The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has assured Edo citizens that Saturday’s governorship election would be free and fair. General Christopher Musa said President Bola Tinubu has given security agencies a mandate to ensure that the people of the state choose their next governor. General Musa stated this on Wednesday as he paid a visit to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. He noted that elections should not be seen as war. He advised politicians to play politics in line with the rule and respect the right of citizens to elect candidates of their choice. “We have seen how…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has revealed that the earth tremors being experienced in parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are caused by accumulated stress. The Minister, however, assured that residents have nothing to worry about as the tremors pose very low threat and are constantly being monitored by the government. Alake made this known in a statement on Wednesday while reacting to the tremors which have been happening mainly around Mpape and Katampe. He assured further that necessary updates would be provided and urged residents of Abuja to remain calm. “This is to reassure everyone…
The Federal Government has warned that no worker, either in government or private employment, should be paid less than the ₦70,000 minimum wage. The government warned that those who choose to ignore the directive are committing a crime and could be punished for their actions. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju, stated this on Wednesday while speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association for Private Employment Agencies of Nigeria, held in Ikeja, Lagos. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is necessary to address the current economic reality. Daju, who was…
An architect and member of Osun State House of Assembly representing Obokun State Constituency, Adewumi Adeyemi talks about his one year in office as a public servant and what he’s doing for persons in disability in the state at large. Reflecting on your first year in office, what do you consider your most significant accomplishments? I clocked 1 year of my second term in office in June, and reflecting on my journey, I consider many things as my accomplishments in office. I have several initiatives on different programmes I do for the betterment of my constituents. For instance, looking at…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria would become the number one hub of opportunities in the global halal economy. He said the nation’s economic and demographic size puts it in a vantage position to map out a vibrant investment sector for the global halal economy projected to reach a market value of $7.7 trillion by 2025. A Halal economy refers to the global market of products and services that conform to Islamic law (Shariah). Senator Shettima stated this on Wednesday, during the Halal Economy Stakeholders Engagement Programme held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted…
Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), in Kwara State, Dr. Umar Mohammed, has deployed over 3,000 personnel for the Saturday council polls across the 16 local government areas of the state. Dr. Umar disclosed that the personnel were drawn from the State Command, Area Commands, and Divisional Offices in all the16 council areas. The commandant, in a statement by the spokesman of the command, Ayoola Michael Shola in Ilorin on Thursday, said the deployed officers will man various polling units and synchronize efforts with sister security agencies to ensure the peaceful conduct of the election on…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the murder of Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Oba Tijani Akinloye. OsunDailyNG understands that Ademola was shot and stabbed to death on August 26, 2024 along Chevron Drive, Lekki area of Lagos. Reacting, Lagos Assembly described the murder as one too many. The House urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to urgently commence investigation into the incident with the goal of ensuring justice for the bereaved family. The lawmakers, who observed a minute silence in honour of the deceased, also…
Biliamin Oba, Senior Special Assistant on Social Development to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advised Nigerians to cut their expenses. He urged Nigerians to adapt to the present economic challenges facing the country. The governor’s aide gave the advice during the 2024 International Youth Day organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chapter, on Tuesday, in Badagry. Oba, who was a former Chairman of NYCN Lagos, said the present situation in the country demanded all hands to be on deck. He insisted that Nigerians must cut down on costs…
Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson has argued that the club shouldn’t have missed out on signing Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen this summer. Despite being linked with Victor Osimhen throughout the summer, Chelsea ultimately missed out on securing the Nigerian striker in the last minutes. The Premier League side made significant efforts to secure his signature on transfer deadline day but was unable to reach an agreement on wages. Reports claimed that the Stamford Bridge-based side were offering to pay the reigning Africa Player of the Year way lower than his wages at Napoli. Hence, the 25-year-old Nigeria…
The presidency has denied a report that claimed President Bola Tinubu asked the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to resign. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued the denial on Tuesday in a post via his account on the X platform. According to the presidential aide, the claim is a lie. “It’s all lies. President Tinubu has not asked Yemi Cardoso to resign,” he wrote. The denial is a direct reply to a report by an online medium (not OsunDailyNG), which claimed the President asked Cardoso to resign as…