By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Autonomy demand: Yoruba youths firm on self-determination A youth group known as Yoruba National Youths, comprising both home-based and diaspora members, has reiterated their unwavering commitment to the quest for Yoruba Nation autonomy, deeming it non-negotiable. Expressing discontent with recent statements made by Chief Gilbert Olokesusi, the National Chairman of the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Prison deterioration: Senate addresses Suleja facility’s aging infrastructure The Senate shed light on the recent incident at Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, emphasizing that it was not a jailbreak but the result of the prison’s dilapidated condition. Senate Committee on Interior Chairman, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, revealed that the facility, constructed over a […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Agricultural impact: Lagos’ significant contribution to GDP The Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, revealed that the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the state’s economy, contributing over N7 trillion annually to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This underscores the state’s commitment to food sustainability and security. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Investment focus: Nigeria’s oil blocks open for competent investors The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, emphasized that the 19 oil blocks slated for sale in the 2024 bidding round are earmarked for investors with both financial capability and technical expertise, rather than for politicians seeking mere portfolio investments. […]