The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo says, 60 percent of the revenue of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) comes from Lagos State. Keyamo added that this necessitates optimal use of the new terminal, according to a statement by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi, made available…
Chelsea signed England Under-21 forward Cole Palmer from Manchester City on Friday in a deal worth an initial £40 million ($50 million). Palmer agreed a seven-year contract with Chelsea, who have a club option of a further 12month extension and could pay City an extra £2.5 million in add-on clauses. City were keen to keep…
The Arewa Consultative Forum has described the reduction of the 50 per cent registration fees for Kano State students in all the state-owned tertiary institutions as both revolutionary and exemplary. The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, had directed all the indigenes studying regular courses at the state-owned tertiary institutions to enjoy relief of a…
The arrest and parade of about 100 suspected gay men arrested during a wedding party in Delta State has sparked mixed reactions among concerned Nigerians, opinion leaders and human rights groups. Recalls that on Monday, men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Delta State Command, announced the arrest of over 100 suspected gay men. According…
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council on Thursday suspended Gabon following the Wednesday overthrow of President Ondimba Ali Bongo by soldiers led by the head of the Republican guards, Gen Brice Nguema. The continental body in a post on X, formerly Twitter, condemned the military takeover of power in the Central African country. This…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo State Government has urged women of child bearing age to go for free cervical cancer tests, at its various designated health centres in the state, for early detection of the virus. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Olusoji Adeyanju, made the call during a special Colposcopy training organised by the…
By Michael Adeyemo An education management expert, Dr Ademola Atanda, has applauded the Oyo State Government for the 18.78% allocated for education in the state budget for 2023. Dr Atanda who is the immediate past Head of Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, made this known on ‘Isejoba Rere’ a development agenda weekly programme…
By Dupe Idowu A Political and Financial Analyst, Dr Raymond Adegboyega has identified rule of law as a panacea for good governance. Speaking with Pensioners’ FM Correspondent, Dr Adegboyega who said the rule of law is an essential element in any democratic society, stressed that justice would not be effectively delivered when the supremacy of…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun says insufficient manpower is hindering the agency’s efforts to tackle crime, saying the police need an extra 190,000 personnel to effectively man the country. IGP Egbetokun said this in a paper presentation to the Senior Executive Course 45 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the return of $26,000 to Christine Brown, a British national and a victim of internet fraud. The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement in Abuja, adding that the Benin Zonal Command handed over the money to the victim on Monday. According to him,…