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• Prof Adesoye, Ibrahim Chatta to headline cultural event The Kwara State Government is set to mark the International Students’ Day, a global celebration recognising the contributions, uniqueness and challenges of students across societies.A statement on Sunday by Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Affairs, Hon. Salami Wasiu Onidugbé, said the celebration will be the first of its kind in the state, and will also serve as a platform to showcase Kwara’s cultural heritage, and promote awareness on diversity and inclusion.Onidugbe announced that the event will hold on Tuesday, 19th November 2024 at the Kwara State Banquet Hall, with…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared that based on the performance of his administration in the last five years, opposition parties are clearly unpopular and invisible in the forthcoming local government election.The Governor added that the quality of candidates the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is presenting in the election would make it the party to beat with landslide victory in all the 20 Local Government Areas of the State. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, over the weekend, Prince Abiodun explained that his administration has changed the hitherto volatile political environment…

Former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was elected the new National President of the Union on Saturday.Akinsanya was the sole candidate in the election, which took place at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road.Delegates from the four Southwest states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participated in the election.The election, held during the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference, was monitored and observed by the acting National President of the group, Aliyu Issa-Ore.Issa-Ore, addressing the gathering, explained that the Union’s Constitution stipulates that the zone…

•Gov presents new buses to NANS, NAKSSKwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday inaugurated the Governing Council of the Kwara State University of Education, clearing the path for official take off of the school. The 11-member Governing Council has Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem (OFR) as its chairman and pro-chancellor. Other members of the Council include Mrs. Opaleke Bukoĺa Iyabo; Hajia Risikat Lawal; Rotimi Samuel Olujide; Prof. Umar Gunu; Engr. Saad Belgore; Mr. Femi Aina; Omowumi Amuda; Hajia Kubra Kazum; Prof. Ibrahim Abdukadir Abikan; and Pastor Afolayan Joseph Babatunde, who represents the Ministry of Tertiary Education.In an address to the council…

Following the emergence of Donald Trump as winner of the US Presidential election, many have shown their misunderstanding of Primate Ayodele’s prophecies hereby saying he missed the mark with his prophecy regarding the election.The prophecy which is being described as a miss was shared by Primate Ayodele on September 29. The prophet said Trump would lose if election was conducted on that day.These were his words”If there is an election today, Trump will not win, he will lose. Kamala Harris will shock the world, her policies will be better than Trump’s.“Trump will be another disaster for the world and if…

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appointed Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem (OFR) as the pro-chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council for the Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED).Prof. Oba will lead a team of other senior citizens, administrators, and academics to ensure a smooth transmutation and take-off of the school.Other members of the Governing Council are: Mrs. Opaleke Bukoĺa Iyabo; Hajia Risikat Lawal; Rotimi Samuel Olujide; Prof. Umar Gunu; Engr. Saad Belgore; Mr. Femi Aina; Omowumi Amuda; Hajia Kubra Kazum; Prof. Ibrahim Abdukadir Abikan; and a representative of the Ministry of Tertiary Education.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in a bid to improve transparency in the telecom industry says it will simplify the process of tracking data usage for customers.The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this at the 93rd edition of Telecom Consumer Parliament (TCP), on Thursday in Abuja.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the programme was: “Optimising Data Experience, Empowering Consumers Through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry”.Why we abandoned our respective businesses to take up keke riding — Mr & Mrs Akinbo0:00 / 0:00Maida said that earlier this year, NCC…

“The illusion of time will become the reality of time. And time present is made before time becomes present. For all, the time is here and now in our awakening to redream Kosofe and transform our dream into reality. It is time we woke up and smell the coffee.”I am excited to announce my intention to vie for the Kosofe Local Government chairmanship seat in the 2025 Local Government elections in Lagos State. The motivation behind this lofty aspiration is the ever-burning desire to contribute my quota to the growth and development of Kosofe Local Government Area and humanity as…

Greener Hope Large-scale Agriculture Mechanisation Programme (GHAPP) made a significant impact at the maiden edition of the FARMFATECH 2024 EXPO, a three-day event held at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The event gathered prominent stakeholders from the agricultural value-chain sector to discuss pressing issues in agricultural financing and the value chain across Nigeria and Africa.FARMFATECH 2024 featured a rich line-up of thought leadership panels and exhibitions, showcasing advancements in agricultural technology, mechanisation, and financing solutions. Greener Hope actively participated in both discussions during the sessions as well as the exhibitions, highlighting its commitment to providing…

NSIA Insurance recently concluded its Customer Service Week celebrations with a special medical outreach initiative in partnership with Beacon Health Diagnostics. The week-long event, held from October 7th to 11th, 2024, offered free medical screenings at NSIA’s head office, benefiting both customers and members of the surrounding community. The theme for this year, “Above and Beyond,” resonated with NSIA’s commitment to delivering exceptional care. By providing free health services, including blood pressure checks, blood sugar tests, BMI assessments, eye examinations, and prescription glasses, NSIA Insurance underscored its dedication to enhancing the well-being of its customers and community members. The outreach…