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  The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the auspicious occasion of his 72nd birthday, eulogizing him as a visionary leader dedicated to a future of prosperity for Nigeria. Governor Adeleke hails President Tinubu for his tough but promising economic decisions for the country, noting that the President policies and interventions reinforces hope that a new Nigeria where prosperity flows and aspirations can be met is possible. The Governor lauds the president for the pragmatic leadership demonstrated so far in tacking the numerous challenges facing Nigeria, eulogizing President Tinubu's depth of commitment, resilience and ideas in making the country work for all. "I heartily rejoice with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the auspicious occasion of his 72nd birthday. "President Tinubu is an exceptional leader, taking on the challenges that has stunted the growth of the country for years and opening a path fo

  - The Federal Government has praised Olam Agri in Nigeria for its significant investment in boosting agricultural output and growth in the country. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, commended the company during his inspection of their integrated Rice Farm and mill in Nasarawa state on March 28, 2024.  This visit followed a recent courtesy call on the Minister and the Vice President by Olam Agri's top management, where the company expressed interest in expanding its partnership with the Federal Government to enhance agricultural productivity further. The Honourable Minister, who visited the Olam Agri Rice Farm in the company of Nasarawa State Deputy Governor Dr Emmanuel Akabe and a team of technical experts, used the occasion to flag off Olam Agri’s dry season rice harvest .  He commented on his satisfaction with the business’ innovative approach to raising agricultural productivity, “I was particularly impressed by Olam’s commitment to lever

  A THREE-DAY spiritual revival for Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN members ended at the weekend with crowd of members across Nigeria converging at its Prayer Mountain located at Agodo, Egbe Ikotun in Lagos. Though meant primarily for Nigerian audience, crowd of foreign visitors still besieged the Mountain in somber penitence of faith and high expectations. The intensive program which also ran through the nights was of marathon prayers and fasting as directed by the Holy Spirit for those who have the grace to participate. For the three days, the SCOAN Prayer Mountain was turned into a "Wailing Wall" reminiscence of the "Waling Wall" in Jerusalem where faithful adherents pay 24/7 to God.  Thousands of worshippers in enthusiasm, ecstasy, walking, crying, rolling, and moving around in different ways of the spiritual resort as conducive for individual's ability to pour out their hearts and supplications to God in a serene, cool, composed, calm and collected at

  * The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has kicked off operation "SAFE TRIP: WE ARE ALL RESPONSIBLE" as part of its Easter Special Patrol Schedule across the state. According to a statement from the Chairman / Chief Executive Officer of OYRTMA, Maj. Adekoya Adesagba (Rtd), the objective of the exercise is to ensure effective traffic management, timely clearance of obstructions, prompt rescue/emergency services on a 24-hour basis, and collaboration with other safety/security agencies in the state.  This operation covers strategic routes such as the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway; Olodo-Monatan-Iwo Road Interchange, Mokola-Sango-UI Agbowo-Oojo, Agodi Gate-Oje-Bere-Molete-Challenge, KM 110-Apata-Omi Adio, Total Garden-Yemetu-Bere, Oja ba-Agbeni, Oke Ado-Oke Bola-Dugbe-Adamasingba- Eleyele, Oyo, Ogbomosho and Saki among others, before, during, and after the Easter Celebrations. The operation, which commenced on Wednesday, 27th March 2024, through Monday, 8th April 2

Mr Femi Falana (SAN) and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR),has advised the federal and state governments to stop throwing food items at the vulnerable people in the society. Falana stated this in his speech during this month's Stakeholders Interactive Roundtable On Policy Making And Execution titled: "Law Making in Lagos: Implications And Effects On Human And Economic Rights of The People," jointly organized by the Center for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership and CDHR in Lagos on Thursday.  The human rights lawyer stated that instead of throwing food items at the people, what the government should embrace is cash transfer. He said that this can be done through social register, which he said can be used to determine the vulnerable people in the society, saying that the food items that are being distributed do not get to the desired people, but that they are diverted along the way.  The celebrated lawyer gave an

  Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly took turns to speak glowingly of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday as he marks his 72nd birthday on Friday. The lawmakers commended the President for deciding on no-celebration of his birthday in consideration of the mood of the nation as, according to them, this was the mark of true leadership. However, the lawmakers said it was important to celebrate the President's achievements while he was governor of Lagos and his current strides noting that his policies in the State have continued to put Lagos on the global map. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, while praying for good health and strength for the President, noted that the successes so far achieved by Lagos can be linked to Tinubu's wisdom and leadership capacity. "When Asiwaju Tinubu became governor, we all know how much Lagos was earning. He successfully moved the revenue of the state from N600 million to over N8 billion in 2007. He also set in mot

 * The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, who is also the Chairman, Southern Senators’ Forum, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, congratulates the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his 72nd birthday. The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District,  in a congratulatory message  signed by him, saluted the President for his many accomplishments as a frontline Africa’s political leader, particularly his bold policy decisions that are geared towards returning Nigeria to a path of economic growth and sustainable development.  He said, “On behalf of my family, and the great people of Lagos East Senatorial District, I heartily congratulate our revered Leader and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on his 72nd birthday.  “ I salute the courage of our dear President in providing required leadership at this critical

