Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has condoled with the family of former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Goar over the death of his son Ritgak Emmanuel Luka Goar who died at the age of 32. Senator Lalong who…
The Nigerian Association of Manitoba has expressed its sorrow following the death of Afolabi Stephen, a 19-year-old Nigerian student, who was shot and murdered by police on December 31, 2023. In a statement released on its website, the Winnipeg Police Service stated that its officers responded to “a 911 call regarding a male acting erratically.”…
Talks between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) over a potential merger will continue into 2024. They failed to reach an agreement by the deadline of 31 December 2023. Negotiations between the PGA Tour and the PIF, which funds LIV Golf, began in June in an attempt to end a split…
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerians at the local government commission to be ready and willing to offer detailed explanations to the anti-graft agency at all times on how their resources are being used. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Saturday said Olukoyede made the call during a…
In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, High Chief Fela Ndubisi Ejiofor, the founder of Fela Ejiofor Foundation, joined forces with Tedford Security Ltd UK to host their annual charity meeting today at his country home in Egbu Umuenem Otolo Nnewi. The event was a resounding success, as they distributed essential items such…
In a deeply sorrowful turn of events, it has been confirmed that the esteemed Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has tragically passed away. Sources report that the governor breathed his last on Wednesday at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to the state. As the news of Governor Akeredolu’s…
Former Labour Minister and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Bako Lalong has described the Christmas Eve attacks on various communities in Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi Local Government Councils as another barbaric act of crisis merchants who are bent on making the State unstable. While commiserating with the affected communities and the Government…
The Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, says indigenes of Enugu state residing in other parts of Nigeria, who intend to return home to celebrate the festive season with their loved ones will enjoy free transportation. Ozor who announced this during a news conference in Enugu, explained that the scheme was made easy by the…
The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enable him take his seat at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Senator Representing Plateau South Senatorial District. In a letter submitted to the President on Tuesday, 19th December 2023, the…
A day after resigning as Minister of Labour and Employment, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has been sworn in as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The Senator, accompanied by APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, APC State Chairman Rufus Bature, his wife Mrs Regina Lalong and other family…
