Author: Adekunle

On the occasion of the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr across the world, Hon. Toyin Fayinka has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria on the successful completion of the month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the Holy Book. Hon. Fayinka, in his Eid-el-Fitr message, said, “I felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Fitr. As we celebrate the season which is upon us, I urge us all to continue to practise the lessons learnt during Ramadan in order to strengthen the bond of unity in the country. “We should use this post-Ramadan…

In a glamorous celebration yesterday, Oprah Chioma Uzodimma, daughter of Governor Hope Uzodimma, exchanged marital vow with her heartthrob, Henry Ohaeri in Owerri, Imo State. The wedding which took place at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral, Owerri, was officiated by the Archbishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, His Grace A. J. V. Obinna and witnessed by a mammoth crowd of dignitaries, associates, friends and well-wishers of the couple. It was a gathering of progressive Leaders as President Muhammadu Buhari was ably represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo. Other special dignitaries who graced the occasion are the Senate President, Senator…

Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has thrown his weight behind the presidential bid of Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state. Uwazuruike spoke on Saturday when he led some south-east youths on a solidarity march in Owerri, Imo state capital, in support of Bello’s bid.The youths marched through the streets, carrying different placards, with inscriptions such as ‘Power to the Youths’, ‘Support Yahaya Bello’, ‘Youths Can Also Lead’, and ‘Yahaya Bello for the Youths’, among others.Uwazuruike said if Nigeria’s sovereignty must be upheld, zoning should be discarded. He said the contest…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it is yet to zone its presidential ticket for the 2023 elections. Its National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu disclosed this while speaking to State House Correspondents after presenting the party’s candidate for the Ekiti governorship election, Biodun Oyebanji, to President Muhammadu Buhari. Adamu was accompanied to the Presidential Villa by the Ekiti Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Kebbi Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) Atiku Bagudu and National Secretary of the APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) on Thursday asked major…

EXCERPTS OF REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, WHILE AT THE ALAAFIN’S PALACE TODAY ON A CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE ROYAL FAMILY, MEMBERS OF THE OYO MESI AND OTHER CHIEFS ON THE PASSING OF THE LATE ALAAFIN, OBA LAMIDI ADEYEMI I bring you the condolences of our President, President Muhammadu Buhari, and also from the Federal Government. Kabiyesi was in the mould of a philosopher king. He understood the place of the correct representation of the history, heritage and political economy of a people in imbuing self-worth and self-esteem in the people and by such means, the building of…

Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on Wednesday, declared his intention to run for the office of the president in the 2023 general election, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He officially announced his intention to contest the election for the presidency in Abuja when a group of Nigerians, under the auspices of Project Nigeria Group (PNG), presented to him copies of the nomination and expression of interest forms which were purchased for him by the group.

By Nafisat Bello “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position” – John Maxwell There is a global consensus that universal access to healthcare is an essential human right which is critical to sustainable development. Nigeria is yet to adopt innovative ways to protect the poor and vulnerable populations against financial risk of ill health. It is important to guarantee by law the right to health care of all citizens in Nigeria. Although the National Health Act (NHA) that was signed into law in 2014 states that all Nigerians are entitled to basic minimum package…

• Visits Kwara students in camp ahead world schools debate in Netherlands_• History will never forget you: SUBEB Chair_  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday expressed satisfaction at the performance of teachers undergoing a two-week training as part of the preparations to commence the KwaraLEARN basic education project in the state. Another flagship education programme of the administration, KwaraLEARN (Leading Education Achievement and Reform Now) is designed to deliver dramatic improvements in learning outcomes in public schools for all children across Kwara State. It will transform all government primary schools across the state into powerful public schools using an innovative technology and data-driven platform, high-quality learning materials, effective…

Forwarded mat On the 26th July,2017, the Nigerian Senate passed a Bill to amend the Constitution. The House of Representatives gave its concurrence to the same Bill on 3rd, October 2017. And the President, Muhammadu Buhari, assented to it,on the 11th, June 2018 to make it an Act. That Act is now referred to as the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 ( 4th alteration, No.16) Act, of 2017. This Act altered section 137 of the Nigerian Constitution by inserting a new sub section.. . .section 137 (3) of the 1999 Constitution. It provides as follows: × A…

Two Kidnappers operating within the terrain of Ochadamu, in Ofu Local government Area of Kogi state on Wednesday met their Waterloo in the hands of local security hunters. Speaking to newsmen, an official of Ofu Local Government, Mohammed Lawal Musa, noted that few days after attempting to kidnap innocent commuters plying the route after Easter celebration, the criminals were initially engaged in a gun battle with men of the Nigeria Navy with two members arrested. He narrated further that after discovering their hideouts in Ochadamu, the hunters ambushed the criminal elements at about 2 am on Wednesday.  The suspect who…