Author: Olamide Obayemi

The Federal Government has inaugurated a magnificent edifice in highbrow Asokoro, Abuja to house the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) The Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is one of the over 100 Nigerian Diplomatic Missions across the world. The request for the establishment of the Mission was approved by President Goodluck Jonathan, in 2012, in compliance with the provisions of Article 8(1a&b) of the ECOWAS 2010 Supplementary Act which defined the Roles of the Permanent Representatives of Member States to ECOWAS and mandated all…

A day after her official resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) was made public, Hajia Najatu Muhammad, had declared her support for Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The human rights activist has also decided to express support for candidates across some other parties. Thus, she is in support of the Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf. Hajia Naja as she fondly called has equally declared support for Aisha Binani, APC Governorship Candidate in Adamawa State. It could be recalled that Naja resigned from APC and quit…

The Federal Government has inaugurated high-level Steering Committee for the Eradication of Statelessness in Nigeria in order to kickstart the implementation of its five key priority activities. The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Committee Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known at the inaugural meeting of the High-Level Steering Committee (HLSC) to Eradicate Statelessness in Nigeria held on Thursday, 19 January, 2023 at the Ministry of Interior. According to the Minister, who defined Statelessness as an emerging global phenomena in  which a person is not considered or recognized as a national by any Nation or  State under the operation…

By Olawale Osifeso Following his suspension by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for anti-party activities, ex-Governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has appealed to his numerous supporters to remain calm. He assured them that the illegality will not be allowed to stand. Recall that late on Friday, 20 January, 2023,the National Publicity Secretary of the party announced the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP to suspend the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District for anti-party activities. According to a statement released in the early hours of today, Saturday, 21 January, 2023, Dr Chimaroke said, “I…

By Olawale Osifeso The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended a chieftain of the party,a former Governor of Enugu state, and Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, Dr Chimaroke Nnamani for anti party activities. Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP announced this in a statement issued on Friday, 20 January, 2023. He said seven others have been suspended along side the senator for ‘anti party activities’ Reacting to the report,the Spokesperson for the APC Presidential Campaign,Festus Keyamo has tagged the suspension a waste of time. In a tweet on his verified twitter handle, Keyamo described the suspension…

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Obong Umana Okon Umana, has charged members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to establish a template for effective take off in the task to make a positive impact on the lives of the people of the Niger Delta region. Giving the charge at a three-day NDDC Board and Management Retreat at the Ibom Icon Hotels and Golf Resort in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the Minister reminded the board members that the people of the Niger Delta region and Nigerians were looking up to them to make a difference.…

By Chukwubike Favour Mmesoma Nigeria, being the most populous country in Africa, has been facing the negative consequences of its heavy reliance on imported goods. This has had a significant impact on the country’s economy and society, and it’s crucial that steps are taken to address this issue. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, in 2019, Nigeria imported goods worth over $22 billion, with China as its main trading partner. The majority of these imports are consumer goods such as electronics, clothing, and food, but the country also imports essential items like fuel and machinery. The preference of Nigerians…

Chief Mrs Caroline Adebutu, wife of lotto giant, Chief Kessington Adebutu is dead. The deceased who was the mother of Ogun People’s Democratic Party (PDP) guber candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, we learnt early hours of today, Friday, 20 January, 2023, aged 80. Born to the Jaiyesimi family of Odogbolu, Mrs Caroline Oladunni Adebutu had her Elementary Education at St Dominic Catholic School, Yaba and St Paul School, Odogbolu, Ogun State. She attended Methodist Girls High School, Yaba from 1952-57 and started work at the Board of Customs and Excise in Lagos briefy before proceeding on a vocational training at the…

The Mayor Of Brampton, Patrick Brown, has joined the league of eminent personalities who will be attending the maiden edition of the Drum Festival slated to hold on Friday, 28 July, 2023 at Fuzion Banquet Hall in Mississauga, Ontario. Patrick Brown assured the organizer of the forthcoming epoch-making festival of his presence to join other prominent people to declare the festival open. Patrick Brown, a Canadian politician who has served as the 51st and current mayor of Brampton since 2018 sojourned into politics when he won a seat on the Barrie City Council in 2000. Brown later joined the Conservative…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday, 20 January, 2023, commissioned another road, measuring up to 5.7 kilometres, in Oru-Awa-Alaporu, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state, with a promise to ensure that all parts of Ogun State enjoy infrastructure developments. Apart from the road commissioning, the governor’s visit to the local government was in continuation of his re-election campaign tour of the state. Reassuring the people that areas yet to feel the impact of his administration will soon begin to enjoy infrastructure developments, the governor asked the people to be patient as efforts are being intensified…

