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…

The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a Bill aimed at establishing the National Food Reserve Agency. This legislation seeks to create a structured framework for managing and preserving the nation’s food reserves, addressing critical issues related to food supply and sustainability. During the session, senators emphasised the importance of the agency in mitigating food shortages and enhancing agricultural productivity. The proposed agency is expected to play a vital…

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’…

The Nigerian Senate has summoned General Buba Marwa, the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to address allegations against Deputy Senate Leader Senator Oyelola Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kwara South. The summons follows accusations made by the NDLEA, claiming that Senator Ashiru made derogatory remarks about the agency last week. These comments reportedly stemmed from the senator’s frustration over the arrest and ongoing…

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,…

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…

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…

Controversial Nigerian social media personality and transgender woman, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, known as Bobrisky, spent Monday night in a cell at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. This follows his apprehension by immigration officials at the Sème border while attempting to flee the country. The New Daily Prime reported that Bobrisky was arrested at the Nigerian-Benin Republic border when attempting to escape from the country.…

The governor said on Monday, via the State Government Facebook post, that the road construction aims to strengthen food security within the state. The flag-off ceremony for the 209.77km road project took place in Ilorin. The various road constructions will connect sixteen local governments in Kwara State. Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) will oversee the project and…

Nigerian social media star and transgender woman Bobrisky was stopped at the border today while trying to leave the country. Immigration officials confirmed that Bobrisky, whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, is involved in an ongoing investigation. This comes after months of controversy surrounding Bobrisky. It all started with a prison sentence back in April for misusing Nigerian currency. Even though Bobrisky was supposed to serve six months, rumors…

The Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz has expressed optimism that the nation will attain a 24-hour stable power supply within five years. He disclosed this during an interview with Channels TV in Abuja on Sunday. When he was asked the time Nigeria could generate between 25,000 megawatts (MW) needed for consistent power, he assured that this goal would be achieved in under five years.…