In a grand gesture of support for the youth, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a remarkable financial and employment package for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state. Speaking as a special guest at the NYSC Passing-Out Parade/Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members at the NYSC […]
Despite Community Efforts, Illegal Waste Disposal Persists in Osun
In the early hours of a particular Monday, Sanusi Jimoh walked along Kelebe Road beside his house in Iragbiji. He saw a woman furtively dumping a bag of trash beside the road. “What could be in the bag that’s as heavy as that?” he thought to himself. Curiosity led him to investigate and later discovered […]
Adeleke Commits to Transparency, Partners with ICPC to Combat Corruption
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his dedication to transparency in governance and project implementation. This statement came during a meeting with the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Osogbo. Dr. Aliyu, accompanied by […]
FG’s Import Strategy Sparks Debate on Agricultural Sustainability
The Federal Government’s recent decision to permit extensive food importation could have dire consequences for Nigeria’s agriculture sector, warned Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group. Speaking at a retreat organized by the African Primates of the Anglican Church in Abuja, Dr. Adesina emphasized the need for Nigeria to produce more food […]
Public Lament as Fire Destroys Shops in Abeokuta
A late-night fire on Saturday destroyed 10 shops and goods worth millions of naira at the popular Oba Lipede Market in Kuto, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The fire, which started around 10:15 PM, was reportedly caused by the explosion of a gas-powered generator owned by a businessman in the market. The Director of Ogun […]