Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says the images on stamps tell stories of significant events and remind the people of what shaped their present. Governor Adeleke stated this at the official presentation and launch of the Osun Osogbo Grove, UNESCO World Heritage Commemorative Postage Stamp, held at Local Government Service Commission Hall, Abere, Osun…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2) with a storage capacity of 150 million litres of Jet A1 fuel. The facility is described as the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria, having the capability of delivering a minimum of 150 million litres of…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the House of Representatives has created a website to enhance public awareness and interaction on the Independent Candidacy Bill. Addressing newsmen today in Abuja, the Spokesperson of the house, Rep. Akin Rotimi (APC-Ekiti state), said that the primary aim of the bill is to deepen political participation as much…
BY Micheal Adeyemo A member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, NSE, Ndubuisi Okorie says enforcement of axle load limits will prevent damages on major roads and highways. Engineer Okorie said this while featuring on Pensioners FM weekly Current Affairs programme “Searchlight”. According to Engineer Okorie, enforcement of axle load limits would prolong the lifespan…
The Management of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna has debunked allegations of withholding staff promotion and benefits. Major Haruna Mohammed Sani, Deputy Director Information/Media, DICON Kaduna, in a statement, said it was saddened by the unfounded and misleading allegations that DICON leadership directed the exclusion of certain DICON staff members from the…
The Government of Namibia has sought the help of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its fight against corruption in the country. This was just as it declared that because Nigeria is leading in the fight against corruption in Africa, it needs to share…
Another university may be added to the pool of existing ones following the passage for first reading on Thursday, by the House of Representatives of a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages. The bill, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, and eight others, is aimed at establishing a…
The Federal Government has granted permission to petroleum marketers to lift petrol directly from the Dangote refinery without going through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. This confirms the speculation that the NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker of the Dangote fuel. In a statement yesterday, the Minister of Finance and Chairman of…
Nigeria is facing a worsening food security crisis, with over one million additional people experiencing severe food insecurity in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a report by the World Bank. The report attributes Nigeria’s growing crisis to a combination of climate-induced issues and socio-political instability in various regions. The recently released Food…
By Yetunde Oke A Youth leader, in Odo-ona/Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mr Suliaman Ogunbayode, says finance and godfatherism are factors militating against youth’s involvement in politics. Mr Ogunbayode made this known while featuring on Pensioners’ FM Current Affairs programme, “The Searchlight.” According to Mr Ogunbayode, creating a platform for independent candidate scould be a solution…