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The organizers of 2022 Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards, Project Lead Africa, have announced First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyawu Akeredolu as Guest Speaker at the forthcoming edition of the 2022 Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards. The event, which will hold in Akure, Ondo State capital, is set to attract several dignitaries within and outside the State. A statement signed by the Executive Director, Abiola Alaba Peters AAP, posted on the official website of the organization, said the choice of Mrs Betty Akeredolu as Guest Speaker, was due to her achievements in the state and beyond, her ideology…

The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State has died, reports thegazellenews.com Bukar Umara aka Bana Babson, died on today, Saturday, 12 November, 2022 through a ghastly auto crash which occured along Marte Road in the state. He was aged 52. Umara was survived by four wives and 16 children. As at the time of writing this report, he was about being buried at Yerwa Peace in Maiduguri.

A compendium of articles on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Presidential Candidate, will soon be presented to the public at an unveiling ceremony in Lagos which will likely attract the cream de la cream of the society. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, BAT, as he is fondly addressed by admirers, is one of the leading contenders for the February 2023 presidential election whose aspiration has drawn mixed reactions from a cross-section of the people. The compendium titled, “Bola Ahmed Tinubu in The Eyes of Nigerians”, treats the Tinubu phenomenon from a balanced and refreshing perspective to enable…

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Friday, 11 November, 2022, presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the newly-installed Olu of Awolowo town, Oba Olayemi Yekini Omisore. This is even as the Governor enjoined the citizens to continue on the trajectory of peace and development that has defined, distinguished and dignified the State and earned it coveted status of the most peaceful in the country. Oba Omisore’s selection and subsequent installation were done after the demise of the late monarch, Olu of Awolowo, Oba David Olajide Omisore. Presenting the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday, 11 November, 2022 said there are enough evidences to prove that Cash Transfer programme for the vulnerable people is a workable solution to extreme poverty, commending the Federal Government for leading the way. The Governor spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, at the launch of the United Nations Development Programme Socio-Economic Revitalisation Support Programme, which targets over 3,000 vulnerable families and small businesses for unconditional cash transfer. “Cash transfer to vulnerable people has proven to be a workable solution to extreme poverty. There are documented evidences of how putting money…

Lagos residents in their thousands gathered for an inter-faith prayer for the State, supplicating for divine intervention for peace, harmony and political stability. Agege stadium, on Friday, 11 November, 2022, was filled to capacity, as Lagosians from all faiths, ethnic backgrounds and denominations forged a common alliance, coming together in a joint prayer at the interdenominational event tagged: “Pray for Lagos, Pray for Nigeria”. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was the special guest at the event organised at the instance of Soul Winners Ministries International led by a frontline Christian leader, Cardinal James Odunmbaku, popularly known as…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has described the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa as not only an excellent Lawmaker but also a man committed to the growth and development of Lagos State and its people. Princess Orelope-Adefulire stated while sending a congratulatory message to Rt Hon Obasa who celebrates his 50th birthday on Friday, 11 November, 2022. Describing the Speaker as an excellent Lawmaker, the Presidential Aide said Obasa has always been in the forefront of the quest for Lagos development and growth.…

The All Progressives Candidate for Alimosho State Constituency I into the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Luqman Olatunji Orelope has described the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa as a blessing to the Legislative Arm of the Lagos State Government. Orelope stated this on Friday, 11 November, 2022 while speaking on the 50th birthday celebration of Rt Hon Obasa in Lagos. According to him, “Even before now, I had at my corner studied your person – since your first emergence as the Speaker of the most active Legislative House of Assembly in…

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria and ex-Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Saadatu. Saadatu is the fourth wife of the former Monarch. The baby girl has been named Zainab Khausar. The former Monarch married Sa’adatu, who is the daughter of Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, the Lamido of Adamawa in 2015. They welcomed their first child together on May 5, 2020. The  ex- Emir of Kano on Saturday August 3, 2019 received his 4th wife HRH Sa’adatu Barkindo Mustapha. He had married the daughter of Lamido of Adamawa Muhammadu Barkindo-Mustafa, in a…

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima has promised the forum of APC Professional that the 2023 general election that, will bring Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to power will also open doors of opportunity to Nigerian Professional to key into the infrastructure plan that the renewed Hope initiative of the government will bring about. Shettima, who addresses the body of professionals at a one day workshop organised to X-ray the action plan for a better Nigeria pick his massage from a world view of changes and the stand for Nigeria to shift into the…

