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Osun Govt denies rumours of Commissioner defections

By Jeleel Olawale The Osun State government has dismissed rumours of planned defections by some commissioners in Governor Ademola Adeleke’s cabinet as baseless and false. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Commissioners’ Forum and Commissioner for Rural…

ALGON partners EFCC on transparency and accountability

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has established a partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide training for its members across the nation’s 774 local government areas. This initiative will focus on enhancing understanding…

Pencom scheme worsening – COPRAN

The Correctional Officers Pencom Retirees Association of Nigeria (COPRAN) has criticized the contributory Pension Commission (PenCom) scheme for exacerbating the difficulties faced by retirees. In a formal petition addressed to President Bola Tinubu, the Senate President, the Speaker of the…

2 BRT buses collide, passengers injured

On Wednesday, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that passengers injured in a collision involving two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses have been successfully rescued. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, provided details in a statement. According…

FG and state governments secure N100bn for meter purchase

The Federal Government, together with state governments, has successfully raised N100 billion to fund the procurement of prepaid electricity meters. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu announced this development under the Presidential Meter Initiative (PMI) program during a briefing in Ibadan,…