The Federal Government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has closed Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos for rehabilitation. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Obiageli Orah. Ms. Orah said the closure started from 3.00 a.m. on Monday and will end at…
By Michael Adeyemo The Chairman of the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria, LECAN, Oyo State Chapter, Mr Sylvester Gbogi, has called on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, to stop generating new accounts for newly constructed properties. Mr. Gbogi made the appeal during an interview with a Pensioners FM correspondent. The LECAN Chairman emphasised…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Thursday formally unveiled the Nigeria Integrated Electricity Policy in Abuja. According to a statement made available to newsmen today, the policy developed through a collaborative effort involving local and international stakeholders, aims to establish a sustainable and inclusive electricity sector in Nigeria. The unveiling, organised by the Federal…
The Bauchi State government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the closure of all schools in the state in preparation for the five-week-long 2025 Ramadan fast. The announcement is contained in the approved school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic session in the state. Speaking with the newsmen today, the Information Officer, Ministry of Education,…
By Michael Adeyemo The Pastor-in-Charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus Pinnacle, Kehinde Omolaja, has advised Christians to seek divine guidance in all aspects of their lives. Pastor Omolaja made this known in an exclusive interview with a Pensioners FM correspondent, emphasizing the importance of relying on God’s wisdom in decision-making. He…
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering churches or targeting migrants nearby, a change in policy that religious groups fought as a violation of longstanding federal policy not to conduct enforcement actions in places of worship. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang in Maryland ordered the Department of Homeland…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Chairman, Ede North Local Government, Hon. Taiwo Amodu, says unity can foster growth and progress in any society. Hon. Amodu, said this at the swearing in of the newly elected councillors across the eleven wards in the council area of Osun State. The Chairman further admonished the lawmakers to view their…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sent condolences to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on the death of his mother-in-law, Hajia Hauwa Usman, who died at 70. The President conveyed his condolences to the Idris’ family, their in-laws, and all relatives, urging them to find strength and comfort during this difficult…
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has commended the Federal Government’s efforts in constructing and completing the Human Rights Commission offices in some states of the federation. Governor Idris said this on Monday at the commissioning of the Kebbi State Office of NHRC in Birnin Kebbi. He said the event reflected the Federal Government’s commitment under…
Traders at Ekumi Plaza in Ariaria International Market, Aba, who deal on hair and beauty accessories, have lamented the continued closure of their shops by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC. NAFDAC had during its operation led by its zonal office earlier this month, closed many sections of the market,…