The Ogun State Government on Wednesday launched its e-bikes and tricycles under the Ogun State E-Mobility Programme. The programme, which aims to reduce the cost of transportation in the state, would also ensure a cleaner environment by reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the launch of the first phase of 2,000 electric motorcycles held at the…
The Ogun State High Court on Wednesday ordered the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests to limit their activities to four locations in the state. The court also restricted the time frame of the protests to between 8 am and 5 pm. Granting an application moved by the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade…
In demonstrating his continued determination to protect lives and properties of Oshodi residents as well as eradicate criminal activities, especially at night and forestall any negative fallout of the proposed protest, the executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has began lightening up black spots areas within the council area with motion…
Stakeholders in Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area were unanimous in their decision against the proposed nationwide protest slated to begin on Thursday, 1 August, 2024. The stakeholders’ meeting was conveyed by the Chairman of the council, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala to sensitise the people of the area on the need to maintain peace and tranquility…
By Bolaji Muse-Ariyoh The fact that His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is consulting with the Governors, critical stakeholders, political and traditional rulers on the way forward underscores the fact that he is a unifying force across Nigeria. His tireless efforts in building bridges and listening to Nigerian’s concerns, hopes, and aspirations have positioned him…
In continuation of the engagement at the grassroots level, the executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has urged youths within the local government to shun violent protests and embrace dialogue. The Chairman spoke at an emergency stakeholder’s meeting held at the marriage registry of the local government on Monday. The meeting…
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos) has called on government and security agencies to prioritise the safety of educational institutions as Nigerians brace up for a nationwide protest. The Amir (President) of MSSNLagos, Kamoldeen Abiona, made this known in a press statement urging Muslim youths to exercise caution. While blaming…
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed his condolences to the family, government and people of Imo State over the demise of an elderstatesman and President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. He described the Chairman of Champion Newspapers as a good friend of long standing,…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the national minimum wage bill into law. The president signed the bill in the council chamber of the State House, in the middle of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting. The council suspended the meeting to allow the leadership of the national assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to…
The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, political leaders, leaders of thought, traditional leaders, trade unions, youth organizations and millions of other Nigerians in appealing to planners of the protest to shelve the plan. She urged them to give the government more time to implement…
