represented him on the occasion disclosed that the empowerment which came after the youths and women were trained…
President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council and unveiled the party’s Action Plan, in Abuja on Friday. The event was witnessed by the party’s candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his Vice-Presidential Candidate, Sen. Kashim Shetima, both accompanied by their wives. Also Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Speaker of the House of…
Nigeria’s Flamingos on Friday beat the USA to reach their first-ever semi-final at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos won 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes of regulation time. Coming into the game, the Americans were tipped as the favourites but Onamuzo Edafe gave Nigeria the lead just after…
