***Lauds Tinubu for landmark history Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has indicated that the National Assembly would soon work on the transfer of the responsibility of the conduct of elections to the local councils from the various state electoral bodies to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This is coming following the landmark judgment on financial autonomy for local government areas pronounced by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Senator Karimi asked Nigerians to keep faith that the National Assembly would ensure compliance by the various state governments while also taking up the responsibility of amending the constitution to address…
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***Says, God told her Nigeria’s Economy will boom again The Founder, Love of Christ Generation Church, Cherubim and Seraphim, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi has declared that the economy of Nigeria will rebound irrespective of the challenges of insecurity and current hardship being experienced by Nigerians. Rev Ajayi spoke while addressing journalists on Saturday after a rally held ahead of the programme with the theme, Celebrating the Unity of the Holy Spirit: Celebrate the Comforter, slated for July 20 at the Main Bowl, National Stadium, Abuja. She said God knows her voice and in her personal relationship with God, the creator…
By Friday Idachaba Lokoja. Engineer Joseph Oyeyani Makoju Foundation has flagged off the construction of a 250-seat capacity Lecture Theatre to be known as Engr J.O. Makoju Memorial Hall as a donation to the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL). Performing the Ground Breaking ceremony on Saturday at Felele Campus of the University in Lokoja, the Head of the Foundation, Mr Enesi Makoju said the ceremony was deliberately planned to coincide with the late icon’s post-humous 76th Birthday. Enesi expresses deep gratitude to the University and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, for providing the opportunity to establish the memorial in honor…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse In an effort to curb malaria prevalence among boarding school students in Jigawa state, an insecticide Treated Net (ITNs) manufacturing company “BASF” has donated mosquito nets to the students of Science and Technical College, Hadejia of the state. Speaking while presenting the mosquito treated nets BASF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Country Cluster, West Africa, Dr Jean-Marc Ricca, said the gesture is to protect the students against malaria while in school. The chief executive officer explained that it is also to complement the state government and other partners efforts in reducing prevalence of malaria in the state…
***Says Njoku was not a product of any National Convention witnessed by INEC Apparently piqued by the recent recognition accorded the Chief Edozie Njoku-led National Executive Committee of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) against Barr Sly Ezeokenwa as duly elected National chairman by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) the Party’s leaders of Northern Extraction have called on the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Prof. Mahamood Yakubu to immediately withdraw the unconstitutional action. The leaders that included APGA Board of Trustees (BOT), National Working Committee (NWC) members alongside the Party’s Chairmen in the 19 Northern States including FCT,…
The Presidential Candidate Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has described as heart rendering the tragic incident of the collapse of a school building in Jos, Plateau state. Obi writing on his X handle at the weekend regretted the death and injury at the unfortunate incident. 22 students have been confirmed dead following the recovery of their bodies from the debries after the tragic collapse of Saint Academy school building in Jos. Their lifeless bodies were reportedly deposited in three mortuaries in Jos, while 132 persons are receiving treatment in various hospitals across the state The…
***Lauss Tinubu for naming of National Theatre after him Nigeria’s literary legend, Professor Wole Soyinka at his 90th birthday today has been idolized by the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa as she joined Nigerians and the global community in celebrating him. A statement by the special adviser on Media Nneka Ikem Anibeze quoted the Minister to have congratulated Professor Soyinka on this remarkable milestone and acknowledged his enduring legacy. “I wish to extend our warmest congratulations to the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka on his 90th birthday. His contributions to literature and culture…
Renowned broadcaster and communicator, Mr. Adeniyi Kunnu bares his mind on his remarkable journey into the world of journalism. With almost two decades of experience, Mr. Kunnu has become a celebrated voice in the field of international political development. In this interview, he delved into his path, passion, and principles that have shaped his illustrious career. Excerpts, Tell us about your journey in to journalism leading to your current role as a celebrated broadcaster and versatile communicator? My journalism journey started nearly two decades ago when I joined the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Ikoyi, Lagos. Before this,…
By Chimma Josephine “It is reason, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision.” – Barbara Jordan Ever since his election as a Deputy Speaker and Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives on June 13, 2023, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has displayed calmness and emotional intelligence as well as the temperament required of the role during plenary proceedings. Elementarily, the presiding officer in the case of the House of Representatives, the Speaker or Deputy Speaker’s duty is to preside over the daily sessions of the House, preserve order in the chamber, direct proceedings amongst…
President William Ruto of Kenya courage to sack his entire cabinet following widespread anti-government protests by Gen-Zs in commendable, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has indicated In a statement he issued in Abuja,on Friday, Frank said the action of Ruto which was in fulfillment of one of the demands of the protesters has shown him as a listening President who is ready to embrace new ideas in moving Kenya forward. “We commend President Ruto for taking this action in the interests of Kenya. We commend him for listening to the Gen-Z…