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…
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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),…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration’s commitment towards supporting security agencies remains unwavering, as the task of maintaining law and order, as well as ensuring safety of lives and property is cumbersome. Governor Abiodun made this known while receiving the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi…
The Centre for Africa Civilisation and Development (CACD) has hailed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, as a transformative leader who has revolutionized Nigeria’s airports. They rated his performance as superlative. Under Keyamo’s proactive leadership, the Cente said the sector has witnessed significant reforms, addressing longstanding…
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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed his condolences to the victims of Wednesday’s tanker fire incident in Ibafo, which resulted in significant loss and devastation. The tragic event, which occurred in the early hours of the day, led to the destruction of properties, including vehicles and buildings Governor…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that his government plans to pay workers a minimum wage of N85,000. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Wednesday evening during an interview on Channels TV themed “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu.” “You mentioned minimum wage and what I need to throw in for my people.…
The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It added that the issue it is contending in…