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OGUN NUJ MEMBERS CHALLENGE SUSPENSION, CONDEMN NEC’S RELIANCE ON “PHANTOM” ARTICLE 7 SECTION IN CONSTITUTIONAL BLUNDER Eight suspended members of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have formally appealed what they describe as an unconstitutional, arbitrary, and legally defective disciplinary action imposed by the National Executive Council (NEC), citing the shocking use of a nonexistent constitutional provision as the basis for their suspension. In a strongly worded petition submitted to the National Ethics and Disciplinary Committee through the National Secretary, the affected members described the suspension as a “constitutional catastrophe,” arguing that the NEC anchored its decision on “Article 7 (5d)” of the 2023 NUJ Constitution — a provision they insist does not exist anywhere in the Union’s governing document. According to the appellants, Article 7 of the NUJ Constitution contains only three sections covering the establishment of the Et...

FG HANDS OVER CLINIC TO BOOST ANIMAL HEALTH     The Federal Government has intensified efforts to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector with the rollout of the National Livestock Growth Acceleration Strategy (NLGAS), an initiative designed to drive productivity, improve animal health, and strengthen rural livelihoods.    Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi mukhtar Maiha, represented by Director, Animal Health and Reproductive Service,Dr. Mitchell Alao stated this during the handover of a newly constructed and equipped Primary Animal Health Centre, Ijebu Igbo,Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.        He emphasized that animal health remains a critical pillar of the programme, alongside modern practices such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and improved breeding techniques aimed at increasing meat and milk production.    Micha explained that while advancements in breeding are essentia...

Epe LG Council Endorses Tinubu, Raji, Tobun For Re-election The Epe Local Government Council Area Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term, Hon. Wale Raji, and Hon. Abiodun Tobun for fourth and fiveth term in office respectively, citing their exemplary leadership qualities and impactful policies as reason for their endorsement. The endorsement, which was passed at a special caucus meeting of the Council chapter of APC held at Council headquarters, was attended by the Executive Chairman of the council, Princess Surah Animashaun, Hon. Wale Raji, Hon. Abiodun, council exco, and APC leaders, as well as members of the party. Speaking while moving the endorsement motion, which was ratified through a very loud voice vote, Princess Animashaun, the council's boss, commended President Tinubu for his decisive economic reforms that had revitalised the country’s economy as well as his comprehensive ...

2027: We're Committed To Re-election Of Tinubu - Lagos Council Chair A female Renewed Hope Ambassador among the Chairmen in Lagos, and the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Council Area of Lagos state, Princess Surah Animashaun has declared her support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the 2027 general election, citing what it described as bold reforms and tangible grassroots development under his administration. The endorsement was announced at the weekend by the Chairperson of the LG council during a caucus meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders, held at the council secretariat, Ita-Marun, Epe, Lagos state. She said the decision followed extensive consultations with serving and former House of Assembly members, and House of Representatives members, as well as well meaning Epe indigenes, including APC leadership, stressing that the caucus’s members were best placed to assess the impact of federal policies at the community level. “As...

OGUN ORGANISES PENSION CLINIC FOR CIVIL/ PUBLIC SERVANTS    A window of opportunity tagged "Pensions Clinic" has been organised for Civil/ Public Servants under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), who have issues relating to their Retirement Savings Account (RSA's). Speaking at the programme held at Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta, the Permanent Secretary , Bureau of State Pensions, Mrs Arinola Adetayo noted that the platform was meant to get issues resolved within the confines of the office environment, saying the Pension Fund Administrators would attend to all issues connected to Retirement Savings Account within the 3 days.  The exercise according to her was important for Civil/ Public Servants, in order to get their benefits after retirement.                                          Also speaking, the acting Cha...

Lagos Council Chair Inaugurates 2026 Procurement Statutory Committee, Assures Accountability In a move to strengthen transparency, accountability, and efficient management of public resources, the Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has inaugurated Year 2026 Procurement Statutory Committee. While inaugurating the committee at the council secretariat, Ita-Marun, Epe, Lagos state, the Chairperson stressed that accountability remains her watchdog, noting that members of the committee were persons of integrity with high quality personalities. Charging the committee members,  the Chairman said that the occasion marked another significant step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to institutionalise good governance and ensure strict adherence to due process in the council area of Lagos state. Princess Animashaun emphasised that the establishment of the Procurement Statutory Committee aligns with her administration’s core objectives ...