Author: Samson Adeyanju Uwala

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has officially informed the State House of Assembly of his intention to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, conveyed the governor’s message during Tuesday’s plenary session at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. While reading the letter, the Speaker acknowledged the continuous cooperation between the executive and legislative arms in the state. Abiodun in the letter, stated: “I thank Mr. Speaker and the Honourable members of the Ogun State House of Assembly for the full cooperation we have continued to enjoy from the…

The Port Harcourt refinery has finally commenced fuel production, as this is coming to place after several postponements by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The NNPCL confirmed this to our correspondent on Tuesday. NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, said the loading of trucks would start today.Related News “Port Harcourt Refinery begins production. Truck loading starts today, Tuesday,” Soneye told our correspondent. Details later..…

President Bola Tinubu, has been scheduled on Wednesday to present the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly during a joint session. The Secretary of Research and Information at the National Assembly, Dr. Ali Barde Umoru, confirmed this development on Monday. He explained that preparations are underway, including the compilation of a list of accredited journalists and individuals authorized to access the chamber. Speaking on the matter, Dr. Umoru stated, “The 2025 budget proposal will be presented during a joint session of the National Assembly, and all necessary arrangements for a smooth event are being finalized.” This announcement comes after…

Hundreds of Women of Effium and Ezza-Effium communities in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State have staged a peace protest and called for the immediate release of their husbands and children languishing in prison over the lingering communal crisis between the two neighbouring communities, LEADERSHIP NEWS reports. The women alleged that hundreds of people from the two communities were arrested and remanded in prisons in the communal crisis that commenced in 2021. The women also alleged that a total of 262 persons are currently in the prison custody awaiting trial, adding that out of the number, 177 are from…

A driver narrowly escaped death on Monday morning when a 40-foot container fell onto a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 293 HJ at Mile 2, en route to Apapa Ports, Lagos. The accident, which occurred around 8 a.m., drew a swift and coordinated response from emergency agencies, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Eyewitnesses at the scene commended the timely intervention, which ensured the driver’s rescue. The victim was rushed to a hospital by the rescue team and received immediate medical attention. Security…

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic prospects following the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which indicates a 3.46% growth in the third quarter of 2024. This marks an improvement from the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter. The report reflects Nigeria’s recovery from the initial challenges posed by recent economic reforms, signaling progress toward Tinubu’s vision of a stronger economy and improved living standards for citizens. Speaking on the development, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030. In a statement issued by…

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps (So-Safe Corps) has apprehended two suspects, Abdullahi Idowu and Samson Ojo, for theft in the Idiroko border area of the state. This is in demonstration of the Corps’ commitment to ensuring that no crime goes unpunished, regardless of its magnitude. In a statement issued by the Corps’ Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf, on behalf of the State Commander, Commander (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, states that the suspects, Abdullahi Idowu, 18, a resident of Babaloke area, Idiroko, and Samson Ojo, 17, residing at Etikoto, Ikolaje area, Idiroko, were…

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Group Support leader in Ogun State, Hon. David Shipeolu, has made a charge to all members of the party support groups and faithfuls to ensure full participation and mobilization for the success of the party’s candidates across the local government areas in the state. This call was made in preparation for the local government election to be held across the state on Saturday. In a statement released earlier today, Hon. Shipeolu emphasized the importance of grassroots governance in delivering impactful leadership and sustainable development, while urging every member of the APC family to take tomorrow’s…

Foremost students’ activist, Comrade Adeniyi John Uwala, also known as Jefren, has indicated his interest to run for the office of the General Secretary of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), under the Lagos Joint Campus Council (JCC). Comrade Jefren, made this known during the pre-convention of the NANS Lagos JCC, held at the Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, on Thursday 14th of November, 2024. While addressing the newsmen, he said when the need arise for students struggle and advocacy, he is always a call away. “UWALA ADENIYI JOHN, also known as JEFREN, an egalitarian student leader and a…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House of Assembly, with the infrastructure development and education sector getting the lion’s share. The governor, while presenting the budget estimate of N678,086,767,332.18 to lawmakers at the House of Assembly, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Wednesday, November 13, said that the government plans to spend 51 percent of the proposed budget on capital expenditure, while recurrent expenditure will take 49 percent. According to the governor, infrastructure would get N152,265,859,738.19, which represents 22.46 percent of the total budget estimate, which he maintained was a product of the feedback received…