The Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO) Owo, chapter of the National Union of Ikale Students (NUIKAS) has conferred an Award of Excellence on Distinguished Senator (Prof) Dayo Francis Faduyile OON. The award presentation took place on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Adekunle Ajasin Auditorium, RUGIPO, being part of a NUIKAS-organised annual Programme Tagged 'Pupuru Day' withContinue reading "Sen. Faduyile gets NUIKAS Excellence Award"
Olabode condemns xenophobia, commends RCCG’s support for Nigerians evacuation from South Africa
A public affairs commentator, Mr. Omoyele Olabode has commended the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for its financial support towards the evacuation of Nigerians caught up in recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Olabode also condemned the renewed spate of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in parts of South Africa, describingContinue reading "Olabode condemns xenophobia, commends RCCG’s support for Nigerians evacuation from South Africa"
Jimoh Ibrahim pledges accountability, efficiency as Nigeria assumes UN Budget Committee Chairmanship
Nigeria has assumed the Chairmanship of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Fifth Committee, pledging to champion transparency, accountability and far-reaching administrative reforms. The Fifth Committee, formally known as the Administrative and Budgetary Committee, is responsible for considering the financial and administrative affairs of the United Nations. Its work places it at the heart ofContinue reading "Jimoh Ibrahim pledges accountability, efficiency as Nigeria assumes UN Budget Committee Chairmanship"
Just In: Ondo govt pay arrears, balance of new subventions to tertiary institutions
....Gov urges striking unions to return to work The Ondo State Government today effected the payment of the August arrears balance of the new subventions to the four state-owned tertiary institutions in the state. This is contained in a statement signed on Thursday in Akure by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the GovernorContinue reading "Just In: Ondo govt pay arrears, balance of new subventions to tertiary institutions"
Another Nollywood actress dies after battling breast cancer
Nollywood actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, has died after battling breast cancer, following her recent public appeal for financial assistance to continue her treatment. Kareem’s death was announced on Tuesday by her colleague and Executive Governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Ogun State Chapter, Owolabi Ajasa. Femi Solaja, theContinue reading "Another Nollywood actress dies after battling breast cancer"
Olabode congratulates VP Shettima on 60th birthday
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Omoyele Olabode, has congratulated Vice President, Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos,Olabode described the Vice President as a “Patriot, bridge-builder and statesman whose commitment to national unity and economic renewal continues to inspire NigeriansContinue reading "Olabode congratulates VP Shettima on 60th birthday"
Nigeria has no nuclear weapons, not pursuing such programme, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim tells UN Assembly
Nigeria Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim has said that Nigeria does not possess nuclear weapons, other weapons of mass destruction and not pursuing such programme either. Ibrahim made this declaration while addressing the United Nations General Assembly at the 108th Plenary Meeting of the 80th Session in New York. He notedContinue reading "Nigeria has no nuclear weapons, not pursuing such programme, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim tells UN Assembly"
OAUSTECH workers protest, begin indefinite strike
Workers at the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, have commenced a total and indefinite strike, effective from midnight on Wednesday. The workers, carrying placards, staged a peaceful protest at the institution’s main entrance over the non-implementation of the 60 per cent subvention increase and agreement. Some inscriptions on theContinue reading "OAUSTECH workers protest, begin indefinite strike"
EFCC recover over N1.23tn, $648m in 33 months under Olukoyede
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the anti-graft agency recovered over N1.23 trillion and $684 million in the 33 months. Olukoyede spoke on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja during a briefing on the achievements of the commission under his leadership. He was appointed by President Bola TinubuContinue reading "EFCC recover over N1.23tn, $648m in 33 months under Olukoyede"
Security forces rescue 10 NYSC members abducted in Kogi
Security forces have rescued no fewer than 10 of the 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State on Friday. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja,The Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed that the members were rescued on Monday at Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Speaking atContinue reading "Security forces rescue 10 NYSC members abducted in Kogi"