The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, joins the entire people of Lisa and beyond in celebrating the birthday of His Royal Majesty, Oba Najeemdeen Ofugbemi, the Olu of Lisa in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Vice President of NUJ Zone B, Princess Ronke Afebioye Samo,…
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Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, otherwise known as Bobrisky, is currently in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, where he spent the night in a cell at the police facility. A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said further directives were being awaited regarding…
The Ogun State Commander of the State Security Network Agency – Amotekun Corps, Brigadier-General Alade Adedigba (Rtd.) has disclosed plans to boost public confidence in the security apparatus by enhancing effectiveness in securing the lives and property of the citizens and fostering a secure environment for economic growth along the…
By Ali Mohd Lawmakers are rated based on certain basic criteria. These include, but are not limited, to; the number of Bills sponsored, the effectiveness and efficiency in oversight functions, and the number of development projects attracted to the constituency; development being the function of the projects attracted. Other indices…
The Federal Government through the National Malaria Elimination Programme in collaboration with the society for family health, Ogun state government and other malaria partners have Kickstarted the 2024 Insecticide Treated Net(ITN) mass Campaign where 3.1million Insecticide Treated Nets will be distributed to various households free of charge across the 20…
The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, held discussion with critical stakeholders, opinion leaders, traditional rulers, security agencies and the Chairmen of the affected Local Government Areas in Plateau State. The Minister expressed happiness over the already existing peace and called for it sustainance particularly in…
The recent lawsuit against the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State by the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the forthcoming local government election I the state has been described as a ‘reckless sensation.’ This is contained in a reaction by an Osun based…
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent, non-profit organisation promoting press freedom worldwide, has condemned the continued detention of four journalists facing cybercrime allegations. On September 20, police in Lagos arrested Olurotimi Olawale, National Monitor newspaper editor, and Precious Chukwunonso, publisher of a privately owned news platform. On September…
Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has issued a strong statement clarifying the organization’s internal memo dated October 17, 2024, which has been grossly misinterpreted by certain bloggers. The AGN President, Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, in the statement personally signed by him, noted that the memo, which was never intended for…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N100,000 as leave bonus for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes effect from January, 2025. This decision was revealed after a meeting of the State Government led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),…