By Salif Atojoko Former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former military Head of State, as he marks his 90th birthday. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari praised Gowon’s visionary leadership and dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Buhari saidContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has described the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as colossus of many parts. In a tribute penned by the President on Friday, he said Iwuanyanwu was a pioneer in sports; ingenious and resourceful in business; astute in politics and relentless in philanthropy. Tinubu said theContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Vetland Senior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye, has emerged winner of the 2024 Annual National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Quiz Competition in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vetland clinched the first position with 60 points, Government Model SeniorContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Mrs Olayinka Abdul, General Manager, the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL), has urged collaboration between government agencies and industry stakeholders to streamline regulatory processes in the real estate sector. Abdul made the call at the 33rd Lagos builder’s conference, organised by the Lagos ChapterContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye/Bolu Akindoyin The Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has called on well-meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations to prioritise feeding of the less privileged in the country. Mrs Abimbola Agbebiyi, founder of the organisation, said this at a charity walk to commemorate the 2024 World Food Day, inContinue Reading
By Oluwakemi Oladipo The Centre For General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) of Lagos State University (LASU) has unveiled a book on the impact of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on the education sector. The book entitled: “Chronicles of Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello” was unveiled on Tuesday at the CGNS.Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Abuja for a two-day bilateral engagement with Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Mr Tage Erlander, Swedish Prime Minister. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Special Assistant to the President, Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, said this in a statement. ShettimaContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Sen. Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President, Legislative Matters, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to a harmonious working relationship among senators. He said the President recognised the critical role of the senate in driving legislative progress. Lado said, in a statement, that online reports claimingContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has directed Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night inferno in Majia, which claimed over 100 lives. The government delegation comprises Mohammed Badaru, Minister of DefenceContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Presidency on Wednesday clarified that there was no leadership vacuum in the country, with President Bola Tinubu and his Vice Kashimu Shettima out of the country. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement that the clarification was inContinue Reading
