The International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) and Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) have called for increased investment in women farmers to boost food security. The Acting State Programme Coordinator, Ogun VCDP, Mrs Abiola Sobukola, made the call on Monday in Abeokuta at the joint observance of the International Year ofContinue reading "IYWF: IFAD-VCDP, SAPZ urges more investment in women farmers"
Olabode hails Aiyedatiwa over Oba Adesida flyover launch
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr.Omoyele Olabode has commended Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for the official launch of the new overhead bridge construction on Oba Adesida Road, describing it as a bold step that will reshape the state capital. The 2.38-kilometre flyover, approved by the state Executive Council, is toContinue reading "Olabode hails Aiyedatiwa over Oba Adesida flyover launch"
Tears flows as Nollywood legend, Ogogo laid to rest in Ilaro hometown
Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as the remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were carried to his final resting place. An emotional atmosphere enveloped the venue as family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers gathered for the burial rites of the 66-year-old actor. A video from the funeralContinue reading "Tears flows as Nollywood legend, Ogogo laid to rest in Ilaro hometown"
Tinubu renews tenure of NTA DG, NAN MD
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of Abdulhamid Salihu Dembosthe Director-Genersl, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) and Ali Mohammed Ali, Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) or another three-year term. Tinubu first appointed both NTA DG and NAN MD on October 20, 2023, as their second term will begin on October 20. ThisContinue reading "Tinubu renews tenure of NTA DG, NAN MD"
Sports Ambassadors congratulates Abimbola on appointment as Ondo State Sports Council Chairman
The Sports Ambassadors in Ondo South has congratulated, Coach, Demeji Abimbola on his well deserved appointment as Chairman, Ondo State Sports Council, by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. This is contained in a statement, signed by Ibukunoluwa Obateru, Convener of Sports Ambassadors in Ondo South. Obateru, said that the appointment of Abimbola was a clear recognition ofContinue reading "Sports Ambassadors congratulates Abimbola on appointment as Ondo State Sports Council Chairman"
Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan for burial on Monday in Ilaro
The burial arrangements for the veteran Nollywood actor and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have been announced. He died on Sunday at the age of 66. Ogogo will be buried on Monday, August 24, in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State. Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko announced the burial details in a statement shared onContinue reading "Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan for burial on Monday in Ilaro"
Breaking: Veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, dies at 66
The family of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced his death at the age of 66. The family announced his passing on Sunday in a statement shared on social media. “With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the family of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan Ogogo announces his passing today,Continue reading "Breaking: Veteran actor, Taiwo Hassan, dies at 66"
Terrorists abduct 60 worshippers in mosque during Jummat in Niger
No fewer than 60 worshippers were reportedly abducted when suspected terrorists invaded a mosque in Dekara, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, during Friday’s Jumu’at prayer. The attackers were said to have stormed the Central Mosque in the community and opened fire sporadically before taking several worshippers away into the surrounding forest. A resident,Continue reading "Terrorists abduct 60 worshippers in mosque during Jummat in Niger"
2027: APC constitutes Presidential Campaign Council as Tinubu, Shettima leads, Yari, Uzodimma emerges DG, secretary
The All Progressives Congress(APC) on Saturday released the membership list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The document, released by the Presidency expands on an earlier release detailing top principal officers of the council. President Bola Tinubu will chair the council, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, serving asContinue reading "2027: APC constitutes Presidential Campaign Council as Tinubu, Shettima leads, Yari, Uzodimma emerges DG, secretary"
APC Chairman collapses, dies during reconciliation meeting in Kogi
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Solomon, on Friday slumped and died during a reconciliation meeting in Iyara, the council headquarters. The meeting was convened by a former chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Funsho Olumoko, aimed at bringing together party stakeholders and leadersContinue reading "APC Chairman collapses, dies during reconciliation meeting in Kogi"