By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Federal Government has assured the family of Nigeria’s flag designer, the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi that it will look into their series of requests if made official. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammad Idris, gave the assurance while on a visit to Oyo State to commiserate with Governor…
The Federal Government, on Sunday, said the electricity meter upgrade process to be implemented by power distribution companies would not affect the credit units balance in the meters. It disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, stressing that NEMSA would ensure that all electricity meters and instruments…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola said in a statement on Saturday that the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law. According to the commissioner, Governor Makinde…
By : Michael Adeyemo An Author and Researcher, Honourable Femi Adebisi, has appealed to the federal government to build a Hall of Fame for Nigeria’s heroes, to serve as a motivation for the younger generation. Honourable Adebisi made this known shortly after featuring on Pensioners’ FM Current Affairs programme, “Voice of Liberation”. According to Honourable Adebisi,…
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it is mitigating a gas leakage on Western Avenue, inward Barracks bus stop, Surulere, Lagos, as a result of a tanker developing a fault while in motion within the top inlet of its compartment. The Director of the service, Adeseye Margaret, stated this in an emergency alert…
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…
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 National Identity Management Commission has only been able to meet 47.6 per cent of the Federal Government’s monthly target of 2.5 million registrations in the first eight months of the year, according to findings by newsmen. This is as the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers increased to 102.39 million in August despite…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Following the news on the passage of the designer of the Nigerian flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, Veteran Broadcaster, Dr Yemi Farounbi, has described his death as the passage of a historical icon in Nigeria’s history. Dr Farounbi who went poetic in his tribute said Nigeria failed to accord the man his proper…
By Yetunde Oke Permanent Secretary, Osun State Ministry of Information, Mrs Abimbola Babatunde, says Governor Ademola Adeleke has repositioned the media sector for good since he assumed office in November, 2022. Mrs Babatunde made this known in an interview with Pensioners’ FM correspondent, while representing the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Kolapo Alimi…