The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Borno State Police Command, CP Abdu Umar, MNIM, psc, fdc, wishes to emphatically state that there was no attack on the convoy of the People’s Democratic Party’s Presidential Candidate during the Party’s campaign rally in the state today the 9th of November, 2022. This has become pertinent considering the widespread of false and mischievous information, particularly on social media, alleging that the presidential candidate’s convoy was shot at in the course of the rally. Due to prior information on the rally, adequate deployment had been made by the Commissioner of Police with…

The Kogi State Government and China, on Thursday, 10 November, 2022, set the stage for the expansion of business relations, especially as the state aims at N591 billion annual Internally Generated Revenue in the nearest future. The foundation for the renewed collaboration was laid during a dialogue meeting on industry and trade between Kogi State and Chinese entrepreneurs, co-hosted by Governor Yahaya Bello and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, at the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. Addressing the entrepreneurs, Governor Bello said the Government of Kogi State was ready to engage the Chinese business community in order to expand…

As preparations are being finalised for the 14th edition of one of Nigeria’s most prestigious film awards, Best Of Nollywood (BON) Awards, organisers have announced three Nollywood veterans as recipients of the Special Recognition Awards. The trio of Jide Josoko, Ebele Okaro and Pete Edochie are lined up to be celebrated for their immense impact on the industry over the last three decades. Prince Jide Kosoko, who attended Yaba College of Technology and majored in Business Administration, debuted as a young actor in a television show called Makanjuola. He has been in various Nollywood films in both English and Yoruba.…

The mantle of serving the party again fell on Honourable (Engr) Adekunle Olayinka as he was appointed a Director to serve on the All Progressives Congress Lagos State Campaign Council. The Council, consisting of 163 members, was recently inaugurated to drive the campaign activities of the party to victory come 2023.  As a long standing and core party technical resource member, the Directorate headed by Engineer Adekunle Olayinka covers political volunteer groups, political support groups, Diaspora groups, Organized Labour, Market Associations, Civil and Human Rights groups, Actors and Creative Art groups to mention but a few. It is on official…

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday handed over foods and other items to the Kwara State Government under the Federal Government Special intervention of assorted grains and approved relief materials for distribution to persons affected by 2022 flood and other natural and human induced disaster. “I am glad to say that with assessments conducted and reports to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari approved the release of 12,000 metric tons of assorted grains from the National Strategic Reserve Stock for distribution to states of the federation and the FCT,” Director…

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Abdullahi Adamu has told Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to get ready to assume the Presidency of Nigeria, from 29 May 2023. Adamu, who spoke emphatically at the Town Hall meeting Thursday, 10 November, 2022 in Lafia between the APC candidate and stakeholders in the mining sector, said he was merely echoing President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement. “Except God, President Buhari is the highest authority in Nigeria today. Buhari has said it and it shall come to pass,” Adamu stated. Urging Tinubu to stand and the audience to also join him, Adamu declared Asíwájú will…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commended the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, for his leadership, especially during the stormy period of the institution. He described Prof. Ogundipe as an astute academician who put the name of the University of Lagos on the map of institutions of repute in the world. The Governor spoke at the launching of a book titled “The Captain, Steering a Ship above the Murky Waters” in honour of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the 12th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, held at the Eko Hotels…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, as he clocks 50. Sanwo-Olu extolled the good virtues of the Speaker, saying Obasa has recorded significant strides in his public service as the longest-serving lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Thursday, 10 November, 2022 by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, praised Obasa for his contribution towards his Constituency, Agege I, the State Assembly, Lagos State, and Nigeria in general, especially during his tenure as Chairman, Conference…

Music sensation, Davido has postponed his anticipated Away festival A.W.A.Y, which is slated to take place at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on November 18, 2022. His management released a statement on Wednesday night postponing his Away festival. According to the statement, Davido desires to spend time with his family and loved ones during these difficult times. The statement reads: “We have made the difficult but necessary decision to postpone A.W.A.Y Festival until Saturday, November 18, 2023. It is necessary for Davido to spend time with his family and loved ones at this time. To all ticket buyers,…

Family, friends and associate of billionaire businessman and Chairman, Sifax Group, Otunba Taiwo Afolabi stormed Dubai on Tuesday, 8 November, 2022 to honour him as his daughter, Mariam and her groom, Qudus Badmus held their destination wedding. This is coming few weeks after hosting the Lagos leg of the traditional wedding. The couple beamed majestically with smiles as their heartfelt dreams had finally come true. They were bound by swathes of bliss, two simple vows and a grand matchless love as they signed the dotted lines to the admiration of their friends and families. And these are indeed precious times…