Babajide Samwo-Olu
18 Feb 2024
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Samwo-Olu, has said that his administration since 2019 has paid N56.55b as pension to 16,026 retirees under Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), maintaining that the state government is committed to the welfare of its workforce, both active and post-service.
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The Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has warned people never to collect money from senior pastors. While addressing his congregation, as seen in a viral video, the clergyman said doing such is unscriptural, adding that it reduces one's prosperity. Ibiyeomie further stated that instead of collecting money from senior pastors, people should rather sow…
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The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe Yilwatda, on Monday expressed concern that certain politicians are trying to influence the Cash Transfer Register. Yilwatda said these politicians are attempting to sway low-income individuals who are included in the social register, aiming to benefit from the government's conditional cash transfer programme. According to him,…
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A security expert, Alhaji Ahmed Rabiu, has dragged Virgin Atlantic Airways before the Federal High Court in Lagos for an alleged breach of contract and the loss of his luggage on board its London to Lagos flight on September 24, 2024. Rabiu is demanding the sum of $4,000 for the value of the items contained…
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The Concerned Citizens Forum (CCF) has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the recent tariff increase by telecommunications operators, saying tariff adjustments are standard regulatory practice used to reflect market realities and sustain industry growth. Noting that the NCC’s decision isn’t an alien one, the forum said the move aligns with…
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An anti-graft group, Advocates Against Corruption in Public Service in Nigeria, has demanded the investigation of the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, Dr. Theo Onyuku, over allegations of falsification of age and employment records. The group made the petition in a letter addressed to the Minister of State…
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Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has said that his administration has prioritised security in the state because of its importance in driving economic growth, social stability, and overall development. Mutfwang stated this on Friday night at the Plateau State Police Command's end-of-year and award night held at Crispan Hotel, Jos. The governor, who was represented…
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Dr. Bassey Akinde, wife of the Most Rev. Adebayo Akinde, pioneer Anglican Bishop of Lagos Mainland and retired Archbishop of Lagos Province, is dead. She died at the weekend in a Lagos hospital at the age of 77. The Lagos Mainland Anglican Communion Synod Secretary, Rev. Canon Adesanya Asaolu, confirmed the death in an interview…
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The Benue Government has confirmed the outbreak of rabies virus in Kwande and Gboko Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Dr. Aondoakaa Asambe, Director General (DG), Benue Bureau of Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases Control, made the disclosure on Monday in Makurdi. Asambe said the bureau was alerted to suspected rabies cases following…
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A total of N462 million has been budgeted for the maintenance of cars belonging to the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, the Deputy Speaker, and the other 24 legislators in the state amid the economic hardship in the country. The provision was made in the 2025 approved budget of the state, one…
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Saudi Arabian Professional League club, Al Nassr, has officially opened transfer talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Victor Boniface. This was confirmed in a post shared on X by Italian journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Monday. "Understand Al Nassr have started official talks for Victor Boniface as new striker!," Romano wrote. "Negotiations are underway…