The Nigeria Police Force, Osun Command, says two of its officers were shot on Wednesday by suspected hoodlums protesting over the appointment of new Akirun of Ikirun by the State Government. The police, in a statement by its Spokesperson, SP…
…Convicts 3000 offenders …As Govt expresses worries over budget padding … Approves extension of Anti-corruption Strategy Document to fight corruption The Federal Government has disclosed that a whooping sum of $1 billion from looted funds has been recovered so far…
…Says it would help CBN implement better monetary policy objectives …Currency redesign targets no one — Emefiele …Will control inflation, ensure financial inclusion, fight corruption — Emefiele insists …As Nigerians criticise note quality, experts commend security features By Seun Ibiyemi,…
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has announced that the Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) Plc is significantly scaling up its investment in the sugar sub-sector in line with the requirement of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). Speaking at…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its upcoming auction for two lots of 3.5GHz spectrum. The Commission disclosed this in a statement made known to Nigerian NewsDirect. The statement read, “The Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission), in line with…
…Say Gov’s sterling performance unprecedented 54 traditional rulers under the auspice of Egba Traditional Council, has unanimously expressed their endorsement of the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for second term in office. Announcing the endorsement on Wednesday, the President of…
…Expresses confidence in leadership of transport sector The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim yesterday commissioned the ultra-modern headquarters of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), located at Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking during…
Mr Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment in Anambra, said that, in an attempt to revamp and sustain the Entertainment Industry in the state, the government has earmarked the sum of N2.5 billion for youth development. Onyenji made…
Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta The Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Technical and Vocational Education, Prof. Joseph Odemuyiwa, has disclosed that the government will synergise with the State Chapter of the Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association of Nigeria (NATA), to organise…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Osun State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the 2023 budget estimate of N138 billion. It would be recalled that Governor of Osun, Gboyega Oyetola was presented the 2023 budget estimate, tagged; “Budget of Consolidation” through…
