The governor of Akwa-Ibom state Pastor Umo Eno is bereaved. Ini Ememobong, the Akwa-Ibom state commissioner for information has announced the passage of the first lady Mrs Patience Umo Eno. The statement issued in the early hours of Friday stated the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family. Patience Umo Eno, the first lady of Akwa Ibom died after a brief ailment at age 57. He said “further details will be provided” in due course while expressing the appreciation of Governor Umo Eno to those who “stood by the family in this period”.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has embarked on a motorised advocacy campaign, to key areas of Eti-Osa Local Government, to sensitise residents on sustainable environment, as part of activities marking the Authority’s observance of World Cleanup Day. Adopting the theme, “Make Room for Life”, the roadshow kicked off at Lekki Toll Gate, covering Ilasan, Jakande Bus-stop, Maiyegun Beach Road, Eleganza Bus-stop, Ajah, to Abraham Adesanya, to raise awareness about environmental cleanliness and resource management of waste in Lagos State. Speaking on the significance of the campaign, LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the campaign was part of…
The Premier University in the ancient City of Ibadan, University of Ibadan (UI), Ibadan, Oyo State, has been in the news since 23 April, 2024, in preparation for the hosting of 2024 Yoruba Day by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Kayode Adebowale, mni. Yoruba Day is an important occasion in Yorubaland that always brings together the eminent Personalities drawn from various geopolitical Zones and the 3 Arms of Government, Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. The topical issues are always being discussed during the Programme. This year is not an exception as Today, Monday, 23 September, 2024, witnessed the Yoruba Unity Gathering of…
The President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon has just been saved from what would have led to the sudden exit of his government, all thanks to the prophecy of Nigerian prophet, Primate Ayodele which he shared six months ago. According to reports, Benin prosecutors announced on Wednesday the arrest of three prominent individuals, including a commander of the presidential guard, on suspicion of planning a coup d’état in the West African nation. The other two suspects are former sports minister Oswald Homeky and businessman Olivier Boko, who is reportedly close to President Patrice Talon. Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor…
Senator Yunus Akintunde has sent warm congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo who was declared the winner during the gubernatorial election held last Saturday in Edo State. In a release made available to the Media by Kunle Olatunji the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Yunus Akintunde, he further emphasized the victory at the polls as a call to more dedication to humanity and especially to the people of Edo State and the nation. “On behalf of my family and constituents at Oyo Central Senatorial District, I congratulate Senator Monday Okpebholo my colleague at the Senate in the National…
Dr Yunus Akintunde the Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District at the Senate has described Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja as an exceptional Leader and traditional value holder as he turns 80 years. In a release made available to the media by Kunle Olatunji the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Yunus Akintunde, he expressed appreciation to God Almighty joining several family friends, political associates and the good people of Ibadan land to celebrate the landmark 80th birthday of Oba Rasheed Ladoja. “My relationship with your Royal Highness dated several years back following you in the national political…
A remarkable journey culminated in celebration as Dr Divine and Dr Dave Nelson marked their achievements alongside family and friends during the 9th induction ceremony at Babcock University on Tuesday. The newly minted doctors, Dr Divine and Dr Dave, raised by a single mother, joined 92 successful colleagues at the well-attended 2024 all ‘stethoscope event, held in the 600-seat auditorium of the College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State. Amb Peace Onuiri, the proud mother of the First-class graduates, expressed her overwhelming joy as a single parent, witnessing her children overcome adversity to establish their…
Today, Wednesday, 25th September, 2024, the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro receives in his office, the Executive members of the Association of Nigeria Refineries Petroleum Marketers ( ANRPM ), Lagos State Chapter, led, by Mr Eniola Thomas Olugbenga. The Lagos State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro welcomes, the collaborative efforts of the aforementioned association above, which aims to upscaling the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure in the state. He also notes that the association’s widespread at the Local Government Areas ( LGAs ) will further aid the…
The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos Chapter, visited the Lagos State Sector Command of the FRSC, marking a new chapter in collaboration for road safety awareness. Led by Chairperson Dr. Adeola Ekine, the visit saw NAWOJ committing its resources to support the FRSC’s operational activities. Corps Commander Patrick D. Davou, who was decorated as an Ambassador during the visit, praised NAWOJ for its ongoing contributions to road safety awareness, underscoring the importance of media inclusion in public safety campaigns.
Operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command arrested five (5) suspected vandals at two different locations in Abuja city center. Two of the suspects, Suleiman Ibrahim, Male, 17 years, from Kano State and Abubakar Zakari, Male, 22 years also from Kano State were arrested around Wuse Market Bridge with iron poles by the operatives of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Department of the Command on routine patrol The duo were trailed from the Arts and Culture Complex, Area 10, Garki, Abuja where they had vandalized the iron poles and were moving it…