The Ojo APC Federal Constituency Campaign Council in continuation of its grassroot engagement and advocacy, met with market men and women in Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area and with stakeholders as well as party faithfuls of Ward D, Ijanikin on Thursday, 19 January, 2023 at the council secretariat hall and Ijanikin town hall respectively. At the first meeting with the representatives of all markets in Oto-Awori council, the Council Chairman, Prince Musbau Ashafa, also a member of the Campaign Council, expressed appreciation to the traders for living up to the expectations of party leaders at all time. He thanked them…

The State, Local Governments and Ward Executives of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ambassadors (BAT Ambassadors) were formally inaugurated in Lagos State today, Saturday, 14th January, 2023 with a promise from members to give the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress one million. The inauguration was conducted by BAT’s National Secretary, Prof Mojeed Alabi, who is a former Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly and former member of the House of Representatives. At the inauguration ceremony attended by several dignitaries, including many national leaders of BAT Ambassadirs such as Alhaji Y. K. O. Kareem, Alhaji Fatiu Salis and Muslim…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Friday, 20 January, 2023, met with the 10 Christian police officers who have been nominated for the 2023 pilgrimage in Jerusalem, Israel. The pilgrimage which is the first of its kind has been initiated and financed by the IGP in collaboration with some well-meaning Nigerians to encourage Police Officers to be steadfast and uphold the lofty tenets of their faith. The IGP has also sought and gotten the approval of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) to ensure that this becomes a routine activity. He has equally institutionalized the system to ensure…

By Oloyede Oluwakemi Olufolahan “SUYA” as we all know, is a smoked seasoned meat, sold by Hausa men at night by the roadside. Everyone who goes to a “SUYA” stand definitely asks for a taste, we want to know how sweet what we are about to buy tastes. You are in a Godly and descent relationship hoping it ends in marriage, everything looks fine, until your partner begins to disturb you for sex, and he keeps saying even if it is once, he only wants to know your limits. What do you think it is? In this article, I’ll talk…

President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos on Monday, 23 January, and Tuesday, 24 January, 2023, for a two-day working visit to commission five projects within the State. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso told journalists on Friday, 20 January, 2023, during a press conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, saying all hands are on deck by the State Government to ensure a hitch-free event during the two days working visit. The projects to be inspected and commissioned by President Buhari are: Lekki Deep Sea Port, 32-metric tons per hour Lagos Rice Mill,…

By Khalilat Ibrahim Titilope There are high chances of getting tired of doing something as soon as it is not yielding as you desire. But the only thing that keeps you going farther beyond your imagination and people’s expectation is when you have faith in the thing you are doing. Once there is belief in that thing you step up to do and achieve, a force tends to drive you towards that belief. The force is an energy that ignites the moment you reflect in your mind the journey before you. That’s the journey you believe so much in. However,…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured Nigerian Pilgrims of a hitch free 2023 Hajj operations. The Commission gave the commitment during its visit to the head office of the General Authority on Civil Aviation GACA in Jeddah on Thursday, 19 January, 2023. The Chairman /CEO of NAHCON, Alh Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, while expressing his appreciation to the Authority for its support during last year’s Hajj, restated its commitment to make the 2023 Hajj a smooth and easy one. “Let me put on record my profound gratitude to the Authority for it’s understanding and support during last year’s…

The attention of Media Team of Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has been drawn to a statement circulating on social media titled, “BREAKING: SULTAN OF SOKOTO WRITES” with an opening credited to Sultan purportedly saying, “Hold me responsible if Peter Obi didn’t perform well, the problem of the North is from the north, not Peter Obi or an Igbo man, it will be worst and more deadly for the North if Tinubu wins, if they tell you an Igbo man is the problem of Nigeria, tell them Igbo man never rule Nigeria before and north is…

The authorities of the Nigerian military have expressed their worry over the involvement of some of their personnel in violent crimes in recent times. PRNigeria gathered that the military hierarchy is contemplating a drastic action to deter officers and men, whose ‘unprofessional’ conducts are smearing the image of the Nigerian Armed Forces The development followed a report that a soldier was caught in an alleged robbery operation at PHDL phase one Estate in Kurudu, a suburb of the FCT this week. Last Sunday, an Airman too was also apprehended by some soldiers at PHDL Phase 5 Estate, Kurudu, while assisting…

The 4,325 Community Development Associations (CDAs) and the 57 Community Development Councils (CDCs) in Lagos State, on Thursday, announced their endorsement for the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for another term. The grassroots groups also pitched their tent with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the “most progressive contender”. Sanwo-Olu received the endorsement instruments at the 2022 Community Day Celebration organised by the Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) in collaboration with the Lagos State Government. The event with the theme: “Strengthening Community Engagement for Inclusive Governance”, was held at the Police College…