….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 GovernorContinueContinue reading “Just In: Ondo govt pay arrears, balance of new subventions to tertiary institutions”
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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, theContinueContinue 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 NigeriansContinueContinue 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 notedContinueContinue 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 theContinueContinue 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 TinubuContinueContinue 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 atContinueContinue reading “Security forces rescue 10 NYSC members abducted in Kogi”
September: Olabode wishes Nigerians well, salutes Police over rescue of abducted NYSC members in Kogi
Public affairs commentator, Omoyele Olabode, has felicitated Nigerians as the month of September begins, urging citizens to embrace renewed hope, unity and productivity. In a statement on Tuesday, Olabode also commended the Nigeria Police Force for the successful rescue of the remaining National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted on the Kogi highway.ContinueContinue reading “September: Olabode wishes Nigerians well, salutes Police over rescue of abducted NYSC members in Kogi”
Sen. Faduyile wishes Nigerians renewed strength in September
Distinguished Senator (Prof.) Dayo Faduyile, OON has charged Nigerians to begin the ‘Ember’ months with the attitude of gratitude to God for protection, provision and direction. He noted that “For us to be alive, it could have only been by God’s grace that we have been able to come this far,” while praying God toContinueContinue reading “Sen. Faduyile wishes Nigerians renewed strength in September”
Tinubu welcomes growth in GDP, assures stronger macroeconomic performance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday welcomed the encouraging news from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) which shows that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2026 grew by 4.43 per cent, up from 4.23 per cent in the second quarter of 2025. This is contained in a statement signed and issuedContinueContinue reading “Tinubu welcomes growth in GDP, assures stronger macroeconomic performance”