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NLC In Closed-Door Meeting Over Ajaero’s Arrest
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced a closed-door meeting following the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajero, by security agents. NLC’s Head of Public Relations, Benson Upah, made this known in a statement on Monday, saying that the outcome of the meeting will be made known to the public […]
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Gbaremu Market Inferno: Senator Alli sympathises with victims, pledges support
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sympathy with the victims of the devastating inferno that occurred on Saturday at Gbaremu Market along Eleyele Road, Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described the incident as […]
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Dangote’s Petrol To Flood Market From Sept 15, Price Determined By Market Forces — NNPCL
The development follows the commencement of petrol refining by the Dangote Refinery earlier in the week. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said Premium Motor Spirit or petrol from the Dangote Refinery will begin to flood the market from September 15, 2024. The company who revealed this in a statement signed by its […]
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Read Why Dangote May Not Sell Below NNPCL’s Petrol Price – Expert
He said the petrol type produced at the Dangote Refinery is the best in the world, and the better the quality, the more the pricing. Oil and gas expert Henry Adigun has cited production costs denominated in US dollars as one reason the $20bn Dangote Refinery in Lagos might not sell a litre of Premium […]
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FUNAAB mourn over student’s abduction, killing
The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has mourned the de#th of the 300-level student of Pure and Applied Botany of the university, Christianah Idowu, saying that her abduction and senseless murder in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has left the entire university broken-hearted. The university conveyed this condolence message in a statement made available […]
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EFCC Returns $180,300, 53 Cars Recovered From Fraudsters To Canada
The EFCC Chairman promised to investigate, prosecute, and recover assets for victims of financial crimes. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 53 vehicles and a total of $180,300 stolen by fraudsters to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. These assets were stolen from Canadian citizens. The Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede […]
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FG Approves 50% Feeding Allowance Increase For Inmates
The increase will take effect from August 2024 as part of measures aimed at improving the welfare of inmates. The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent increase in the feeding allowance for inmates in Nigeria’s Custodial Centres. The increase will take effect from August 2024 as part of measures aimed at improving the […]
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Pa Akinkunmi Burial: The Wait, The Call and The Response – By ‘Dayo Adu
The Yorubas in their norms have a way of instilling messages in their clans to engender oneness, inclusivity and discourage over-reliance on family therefore the popular mantra : “ẹni ọmọ sin l’obimọ”(only he who’s given a befitting burial has children). This has over the years shapened the horizon of people in the race that, collective […]
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Koleoso’s Demise: Significant loss to Oyo, Nigeria- Senator Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of a former Secretary to Oyo State Government and Babalaje of Saki land, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleoso, This is contained In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli […]
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Makinde Affirms Commitment to NYSC Initiatives
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State reaffirmed his administration’s strong backing for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programmes. He made the announcement during the inauguration of the 2024 Batch B Stream II orientation camp for newly deployed corps members, held in Iseyin. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youths and Sports, […]
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Elevation: Senator Alli thanks Olubadan, pledges continued service to Ibadanland
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed profound gratitude to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin on his elevation to Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland alongside five others. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli, who […]
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COURTESY VISIT: Forensic Guards Nigeria(FGN), Forensic Ambassadors Africa pay Courtesy Visit Akinyele Executive Chairman.
The Representatives of The Forensic Guards Nigeria(FGN) and Forensic Ambassadors Africa, Today paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye at the Local Government Secretariat, Moniya Ibadan. Amb(ESV) Adewale Adedokun, The FGN Southwest Zonal Coordinator who is also the Oyo state FGN coordinator Congratulated The Executive Chairman and […]
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Nigeria’s first Olympics medalist, Nojim Maiyegun is de@d
Nigeria’s first-ever Olympics medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, has been reported dead. This was disclosed late Monday by an Austria-based acquaintance of the deceased identified as Rudolfine Soultan (Funmilayo) on her Facebook post. The post read, “My Jimylein (Jimmy) is de@d. I can’t say more about this right now because it’s just horrible. By the day after […]
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NAWOJ hails President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Gender inclusiveness*
The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) commends His Excellency, Mr Ahmed Bola Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for appointing Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. In a statement released to the Press, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, National Chairperson of the Association stated that since the […]
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President Tinubu swears in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 23, swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of the Federation to replace Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Justice Kekere-Ekun succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who bowed out on Thursday after clocking […]
Read MoreFG Increases Passport Procurement Fees
The Immigration Service says the increment is a part of the government’s efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport. The Federal Government has increased the fees for the procurement of Nigerian Passport with effect from the 1st of September 2024. A statement by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI […]
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Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Oseke Di@s At 64
He was a law graduate and had recently completed his Ph.D. in Public Administration at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Harford Oseke is de@d. He was 64 years old and hailed from Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The circumstances surrounding his […]
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Kwara student ‘hired’ to act as girlfriend for N15,000 found d@ad at a refuse dump in Ilorin.
Mojisola Awesu, a 21-year-old female student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, has been found d@ad. Awesu went missing after she was reportedly contracted by her friend to act as a girlfriend for a private varsity student at a party for the sum of N15,000. The Kwara Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun […]
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INEC:Ogun REC, Niyi Ijalaye slumps, dies after a meeting in Abuja
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, has slumped and died after a meeting at the headquarters in Abuja. Although, the news of his death has not been announced by the commission or his family, a source within the commission confirmed to TVC News that Ijalaye slumped and died on Monday evening […]
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Lagos state govt seal up church, others for environmental infractions
In an effort to uphold environmental regulations and combat noise pollution, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken action by sealing several establishments found in violation of state environmental laws in Lekki Phase 1 for non-compliance. Confirming this development, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, says the affected establishments, […]
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