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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun said the state has continued to set the pace for sustainable transportation systems with the use of alternative sources of energy. The governor stated this on Tuesday while declaring open the 18th National Council of Transportation conference, holding at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta. Speaking on the theme of the conference ‘Enhancing innovations And Technologies For Sustainable Transportation: Tackling The Energy Challenges’, Governor Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner For Transportation, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo, said that the theme of the conference is apt aa the nation is currently facing a serious energy challenge occasioned…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has held the second edition of his palliative market in Lagos on Wednesday, 14th Of February, 2024 to commemorate his 21 days annual thanksgiving programme which began on January 29. The palliative market which is no doubt a phenomenon had several beneficiaries including church members, community members, police officers, security operatives, Muslims, Journalists, to mention but a few. Just like the first edition, Prices of food items were crashed ridiculously in order to reduce the effect of economic hardship on the people. A bag of rice was sold for N20,000,…

… Vows to wipe out whole family A once blissful marriage that started on a sweet note ended on a rather sour note less than two years into the legal marriage, much to the chagrin and disappointment of the wife Mrs Edukhure Endurance Ebuka. Mrs Edukhure Endurance’s face and voice cuts a figure of a miserable soul when she was narrating the ugly incident that forced her out of her town and country during a phone video interview with this reporter. She however disclosed that her husband was such a good and caring husband prior to their marriage and in…

Gbenga Shola Collins, a 38-year-old resident of Abeokuta, has been apprehended by the Eleweran Police Department on Sunday, August 13th, 2023, at the Keem Hotel Ibara housing. The arrest was made after several allegations from different quarters that he is a member of the LGBTQ community. Following his arrest, Gbenga Shola Collins was promptly charged with the offense of being bisexual. Today Thursday, August 17th, 2023, he was brought before the Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State to face prosecution. The unfolding case has garnered significant attention from the public, shedding light on the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ rights…

People’s Democratic Youth In Ijebu east Local Government has condemned cowardly and violent attack on Honourable Alimi Oluwaremilekun during his house-to-house campaign in Ijebu East Local Government of Ogun State. It is unacceptable for individuals to resort to such violent actions in an attempt to disrupt the democratic process. The youth said Hon. Alimi Oluwaremilekun, is a dedicated member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has been tirelessly working to serve the people of his constituency and his aspirations should not be threatened by acts of violence and intimidation. We commend the security personnel present at the scene for their…

It is with great gratitude and relief that Honourable Alimi Oluwaremilekun announce the safety of him and his family following an attempted assassination today, November 12th, while they were traveling from Abeokuta to Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The incident is believed to be orchestrated by political enemies who are against Honourable Alimi’s aspirations as a House of Assembly aspirant in Ijebu East Local government under the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Honourable Alimi Oluwaremilekun expressed his heartfelt thanks to God for protecting him and his family during this frightening ordeal. He said, he remains steadfast in his commitment to…

The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman says there is no plan to significantly raise tariff. The Minister in a statement signed by him said instead of significant hike in electricity tariff, Nigerians should expect an increase efficiency in the sector to reduce tariffs while managing headwinds from foreign exchange and inflation. The clarification came amidst reports of possible major increase in the price of electricity that has dominated the public space. Mamman explained that the order issued by NERC on the 26th of April 2021 titled “Notice of Minor and Extraordinary Review of Tariffs for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Companies”…

Nigeria’s foremost agric lender, Unity Bank Plc has sustained the growth momentum demonstrated in its 2020 full year earnings as it recorded an impressive performance of 43% in both profit before and after tax in Q1-2021. In the Bank’s unaudited Q1-2021 results submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Friday, the retail lender’s Profit Before Tax grew by 43% to N784.3million from N550.1million recorded in the corresponding period of 2020. The Profit After Tax for the period which also grew by 43% stood at N721.5million compared to the N506.1million recorded in Q1-2020.As an outcome of increased focus on supporting local…

No doubt about it scandals sell. Social media are always quick, very observant of negative stories, scandalous and image shattering reports. No one is interested in celebrating good deeds again unless you blow your horns by yourself. Give journalists, media houses and social media influencers a piece celebrating someone who is worth celebrating, some who has done a remarkable thing and you will surely get a message that will include the invoice of the media house. But send them a scandalous story, say ‘a Nollywood great was caught pants down with an actress’- in seconds, it will go viral. It…

The Giant property company in Africa, Adron Homes and Properties begins the long awaited ‘Incredible 7’, a staff appreciation initiative organized by Adron Homes to get the best and appreciate the staffers and those who are doing well in promoting the company. The company held six seasons in the previous years before this year where the winners were heavily compensated with incredible adventures to Dubai, Houses gift, Exotic Cars among other side attractions. According to the Group Managing Director, Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Olaniyi EmmanuelKing, the season seven would have come up last year but due to the…