Author: Friday Omosola

The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Olayemi Oyebanji on Monday through her pet project, the Widows, Aged, and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Support Foundation empowered over 400 widows and orphans in the state by providing essential working equipment and financial support. In addition, Mrs Oyebanji awarded scholarships to 50 pupils, covering educational expenses from primary school to university level. She also presented education support cheques of N100,000 each to 50 undergraduate students and provided over 300 widows and orphans with the necessary tools to support their livelihoods. A statement on the state government’s Facebook page highlighted the variety of equipment…

By Friday Omosola Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has launched the ARISE Youth Employment Portal, aimed at creating job opportunities for the youth of Akwa Ibom. In a statement posted on his X page on Tuesday, the governor emphasised that this initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to fulfilling the promises outlined in his charter with the youth of Akwa Ibom. He noted that the portal supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for poverty reduction and will feature job opportunities categorised by skill sets, enabling both the private sector and civil service to effectively recruit from our pool of…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has credited the state’s rapid development over the past two years to the strong cooperation and shared vision between his administration and the National Assembly members from Ekiti, led by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele. Speaking in Ilawe-Ekiti on Monday during the commissioning of the Ilawe-Ikogosi link road by Bamidele, Governor Oyebanji emphasised that this partnership has been a significant driving force behind the state’s progress, facilitating the attraction of several federal projects to Ekiti. He said, “Members of the National Assembly told me to choose one of the federal roads in the state and they…

Governor Ademola Adeleke has explained his decision to instruct the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to ban heavy-duty trucks from using the Olaiya bridge in the state capital.  In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor cited safety concerns based on technical reports regarding the condition of the bridge. He emphasised that the move was necessary to prevent potential damage to the structure and avoid any unforeseen incidents due to the continuous passage of heavy trucks. During a security council meeting in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke described the decision as a preemptive measure to protect the bridge. He…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the state’s education sector. During the 12th Convocation Ceremony and the 15th Founder’s Day Event of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), held in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, the governor outlined key steps already taken, including increased funding for tertiary institutions, the rehabilitation of school buildings, and the recruitment of teachers for primary and secondary schools. Governor Aiyedatiwa praised ABUAD’s significant contributions to human capital development in Nigeria, stating that in its 15 years of existence, the university has transformed the country’s educational landscape through quality education,…

The Ondo State Police Command has issued a warning regarding the alarming increase in false information circulating on social media as the gubernatorial election approaches. In a statement posted on its X page on Monday, the police noted a troubling trend of old videos and misleading content being shared to incite unrest within the community. One such instance involves a video depicting flooding in Ore from August 2013, which has been irresponsibly circulated by individuals with unclear motives. The police emphasised that such actions are not only misleading but also pose significant risks, particularly during this critical electoral period. The…

The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Paulinus Ani before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, located in Independence Layout, Enugu State.  Ani faces a one-count charge brought by the EFCC, accusing him of obtaining N8,130,000 (eight million, one hundred and thirty thousand naira) under false pretence. The lone count charge reads: “That you, Paulinus Ani sometime between October 2015 and June 2018 at Enugu, Enugu State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, with intent to defraud, induced one Severus Ifeanyi Odoziobodo to deliver to you the sum of…

The Kwara State Government commenced a free breast and cervical cancer screening on Monday, targeting citizens across all sixteen Local Government Areas of the state. In a statement, Falade Gbenga, Press Secretary for the Ministry of Health, relayed that Commissioner Amina El-Imam announced the screenings following Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s approval of free medical outreach programs across the state. The Commissioner emphasized that the screenings will benefit the people, particularly the underprivileged, leading to improved healthcare standards and services. El-Imam reaffirmed that this newly approved cancer screening is part of the administration’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare to all residents of…

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,…

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…