By Babatunde Tiamiyu/Ibiwunmi Ishola/Yetunde Oke/Adebayo Yusuf Low turnout of voters has been observed in some polling units in the ongoing bye-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency. A team of Pensioners FM Correspondents who monitored the exercise at St. Louis Grammar School, Mokola (Polling Unit 26, Ward 7), Polling Unit 5 in Ward 7, and Ikolaba Grammar…
The Federal Government has launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund, a landmark welfare and empowerment initiative for academic and non-academic staff in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. In a statement issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, on Friday, the fund was described as a direct response to the welfare and professional growth…
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has a issued a disclaimer on the purported incorporation of some listed companies.This was made known in a notice posted on the Commission’s social media page. The Commission stressed that it has removed the companies from the database.CAC said the 247 listed companies have not been duly registered as limited…
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, has announced that the president will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) holding in Yokohama, Japan,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclosed that arrangements have been concluded for the conduct of Saturday’s bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun confirmed that the bye-elections, caused by the resignation or death of serving lawmakers, will take place in two senatorial districts…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has commenced a statewide sensitisation and advocacy campaign aimed at improving workplace safety, protecting workers’ welfare, and preventing industrial crises in the state. Speaking during the flag-off campaign in Ibadan on Thursday, the Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, said the exercise was a…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Media Transformative Group has unveiled a far-reaching initiative designed to enhance professional media practice, strengthen the capacity of media organizations, and inspire a culture of healthy competition within Ibadan’s dynamic media landscape. The Group under the visionary Leadership of Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu, the General Manager of Pensioners FM, has the General…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has pledged to provide basic amenities, including roads, electricity, potable water, and mobile network services, to communities ravaged by bandit attacks in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. The governor made the promise during a visit to Banga, Sakajiki, Kuryar Madaro, Maguru, and Tambarawa, where he met survivors and condoled families…
Lagos State Government has launched the Child Sexual Abuse Investigative and Interview Protocol, a comprehensive framework aimed at improving justice delivery for children who have suffered sexual abuse. Speaking at the launch, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, described the initiative as a critical step toward protecting children’s rights…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities across the country. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced this on Wednesday while briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The newly approved institutions are Tazkiyah University, Kaduna State; Leadership University, Abuja; Unique Open…