Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Tunde Odesola Since 1933, when it hit the cinemas in the United States, the classic movie, King Kong, has undergone no fewer than 13 remakes. King Kong is a giant prehistoric ape ruling the mysterious Skull Island, where he is worshipped by dinosaurs, plesiosaurs, pterosaurs and numerous other monster creatures. In the 1933 version, the story begins when an ambitious filmmaker, Carl Denham, takes his cast to Skull Island in the Indian Ocean territory for a jungle shoot, and the First Mate (assistant captain) of the ship, John ‘Jack’ Driscoll, falls in love with the deuteragonist, Ann Darrow. A…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured the people of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area that his administration would not cede any part of the state to other states in the country. Governor Abiodun gave the assurance at a meeting with representatives of the local government, made up of traditional rulers, technocrats, and prominent government functionaries, held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Speaking on some of the items discussed at the meeting, the former Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Segun Awonusi, said the governor has taken note of reported incursions into parts of the state from…

The Lagos Women Run, an initiative of Gym Assured, Marathon & Road Race Organization, in conjunction with the Lagos State Government, takes place on Saturday. The 10km road race being staged by a dedicated group of women with professional backgrounds in sports management has attracted huge response at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, where the Exhibition and other pre-events started since Tuesday. The event, now in its 9th edition has grown and is has attracted some runners outside Nigeria for this edition. Some of the runners are from other states of the federation while some experienced international runners are also involved…

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has advised that having ICT skills in a technology driven world is key to attaining success in all spheres of life. She spoke at the closing ceremony of the Women ICT Training and Empowerment Programme, a collaboration between the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI and National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA. The First Lady said the training is a significant step towards bridging the digital gender gap in Nigeria. Senator Oluremi Tinubu also highlighted the transformative power of digital literacy. “These skills are indispensable tools for driving growth and innovation.In a world driven by…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for enhanced engagement of youth in agriculture so that they can be part of the food security drive in the country. She spoke at the meeting held with State First Ladies who also double as state Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). During the meeting, the First Lady noted that the youth should be made to channel their energies to more positive causes and agriculture is a veritable one. “If our young ones are into farming, it is a positive thing, they will also contribute to feeding the nation…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged students across the country to see internet fraud and other acts of corruption as a serious setback to the development of the nation and desist from them in the interest of their future. He stated this in Abuja on Monday, November 4, 2024 while addressing students of New Capital School, Asokoro, Abuja that visited the corporate headquarters of the EFCC on a study tour. Olukoyede, who spoke through the Head, Media and Publicity Unit and Spokesperson of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Lagbaja was 56. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the deceased Army Chief passed away on Tuesday night, 5 November, 2024, in Lagos after a period of illness. “Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. “His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he…

A multi-million dollar pipe threading and valve assembly facility built by Bell Oil & Gas was commissioned on Tuesday, 5 November, 2024, at Lekki Free Zone, Lagos State by the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary hailed Bell Oil & Gas for its foresight and commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, noting that the company had invested in a key infrastructure that will meet a growing demand in the industry. He stated that Bell Oil…

The Office of Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) has inaugurated a 20-bed primary health centre and renovated the existing Primary health Centre, in Isokun, Oyo West, Oyo State. During the brief handing over, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire who was represented by Nura Ali Rano, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership and dedication to collaborating with sub-national governments to deliver crucial interventions and accelerate the achievement of the SDGs in Nigeria. She reiterated the importance of the SDGs as a global call to action to…

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has suggested adopting the Chinese model for leadership selection in Nigeria. The Governor made the suggestion while speaking at the 24th National Conference of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers held at the Nigerian Society of Engineers headquarters in Abuja. Zulum emphasised the need for a more structured and merit-based approach to election into leadership positions at all levels. The governor argued that if properly utilised, Nigeria could benefit greatly from the Chinese Model. He said: “I am always referring to the election system in China. In China, they do selection versus election. First,…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in its entirety the arraignment for treason of children and minors who allegedly participated in the recent nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The Commission in a statement at the weekend said it wishes to state that the arrest, detention and arraignment of these minors by the Nigerian Police on charges of treason and attempting to overthrow a legitimate government among other charges clearly contravenes a plethora of national, regional and international laws. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, who stated this in Abuja over the weekend noted that the action of…

We have just read a statement credited to former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in which he tried to discredit President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform programmes while pushing his untested agenda as a better alternative. First, Alhaji Atiku’s ideas, which lacked details, were rejected by Nigerians in the 2023 poll. If he had won the election, we believe he would have plunged Nigeria into a worse situation or run a regime of cronyism. Abubakar lost the election partly because he vowed to sell the NNPC and other assets to his friends. Nigerians have not forgotten this, nor would they be…

The Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, has emerged as the President of the Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society. The former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers was among others who are members of the pioneer Executive Committee. Other pioneer executive committee members of the IMPCMS are Nkanu Egbe, who is the General Secretary, and Dolapo Otegbayi as the Treasurer. Oladipo, Egbe and Otegbeyi were endorsed for the position at the inaugural meeting of the IMPCMS on October 25, 2024, which birthed a new era of collaboration and empowerment among media professionals. The IMPCMS was inaugurated…

Athletes expected to participate in the 2024 Lagos Women’s Run will start collecting their kits on Tuesday, November 5. Incidentally, the exhibition, which is part of the week-long programme will also start on Tuesday and the organisers are excited about the development. Tayo Popoola, the coordinator of the programme, said there were many other activities leading to the November 9 event. “Exhibition (expo) is offering a platform for skills and vocational training such as basic painting, Tie & Die, skincare, Waste Management, Food Packaging, and Cake Making. Fruit Juice Mixing, Basic Makeup, Basic Computer Training. All participants will receive the…

By Moshood Isamotu The Ijesha kingmakers, Osun State’s Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and other stakeholders now have a delicate matter that they must handle carefully, dispassionately, and decisively – the selection of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesha land. The process of selecting the new king for the influential stool of the Adimula of Ijesha land is very significant to the overall peace not only for the Ijesha Kingdom but the overall peace in Yoruba land. Therefore, filling the vacant stool calls for extreme caution and uprightness in order to write their names in the golden section of Ijesha’s history. The…

A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should order the unconditional release of minors being detained over their alleged participation in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests and send them to school. He said the President must ditch bureaucracy at this time and immediately order the release of these children with a directive that they be immediately enrolled in school. While condemning the detention of the minors in an adult correctional facility among hardened criminals, he picked holes in the N10 million bail posted by…

In a statement signed by her son, Rocky C Agbese, on behalf of the family, Anyaegbunam died after a brief illness. She was aged 67. A trailblazing journalist who had editorial stints with Champion Newspaper as First Female Editor and the Daily Times, where she authored the book, Waziri Ibrahim: Politics Without Bitterness; Ngozi was born in October 1957 at Damaturu in modern-day Yobe State to George and Victoria Anyaegbunam.  “Subsequent to these, she became a full-time media management consultant to numerous blue chip companies. “She also held the distinction of being a female print media journalist to interview two…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the socio-economic and spiritual welfare of residents of the state. The Governor also pledged to remain non-partisan in religious matters and to continue supporting programs and projects that promote mutual respect and freedom of worship for all. Prince Abiodun spoke at the 75th Diamond Adoption Thanksgiving Service of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Yewa Provincial Headquarters, held at the church auditorium in Ilaro, Ogun State. The Governor, represented by the state Head of Service (HoS), Mr Kehinde Onasanya, emphasised that religious harmony…