Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has inaugurated the clearing of waterways and distribution of life jackets to riverine communities in Ondo State. The event, organized by the State Ministry of Transport, took place at Oil Mill through Ebute Irele in Okitipupa Local Government Area. Representing the governor, Special Adviser on Transport, Akogun Olugbenga Omole, stated that…
Nasarawa United and Rivers United have been summoned by the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to address incidents that occurred during their Matchday 18 clash at the Lafia City Stadium on 22 December 2024. Both teams are expected to appear before the NPFL disciplinary committee in Abuja on 10 January 2025. The league organizers have…
Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to justice and judicial welfare with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new High Court Complex in Akure. The Judiciary Village, located along Oba Osupa Road, marks a historic milestone for the state, as Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized during the event:“Since the creation of Ondo…
Human rights advocate and Lagos-based attorney, Dele Farotimi, has regained his freedom from the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre after satisfying the bail conditions set by both the Federal High Court and the Ekiti State Magistrate Court. Sources from his legal team confirmed his release early Tuesday, revealing that Farotimi is now en route to Lagos to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the 2024 Christian pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan, describing the event as an opportunity for spiritual renewal and national restoration. The flag-off ceremony took place on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, with the President represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator…
The Ondo State Government has commenced the distribution of essential farm inputs to farmers across the state as part of its preparations for the 2025 planting season. The initiative, aimed at bolstering food security and supporting local agricultural activities, underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing productivity in the sector. The distribution, which occurred over the…
Bello El-Rufai, a federal lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, has called out Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for their refusal to curtail wasteful spending. He accused them of misusing public funds on non-essential items, such as utensils and vehicles. In a viral video shared by PUNCH Online on Friday, Bello, the son of former…
The Ogun State Government has inaugurated a three-day Christmas Fiesta to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and provide goods at subsidised rates. The event, held opposite the Assembly Complex at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, commenced on Wednesday and will conclude on Friday. It is organised by the Ministry of Industry, Trade,…
As the Christmas season approaches, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, has called on residents of Akure to foster peace and shun anger, emphasizing the need for harmonious living during this festive period. Speaking at the Christmas Carol and Service of Lessons, themed Peace Like a River, held at the Deji’s Palace,…
The former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who has been in detention since December 10, was granted a fresh N500 million bail on Thursday by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama. Delivering the ruling, Justice Maryann Anenih mandated that Bello provide three sureties in the same amount. The…
