The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Thursday, appealed to Nigerians to be circumspect on the issue of the nationwide protests being contemplated by some people in the country.Afenifere, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, deposed that while the people have an inalienable right to protest, consideration should be given…
Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun 1 Area Command, has urged Nigerians to refrain from the use of second-hand tyres, popularly known as ‘tokunbo tyres’ in order to stem incessant cases of road crashes. The Command’s Comptroller, Mr James Ojo, gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Ota, Ogun. Ojo explained that the…
Due to the deplorable state of the asphalt pavement and expansion joints on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, the Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the bridge from Monday 22nd July, 2024, to carry out emergency repairs. In a statement released by the state commissioner for transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Honourable Taiwo Amodu has resigned as Caretaker Chairman of Ede North Local Government. Honourable Amodu who made this known in a statement personally signed, said he joined his counterparts across all the local governments and local council development areas to tender his resignation letter to enable him contest properly for office of…
Ondo state deputy governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, has urged traditional institutions in Yorubaland to ensure that the culture and tradition of the people are passed on to the next generations. Adelami gave the advice while speaking at Iyere Owo. He commended the roles of the traditional Institutions and urged them to promote more of festivals…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Senator Akanbi, National Vice Chairman of the Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), has extended his warmest congratulations to Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, SWAGA National Chairman, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). In a statement released to the press, Senator Akanbi described Senator Adeyeye’s appointment as a well-deserved…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke has appreciated royal fathers in the state for being proactive about their environment just as he celebrated the new Olufon of Ifon, His Royal Majesty, Aremo Obatala, Oba Peter Ipadeola Ilufemiloye Akinyooye. The State Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke has appealed for closer inter-faith unity and peaceful coexistence among residents of all faiths as the Muslim ummah celebrates the commencement of new Hijrah calendar. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye who represented him at the Celebration of the new Hijrah calendar, Governor Adeleke…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned transport workers in Osun State against actions and activities capable of plunging the state into violence and lawlessness. The Governor has also directed immediate suspension of the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, pending outcome of investigations by the Chief of Staff to the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke has received the report of the food security committee he put in place to proffer solutions to various aspects of food security which include farm security, food pricing and availability as well as widening operation support and environment for farmers. Committee chairman and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Tola…