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I heartily felicitate with the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. You have been a trustworthy and reliable leader who is committed to public service, particularly the development of Lagos State. As you celebrate this milestone, I wish you continuous joy, peace, divine health and happiness. Happy birthday Your Excellency! Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has described the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as “his esteemed colleague and trusted friend”. The President stated this via a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Lagos State Deputy Governor. In a special tribute released on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, President Tinubu stated that Hamzat’s contributions to the development of Lagos State and Nigeria have been remarkable as a public servant. In 2005, President Tinubu recognised Dr. Hamzat’s exceptional talent and invited him to serve in his cabinet during his tenure…

My attention has been drawn to a rejoinder by one Olufemi Soneye that claimed to be the spokesperson of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in respect of the last Thursday, 12th September, 2024 edition of my column in the Sun newspapers titled NNPCL As A Black Hole. Ordinarily, I would not have dignified the author with any response but seeing the opportunity to educate him and other spokesmen of public organizations on their roles, I chose to do so. It is unfortunate that some of the characters parading themselves as spokespersons are not trained, or poorly trained. Most…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on his Diamond birthday, describing him as “a trusted, committed and dedicated partner.” He said Dr. Obafemi Hazmat, who clocks 60 on Thursday, is a brother, friend and partner in the Greater Lagos agenda. The Governor noted that the cordial relationship between him and his deputy has led to good governance and the delivery of dividends of democracy to millions of Lagosians in the last five years. Dr. Hazmat, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology, as well as Commissioner for Works during former Governors…

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his timely intervention in the deadly floods that affected Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and other states as a result of devastating rainfall that occasioned the over flow from the Alau Dam. Akpabio gave the commendation in Government House, Maiduguri during the President’s condolence visit to Borno State and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanemi in Maiduguri. Recall that President Tinubu, made a detour from a trip to attend the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) Annual event holding in…

Femi Ogbonnikan The current rising food inflation facing Nigeria is in all its ramifications an existential threat to the peace and stability of the polity. With the sour experience of the #endbadgovernance protests that recently rocked different states, there is no need restating the nexus between food and national security. In the present circumstance, no responsible government can afford to sit back without addressing the fundamental problem causing the soaring prices of imported or locally produced essential food items. Of course, the alarming scenario is not entirely the fault of the present administration. The combined effects of insecurity, banditry, climate…

By Tunde Rahman By the time the Department of State Services released Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, last Monday evening September 9, he had become contrite, remorseful and perhaps ashamed of his uninformed action. The labour leader was invited twice by the secret police and twice he failed to honour the invitation. As I learnt, during the second invitation, Ajaero even told the new DSS boss who telephoned him that he was traveling out of the country and could only honour the invitation on his return. What an insufferable arrogance! However, unbeknownst to him, at the behest of…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council has honoured the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, with an Excellence Award in recognition of his contributions to the society. Presenting the plague of award to Ogbuku at his country home in Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi said the award was part of activities marking the Bayelsa State 2024 NUJ Press Week. The NUJ Chairman said the union has gone through the track records of the NDDC Managing Director, particularly his leadership…

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has charged Muslim faithful in the country and in the Diaspora to be inspired by Prophet Muhammad’s virtues of harmony, love and service to humanity as they celebrate his birthday. Akpabio made the call in a message to celebrate Muslims on the feast of Id el Maulud, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh. “Distinguished Muslim brothers and sisters, on behalf of my family, constituents and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend warm felicitations to you all on the occasion of Eid el…

I felicitate with the Muslim ummah across our great nation as we celebrate this year’s Maulud Nabiyy, the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This occasion reminds us of the values of peace, compassion, and unity that the Prophet exemplified throughout his life. Let us use this opportunity to reflect on his teachings of love, kindness, and tolerance, which will help us build stronger communities and a more harmonious society. May the blessings of this day bring joy and peace to our homes and our country. Maulud Nabiyy Mubarak! Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON First Lady of…

NURTW Promises Lower Fares with Successful Implementation of Autogas Conversion Initiative The National Union of Road Transport Workers pledges to lower transport fares if the government’s autogas conversion initiative is effectively implemented. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative aims to convert 1 million vehicles, providing free CNG conversion kits to commercial transport operators. The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has pledged to significantly lower transport fares if the Federal Government implements the ongoing autogas conversion initiative. This initiative, which aims to shift vehicles from relying on expensive premium motor spirit (PMS) to compressed natural gas (CNG), can potentially…

