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FG encourages local production of oil pipelines The Federal Government has vowed to continue to encourage the development and sustainability of oil and gas local content production. The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, stated this on Thursday during the launch of Monarch Alloys 33LPE and concrete weight coating facility in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. According to …

NAPTIP, FIDA call for synergy to fight human trafficking The Ikeja Branch of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA),  , and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), have called for synergy with various government agencies to fight human trafficking in Nigeria. They said this at the one-day training organised by the members of the anti-human …

Protests in Jos over Plateau Killings The people of Plateau State converge in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on Monday morning to start a peaceful demonstration in response to the ongoing killings of indigenous residents by gunmen believed to be Fulani militants. The protest, spearheaded by Christian leaders including Rev. Polycarp Lubo, the state chairman of the Christian Association …

Governor Aiyedatiwa applauds Mrs Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative — As First Lady Empowers Thousands of Women in Ondo State Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extended profound gratitude to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for selecting Ondo State as the host for the South-West regional launch of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Speaking at the …

Help combat FGM, HIV, Hepatitis B, Mrs Tinubu rallies monarchs In a bid to enhance the well-being of women and girls across Nigeria, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, visited Akure, the Ondo State capital, to rally the support of traditional rulers for her women-focused Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), as she launched the South-West phase of the project. Addressing …

Renewed killings: Plateau Gov. bans night grazing, restricts cattle movement Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has announced a ban on night grazing across the state, following a series of violent attacks and killings in various communities. The governor made the announcement during a statewide broadcast on Wednesday in Jos, addressing the escalating security challenges facing the state. The News Agency …

RUGIPO Alumni Abuja Chairman, Alhaji Omoluabi hails Adegbite’s re-election as NUJ Ondo Chairman The Chairman of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO) Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, Alhaji Otunba Dr Abubakar Adeshina Omoluwabi, has congratulated Prince ‘Leke Adegbite on his re-election as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council. In a goodwill message made available to the press, …

Abuja; Disarray, Many Scamper For Safety As Nigeria Police Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday dispersed peaceful protesters of Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations,with tear gas. in the Maitama area of Abuja. The protesters were thrown into disarray as the tear gas canisters sent many scampering for safety. They had gathered peacefully …

Oyo Gov, Makinde, crowns Oba Owoade 46th Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has officially been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. He succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, the 45th Alaafin, who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The elaborate coronation ceremony took place on Saturday at the Oliveth Baptist High School …

Tributes as Engr. Adeleye marks retirement from civil service Friends, family, and colleagues came together in a joyous celebration to honour Director of Vehicle Inspection Services, Engr. Dennis Alaba Adeleye, as he retired from the Ondo State Civil Service after 35 years of distinguished service. The event, held at the Ondo State Computerized Vehicle Inspection Service Centre in Akure, was …