Iran insisted on Sunday that a prisoner swap deal has been agreed with the United States, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said, a day after Washington denied such an agreement had been reached. “‘Outrageous’ = the US denying simple fact that there IS an agreed deal on the matter of the detainees. Even on how…
Akara (Bean cake) is a popular street snack and staple food in Nigeria and some other African countries. Though its origin is said to be from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, it has found its way to the tables of other West African countries and even beyond. It is enjoyed in many Nigerian homes either…
By Bukola Abdulsalam In its determination to boost revenue and ensure that all taxable adults in Ogun State voluntarily perform their civic responsibilities by paying their taxes regularly, the State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has reminded tax payers to settle their tax liabilities in accordance with the tax law. The Head, Enforcement Unit of OGIRS, Mr….
By Nosimot Soneye and Taoheed Lawal, A team from the Federal Rural Electrification Agency has visited Ogun State to carry out a sensitisation programme at Onidundun community in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the State, on the importance of proper maintenance and sustainability of a power project to be located in the area. Welcoming…
By Kemi Oyeleye, The First Lady and Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has reiterated her commitment to the welfare of women, children and the less privileged to encourage them contribute their best to the development of the State. Mrs. Abiodun made this known today in Abeokuta, during a visit to Daniel Akintonde…
By Elijah Udofia The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured the people that spate of developmental projects springing up would get to every part of the State in line with the inclusive approach of his administration. Governor Abiodun who spoke after inspecting the ongoing reconstruction of Igan-Imere road in Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu North Local Government…
he number of people, who have died in the devastating flooding in western Germany continues to rise. This is as the death toll reaching more than 130 after police announced 90 fatalities in the Ahrweiler district on Saturday. Saturday’s figure brings the total number of deaths in Germany’s western regions to 133, with 43 confirmed…
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, granted the plea by two members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Zamfara; Sani Kaura Ahmed and Abubakar Muhammed, to amend the application filed to challenge Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the prayer after Counsel…
By Shedrack Frank The winner of Season Six, of the recently concluded ‘Nigerian Idol’, Kingdom Kroseide, has gained educational scholarship from the Bayelsa Government. Gov. Douye Diri made the disclosure on Friday, when he received Kingdom and his team at the Government House, Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that before his emergence…
