Author: Friday Omosola

The Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is set to launch a free screening exercise for hypertension and diabetes across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Health’s Press Secretary, Falade Gbenga, the week-long exercise will run from October 28 to November 3. The state Commissioner for Health, Amina Ahmed El-Imam, made this announcement during a press briefing at her office on Thursday. She emphasised that the initiative aligns with Governor AbdulRazaq’s directive to provide free medical services, particularly targeting grassroots communities across Kwara. El-Imam noted…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted rumours that the old N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will no longer be legal tender after December 31.  In a statement, Sidi Hakama, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, clarified that these claims are untrue and are aimed at disrupting’s payment system. She said: “For the avoidance of doubt, the order of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, granting the prayer of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to extend the use of old Naira banknotes ad infinitum, subsists.” Mrs Hakama stated that the Central…

The Ekiti State Government has announced the temporary closure of Ayo Fasanmi Model College in Ado-Ekiti to ensure the safety of students and staff, following the discovery of structural defects in the school buildings. In an official statement posted on the state’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, confirmed the decision. Olatunbosun emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to the safety and welfare of all citizens, especially schoolchildren. He reaffirmed the state’s dedication to providing a conducive learning environment across Ekiti schools. According to the commissioner, the government, in collaboration with the State Universal Basic…

As the gubernatorial campaign in Ondo State intensifies ahead of the November 16 election, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa continued his tour on Thursday, visiting several communities in Akoko South East Local Government Area.  According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor reassured the people that his administration is committed to ensuring equitable distribution of developmental projects across the state. He expressed gratitude for the warm reception and unwavering support he received from the residents, emphasising that Akoko South East would not be left behind in his agenda for progress. During his visit to the palace of Oba Akinyele…

President Bola Tinubu has underscored the importance of revitalizing Nigeria’s livestock sector, acknowledging past mistakes in neglecting it and over-relying on dairy imports. Tinubu spoke at the opening of a two-day Consultative Workshop on Livestock Reforms held at the State House Conference Centre, aimed to lay the groundwork for a comprehensive strategy to enhance productivity and economic contribution from the sector. President Tinubu expressed his commitment to ensuring that such oversights are not repeated, stating, “A country of over 200 million people cannot serve our children one pint of milk in a classroom per day. That is not right.” He…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated ₦40 million and various food items to support victims of a recent tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State. This was disclosed in a statement by Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, on Thursday. A delegation led by Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abbass, the Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, presented the donation on behalf of the First Lady at the Government House in Dutse. The cheque and food items were handed over to the Wife of the State Governor, Hadiza Umar Namadi. In her message, the First Lady…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct a mock accreditation of voters in preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16.  The exercise, scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, aims to test the functionality of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the real-time upload of results to the INEC Result Viewing portal. In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission confirmed that the mock accreditation will take place in 12 polling units spread across six local government areas in…

The Ekiti State Government has issued a strong warning to herders, urging them not to jeopardize its significant investments in agriculture by allowing their livestock to damage farmlands. This warning was delivered by the Special Adviser to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Security Matters, Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd), during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Ekiti State Farmers/Herders Peace Committee. The meeting, held on Wednesday at Jibowu Hall, Government House in Ado Ekiti, emphasised the need for responsible herding practices. In a statement shared on the state government’s official Facebook page, Ogundana stressed that the government would strictly enforce laws against underage herders…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has vowed to address the growing insecurity in the state, particularly in its northern regions. This commitment was revealed in a statement by Sam Ogunmusi, Director of New Media for the Ondo PDP Gubernatorial Campaign Council. While speaking at a campaign rally in Okeagbe, covering Akoko North-West and Akoko North-East Local Government Areas, Agboola promised to put an end to the frequent killings and kidnappings that have plagued the area. Agboola expressed concern over the dire security situation, which has forced many residents to abandon…

The Kwara State Government has handed over the State Civil Service Hospital to the contractor for immediate reconstruction and upgrades aimed at enhancing service delivery for the community. In a statement, Falade Gbenga, Press Secretary for the Ministry of Health, noted that the handover ceremony took place in Ilorin on Tuesday. The State Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, emphasised that the expansion is necessary to manage the increased patient traffic to the hospital, particularly following the elevation of the Ilorin General Hospital to a tertiary healthcare facility. El-Imam confirmed that the contractor has been mobilized and is expected to commence…