Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its lack of transparency following the company’s admission of a $6 billion debt to petrol suppliers. This admission made public on Sunday, September 1, has explained the fuel scarcity that has plagued the nation for six weeks. The Chief Communications…
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has denied reports that it refused to register Science and Laboratory Technology, SLT, graduates at its Gombe State orientation camp. The reports alleged that polytechnic graduates, who studied SLT, were denied access for not having professional certificates from the National Institute for Science Laboratory Technology, NISLT. The state NYSC…
The Oyo State Government has organized an induction workshop for the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants in the State. The workshop was held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, over the weekend. The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde said the induction workshop is aimed at keeping the…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered his minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle, and the military chiefs to relocate to Sokoto State as part of efforts to rid the state and the entire north-west of rampant terrorism, an official has announced. The north-west is arguably Nigeria’s most terrorised region with four of the region’s seven…
The Ogun State Government says it has revoked the provisional licenses of 20 private orphanages operating in the state for their failure to comply the relevant laws and operational guidelines. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ms Adijat Adeleye announced this in Abeokuta, at a meeting with private orphanage operators in the state….
Ukraine has launched a wave of overnight drone attacks on Russia, causing fires at two Russian energy facilities.According to Russia’s defence ministry, more than 158 Ukrainian drones targeted 15 regions of the country, including the capital Moscow.The Russian military claimed that these drones were intercepted and destroyed.But as a result of the attack a fire…
By Michael Adeyemo Two Public Affairs Analysts have linked the migration in the health sector to the widespread of insecurity plaguing the country. The Public Affairs Analysts, Barrister Kunle Abimbola and Mr Kayode Atolani made this known while featuring on Pensioners’ FM weekend Current Affairs Programme “ Voice of Liberation” Barrister Abimbola and Mr Atolani…
By Michael Adeyemo Two Public Affairs Analysts, Barrister Kunle Abimbola and Mr Kayode Atolani have called for a policy that will strengthen whistleblower’s protection. Barrister Abimbola and Mr Atolani said this while reacting to the call for the passage of the Whistle Blowing Bill by the National Assembly, on Pensioners FM’s Weekend Current Affairs Programme…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has inaugurated the Abuja Branch of the Ekiti Development Committee, urging members to actively promote and defend the state’s interests. During the event held at the Ekiti State House in Abuja, Governor Oyebanji highlighted his administration’s focus on collaboration and partnerships for the state’s progress. He thanked the committee members…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration is committed to boost the living standard of the people through enhanced agriculture sector. Governor Adeleke stated this at the unveiling of tractor and distribution of farm inputs held at the Agricultural Input Supply Unit, Aisu, Ede, Osun State. Out of the 110 tractors acquired by…