President Bola Tinubu has delegated Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). VP Shettima will join King Charles of England and other global leaders from 56 member nations at the first CHOGM held on the Pacific island of Apia, Samoa, from October 21 to 26. They will focus on the theme, “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth,” highlighting how member countries can foster resilience, unlock potential, leverage the ‘Commonwealth Advantage,’ and advance a digitally connected Commonwealth. At this meeting, member states will also elect the next Commonwealth Secretary-General,…
Author: Friday Omosola
Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State have expressed confidence in the victory of their Ondo State counterpart, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the upcoming November 16 governorship election. The three Southwest governors, all representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), were in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Sunday to rally party stakeholders in preparation for the election. The stakeholder meeting, held at The Dome in Akure, was attended by prominent APC figures, including National Chairman Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru, and Southwest National Vice Chairman Hon. Isaack Kekemeke. As…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured the people of Ose Local Government that he will honour his commitments to improving security in the area and completing abandoned road projects. The governor emphasised that he does not make empty promises and is determined to deliver on his pledges, aiming to enhance the quality of life for all residents during his term in office. Governor Aiyedatiwa made these remarks on Saturday during his campaign tour of Ose Local Government, where he visited various communities and held discussions with key stakeholders, including traditional rulers. At the palace of the Alani of Idoani,…
In a major step to improve the welfare of workers in Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the new minimum wage of N70,000, in line with the federal government’s directive. This announcement was made over the weekend by the State Commissioner for Finance, Hauwa Nuru, who stated that the new wage would be implemented across the state’s public service starting in October. Following a successful tripartite meeting involving government representatives, leaders of the Organised Labour in Kwara State—comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC)—and members of the organised private sector,…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to the country after two weeks of annual leave in the United Kingdom, the UK, and Paris, France. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga announced this on his X page Saturday night. Tinubu arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. READ ALSO: Tinubu, Shettima’s absence won’t create leadership vacuum- Presidency Onanuga wrote on his X (Twitter) account on Saturday: “President Tinubu returns home after observing a two-week vacation in London and Paris.” Details soon.
The Kwara State Government on Saturday presented staffs of office to two newly appointed monarchs: Oba Johnson Olajide Kehinde, the new Edemarun of Kajola Community in Oke-Ero Local Government Area, and Oba Adesoye Adebowale Jimoh, the new Elerin of Erin-Ile in Oyun Local Government. This was revealed in a statement issued by Oba Azeez, Press Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Community Development, along with Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Oba Kehinde was appointed as a fourth-class monarch, and his letter of appointment was presented by Abdullahi Bata, the Commissioner for Local…
The Ondo All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council (GCC) has named Banji Okunomo as its official spokesman in preparation for the upcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16. This was announced in a statement by Kenneth Odusola-Stevenson, Chairman of the Strategic and Development Communication Committee of the APC GCC, on Friday. Okunomo, a lawyer and former State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hails from Ilaje, the local government area of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is also the APC’s candidate for the election. According to the GCC, Okunomo’s extensive background in strategic communication, politics, and law will…
NNPC Retail Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of NNPC, has educated over 1,000 auto mechanics through a comprehensive awareness campaign aimed at fostering the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner, more affordable fuel alternative in Nigeria. This sensitization effort, held during the National Artisans and Technicians Conference last week in Lagos, attracted a diverse audience of auto mechanics and technicians from across the nation. The initiative aligns with NNPC’s broader goal of accelerating the shift toward sustainable energy solutions. The engagement focused on simplifying the process of converting gasoline-powered vehicles to CNG and encouraged greater adoption of eco-friendly…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced plans to conduct an investigative public hearing aimed at identifying the root causes behind the frequent collapses of the national power grid. This decision follows the third grid failure within a week, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, causing widespread outages across the country. In a statement posted on its X page, NERC stated that the hearing seeks to provide a lasting solution to the persistent challenges facing the national grid. The Commission further noted that details regarding the date and venue of the public hearing will be published in national…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to upholding fairness in religious affairs as a means of promoting harmony and unity among the diverse religious groups in the state. He emphasised his dedication to fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding among adherents of different faiths. Governor Oyebanji also assured the Muslim community that he remains steadfast in honouring the trust they have placed in him. He made these remarks on Friday during a special Jum’at Service at the Central Mosque, Oja Oba, Ado Ekiti, marking the second anniversary of his administration. Expressing his gratitude, the governor…
