President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Lawal Uwais, who passed away on Friday at the age of 88. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late jurist as a phenomenal legal mind and statesman who served Nigeria with unwavering honour, courage, and integrity. “I join family […]
Over two billion professing Muslims all over the world on Friday celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, a major religious festivity to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to Allah. At various prayer grounds, Muslim faithful, clothed in colourful attire, gathered for the symbolic Rakkat prayers to mark Eid celebrations from where they proceed to their respective houses for the symbolic slaughtering of […]
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the constitution of a new board for the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission with the appointment of chairperson and members. In a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the following individuals were named: Olubukola Oladipo Chairperson Banji Ranmi Ogungbaro Member Oluwatoyin Ajibola Member Ariyo Ameenat Ayokunnu Member Afolabi Olusola Joshua Member Rasaq Mustapha Member Olalekan […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has begun special patrol operations for the Eid-el-Kabir, deploying 36,000 personnel and 1,095 patrol logistics across the country. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this in a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, today in Abuja. Mohammed, who authorised the special operations, revealed that the mission was to ensure the free flow of traffic during and after […]
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of his administration’s interventions to support the populace under the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery project. In a statement issued following yesterday’s Executive Council meeting, Makinde noted that his administration will persist in assisting the poorest and most vulnerable across all local government areas of Oyo State. He said the commitment is a direct response […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate release of 2 billion Naira for the reconstruction of all houses affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this during a visit to Mokwa, following the devastating flood that destroyed lives and property, and left hundreds displaced. Shettima also said the President authorised the immediate release of 20 trucks of rice to be delivered to the victims. […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of his administration’s interventions to support the populace under the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery project. According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Makinde noted that, unlike other states, his administration will persist in assisting the poorest and most vulnerable across all local government areas of Oyo State. This commitment is a direct response to […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced a nationwide special patrol operation in preparation for the Eid el-Kabir celebrations slated for Friday. The operation, which runs from June 5 to June 11, aims to ensure road safety and manage traffic flow during the festive period. According to a statement signed by Corps Spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Wednesday, over 36,000 personnel, including regular and special marshals, will be deployed across the […]
A pilgrim from Plateau State has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the 2025 Hajj exercise. The deceased, which is identified as Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, was said to have died due to complications from diabetes. This was confirmed in a statement released to newsmen in Jos on Tuesday by the Executive Secretary of the Muslim state Pilgrims Welfare board Mr. Daiyabu Dauda. She was reported to have passed away at […]
