Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ogun unveils vehicular emission control scheme Governor Dapo Abiodun Ogun unveils vehicular emission control scheme The government of Ogun State has unveiled the Vehicular Emission Control Scheme to curb hazardous air pollution from vehicles. Speaking at the event, held over the weekend at the Skating Ground, Post Office, Ibara, Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, said the scheme is meant to migrate road users in the state from dirty fuel to cleaner fuel. This initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s aspiration to reduce the country’s carbon footprint, as endorsed by Nigeria through Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.…

Hon. Kazaure, Atiku meet on national issues Hon. Gudaji Kazaure and Atiku Hon. Kazaure, Atiku meet on national issues Hon. Gudaji Kazaure, a member of the House of Representatives, paid a visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at his residence last night. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, shared details of the meeting on his Facebook page, describing it as a robust discussion on national issues and a shared commitment to a better Nigeria. “Last night, I had the pleasure of receiving Hon. Gudaji Kazaure at my residence. We had…

Delta Deputy gov prefers zoning as important to political stability Mr. Monday Onyeme Delta Deputy gov prefers zoning as important to political stability The Delta State Deputy Governor, Mr. Monday Onyeme, has reaffirmed that zoning remains a vital factor in maintaining the state’s political stability. Speaking at the inauguration of the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency Forum at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli, on Saturday, Onyeme emphasized that the zoning arrangement has been instrumental in reinforcing the Peoples Democratic Party’s dominance in Delta by ensuring equitable power distribution among its diverse ethnic groups. “As the 2027 elections approach, zoning remains a…

GWR: Nigerian content creator highlights passport challenges, nears historic seven-continent record Alma Asinobi Nigerian content creator highlights passport barriers, nears historic seven-continent record.  Nigerian travel content creator, Alma Asinobi, attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents in 60 hours has travelled across six continents and is closer to the end of the journey. As the youngest 26-year-old and only Black solo record attempt in this category, she is determined to challenge and transform the narrative surrounding passport inequality. Her attempt, dubbed #AlmaChasingContinents and #7in60 seeks to break the current record of 64…

Lagos Odorous? Gbadebo, ‘content creator’ in need of a Breather! Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Lagos Odorous? Gbadebo, ‘content creator’ in need of a Breather! • Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda working right for Lagos. March 17, 2025, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Barr. Tokunbo Wahab, in his usual effort to keep Lagosians informed about the ministry’s activities, shared a video of an environmental terrorist caught in the act by the task force attached to the ministry. From her conversation with the task force officer, the offender, identified as Nwankwo Patience, confessed that she regularly transported her household waste to…

Dangote Cement has appointed Dr. Gbenga Fapohunda as Group Financial Officer Dr. Gbenga Fapohunda Dangote Cement Plc has announced the appointment of Dr. Gbenga Fapohunda as its substantive Group Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2025. The company confirmed this in a corporate filing made through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Wednesday. In an official statement signed by the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, the company highlighted Dr. Fapohunda’s extensive expertise in finance, gained from over two decades of experience in the field. “We believe Dr. Fapohunda’s experience and strategic insight will be vital to Dangote Cement’s ongoing…

FG demands intentional step to safeguard water and its conservation FG demands intentional step to safeguard water and its conservation The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, on Saturday called on stakeholders to take deliberate actions that will ensure water security, local water conservation programmes, and water-saving practices. He made the call at a press briefing to commemorate the 2025 World Water Day themed, “Glacier Preservation” in Abuja. WWD is celebrated each year on March 22 to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. The minister noted that though Nigeria does…

Tinubu donates 7,000 bags of rice to Zamfara APC members for Ramadan President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu donated 7,000 bags of rice to the All Progressives Congress members in Zamfara as a Ramadan package. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday. He said that the Minister of State, Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, inaugurated the distribution of the largesse on Friday in Gusau. Represented by the State APC Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, the minister handed over the commodity to the party’s executives at the APC Secretariat, Gusau. He said the…

FG, States, LGs share N1.678trn for February – FAAC Nigeria notes FG, States, LGs share N1.678trn for February – FAAC The Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared N1.678 trillion among the Federal Government, states and the local governments for the month of February. This is according to a communiqué issued by FAAC and made available by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, on Saturday. According to the communiqué, the total revenue of N1.678 trillion comprised statutory revenue of N827.633 billion and Value Added Tax revenue of N609.430 billion. It also comprised…

2026 WCQ: Zimbabwean get $150,000 cash incentive to defeat Super Eagles  Zimbabwean get $150,000 cash incentive to defeat Super Eagles The Super Eagles’ qualification campaign have taken another twist, as their upcoming opponents, Zimbabwe players, have been promised a $150,000 cash incentive to pull off a shock win against the Cheetahs of Benin and the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Originally, the Warriors, including their technical crew and support staff, were expected to receive $150,000 from the Zimbabwean government if they defeated Benin on Thursday. The encounter ended 2-2. Another $150,000 has been earmarked should they…