Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan Oyo State government has restated its determination to ensure that adequate security and welfare measures are put in place to protect the vulnerable segment of the society, saying that about 10,514 children have been cared for under its child welfare programme. Also, the government says activities marking 2018 International Women’s Day include an Enlightenment Campaign Rally to be led by wife of the Governor, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi on Thursday, saying that there will be a Women’s Forum on Thursday, March 8, 2018 on the theme of this year’s celebration which is Time is now: Rural and Urban…

Plateau government has declared Thursday a work-free day to enable residents welcome President Muhammadu Buhari on a one-day working visit to the state. Head of Service, Mr Izam Azi, announced this on Tuesday in Jos, after an emergency State Executive Council meeting. “The holiday will afford civil servants and other citizens the opportunity to give the President a rousing welcome,” Azi said. Meanwhile, Mr Yakubu Dati, Commissioner for Information and Communication, has said there would be restriction of movement during the visit, especially around areas the president would inaugurate projects. Dati said government had created alternative routes in affected areas,…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the crisis on Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State had claimed more lives than that of herdsmen killings in Benue and Zamfara states. The President stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting with representatives of ethnic groups and Taraba State Government at Taraba Government House in Jalingo. Buhari arrived at Danbaba Suntai Airport about 3.38 pm accompanied by Ministers of Women Affairs, Defence, Information and Culture, some members of National Assembly from the state, and Service Chiefs. He was received by the state Governor, Mr Darius Ishaku. He said he was in the state to condole…

A former President, Mr Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday revealed one of the major regrets in his life. The two-time Nigerian leader who is marking his 81st birthday, said the early death of his parents and their failure to enjoy the fruits of the sacrifice they made while raising him continue to make him sad. He made the disclosure at a ceremony to mark his birthday at Marque Events Centre located within the premises of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta. Obasanjo said he wished his parents lived long to witness his success in life. “One thing I always miss and remember…