By Sodiq Opeyemi AdelakunMarch 23, 2025 No fewer than 13,171 Nigerians who sought refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024 were rejected, official data showed. Specifically, in 2024 alone, 811 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection were turned down by the Canadian government. The development comes as official data from the Refugee
By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun -March 23, 2025 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria said it has temporarily shut the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, Oyo State, to facilitate extensive upgrade works to enhance infrastructure and operational standards. FAAN, in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, on
By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun -March 23, 2025 No fewer than 13,171 Nigerians who sought refugee protection in Canada from January 2013 to December 2024 were rejected, official data showed. Specifically, in 2024 alone, 811 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection were turned down by the Canadian government. The development comes as official data from the
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has restated the commitment of his administration to implementing education policies that are designed to meet society needs and equip students with practical skills for real-world challenges. The Governor stated this in his office at the weekend, while receiving a delegation from South Korea, led by the Koika Deputy
By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun -March 21, 2025 At least 30 individuals have been injured by gunfire in a recent outbreak of violence between the communities of Ifon in Orolu local government and Ilobu in Irepodun council area, both located in Osun State. Reports indicate that the conflict, rooted in a lingering land disagreement, has forced
Byadmin March 21, 2025 Rivers State emergency rule: A different view Rivers State emergency rule: A different view By Azu Ishiekwene President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State on Tuesday surprised me for reasons different from those for which he has been severely criticised. The mildest criticism is that Tinubu’s failure
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said that his administration had made remarkable impact in effective reconnection of urban and rural communities, that were hitherto disconnected from the national grid, back by investing billions of naira in the sector. Governor Oyebanji, who disclosed this while receiving in audience a team from the Presidential Metering
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has restated importance of collaboration in revenue generation to foster sustainable development in the state, stressing that achieving economic growth requires active participation of MDAs, Local Government Councils, and residents. The Governor also charged public servants in the state to demonstrate greater fiscal responsibility and prudence in their financial
By Sodiq Opeyemi Adelakun -March 20, 2025 The House of Representatives on Thursday passed and adopted President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State through a voice vote, with 243 lawmakers in attendance. In addition to approving the emergency rule, the House made the following key recommendations: Establishment of a National
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve in ensuring a business-friendly environment for investors to thrive in the state. Governor Oyebanji gave the assurance on Tuesday during a working visit to Promasidor Nigeria Limited in Lagos State, as part of efforts to facilitate the scale-up of Ikun Dairy Farm, a major
