Author: Adekunle

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President while acknowledging present challenges in the polity said that there were many landmarks in the nation’s 63 years to give a sense of optimism for a better tomorrow. While noting the particular struggles that Nigeria has passed through as a country in the last 63 years, Senator Akpabio said that each country has its unique path with unique challenges it…

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated the Muslim Umma on the occasion of this year’s Maulud Nabiy describing it as another opportunity to reminiscence on the virtuous legacies left behind by the Holy Prophet, (SAW) In a message issued on his behalf by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Hon Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President said Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W.) left behind positive marks on humanity for which his followers should emulate. Noting the need to be supportive of authority, Senator Akpabio enjoined the faithful to increase their prayers for those in authority and…

We, concerned Lagosians, have watched in the past few days with keen interest the unfortunate attempts by some groups of individuals, Muslim clerics and organizations to discredit the list of Cabinet nominees of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The aforementioned interests have criticized the proposed cabinet composition, alleging marginalization of Muslims. The clerics have resorted to various rough tactics to malign the image of the Governor by dangerously using the media with indiscretion to paint him in the colour of what Mr Governor is not. It is of note that in the true spirit of a true…

By Abu Sidiq Ahmed Usman-Ododo, a young visionary, envisions a brighter future for Kogi State. Emerging as a rising star in Nigerian politics, he carries the mantle of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as their chosen candidate for the upcoming 2023 gubernatorial election. With unwavering determination, Usman-Ododo aspires to usher in an era of prosperity and optimism that will rejuvenate the state. Born in Okene, Kogi State, Usman-Ododo’s roots run deep in the region he seeks to serve. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting as well as membership and fellow of various professional bodies including Institute of Chartered…

So much has been said about who deserves to lead the 10th National Assembly. Anyway you look at it, everyone has a point. Politics generally is a game of interests, with many decisions taken in the spirit of power sharing and balancing to make for equity, justice and fairness. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has for over a month released its zoning formula for the principal offices most especially in the Senate. In it is Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio from Akwa Ibom (South South) and Senator Barau Jibrin from Kano State (North West). Looking carefully at it denotes why…

My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity. This day is bold and majestic yet bright and full of spirit, as is our precious nation. As a nation, we have long ago decided to march beyond the dimness…

Foreign nationals with exceptional talent or those of African descent that wish to make Nigeria their home and those who desire to invest in Nigeria now can become Nigerians through a legal instrument called “The Brown Card.” This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Saturday, 27th May 2023 in Abuja during a ceremony to confer Nigerian Citizenship on 385 deserving adult foreign nationals from different countries. At the event, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister explained that although the Buhari administration approved the highest number of naturalised citizens in the country’s history, he…

The Northern Coalition for Equity and Good Leadership, a prominent group representing the interests of the Northern region of Nigeria, has frowned at Governor Akeredolu’s continuous show of contempt on the northern Nigeria with the last being his bashing of the North West on the party distribution of National Assembly positions. The Group described the governor’s comments were hinged to undermine the unity of Nigeria, and have the potential to spark political unrest in the region, and the country at large. Ibrahim Sanusi, the convener of the group, in a statement, expressed his disappointment and called on Akeredolu to…

What is ARC-P? The At Risk Children Program(ARC-P) is an initiative of the Buhari led administration aimed at taming the spiraling numbers of out-of-school children, addressing concerns of the girl-child and protecting vulnerable youths in Nigeria. The program was designed to nurture, reform and empower challenged young individuals in the country with the aim of giving them a hope for a better future. Launched in 2021, it is one of the several components of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS); an intervention program domiciled in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Investment (OSAP-SI),…

In the first part of this series, I analysed the ground 1 of the Petition filed by the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi alongside his party. In this second part I will take a comprehensive look at Ground 2 of the said petition. I will try to be as concise as possible. *GROUND 2: The election of the 2nd Respondent was invalid by reason of corrupt practices or non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022* The petitioners in trying to give flesh to this ground went on a long voyage wherein they made many statements…