March 2021

HOW WE PACIFIED CHRISTIANS IN KWARA OVER HIJAB CRISIS— CAN

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has revealed how the Christians in Kwara State were pacified over the religious crisis in the state engendered by the hijab issue. Dr. Ayokunle also noted that the polarisation being experienced in the Judiciary system was triggered by lopsided appointments made by the National Judicial Council, …

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BANDITRY: AFTER TWO WEEKS, NIGER REOPENS SCHOOLS TODAY

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA Niger State Ministry of Education has disclosed that low-risk boarding secondary schools in rural areas are to run as day schools while high-risk schools remain closed even as the schools reopen in phases in the state today. The Commissioner of Education, Hajiya Hannatu Jibril Salihu, in a statement yesterday announced the reopening …

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TCN restores power supply to Maiduguri

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The Transmission Company of Nigeria on Thursday announced that it had restored power supply to Maiduguri, Borno State, and its environs. It said electricity was restored in the state on Wednesday around 3:51 pm despite the security challenges in the area. It said bulk power supply was presently being transmitted through a …

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Audio: Lions Club Yaba District 404A1 celebrate International Day of Forests

Every year, March 21st is celebrated as the international day of forests. The day is aimed at raising public awareness about the values, significance and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle on the earth. Various organizations, private and government , work together on this day to enlighten the public not only about forests …

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IGP ACCUSES STATES OF NON-COOPERATION

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu on Thursday accused states of not fully cooperating with the Federal Government in the battle against insecurity. He canvassed “community participation” through the involvement of traditional rulers to secure the country from all forms of criminality. According to him, security should not be left entirely in the …

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Kidnapped Uniport lecturer, Ayauwo, regains freedom three weeks after

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State,  Dr. Jones Ayauwo,  who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen three weeks ago in the Khana Local Government Area of the state has regained his freedom. This came barely one week after students of the University, especially his students at the Department of …

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Senate approves medical varsity for Iyin Ekiti

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Iyin, Ekiti State. The proposed law for the establishment of the institution was sponsored by the Senator representing Ekiti Central, Opeyemi Bamidele. Bamidele said the Ekiti State Government has …

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Audio: Exclusive Interview with Rector, Yaba College of Technology

Rector , Yaba College of Technology, Engr Femi Omokungbe on Monday 15th March 2021 had an exclusive interview with Yabatech Radio\’s Head of Station, Biodun Ajibade. The Rector spoke on a wide range of issues including students call for physical classes to resume, SSANIP ultimatum, his achievement in office as he recently marked 3yrs in …

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FG to Okonjo-Iweala: push for gas to be classified as transition energy

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The federal government has tabled a list of requests it wants Ngozi Okojo-Iweala to help address as Director General of World Trade Organization (WTO). First, Nigeria wants Ngozi Okojo-Iweala to support the nation’s push for the country’s gas to be classified as transition energy. Minister of finance Mrs. Zainab Ahmed made the …

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Buhari appoints new DG, Rector for NIMET, NCAT

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday took a major step towards the reorganisation of agencies under the Ministry of Aviation. Leading the pack was the appointment of Professor Bako Mansur Matazu as new Director-General of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, (NIMET). Buhari also approved the appointment of Captain Modibbo Alkali Mahmud as the new …

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