The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Foundation, a nonprofit humanitarian organization, awarded approximately N20 million on Wednesday to support 400 small-scale entrepreneurs in Kwara State as part of its Economic Empowerment Programme for vulnerable communities. The Foundation, established by former Presidential Candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, aims to lift vulnerable Nigerians out of poverty and set them on the path to productivity. During the event, Olawepo-Hashim stated that this initiative is his way of giving back to society. According to him, “I have been doing this for decades. I have a passion to make society better. It is not about having a deep pocket, but…
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The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the board of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). The dissolution takes immediate effect. The Chairman is hereby directed to hand over to the Secretary of the Commission. The Governor thanks the Chairman and other members for their services and wishes them well in their future endeavours.
A sudden midday fire outbreak on Wednesday ravaged a section of the Ado Bayero Mall, formally occupied by Game Stores, on Zoo Road in Kano. The lease manager of the mall, Elizabeth Adeyemo, who confirmed the outbreak to The PUNCH, said the firemen are currently on the ground, making frantic efforts to quench the fire. The PUNCH observed that customers were prevented from gaining entry into the mall The manager explained the reason was to enable the fire service men free access to put off the fire as soon as possible. As at the time of filing this report, the…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Wednesday, commissioned the Sunshine House in Victoria Island, Lagos. The project, initiated by the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), aims to generate additional revenue for Ondo State. During the event, Aiyedatiwa honored the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passionately started the project. He expressed deep emotion, describing Akeredolu as a visionary and a man of integrity, and paid tribute to him as a great friend and brother. “It is with immense pleasure and a profound sense of pride that I commission the Sunshine House, a symbol of progress and…
The House of Representatives has lauded troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sustained pressure against insurgency and terrorism in trouble spots across the country. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, saying the troops have recorded remarkable achievements in recent times. “The successes recorded in various operations across the country underscore the bravery, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of our military personnel to safeguarding the nation,” he said in a statement issued in Abuja. According to him, the feats are a testament to the resilience and sacrifice of the…
In continuation of efforts to enhance governance and service delivery to the people of the State, the Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of three new Special Advisers and seven Senior Special Assistants. The new appointees are: Special Advisers: 1. Women Affairs: Mrs. Seun Osamaye 2. Environment: Hon. Adeyemi Olayemi 3. Lagislative Matters and Special Duties: Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye. Senior Special Assistants (SSA): 1. Security: Olugbenga Atiba 2. Youth Empowerment: Orioye Benedict Gbayisemore 3. Student Affairs: Solomon Olaolu Kevin 4. Women Affairs: Esakumoh Sarah Kebi 5. Community Engagement (North): Bode Obanla 6. Community Engagement…
The Police Command in Lagos State has said it arrested a 35-year-old passenger, who attempted to snatch an airport taxi from its driver. The spokesperson for the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the case was reported to the Alausa Police Division on June 11 at about 1:40 a.m., by the taxi driver. He explained that the driver said that at about 1:20 a.m., on June 11, while on driving service at the Chevron area of Ajah, he was stopped by the suspect, pretending to be a passenger. THE LOUNGE: Brother…
A suspected hit-and-run driver struck and killed two male travellers, identified as Yahaya Suleiman and Emeka, after knocking them off the overhead bridge at the Kara Market on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. PUNCH Online gathered that the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Monday when the driver lost control of his vehicle and rammed into three travellers who were waiting for a commercial bus. PUNCH Online also gathered that the third pedestrian, identified only as Ishola, is currently in the hospital fighting for his. Issa, a pure water seller who witnessed the incident, told our correspondent on Tuesday that three pedestrians…
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control, Prof Moji Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. Adeyeye warned that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death. Adeyeye made this known in a statement on Tuesday signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola. Adeyeye, who said this in commemoration of the 2024 World Food Safety Day with the theme, ‘Food Safety: Prepare for the…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, on Wednesday, sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state. The governor inaugurated the new caretaker chairmen hours after the House of Assembly, led by factional Speaker, Victor Jumbo, screened and approved the nominees sent on Tuesday. PUNCH Online reports that the swearing-in is currently ongoing at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital, amid tight security. Our correspondent reports that the first batch of 11 caretaker chairmen are taking their oath of office. The swearing-in comes a day after the governor forwarded the list to…