Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lagos Assembly Summons LAMATA Over Non-Use Of Yoruba Language In Train Announcements Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly – Confirms 1 Sanwo-Olu’s Nominee – Asks environment ministry to clear drains The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. The House noted the importance of Yoruba language for passing information to passengers on the trains since it would help some of them, especially new users, easily understand what…

Dannyello urges emerging artists to harness power of media for brand awareness In today’s digital age, the ability to leverage social media effectively has become an essential skill for upcoming artists seeking to build their brand and make a mark in the music industry. Daniel Orevaoghene Edoreh, better known as Dannyello, an emerging Afrobeats artist under the SinQ Record Label, understands the significance of social media as a powerful tool for driving brand awareness and connecting with fans. For Dannyello, social media is more than just a platform for sharing music; it’s a gateway to building a loyal fan base…

Jos crises: Mrs Tinubu donates N500m to 500 families in Plateau state First Lady of Nigeria and the National Chairperson of Renewed Hope Initiative Foundation (RHIF), Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated N500 million to 500 families affected by communal crises in Plateau state. Tinubu ,who made the donation to the Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang, a ceremony in government house Rayfield in Jos yesterday said the gesture is to help the benefitiaries recover from impacts of the conflicts in their communities. The first lady said, “I am aware of the unfortunate crisis that bedeviled the state particularly Mangu people.…

Southwest Speakers Meet In Lagos • Speaker Obasa explains reasons behind meeting • Oluomo, Ogundoyin, others commend Obasa for commitment to legislative principles Speakers of state Legislatures in the Southwestern part of Nigeria on Monday gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly for discussions aimed at the progress of the zone. The gathering comes few days to the Abuja meeting of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria where a national chairman is billed to emerge. State Speakers at the meeting hosted by Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, include Rt. Hon. Taiwo Oluomo of Ogun, Adebo Ogundoyin of…

To Replace 500 Migrating Doctors Nigeria Needs 10 Years The President of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, Prof. Aminu Muhammad, has said that it would take Nigeria 10 years to replace the 500 Doctors who recently left Nigeria in search of greener pastures. Muhammad was speaking on Sunday against the backdrop of findings by the association from 50 out of 80 chapters confirmed that no fewer than 500 medical personnel have left the shore of Nigeria to the outside world. The president who was fielding questions from newsmen shortly after he read a Communique of the Biennial…

FG INAUGURATES CARGO SERVICES FROM APAPA PORT ON LAGOS–IBADAN RAIL The Federal Government has finally inaugurated the first cargo movement from the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor after initial concern over the under-utilization of the standard gauge rail line 2 years after its commissioning. The inauguration was performed Tuesday 13 September by the Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, during his first official tour of the rail corridor. The minister kicked off the tour at the Ebute Meta station before proceeding to Apapa for the launch, then travelled to Ibadan using the 157 km rail corridor. On September 11, 2019, the Federal Executive…

FG INAUGURATES CARGO SERVICES FROM APAPA PORT ON LAGOS–IBADAN RAIL The Federal Government has finally inaugurated the first cargo movement from the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor after initial concern over the under-utilization of the standard gauge rail line 2 years after its commissioning. The inauguration was performed Tuesday 13 September by the Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, during his first official tour of the rail corridor. The minister kicked off the tour at the Ebute Meta station before proceeding to Apapa for the launch, then travelled to Ibadan using the 157 km rail corridor. On September 11, 2019, the Federal…

PENGASSAN Reacts As Dangote Refinery Misses Production Deadline The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery is yet to begin production after the August commencement date, earlier announced by the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote. While delivering his speech at the official commissioning of the refinery by former President Muhammadu Buhari in May, he said, “Your excellencies, distinguished guests, our first product will be in the market before the end of July or beginning of August this year.” However, no drop of refined petroleum product from the refinery has hit the market weeks after the promised production deadline, according to findings…

Oyebanji Presents Armoured Personnel Carriers, Vehicles, Gadgets to Police in Ekiti Worried by the recent news of insecurity threats in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has donated two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), 10 operational vehicles and other security equipment and gadgets to the Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Police to ensure safer and more peaceful environment in the state. Presenting the vehicles and equipment during the weekend at the Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji said that the vehicles were meant to assist the activities of the command and boost the morale of its officers and men, adding…

Malaria deaths in Nigeria reduce by 55 percent – WHO Nigeria has recorded a 55 percent drop in malaria deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, said it fell from 2.1 per 1,000 population to 0.9 per 1,000 population. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during the launch of the 2022 Nigeria Malaria Report, she said Nigeria accounted for around 27 percent of the global burden of malaria cases, adding that malaria incidence in the country had also fallen by 26 percent since 2000. She said it fell from 413 per 1,000 to 302…