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YABATECH: ASUP Quits from Part-Time Programmes Over Shortfall in Wages

29Jul

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

YABATECH: ASUP Quits from Part-Time Programmes Over Shortfall in Wages

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), on Monday disengaged from all the part-time programmes in the college following the shortfall in the payment of wages and allowances to its members. Mr Nureni Yekini, Chairman ASUP disclosed the union decision to newsmen at the end of the union’s congress in Lagos. He said that all services had been suspended till further notice. He explained that the congress reached the decision following various complaints from members over shortfall in payment of wages and allowances by the management of the college. "Today, members declares that they will withdraw their services from the part-time programmes till further notice. “We have been trying to resolve it internally, but as at today, all acad...

Ogun State Govt. Commences Sango/Agbado/Oke Aro-Ojodu Abiodun Road Projects

29Jul

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

Environment, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Ogun State Govt. Commences Sango/Agbado/Oke Aro-Ojodu Abiodun Road Projects

The Ogun state governnor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commenced extensive palliative measures on the 32Km Sango ,/Agbado/Oke Aro -Ojodu Abiodun road. The Sango-Ojodu-Abiodun road is one of the roads which was awarded and abandoned by the immediate past administration in Ogun state. According to the governor, the socioeconomic activities along this axis has been greatly affected due to the neglect of the road based on claim of paucity of funds by the previous government. The road which cut across various border communities between Lagos and Ogun State has been in the state of comatose before the emergence of the his administration. Abiodun said he directed immediate work on the road to bring succor to the lives of the people living along that axis as the road remains one of his top pri...

AbdulRazaq congratulates Kwara Ministerial Nominees

24Jul

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News, Nigeria

AbdulRazaq congratulates Kwara Ministerial Nominees

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the two ministerial nominees from the state, Alhaji Lai Mohamed and Senator Gbemisola Saraki. The Governor, in statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye said nominating these personalities was a honour done to them and to Kwara State. He considers it a great honour to have two ministerial slots ceded to Kwara State," the statement said. According to the governor, It is an affirmation of the special place this state holds in the heart of President Muhammadu Buhari." The statement urged the National Assembly, especially senators from Kwara State, to offer their full backing for smooth screening of the nominees of the President in the overall interest of the country.

Nigeria: Respect the Rule of Law, Lawmaker Urges FG, Shi’ites

24Jul

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Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Nigeria: Respect the Rule of Law, Lawmaker Urges FG, Shi’ites

A member, House of Representatives Hon. Jimoh Olajide has called on the Federal government, the Shi'ites group to respect the rule of law and the sanctity of human life. He said this at the plenary yesterday on the issues of incessant killing raised as a motion of urgent of Public Importance. Jimoh, representing Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency criticised and condemned the incessant killing, memeing, violence and hand twisting tactics been recently deployed by the Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria popularly called Al-Zakzaky Group towards actualising for the release of their Leader. He sympathised with the families of those that lost their lives, especially the families of the Corps Member serving in the Channels Television, Precious Owolabi, and the family of the DCP ...

Osinbajo, Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others Celebrates Jakande at 90

24Jul

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Lagos News, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Osinbajo, Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others Celebrates Jakande at 90

"Unbroken Progressive Governance Part Of Jakande’s Legacies" says Tinubu Asiwaju Tinubu on Tuesday described Jakande as a “foremost progressive in Africa”, saying his loyalty to the cause of progressive politics and his leader, the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, earned him “unmatched respect”. He disclosed this on the occasion of 90th birthday of Jakande which was held at Havens Event Centre in GRA Ikeja. The event, which was jointly organised by Lagos State Government and Jakande’s family drew high-profile dignitaries which included the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, former Lagos state governor and National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his successor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, Lagos Deputy Gove...

Badagry Expressway : Lagos Govt Commences Demolition of Shanties

24Jul

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Environment, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Transportation

Badagry Expressway : Lagos Govt Commences Demolition of Shanties

The Lagos State government taskforce on Tuesday commenced the demolition of shanties along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway after the expiration of 7-days ultimatum issued to the traders. The Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Olufemi Salaam, who led the cleanup team in the company of the Chairman, Lagos Task Force CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi and others, explained that the exercise was in line with the Executive Order of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on zero tolerance for traffic gridlocks and indiscriminate dumping of refuse. Salaam stated further that the inter-ministerial committee drawn from ministries and agencies in Lagos State decided to commence the implementation of the Executive Order from the Badagry Express Road due to the prevale...

NIgeria: Kwara State Government Calls for Calm after Abduction Incident

22Jul

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Security

NIgeria: Kwara State Government Calls for Calm after Abduction Incident

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for calm following the unfortunate abduction of some Turkish nationals in Edu local government area of the state. In a statement released on Sunday by his press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye said the Governor is working closely with the security agencies to ensure prompt rescue of the expatriates. AbdulRazaq, urged the people to go about their normal and lawful businesses and not to entertain any fear, as doing so may embolden the criminals behind the development.

Kwara State: Gov. AbdulRazaq Pledges Support for SME Growth

19Jul

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Economy, News, Nigeria

Kwara State: Gov. AbdulRazaq Pledges Support for SME Growth

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday pledged adequate support for the growth of small and medium scale enterprises, saying their success is key for socioeconomic development of the state. The Governor disclosed this while speaking with newsmen shortly after he visited Bawbaw Fishery located at Pampo, off Ogele-Afon Road in Asa Local Government Area of the state. According to him, this government will begin immediate intervention in the SMEs to boost youth empowerment and employment. "I'm very impressed with what I have seen and the government will intervene in supporting agric-business in the state through the Anchor Borrower Scheme of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)," he said "Our focal point is enterprise and we'll get more youth involved. It is a w...

Lagos Lawmaker Presents Free GCE Forms to Students

19Jul

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Education, Lagos News, Legislature, News, Nigeria

Lagos Lawmaker Presents Free GCE Forms to Students

A member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 on Thursday presented free General Certificate Examination (GCE) forms to students, hinted them on the importance of education and its impact to the nation at large. He made this known at the 7th edition of free GCE forms distribution to his constituents in Lagos. Harping on the need for students to be well educated, Hon. Yishawu lectured the candidates for over an hour urging them to carefully choose their course of study and take the opportunity made available to them with all seriousness. According to him, I am happy that you came around to pick the forms. Your time is your time and you cannot work with somebody’s else time. I will advise you to study hard. Some parents that ar...

Nigeria: Dancing Far Better than Imposing Sorrows,Treasury Looting, Adeleke Blasts Oyetola

18Jul

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria

Nigeria: Dancing Far Better than Imposing Sorrows,Treasury Looting, Adeleke Blasts Oyetola

People's Democracy Party Governorship candidate in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Thursday chastined the state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola over his unguarded utterances. Saying dancing exude happiness and joy than imposing sorrows, untold hardship by looting public treasury. He said this in a statement personally signed by him in response to a statement credited to the State governor that he felt ridiculed contesting against Adeleke in 2018 gubernatorial election. According to Senator Adeleke, there is nothing wrong in dancing especially when praising God, our creator but everything is wrong with the exploitation of the weak and underprivileged. "Osun people know that I am not the facilitator and prime partaker in the looting of Osun state's treasury. For more than eight ...