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Makinde, who declared an asset of N48 billion before becoming governor, says poor remuneration encourages corruption. Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that he earns only N650,000 as monthly salary. The governor who lamented the poor remuneration in the state’s civil service pledged the commitment of his administration towards addressing the issue. Makinde had declared an assetContinue reading “I Earn N650k As Salary, Seyi Makinde”

The Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, on Friday unveiled the e-registration programme of the Nigeria Immigration Service for all migrants (non-Nigerians) in the 33 local government areas of the state. Makinde said the exercise was coming at the period the country was facing security challenges. He said no meaningful development could take place whereContinue reading “Makinde unveils e-registration for migrants in Oyo”

The Former Kano State Governor and Senator Representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau has slammed Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike for allegedly demolishing a mosque in Port Harcourt. He described the action as barbaric and totally condemnable. Shekarau, said in a statement he personally signed on Friday that “all rationale and conscious citizensContinue reading “Shekarau slams Wike over mosque demolition in Rivers”

TOYOTA and Suzuki will take small equity stakes in each other, the Japanese carmakers said, as they seek to develop newer technologies and meet sweeping changes upending the global auto industry. The tie-up is the latest example of automakers chasing scale to manage costs and boost development. Automakers – especially smaller ones like Suzuki –Continue reading “Toyota, Suzuki enter new deal”

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said half of the challenges confronting Nigeria will be over if youths are properly engaged in the administration of the country. Gbajabiamila, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Idris Wase, said this at the National Christian and Muslim Youths Summit in Abuja on Thursday.Continue reading “Youths’ participation will solve many Nigeria’s problems – Gbajabiamila”

The Lagos State House Assembly has launched a probe into the purchase of 820 buses during the administration of former Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode. According to the lawmakers, they decided to investigate the purchase of the 820 of the 5,000 buses since Ambode proposed an estimated N45b for the state’s mass transit project, in spite ofContinue reading “Fresh trouble for Ambode over N45b spent on new BRT buses”

Olajide Omotayo (pictured above) gave an inkling of what he has in stock again at the 12th African Games as the Nigerian defeated one of the continent’s most celebrated stars – Egypt’s Ahmed Saleh 4-3 in the quarterfinal of men’s singles to berth in the semifinal of table tennis. Omotayo was all over the EgyptianContinue reading “12th African Games: Omotayo, Quadri, Toriola Shine; Reach Table Tennis Singles Semis”

Apple on Wednesday, August 28, apologised for its digital assistant Siri sharing some of what it heard with quality control workers as it unveiled new rules for handling data from conversations. Under the changes, Apple will allow its employees to review conversations only from customers who opt into the “Siri grading” program to improve theContinue reading “Apple Apologises After Siri Shares Some Conversations It Heard”

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu has restated its commitment toward providing an enabling environment through the provision of friendly policies and putting in place appropriate regulatory framework that will attract the needed investment in the real sector. Sanwo-olu made this known at the African Real Estate Conference and Awards with the theme “Bridging InvestmentContinue reading “Sanwo-olu assures private investors of enabling environment”

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, over the death of his mother, Mama Janet Olukoya, aged 95. A statement by President’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Buhari joined the General Overseer, his family members and all worshipers at theContinue reading “Buhari Commiserate With Dr. Olukoya Over Loss Of Mum”