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By Femi Alabi The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has called for the support of the Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, in providing strategies for the promotion and preservation of literary arts in the country. The Minister in a statement issued by her Special Adviser, Nneka Anibeze, stated that Musawa made the call during a courtesy visit to Soyinka. The minister said that the sector needed to tap into the wealth of experience of the literary icon in promoting the rich cultural heritage of the nation. “It is an honour to share my vision for…
By Femi Alabi The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has called for more prayers for Nigeria, in the face of economic hardship in the country. Makinde made this call in a congratulatory message to all Muslims in the state and across the world, on commencement of the month of Ramadan. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a congratulatory message on Sunday described the holy month as a blessed one, in which God rewards the worship of the Muslims. He noted that though leaders had been doing everything to turn the situation around, “prayers…
By Femi Alabi Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called on the authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to compensate the families of victims of a stampede in Lagos State last month, or face legal action. Falana in a statement also asked the NCS to lift the suspension of the distribution of the remaining bags of rice without any further delay. On February 23, 2023, the Nigeria Customs Service embarked on the distribution of 25kg bags of rice to indigent Nigerian citizens in the Lagos Area at its Zonal Headquarters, in Yaba, Lagos State. The exercise was marred…
By Femi Alabi Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) attributed the current state of the power supply within its franchise area to several factors, including non payment by customers because they have not received the preferred hours of supply. Spokesperson for IBEDC, Busolami Tunwase, in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan, added that the low supply of gas to generating companies had resulted in gradual decrease in available generation into the grid. According to her, the development has contributed to the disruptions and inconveniences currently being experienced by residents and businesses within its franchise area, namely: Oyo, Ogun, Osun,…
Agency Report The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny and hazy atmosphere on Monday over the northern region throughout the forecast period .According to it, cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the North Central states with prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Benue state during the morning hours. “Later in the day, localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Benue and Kogi.“Increased cloudy condition is anticipated in the morning hours over Inland states of South and…
Agency Report Gbenga Ogunbote, the Head Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), on Sunday in Ibadan said that the team was not comfortable with its current position on the league table. Ogunbote spoke during the post-match news conference, after the team defeated the visiting Akwa United FC of Uyo 3-0 in a 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 24 fixture, held at Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Oluyole Warriors currently occupy the ninth position, with 34 points, after securing maximum three points against Akwa United. Ogunbote said…
Agency report Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has gushed about Sunday’s breathless 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City, calling it the best his squad has ever played against the reigning champions. He was, however, adamant his team were robbed of a penalty. Alexis Mac Allister fired home a second-half penalty as Liverpool claimed a point against City at Anfield that left Arsenal top of the table in the tight title race. Liverpool are second on goal difference, while City are third with a point separating the top three teams. But just before the final whistle Liverpool were screaming for a…
By Femi Alabi For the fifth time in two months, one of the critical infrastructure of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Shiroro-Katampe 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line has been vandalised The TCN General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah made the revelation in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. According to Mbah, this is the fifth of such incident between February and March. Mbah said that, “At approximately 9 a. m. on Sunday, the Shiroro-Katampe transmission line experienced a trip. She said that following initial investigations, TCN engineers attempted to restore operation but were unsuccessful. ”Subsequently, efforts…
By Yetunde Yekini-Oropo A woman has ended it all after she jumped into the river from a boat she was traveling on Sunday. The woman, identified as Folasade Nimotalahi, had reportedly boarded a boat from Igando in Lagos State and going to Ogun allegedly jumped into the river from the moving boat to the amazement of other passengers in the boat. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, while confirming the incident on Sunday, said that rescue teams were already searching for the woman. Hundeyin said that one Rasaq reported the case to the Igando Police Division on Sunday…
By Halimah Olamide No fewer than nine persons have been confirmed injured in a gas explosion on Saturday at a steel company in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The explosion reportedly occurred at the Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogijo. State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident , said that victims of the blast were factory workers. Odutola added that the victims were taken to Rolayo Private Hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos State. ” There was a case of an industrial accident that occurred at Phoenix Metal Company in Ogijo on March 9…