Minister of Youth, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has requested that the management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, change its programme to allow corps members to have enough rest during their 21-day orientation camp. The minister made the call during the 2025 annual management conference, themed ‘Transforming the NYSC Scheme to meet the yearnings of…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi….
The police had earlier urged the organisers to cancel their planned protest, describing the timing as “ill-conceived and mischievous.” Take-It-Back Movement protesters in Lagos on April 7, 2025 Clad in their signature orange berets, the protesters began their rally in Lagos at the Ikeja Under Bridge, marching through major roads in the state capital while…
The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of unauthorised structures after the expiration of the amnesty period granted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA began enforcement operations in Ogudu GRA, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to upholding urban planning regulations and safeguarding public safety. In an official statement released on…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Nigerian leaders need to embrace the teachings of Ramadan by addressing the current socio – economic challenge militating against people’s welfare. The Chief Imam Ibadan Airport Muslim Community, Alakia, Sheik Hadi Bello, gave the admonition in his Eid Il Fitri sermon at the community’s Prayer Ground to mark the end of Hijra…
The Nigerian Customs Service has sought greater synergy with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, to protect the nation’s borders. The Area Controller of the Nigerian Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja, made this known when he paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Oyo state…
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state. Tinubu made the proclamation during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months. Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets…
By Adebayo Yusuf Education has been described as a critical tool for national development and youth empowerment. This was the submission of some Islamic Scholars at the annual Ramadan symposium of Conference of All Muslim Organisation of Nigeria, CAMON, held in Ibadan. According to the Islamic Scholars, who are also guest speakers, Dr. Basir Elesinmeta,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. Fubara, who arrived at the complex in the company of top government officials, including the Secretary to…
By Adebayo Yusuf Friends and Families have described wife of the assistant secretary of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State council, Mrs. Patience Koleosho as a woman of virtues. They said this at the 60th birthday celebration of Mrs Koleosho held in Ibadan The well wishers described the celebrant as a community builder, loved by…