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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has advised prospectiveCorp members to see their mobilization to the National Youth ServiceCorps (NYSC) scheme, as a call to serve, display humility and patriotism.Abiodun gave the charge at the formal opening and swearing-in of the2020 Batch B Stream 1A Orientation course of NYSC, at GatewayInternational Stadium, Sagamu.The Governor…
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, has recovered from the coronavirus disease after testing negative to the infection. According to Noel-Berje his Chief Press Secretary, the governor has been pronounced free of the virus and confirmed fit to resume his official duties. “I am happy to announce to you that I have been confirmed negative and…
The German tactician has revealed his side will give their best to ensure they secure all three points against the Leone Stars Gernot Rohr is optimistic Nigeria will secure the much-needed victory over Sierra Leone when they meet in Tuesday’s Africa Cup Of Nation qualifying game. The Super Eagles played out a 4-4 draw with the Leone Stars in…
Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has condemned the killings of the District head of Mazaki in Atyap Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday. He called the act as evil and a violation of the sanctity of the human lives by enemies of peace who…
The management of Ecobank Nigeria has made a firm commitment to partner and collaborate with the Ogun state government in the various sectors of the economy. Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan made the pledge at the Executive Council chambers of the Governor’s office, Oke-mosan, Abeokuta during a courtesy visit on Governor Dapo Abiodun last…
House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary, Monday, said that the annual budgetary allocation of N110 billion to the federal judiciary was grossly inadequate in the dispensation of justice. It also said there was an urgent need to implement the electronic filing of court processes and automation of the courts just as it also lauded President…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House is committed to increasing the allocation to the health sector with a view to improving the well-being of Nigerians. Speaking at a 2-day training organised for health workers by his office in Lagos State, the Speaker said the programme was…
Three men have been arrested by men of the Ogun State police command during a robbery operation in the Iju area of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area. According to the police, the suspects are “members of a robbery gang who have been terrorising Iju-Ota and its environs for some time.” The suspects are: Bamidele Oluwashina, 31;…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the management of Ecobank Nigeria for donating rural health tricycle ambulances to the state, saying the gesture will go a long way in complementing government’s efforts on primary healthcare delivery. The presentation was made at the Governor’s office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, during a courtesy call on…
In apparent reaction to the backlash that has continued to trail the humongous amount of money paid to political office holders and clamour to reduce cost of governance, the House of Representatives has asked Nigerians to pressure the Executive arm of government to slash their salaries and allowances. The House contended that the Executive arm…
