By Afolabi Oyekunle. The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday launched the South-West Zonal National Community Food Bank in Ogun State, urging state governments across the region to replicate the initiative to strengthen the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition. Speaking at the launch held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Senator Tinubu said the programme was designed to ensure that vulnerable Nigerians, particularly children and pregnant and lactating women, have sustained access to nutritious food. She called on governors in the South-West to establish community food banks in their respective states in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), stressing that such collaboration would facilitate the supply of food items and provide the operational support needed to sustain the initiative. The First Lady described the National Community Food Bank Programme as a deliberate and sustainable respo...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state are set up for warning protests across the state on Monday 24th 2026. This is as a result of the non- implementation of the Pension increase and wages enhancement for Contributory Pensioners by the Lagos State government and expiration of the 19 days ultimatum, given on August 1st and expires on 19th of August.  According to a statement signed  by Comrade Michael Omisande  Chairman, NUPCPS, Lagos State Council,  the Pensioners have decided for a warning protests in all the zoned across the state on Monday 24th August 2026.  He said this is the outcome of a resolution at a meeting by the Executive members of the Union and Co-ordinators.  Comrade Michael Omisande said  the Mother of protests will take place on 31st August 2026 if their request have not been met by then.  He said the Police Authorities have be informed towards adequate . Governor Babajide Sanwoolu He ...

B y Afolabi Oyekunle. The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the August 15 governorship election. Governor Abiodun described Adeleke’s re-election as a reflection of the choice of the people of Osun State, noting that the outcome of the election has once again demonstrated the strength and resilience of Nigeria’s democracy. He commended the people of Osun State for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the election, urging all stakeholders to continue to place the peace, unity and development of the state above partisan interests.        Governor Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State governor also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for demonstrating that he is a true democrat by ensuring a level playing field for all the political parties and candidates who participated in the election. According to him, the P...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Governors from across the country, First Ladies and other dignitaries will converge on Ogun State on Tuesday for the zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme, featuring the distribution of food items to vulnerable and indigent residents of the state. The programme, which will commence at Makun, Sagamu, is expected to attract major stakeholders from across the country as part of efforts to strengthen the Federal Government’s social intervention initiatives and provide support for vulnerable households. The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will lead the distribution exercise and other activities scheduled for the visit.                 The First Lady According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR  on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade , Senator Tinubu will also commission the 108-unit Muhammadu Buhari Estate at ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The newly elected National Executive President of NUPENG, Comrade Salimon Akanni Oladiti, last Thursday led a powerhouse delegation of Union leaders on a landmark courtesy visit to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja. The high-stakes meeting was not just a courtesy—it was a coronation of solidarity.  In a powerful display of national recognition, Comrade Oladiti conferred the prestigious Grand Patron Award on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, symbolizing the unwavering partnership between the Labour force and the Presidency. Flanked by the Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri; and the full complement of newly elected National Administrative Council members, Comrade Oladiti thanked the President for his bold reforms in the oil and gas industry. Comrade Oladiti also lauded Mr. President for his s...

By Afolabi Oyekunle Contributory Pensioners in Lagos state have called on well meaning Nigerians to come to their aid and help in persuading Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu towards  their demands and pay the Pensioners their pension enhancement and wage increases. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwoolu. The Chairman of the National Union of  Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme,  in Lagos state, Comrade  Michael Omisande made the appeal while cataloguing the plight of pensioners in Lagos state. Comrade Omisande said from indications the  Sanwoolu administration is adamant to pay the Pensioners The Pensioners have earlier declared their intention to go on protest if their benefits were not paid after the 19 days ultimatum given to the state Government. l Comrade Omisande left, National Secretary of NUPCPS  Pensioners John Bisam centre  and Comrade Biodun Akinbusuyi after delivering a letter to the Governor on the demand...