  As the Easter season approaches, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has underscored the significance of ensuring a clean and sustainable environment, through responsible waste management practices. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement released on Friday, called on residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal and embrace recycling as integral components of their Easter festivities. He said,”Easter symbolizes joy and renewal, but it also serves as a reminder of our duty to preserve the environment for future generations. LAWMA implores all residents to prioritize sustainable waste management practices during this festive period. By minimizing waste generation and actively participating in recycling efforts, we can collectively contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment.” “It is also important to highlight the need for residents to avoid food wastage and use only materials that can be reused, recycled, or repurposed, to minimize environm

  Share   Lagos APC Chairman Hon Cornelius Ojelabi, and some Islamic clerics have urged Nigerians to use the Ramadan period to pray for the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Ojelabi and the clerics spoke on Thursday at the 1st Ramadan Public Lecture organised by the Lagos APC held at the APC secretariat, ACME road, Ogba. According to Ojelabi, Nigerians should ‘keep faith with Tinubu’s administration in his efforts at making Nigeria great again.’ “Fasting is encouraged for all Muslims so they can be blessed. Ramadan is a period of sharing love and giving. Every good deed made in this period is rewarded. I encourage Nigerians to keep faith with President Tinubu’s administration in his efforts at making Nigeria great again,” Ojelabi said. He added: “ It requires us to make little sacrifices and play our role. Let us use this month to pray for Nigeria. Nigerians must rise up against corruption to make Nigeria great again.” One of the guest lecturers, the Chief Missioner, N

  * The Oyo State Government has reiterated that the ban on collection of illegal levies in public schools was still in force, warning that it would deal with anyone contravening the ban. This is coming on the heels of reports that some errant teachers, compelled pupils to pay for the ongoing second term unified promotion examination, for public primary schools.  The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, gave the warning on Thursday in Ibadan, while monitoring the exams. According to him, the present administration in Oyo state, since inception has been responsible for the printing of question and answer sheets for its unified examination exercise.  Dr. Adeniran explained that the government has ensured the examination timetable is adhered to by all schools in the state. He said that government cancelled the payment of fees by pupils and students in public, however it discovered that some errant staff imposed illegal fees in some areas. Dr. A

  –   saying is not acceptable to us. We know how to handle our leaders and the PFN should be left alone to solve its problem” Ighalo said. He decried a news report where some youths threatened to petition foreign embassies over some leaders in the PFN. No crisis in Lagos PFN In the course of the conference, Bishop David Odey, Founder of Agape Worship Centre stepped in and told journalists there is no crisis in the PFN as it is being alleged. “If the election is conducted in June, I can assure you that if I have the opportunity to vote, I will vote for Rev Toyin Kehinde. The outgoing chairman, Apostle Okwuonu is not dying for any position. I am sure he has even congratulated Rev Kehinde. Nobody is against him. But people who have pecuniary interests are bent on using his emergence to get some credit. They want to manipulate him to make him feel they are the ones behind his appointment. They are doing this for political gain. That is why they must be stopped.” We don’t want tribal senti

 The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, has lauded the Nigerian Red Cross Society for their dedication and exceptional service in emergency care She revealed this during a recent courtesy visit with  the Executive Members of the Nigerian Red Cross Society  held  at the conference room of the Head of Service, Secretariat, Ibadan. Mrs. Oni underscored the vital roles the Society plays in delivering prompt and effective care during emergencies, describing their work as indispensable to the health and well-being of the citizens  The Head of Service, who was represented by Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Adeyanju Alaruru, and Dr. A. M. Ayoola, in their remarks reiterated the importance of partnerships and collaboration  towards ensuring the well-being of the populace, especially during emergency.  Mrs. Oni stated that the current administration under Governor Seyi Makinde is committed to working with organizations like the Red Cross Society in providing training, re-training, and

  Following the regular upbeat in social activities during festive season with corresponding increased in vehicular traffic and in addition to the on-going construction works at various parts of the State, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured motoring public of adequate deployment of more personnel including traffic management materials for seamless traffic operations before, during and after the coming festive periods.  The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who made this known today at the Agency's Headquarters felicitates with all Lagosians as they celebrate Easter, disclosed that all Operational heads including the newly restructured Agency's District Comptrollers, Commanders and Zonal Heads would be fully on ground for seamless traffic management during the festive period. Mr Bakare-Oki reiterated that the Provost, Monitoring and Surveillance Units of the Agency would be out to closely monitor performance and ensure that all LAS

  DSC5815: L-R: Chairman, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; MD/CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoufou; and Chairman, Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola during the Lagos flag-off of Aliko Dangote Foundation National Food Intervention Programme in Lagos on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.   … Sanwo-Olu says Dangote prioritize Nigerians’ welfare above profit The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, noted that the gesture is part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million vulnerable people in the 774 local government areas of the country. Speaking at the flag off in Alausa, Dangote, said the distribution of the 80,000 bags of 10kg rice is

