August 2025 – Page 213

Oyebanji Solicits Support For New Traditional Council Chairman

07.08.2025

…as Ogoga pledges Royal inclusion Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has solicited support for the New Traditional Rulers Council Chairman and Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado. This is just as the governor urged monarchs in the state to bring their collective wisdom and experience to bear on the discharge of their duties....

Food Security: Tinubu Has Increased Wheat Production More Than Tenfold

07.08.2025

President Bola Tinubu is aggressively increasing agricultural production in Nigeria through strategic investment in production and post-production programs that have yielded positive results, according to an award-winning Soil Scientist whose trailblazing experience and impact resonates across disciplines and borders (Nigeria, Belgium, UK, Japan and Canada), Speaking during a monitored television program on Wednesday in Abuja,...

Adeleke Affirms Support For Press As Osun NUJ Chair Launches Book

07.08.2025

Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu, on the launch of his book “Echoes of My Journey”, describing it as a significant literary contribution that reflects the resilience and commitment of Nigerian journalists. Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Political...

FAAN Probes K1 De Ultimate’s Over Alleged Breach Of Airport Security Rules

06.08.2025

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Wednesday said it has commenced an investigation into an incident involving popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, over an alleged breach of airport security rules at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement signed by Director, Public Affairs and...

‘Resign Or Get Ousted’, Kano Gov Warns Commissioners

06.08.2025

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, on Wednesday, issued a strong warning to members of his cabinet, urging any commissioner unwilling to fully commit to his administration’s goals to tender their resignation voluntarily before being relieved of their duties. Governor Yusuf’s warning follows the recent resignation of his Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, who controversially stood...

Stop Ascribing Etymology Of Other Tribes To Yorubas

06.08.2025

…As Yoruba Council of Elders visit him in his palace The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has cautioned Yoruba traditional rulers from ascribing the etymology of other tribes to the Yorubas. Oba Akanbi, however, reiterated his commitment to protect the Yoruba race and its appurtenance from infiltration such as deity worshipping by kings,...

ASCON Trains 120 Lagos Directors, HR On Service Delivery

06.08.2025

The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) has commenced training of 120 Lagos State Directors of Administration and Human Resources (HR) on improving performance and enhancing service delivery. ASCON Director General, Funke Adepoju, said at the training on Tuesday, that the decision of the state government to present 120 of its finest directors for retooling...

LAUTECH Medical Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike

06.08.2025

The Medical and dental lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, on Wednesday announced the commencement of an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure by the university management. A letter jointly signed by its Acting Chairman, Prof. Michael Olamoyegun and Acting Secretary, Dr. Abraham Alabis, in Ibadan, the...

Disregard Report Of Rejection Of Our Leadership By INEC

06.08.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said there is no truth in the report that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to recognise its leadership. Social media has been awash with reports that INEC refused to recognise former President of the Senate, David Mark, as interim National Chairman of ADC. Interim National Publicity Secretary Mallam...

Idris@60; KEBGIS Lauds Gov’s Lands Revitalisation Projects

06.08.2025

The General Manager, Kebbi Geographic Information Service Agency, (KEBGIS), ESV. Saidu Bashiru Bakuwai, has lauded Governor Nasiru Idris towards the institutional revitalization that has positioned the agency as a model of land governance and reform in Nigeria. Bakuwai, who stated this to celebrate the Governor on the occasion to mark 60th birthday, said this is...