By Michael Adeyemo An Islamic scholar, Alhaji Idris Adebisi has called on Muslims to emulate the virtues of Prophet Mohammed for the peace and progress of the nation. Alhaji Adebisi gave the advice in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, at the 2024 Maolud Nabiy Lecture and Charity Donation organised by University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates’ Association,…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), has sent 50 tons of humanitarian aid in support of those affected by the recent floods in Nigeria, the federal government confirmed the receipt on Sunday. Ambassador Salem Alshamsi, in his remarks on the receipt of the relief materials, delivered at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, explained that the…
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has described President Bola Tinubu as an epitome of wealth with no interest to loot Nigeria’s resources. Olawande stated this while speaking at the Joint Union Negotiating Council’s week of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development branch in Abuja. The minister also appealed to Nigerians to…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted the proposed nationwide ban on single-use plastics, warning the ban portends doom for many small businesses. In a statement, Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, expressed the concerns of manufacturers on the potential economic implications of the proposed ban. He noted that the ban will necessitate significant operational…
Ogun State Muslim Council, OMC under the leadership of Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona has called on the governments and the general public to take proactive measures to prevent and mitigate the impact of natural disasters. In an Eid-ul Mawlid message, signed by the Secretary General of the Council, Kamaldeen Akintunde,…
Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Hon. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu has been buried. The funeral service was held at First Baptist Church, Out in Itesiwaju local government. The body of the late chairman was later lowered into the grave yesterday amidst emotions as mourners struggled to hold back tears. Hon….
The Federal Government has called on state governments to actively participate in the country’s energy transition efforts, with particular focus on the development of Compressed Natural Gas infrastructure. This appeal was made by the Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, during a press conference in Abuja today. Oluwagbemi emphasised the…
By Michael Adeyemo Two Public Affairs Analysts, Barrister Folusho Olapo and Mr John Njoku have called for immediate and effective interventions to address the devastating impacts of flooding in Nigeria. Barrister Olapo and Mr Njoku made the call while reacting to recent flood incident in Borno State on Pensioners FM’s Weekend Current Affairs Programme “Voice…
The federal government yesterday inaugurated a 16-member consequential adjustments in salaries arising from provisions of the National Minimum Wage Act, 2024, of N70,000, approved by President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman of the committee and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, inaugurated the committee on behalf of President Tinubu. Daily…
By Michael Adeyemo As students in Oyo State prepare for the resumption of 2024/2025 academic session, prices of school materials have increased in prices. Pensioners FM’s Correspondent who visited some book stores at Bere market, Ibadan, reports that the prices of textbooks, notebooks, and other essential academic materials have increased significantly, ranging from 20 to…