The federal government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government. The minister, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, congratulated all Nigerians, both…
Governor Dapo Abiodun on Sunday said that the dreams of the founding fathers of Nigeria, where no man is oppressed, where opportunities abound for all, and where the wealth of the land is shared equitably, are realizable if Nigerians continue to hold fast to patriotism, integrity, service, and shared responsibility. The governor also noted that…
The Ogun State Government has condemned as reckless and misleading the comments made by the senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, against Governor Dapo Abiodun over the ongoing 260-meter rehabilitation of Paddy Arikawe Oye-Igbimo Road in Sagamu. The government said rather than stirring controversy and seeking cheap popularity, Daniel should learn to respect due process,…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced N8.1m, N8.2m and N8.5m as hajj fee for next year. Chairman of the commission, Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman made this announcement after signing several agreements with service providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A statement by the media department said: “After due consultations with all…
… Says 60 percent score give credits or above in Maths, English The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations, commending President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support of the initiative. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports this was announced by its Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, at a…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has revealed that the Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Court of Appeal in Abeokuta, the state capital. Governor Abiodun made the revelation at a special church thanksgiving to mark the 2025/2026 legal year, held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. He said the establishment…
Below are pictures of the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Zakat distribution to less privileged Nigerians. The event was held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hall, CBD, Ikeja Lagos on Saturday.
In its efforts at alleviating poverty among Nigerians, a leading charity organisation in Nigeria, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation, ZSF, has lifted no fewer than 2,821 less privileged in the country. The organisation disclosed this on Saturday at the 21st Zakat distribution ceremony held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking…
The executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof-Oloyede has presented West African Examination Council, WAEC, second series private, popularly called GCE forms to 800 indigent students residents of the local government on Friday. The free GCE forms distribution by the Oshodi-Isolo local government chairman came at the end of his free six weeks…
In fulfillment of its commitment to deepen democratic participation and broaden access to the dividends of democracy, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve as change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state. Announcing the initiative in a statement, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun,…
