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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new gratuity package for employees in the federal civil service, introducing an exit benefit for officers retiring from service.The approval was granted during a meeting of the council in Abuja following recommendations from an inter-ministerial technical committee set up by the Office of the Head of theContinueContinue reading “FEC approves new gratuity scheme for retiring federal civil servants”

Prof. Adedayo Faduyile, a former President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),, has penned glowing tribute to his father, the revered Paramount ruler and Abodi of Ikaleland, His Royal Majesty Oba George Babatunde Faduyile (Adegun II) as he clocked 88 years. Oba Faduyile was born March 3, 1938 in the town of Ikoya in OkitipupaContinueContinue reading “Prof. Faduyile pays glowing tribute to father, Abodi of Ikaleland at 88”

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed as false a viral report alleging that an unnamed chef at the State House, Abuja, had been arrested over a purported plot to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Reacting to the frightening development, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Tope Ajayi, described the claim as fake.“Fake,”ContinueContinue reading “Presidency debunk allegation of poisoning Tinubu”

The Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Adeniyi Adegbonmire (SAN), has felicitated with Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, Senator representing Ondo South on the occasion of his 59th birthday.In his congratulatory message, Adegbonmire praised Sen. Ibrahim’s intellectual depth, entrepreneurial brilliance, and unwavering commitment to national development. He noted that Ibrahim’s journey from academia to the boardroomContinueContinue reading “Adegbonmire celebrates Jimoh Ibrahim on birthday”

By Princess Oladunni Catherine OduBirthdays are joyful milestones that celebrate life, resilience and enduring impact. Today, as Distinguished Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim CFR, Ph.D marks another year, it is a proud moment to honour a statesman whose vision, strength of Legislative leadership and commitment to service continue to inspire Ondo South and the nation at large.ContinueContinue reading “SJI’s Birthday: Celebrating vision, leadership, legacy”

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Sunday said it uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned, substandard, and unregistered cosmetic products in Lagos. The agency further said that additional items, such as assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking oils, were also found and placed on hold for further regulatory assessment.InContinueContinue reading “NAFDAC uncovers warehouse in Lagos with banned, fake cosmetics worth N3bn”

The telcos, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom and T2 Mobile, have dismissed the Senate’s reservation about electronic transmission, describing the excuse as a  half-truth. They challenged the Senate to get accurate information from the telcom regulator, the NCC, rather than dishing out information that would not hold water in today’s telecom development.Chairman of the AssociationContinueContinue reading “2027 Election: Nigeria has capacity for real time electronic transmission – Telcos”

Kani Ben, a cameraman with Channels Television in Bauchi, has died following injuries sustained in a road accident while covering the commissioning of projects by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Bauchi State.The accident occurred on February 7 when a bus conveying journalists lost control and somersaulted several times.Another Channels Television reporter, Hajara Aliyu,ContinueContinue reading “Channels TV cameraman  dies, following convoy crash in Bauchi”

Mr Tola Akinwumi, a former Director of Finance and Supply in Ondo State Local Government Service, has congratulated Prince Ayodeji Ayeku on his appointment as permanent secretary in the state public service, describing the elevation as well-deserved. Akinwumi, in a statement on Saturday in Akure, praised Ayeku’s character and track record in the state publicContinueContinue reading “Akinwumi congratulates Ayeku on appointment as Permanent Secretary”