● Osun to Issue Executive Order to Free Unjustly Incarcerated Women ● Osun to Set up Mobile Courts on Sexual Based Violence ● Federal Ministry to Empower Osun Women with Empowerment Equipment The government of Osun state and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs today engaged in marathon Intergovernmental discussion on women development with both parties agreeing on a number of policy actions The Osun State team was led by Governor Ademola Adeleke; his wife, Mrs Titi Adeleke; the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi, the Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Hon Adenike Adeleke and other top officials. The Ministry was represented by the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye and other top management staff of the Ministry. The meeting which lasted for almost two hours concluded with a four point communique namely commitment by the ministry to fully integrate Osun state into the many empowerment programmes being implemented by the ministry, the decision of the Osun Stat

  Governor Ademola Adeleke has vowed to revive the abandoned upgrading project for the nine technical colleges in Osun state, requesting the consultant to mobilise to the state for the completion of the project. The Governor made this declaration on Tuesday while on a courtesy visit to the office of the General Manager of the Innovation Hub, Mr Meir Dagan, who is the consultant for the project.  "We cannot afford to abandon such a lofty project. We need technical colleges more than ever before to address the increasing joblessness in the country. "Why would an elected Governor abandon projects inherited from Aregbesola and others? It is sheer insensitivity.  Is government not continuum? For me and my team, we are completing such projects even as we start our own. Let me declare here that technical colleges are back from now onward. "Please send your team to Osun to revive the project. Many equipment that are locked up should not waste away. We need the technical colleges

   Eno Udo has shown interest for contesting for the president of  Guild of Actor of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter. The unveiling ceremony which took place at Iju Road, Lagos State on 26th of March, 2024 witnessed the attendance of top and mighty members of the guild which include Bishop Dr. Joseph Ighalo Edoro, Dr. Henry Obidi, Apostle Dr. Bolaji Akinyemi,  Dr. Jude Orhorha, Divine James Aka Tushbee, Victory Emueje and others. In Eno Udo's unveiling  speech extracted: ''Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is the umbrella organization for professional screen actors in the Nigerian motion picture industry, known as Nollywood,  officially registered in 1998, the Guild was set up to represent screen performers who entertain and educate our society and the world about our socio-cultural heritage and essence, as we create professional awareness and protect the interest and welfare of guild members. Members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) are the brand faces of Nollywood who projec

 * In a practical demonstration of love and empathy, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, who turns 60 today, Monday, 25th March, 2024, has decided to use the occasion to reach out to vulnerable members of his Senatorial district who are experiencing economic hardship. Senator Abiru, who has been supporting the needy with food packs every quarter, increased the food packs to 10,000 food to vulnerable households across the 98 wards in the 16 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs and Local Government Areas in Lagos East Senatorial district. In his 60th birthday goodwill message to the Lagos East residents, Senator Abiru appreciated the Almighty God for his kindness towards him and his household. He specifically thanked his wife, Fesyisola, whom he described as his pillar of support and his children for their unwavering support. In the same vein, the lawmaker showed profound gratitude to the people of Lagos East Senatorial Distri

  .... Gives Sallah clothe to People  The chairman of Conscience forum  Hon. Moshood Salvador, hold his 25th  annual Ramadan lecture and Zaqat  gives out sallah clothe to  People. The event which hold at Salvador towers surulere lagos The lecture was delivered by Ansardeen society of Nigeria and several other Islamic group In his own words the lecture advice the Muslim brother and Muslim sister go to doing good to others and use this period to ask for the forgiveness of our sin. Why speaking the chairman of Conscience forum Hon Moshood Salvador said he give glory to Almighty Allan for keeping him alive till today. "I started this Ramadan lecture 25th years ago and glory to Almighty Allan it has been improving every year. This was started by my late father when he was alive and when his no more I continue doing it to be making people happy every Ramadan period. Salvador further said his commitment to  supporting the vulnerable members of society, By providing clothing materials and

  .... Gives Sallah clothe to People  The chairman of Conscience forum  Hon. Moshood Salvador, hold his 25th  annual Ramadan lecture and Zaqat  gives out sallah clothe to  People. The event which hold at Salvador towers surulere lagos The lecture was delivered by Ansardeen society of Nigeria and several other Islamic group In his own words the lecture advice the Muslim brother and Muslim sister go to doing good to others and use this period to ask for the forgiveness of our sin. Why speaking the chairman of Conscience forum Hon Moshood Salvador said he give glory to Almighty Allan for keeping him alive till today "I started this Ramadan lecture 25th years ago and glory to Almighty Allan it has been improving every year. This was started by my late father when he was alive and when his no more I continue doing it to be making people happy every Ramadan period. Salvador further said his commitment to  supporting the vulnerable members of society, By providing clothing materials and