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  Fedpoffa Alumni Association Donates Multi Million Naira Drugs To Polytechnic Health Centre Council Chairman, Rector Laud President, Comrade Ayuba, Say Initiative Will Improve Health Care Delivery The Federal Polytechnic Offa Alumni Association led by Comrade Rahman Ayuba has donated drugs worth multi-millions of naira to the Polytechnic health centre in Main Campus. The drugs donated on Tuesday 8 April 2025 were officially handed over to the Governing Council Chairman, Alh. Moshood Oluwole Ojikutu in the presence of Council Members, Management, staff members and delegates from the Federal Character at the Federal Polytechnic Offa Alumni Secretariat. Speaking after receiving the donation, the Chairman commended the entire alumni of the polytechnic home and abroad for giving back to their alma mater. “…your donation will no doubt further improve the healthcare delivery of this institution and will benefit both staff and students. Teaching and learning can only flourish in an instit...

 * OUR NEW KING IS NOT A CRIMINAL*  Isolo Chiefs Rise In Defence of Oba Shekoni Dada Babajide Razak report             Isolo traditional chiefs have stoutly defended the choice of Oba Issa Abiodun Faronbi Shekoni as the new Osolo of Isolo. The chiefs passed the vote of confidence on the new monarch on Monday 7th April 2025 during the ninth day coronation ceremony held at the new palace in Isolo. In separate interviews, the chiefs debunked rumours suggesting Oba Shekoni is a criminal not worthy of the exalted throne of Isolo. This is coming on the heels of a viral video in which the then Prince Abiodun Shekoni was handcuffed by police detectives over a land dispute. Speaking on the viral video, Chief Yahya Lawal Arowooye, the Agbaakin of Isolo who incidentally was a contestant to the Osolo throne said the allegation is baseless and unfounded. According to him, the allegation is the handwork of detractors who are bent on tarnishing the name and inte...

OPEIFA: REPOSITIONING NIGERIA RAILWAY CORPORATION Dr. Kayode Opeifa is unwavering in his commitment to repositioning the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) for efficient service delivery. He places significant emphasis on the welfare of the workers. The NRC currently operates with seven Railway Districts, each headed by a Railway District Manager (RDM), along with two Coordinating Managers overseeing the Abuja-Kaduna and Warri-Itakpe Train Services. Given the size of our nation's population, the railway mode of public transport remains the most plausible and future-assuring investment the Federal Government must aggressively pursue in its crucial task of revamping the nation's economy. The appointment of Dr. Kayode Opeifa, an experienced public transport administrator, is viewed by many as another strategic step by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards fully ushering the nation into the Renewed Hope Era 

 **Ikosi-Isheri Chairmanship Aspirant, OTUNBA OLUWASEYI ABIODUN HABEEB ODUFOWOKAN Hosts Ramadan Tafseer** Otunba Habeeb Oluwaseyi Odufowokan, APC Chairmanship aspirant for Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), hosted the 2025 Ramadan Tafseer and Special Prayer on Thursday, March 20, 2025 (Yaomal-Khamis, 20th day of Ramadan 1446 AH), at the Olowora Town Hall, Deji Omoowo Street, Olowora, Lagos. Renowned Islamic scholar, Fadilat Sheikh Alhaji Muhammad Awwalu Solihee Salaty (Fahru-l-Ulamah), emphasized the multifaceted nature of Ramadan, highlighting not only the physical fast but also the importance of piety, peaceful coexistence, kindness, and steadfastness in Islam. He urged Otunba Odufowokan to embody these virtues – trustworthiness, sincerity, compassion, and courage – in his future leadership role. Alhaji Musa AbdulKareem, a previous speaker, also addressed the congregation, emphasizing the importance of the fear of God and the transient nature of life. The event...

NRC and LAMATA Team Up to Boost Nigeria's Rail Network By Dada Babajide Razak   The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) and Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) are joining forces to strengthen Nigeria's rail system. The two agencies met on 5th March to discuss ways to work together more effectively, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope 8-Point Agenda. The meeting, led by NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa and LAMATA Managing Director Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, focused on improving operations, enhancing crisis management, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of railway services.  Dr. Opeifa highlighted the importance of an integrated railway system for Nigeria, emphasizing its role in reducing costs, boosting trade, and driving economic growth. He reaffirmed NRC's commitment to working closely with LAMATA to strengthen the country's transportation network. A key highlight of the meeting was the call for increased private sect...

DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputy’s offices DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputy’s offices …as Meranda arrives office 11. 15 am Men of f the Department of State Security, DSS, and Nigeria Police, in tye early hours on Monday, stormed the premises the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing up the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house. As of 10 am, armed security personnel have taken over the premises at Alausa, Ikeja, and environs frisking every passersby. Meranda, however, arrived with her convoy at about 11.15am. Recall that the embattled, former Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, has sued the state lawmakers challenging his removal as the Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa, it was gathered, has filed a motion at the Ikeja Division of the State High Court, where he is also seeking an accelerated hearing of his suit. Obasa was removed in absentia by 32 out of the 40 members of the state Assembly on January 13, 2025. He wa...

 Lagos Gears Up for Credible Local Government Elections: LASIEC Promises Transparency, New Polling Booths By Dada Babajide Razak  With the much-anticipated local government elections in Lagos State fast approaching, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has reassured residents of its commitment to conducting credible and transparent elections. LASIEC Chairman, Honourable Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile, highlighted the commission's efforts to improve electoral processes, including the provision of additional polling booths to ensure a smooth voting experience.  During a recent courtesy visit to the Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Justice Okikiolu Ighile emphasized LASIEC's dedication to delivering a fair and efficient election. The visit was met with enthusiasm from the Council Chairman, Hon. Gbenu Henugbe Joseph, who pledged the local government's full support in ensuring a peaceful and well-organized election.   Justice Ig...