The Ogun State Government has refuted the report being circulated on some social media platforms, claiming that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has dissolved the State Executive Council. An online news medium, The Encounter, had reported that the governor had dissolved his cabinet. But in a statement issued and signed by...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the 41-year-old Swedish striker, on Friday became the oldest player to feature in a European championship qualifier. Ibrahimovic set the landmark when he came on as a 73rd-minute substitute in the Euro 2024 group game against Belgium in Solna. At 41 years, five months and 21 days, he is...
The Kano Governor-elect Abba Yusuf has vowed to revive the Kwankwasiyya free education and healthcare schemes when he assumes office. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Governor-elect emphasized the urgent need to address the fundamental responsibilities of government such as the provision of potable water, basic...
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has welcomed the judgement of the Court of Appeal affirming his election, describing it as a vindication by God. Adeleke’s reaction comes after the appellate court sitting in Abuja on Friday set aside the decision of the Osun State Governorship Tribunal and has upheld...
Salutes Late Olusegun Agagu For Establishing OAUSTECH Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON, on Saturday disclosed that his administration has expended huge investment on education in the last six years. The Governor noted that education is one of the cardinal responsibilities of his administration, saying it is a social...
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, Friday evening, dismissed an appeal by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking the disqualification of Sen. Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate, of All Progressives Congress (APC), and his vice, Kashim Shettima, in the Feb. 25 election. A three-member panel headed by Justice James Abundaga, in a...
Says 'We've a potential ground to approach Supreme Court Immediate past Governor of Osun, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain calm and not to be discouraged over the outcome of the Friday's appeal, saying his abiding faith in...
The House of Representatives has resolved to do a repeat consideration of three bills, which did not get presidential nod. They are, Physically Challenged (Empowerment) Bill, 2019 (HB. 02); Students Loan (Access to Higher Education) Bill, 2019 (HB. 06); and Nigeria Health Infrastructure Development Bank (Establishment, Etc.) Bill, 2020 (HB. 908). A...
Insists psychoactive substance remains threat to national security Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has commended members and leaders of the House of Representatives for rejecting yet another attempt to push through a bill to decriminalise cannabis cultivation, sale...
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke as governor of Osun State. A three-member panel of justices presided by Justice Mohammed Lawal Shuaibu on Friday held that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate snd former governor, Gboyega Oyetola failed to prove allegations of...