The construction of a new 900-unit Nigerian Army barracks in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, initiated under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reached 95 per cent completion, with final handover scheduled for the end of the year. The update was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation, SundayContinueContinue reading “Tinubu’s 900-unit Ekiti Army barracks reaches 95 per cent completion”
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The People’s Mandate Is Not A Throne: MATO and PDP’s quest for quality representative in Ondo South
Ondo South does not need a political boss who expects unquestioning loyalty or treats public office as a personal throne. What the district needs is a representative who understands that the Senate is a place of service, not personal authority. The people deserve a voice that will speak for them, defend their interests, attract developmentContinueContinue reading “The People’s Mandate Is Not A Throne: MATO and PDP’s quest for quality representative in Ondo South”
Gospel singer, Toluwanisings for burial today
The burial of gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, will take place today in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The funeral arrangements, released on the late singer’s official Instagram page on Monday, indicate that the lying-in-state will hold between 9am and 10am, while the burial service is scheduled for 10am to 11am. The ceremonyContinueContinue reading “Gospel singer, Toluwanisings for burial today”
Nigeria presides over key UN elections, as Jimoh Ibrahim orders opening of ballot boxes before voting
Nigeria has presided over key elections at the United Nations General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, with Mauritania and Israel emerging as beneficiaries of two significant appointments during the 81st Session of the General Assembly. The elections, conducted under the chairmanship of Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, saw C.D. Mohammed of MauritaniaContinueContinue reading “Nigeria presides over key UN elections, as Jimoh Ibrahim orders opening of ballot boxes before voting”
Jimoh Ibrahim warns UN agencies against cost overruns, project delays
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Chair of the UN General Assembly’s Fifth Committee, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has warned against cost overruns, schedule delays and failure to achieve expected benefits in the implementation of major United Nations construction projects. Jimoh gave the warning on Friday during the committee’s ninth plenary meeting of theContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim warns UN agencies against cost overruns, project delays”
U-17 Women W/Cup: Flamingoes beat Japan 2-1
Nigeria’s Flamingos have won their first FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final. The Flamingos became the first African team to win the competition, with goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku securing the historic victory. Bashiru opened the scoring in the 39th minute, finishing off an assist fromContinueContinue reading “U-17 Women W/Cup: Flamingoes beat Japan 2-1”
Faduyile hails Amb. Iji’s leadership qualities at 70
Prof. Dayo Faduyile OON, Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly has felicitated Amb. Olusola Iji on his 70th birthday. He described him as a towering statesman, a dependable party leader and a pride of Ondo South with outstanding leadership qualities. Iji, who turns 70 on Nov. 7, hails from Igbobini inContinueContinue reading “Faduyile hails Amb. Iji’s leadership qualities at 70”
Faduyile commiserates Takuro over father’s death
Prof. Dayo Faduyile OON, Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has commiserated with the Ondo State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Local Government Affairs, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, over the death of his father. In a condolence message issued in Abuja on Saturday, Faduyile described the loss of a father as one of the deepest pains anyContinueContinue reading “Faduyile commiserates Takuro over father’s death”
ADC Court Ruling: Calculated attempt to frustrate my presidential bid -Atiku
The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned Thursday’s court judgment purporting to remove Sen. David Mark’s leadership of the party, describing it as a calculated attempt to weaken the ADC and frustrate his candidacy. In a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC PresidentialContinueContinue reading “ADC Court Ruling: Calculated attempt to frustrate my presidential bid -Atiku”
2027: Wike’s Rainbow Coalition unveils over 80 campaign buses in Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Nyesom Wike, has unveiled over 80 campaign buses for candidates of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State. Lere Olayinka, media aide to Wike, made the disclosure in a post on his official Facebook page on Friday. Olayinka said the buses were provided for the All Progressives Congress (APC)ContinueContinue reading “2027: Wike’s Rainbow Coalition unveils over 80 campaign buses in Rivers”