By Fredrick Nwabufo It takes decisive leadership to roll back the forays of terror. Terror understands the language of terror. The recent successful operations of Nigeria’s security forces across the country bear a defining mark of resolute leadership. On Thursday, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji made a quick delivery. They dispatched terrorist leader, Halilu Sububu, and his gang of death-dealers in a five-star caravan of wry irony to the netherworld. Terrorist leader Sububu had risen in notoriety with the savagery he dealt on citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto, and other parts of north-western Nigeria. He was loud, imperious, and brutal,…

The Tinubu Stakeholders’ Forum (TSF) has described reports by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of a 150 percent increase in Company Income Tax (CIT) in the second quarter of 2024 as a remarkable achievement and positive development. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh; and Secretary, Afolabi Josiah; TSF said the massive improvement in the Q2 2024 figure over that of the preceding quarter was commendable. The statement read in part: “According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the CIT collection rose by an impressive 150.83%, reaching N2.47 trillion, a significant increase from…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday, 15 September, 2024, following his official visit to China and his short stay in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on 29 August. He stopped in Dubai, UAE, and arrived in Beijing on Sunday, 1 September, for his official visit. He started his official visit on Tuesday, 2 September, 2024, with a meeting with President Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People. President Tinubu was accorded a 21-gun salute. He also inspected the guards. Five Memoranda of Understanding were signed between Nigeria and China…

Details have been released on the new bill the Senate introduced seeking to create an independent electoral body charged with the responsibility of conducting local government council elections. The bill with title,“Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB. 531)”, was sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa, (APC, Niger-East). The bill partly states, “To establish the National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC) responsible for conducting elections to the office of the Local Government Chairman and Councillors, and any other matter thereof to do with local government as a third tier of government. “The…

Briefly analysed below are the 14 major sex skills husbands and wives, lovers and partners should have to drive their sex life to the optimum level. It is an open secret that sex plays important roles in sustaining and growing love relationships, it is an essential ingredient of durable love affairs and marriages. Check below on how to drive your sex life: 1. TALKING SKILLS Sexual intimacy is nurtured by emotional intimacy which is achieved through having conversations. Learn to connect with your spouse through communication 2. KISSING SKILLS You have to be a good kisser, learn how to give…

By Kayode Sanni Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (aka Yayi) aims to try his hands in a position of higher responsibility for the general good of Ogun State but he is keeping everything under wrap. Characteristic of conventional power play, however, there have been swirling speculations about his governorship ambition for the sake of curiosity. Anyway, it’s an evolving wind of change. But as we all know, there is time for everything under the sun. For strategic reasons, the lawmaker representing Ogun West Senatorial District has yet to declare his intention to vie for the exalted position. Before then, it is…

By: Kayode Odunaro On a Sunday morning I happened on an online story published in the “Daily Dispatch” of September 8, 2024, with the long title of “Ogun 2027: Olamilekan, not the best to put forward as APC governorship candidate”. I had to read the title twice to be sure that one is not mistaken about the mischievousness of such a coinage. Satisfied that the author, one Hakeem Adisa, allegedly writing from Idi-Iroko, in Ipokia Local Government of Ogun State, actually coined such a title, I took time to read through what amount to a misplaced rehash of issues long…

The Coalition of Ikeja Youths (CIY), a Lagos-based youth organisation has reacted to the recent publication by Sahara Reporters, an online medium accusing Honourable James Abiodun Faleke using a Kaduna College as front for buying SUVs for traditional rulers. The organisation in a statement signed by its Chairman, Olorunsogo Adeniyi; and Secretary, Blessing Chukwu, described the report as not true, urging the media organisation to do a proper fact-check on the matter. It even invited the media organisation to come to Ikeja on fact-finding trip. According to the group, Faleke has been upright in all his dealings and follow due…

The President has received the memo from Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity and Official Spokesperson of the President as well as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, informing of his decision to proceed on an indefinite leave of absence for personal and health reasons. The President accepts his reasons for the leave, fully understands them and sympathizes with the circumstances that have led to this seemingly difficult decision. While extending his heartfelt prayers and best wishes to Chief Ngelale and his family during this challenging moment, the President hopes for a speedy recovery…