A Professor of Geology and Mining, Gbenga Okunlola, has charged the people of Ijesa land to henceforth take advantage of the expiration of mining licenses to demand for review and a stake in mining activities in the land. Okunlola also called on them to be wary of those who are only licensed for mining exploration, […]
As part of its corporate social responsibility, CSR, the Lions Clubs International, District 404B2, is embarking on free eye test, surgery and distribution of eye glasses to members of the public. The free healthcare service is part of events lined up to commemorate the Helen Keller day, 2023. Helen Keller Committee Chairperson, Lion Alhaja Hassanat […]
Comrade George Oyeyiola, Executive Director, Conscientious Youth Empowerment Foundation, has appealed for more youths at the positions of authority. Oyeyiola stated this on Monday, April 24, in a message to commemorate the day as he clocked another year on earth. “As humans are frail to the dictates of the “ticking clock” of which I am […]
The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has nullified the declaration of Senator Aisha Dahiru, aka Binani, as winner of the Adamawa Governorship election. INEC also suspended the collation of the Adamawa State Supplementary election. The commission announced this in a statement issued on Sunday. Hudu Ari, the Resident Electoral Commission (REC), had declared Senator Aisha […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, as the winner of the Adamawa Governorship election. Barrister Hudu Yunusa, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state made the declaration following the supplementary election held Saturday. Details shortly…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state Governor Ademola Adeleke of using lies and diversionary tactics to run the affairs of the state. It further said that what is currently going on in the state is a pointer to the fact that the state government workers appear to […]
Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has been found guilty of organ trafficking by a United Kingdom court. His wife Beatrice, daughter Sonia and Obinna Obeta, a doctor involved in the case, were also found guilty. Ekweremadu, 60; his wife, Beatrice, 56; and Dr Obinna Obeta, 51, were found guilty of facilitating the travel of […]
…Hails Dunmoye’s Resilience The Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) has congratulated the member-elect of Owode/Onire Constituency in Kwara State House of Assembly, Rukayat Gbemisola Shittu on her victory during March 18 election. ASKOMP in a statement issued on Sunday by its Chairman, Salihu Shola Taofeek describes Rukayat Shittu as a dutiful Journalist with […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) declared on Monday that the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes till Dec. 31, 2023. It said in a statement issued by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Dr. lsa AbdulMumin that the decision was reached at a meeting of the Bankers Committee. […]
By Raheem Adedoyin Honourable Moshood Mustapha, former Honorable Member of Federal House of Representatives, former Honourable Commissioner in Kwara State, astute politician and transnational businessman, attains the Diamond age today. At 60, MM, as he is popularly known and called, is a dogged fighter with strategic patience. He is best described as a long-distance runner. […]
