The pan-Yoruba social-political group, Afenifere, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the Port Harcourt Refinery begins operation in December as promised. Newsmen recalls that the Federal Government had assured Nigerians that the local refinery would commence production by December. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (oil), had, while inspecting the rehabilitation…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted an executive communication to the Senate, indicating his intention to present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly tomorrow, Wednesday, November 29, by 11 am. President Tinubu’s letter of intent was read by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio at the plenary on Tuesday, November 28. Newsmen…
The University of Ilorin has said its male members of staff will now enjoy paternity leave. This was made known by the university’s Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla, on Monday, while addressing newsmen. He noted that the development followed the just amended Conditions of Service of the varsity as part of the ways to improve the…
Fire razed down the popular Kogi Central Market in Kabba on Monday. The fire, which started in the early hours of the morning, left traders and members of the community in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood. Sympathizers rushed to the scene to prevent further spread, but despite…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Kano State Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, has encouraged members of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters to study the code of conduct and ethics of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission and apply them while discharging their duties. Dantiye made the call during the inauguration and induction of new members of the Society…
By Damilola Adegoke & Arafat Ayofe Child’s Right Activists have urged all social institutions to guide and protect females against all forms of violence. The activists made this known in an interview with Pensioners FM correspondents in commemoration of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with the theme, “Invest to…
By: Michael Adeyemo The aviation sector has continued to experience slow and minimal growth, with unfavourable policies strangulating airlines and the industry generally. A Public Affair Analyst, Honourable Femi Adebisi, and a Legal Expert, Barrister Yemi Giwa, said this while featuring on Pensioners FM Weekend Current Affairs program” Voice of Liberation” Honourable Adebisi said the…
By: Babatunde Tiamiyu The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW), which is the umbrella body of all professional social workers in the country has declared that inauguration of Nigeria Council for Social Work lacked procedural merit. The association noted that the inauguration of the council without the contributions of the association is in contrary to…
By Yetunde Oke Stakeholders have again reiterated the important role the media play in national development and in deepening democracy. The various stakeholders made this known at the 8th edition of National Broadcasting Commission, NBC and Yemi Sonde’s Broadcast Media Stakeholders’ Forum, with the theme, “The Role of Mass Media in National Development”, held in…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Caretaker Chairman Of Ede North Local Government, Hon. Taiwo Amodu has celebrated Alhaja Balikis Akinleye on the successful completion of her Doctorate Degree programme in Philosophy in Accounting. In his congratulatory messages personally signed, Hon. Amodu the Council boss, said Alhaja Akinleye’s perseverance was the key that has given her such…