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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it does not import adulterated premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol. Olufemi Soneye, chief corporate communications officer of NNPC, spoke on Tuesday while responding to protesters demanding the removal of Mele Kyari, the company’s group chief executive officer (CEO). According to NAN, civil society organisations stormed NNPC headquarters in Abuja to protest the hike in petrol price. Soneye challenged anyone to provide evidence that NNPC is importing adulterated petrol. “The NNPC Ltd. does not import adulterated fuel. If anyone has evidence to the contrary, they should bring forward samples…
The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country. He also hinted at the possibility of reviewing the nation’s education policy. However, the minister stated that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to void over 22,700 degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from some “fake” universities in neighbouring Togo and the Benin Republic. Alausa spoke on Wednesday at his inaugural ministerial press conference, which is ongoing in Abuja. He stated that practical education will help to address the unemployment situation in Nigeria, as tertiary institutions will not continue…
Former Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Adeniyi, popularly known as Bibire, is a dedicated and experienced politician who has consistently demonstrated his commitment to serving the people of Ibadan North. With an impressive track record of community involvement and a passion for improving the lives of local residents, Kazim Bibire stands out as the ideal candidate to represent Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the upcoming federal House of Representatives by-election. •A Legacy of Service and Community Involvement Kazim Bibire’s journey in public service is marked by…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji (Chief) Kamorudeen Abiodun Aderibigbe, has extolled b Arc. Salam Azeez on his birthday, celebrating his remarkable contributions and support. In a statement, Aderibigbe expressed deep gratitude and admiration for Azeez, emphasizing his generosity and the positive impact he has had on those around him. “Alhamdulilahi! Alhamdulilahi! Alhamdulilahi Robbil Alameen. Today, as we mark your birthday, I am reminded of the love and kindness you have shown me, my family, and everyone fortunate enough to know you,” Aderibigbe said. The chairman offered prayers for Azeez’s continued well-being and prosperity, wishing…
The growing political tension within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has reached a boiling point over the deepening rift between Governor Abba Yusuf and his political mentor and party godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Tensions have escalated following Kwankwaso’s control over critical party and local government decisions without input from the governor. This includes appointing local government chairmen and influencing the party’s political machinery, which has fueled growing resentment within the governor’s camp. “Abba (Gov Yusuf) does not want to denigrate Kwankwaso, but he truly wants to be independent. Ninety per cent of the commissioners were imposed by…
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has commiserated with Mr. Demola Babalola, Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), following the death of his mother, Alhaja Wulemotu Aweni Babalola. Alhaja Babalola, the matriarch of the Babalola family, passed away a few days ago, leaving a legacy of service and dedication to her community. In his condolence message, Barr. Lawal praised the late Alhaja Babalola’s dedication to family and society, describing her as a mother who devoted her life to humanity and community service. He urged the bereaved family to find…
There’s a subtle art to conveying your intelligence without uttering a single word. It’s all about how you carry yourself, the way you act, and the choices you make in certain situations. It’s not about tricking people into thinking you’re smart, it’s about showing them. Psychology, that wonderful science of the mind, provides us with some handy insights into this. You don’t have to wave around your IQ test results or constantly bring up your PhD to prove you’re intelligent. There are quieter, subtler ways to do it. Here are 10 methods to silently showcase your smarts. Trust me,…
It has come to the notice of Oyo State Government that some old videos about kidnappers’ dens in Ibadan are being re-circulated by mischief makers as if they are recent ones. These videos are not recent because the incidents they depict happened in 2014 and 2019. They should, therefore, be discountenanced. One of the videos shows kidnappers’ dens in Soka area of Ibadan, while the other is about an illegal rehabilitation centre in Olore, Ojoo, Ibadan. It is public knowledge that the Soka incident happened in March 2014 – more than ten years ago. The second one on a…
ABUJA—Normalcy is expected to return to the Federal Universities tomorrow as striking non-academic workers of the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have announced the suspension of the ongoing nationwide indefinite strike over the four months withheld salaries. However, according to a circular to all branches of NASU and SSANU, the suspension will take effect tomorrow, November 5, 2024. The circular titled, “Update on indefinite strike action,” was signed by Prince Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary of NASU and Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim,…