Day: June 26, 2020

Movement Against Rape and Sexual Violence Initiative set to host virtual summit on Rape ,GBV in Nigeria

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The Movement Against Rape and Sexual Violence (MARS-V) Initiative is set to host a digital summit on Saturday the 27th of June 2020, to address these issues; and educate the general public on the roles individuals and organizations can play in curbing this vile act and creating a safer environment for Nigerians. “It is no news that there has been a huge increase in the number of rape cases and gender-based violence over the past few years; and if we want to see great change and improvement, we need to…

Tasks before APC Caretaker Convention Committee By Abba Dukawa

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Immediately after the APC was elected into the power in 2015 elections the party started wrestling with issues of party building, party structures, internal democracy and the nature of the relationship between parties and members, parties a, legislative members and government. In spite the party appears to be most darling party among Nigerians in history but due to the absence of internal democracy in the party and fragile harmony being experienced among its NWC since 2015. This party lack of cohesion and internal party discipline among APC among all the…

The Unnecessary Demonization of Sabiu Tunde Yusuf

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Who is the much-talked about Sabiu ‘Tunde’ Yusuf who is said to be calling the shots around President Muhammadu Buhari? Who is the man, outside of the viled media carricature? By way of introduction, Sabiu ‘Tunde’ Yusuf is a direct cousin of President Buhari, being the son of his niece popularly known as Hajiya Halima or Hajiya Madam in Daura, the President’s hometown. According to some reliable information, the young man, in his 30s, has been with President Buhari since he was a toddler. In fact, the sobriquet ‘Tunde’ was…

HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU REALLY NEED TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE? By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez

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Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan which Allah will double unto his credit and multiply it many times?’ [2:245]. It is very important to initiate with the above verse that teaches us the importance of generously giving to the poor and needy, living a life of vision and generational life. In the program Talk Islam on Jordan 93.9 FM, the presenter Abdurasaq Olayode aka Philosopher King verbalized on the topic:- *WHAT IS THE COST OF A GREAT LIFE?.* Abdurasaq stated that giving (an act of…

Lawan mourns former Oyo State Governor, Ajimobi

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his grief over the death of former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi. Lawan said Ajimobi, who once represented Oyo South Senatorial District in the Senate before he was elected to two consecutive terms as governor, will be missed by the people of Oyo State and the progressives political family throughout Nigeria. The Senate President said Oyo State will always remember him for his numerous achievements over which the people rewarded him as the first governor to be reelected in the history of…

DEFORESTATION : Niger Govt constitutes task force, bans charcoal production

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Niger State Government has approved the constitution of a new, Special Task Force to fight deforestation in the state. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mr. Lucky Barau disclosed this while briefing the press at the Government House in Minna, the state capital. He said the establishment of the task force team, code named “Cracked Team”, became necessary as a result of the incessant felling of trees for commercial charcoal production across the state which, he said, will in no distant time lead to environmental and health hazards to the state…

Oyetola celebrates Sanwo-Olu at 55

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The State of Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has felicitated his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the occasion of his 55th birthday. Oyetola, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Thursday described Sanwo-Olu as a pragmatic and selfless leader who is committed to the service of his people and humanity in general. The Governor also commended Sanwo-Olu’s exceptional achievements in executing people-oriented projects in Lagos, adding that the projects have delivered dividends of democracy to all. “By these achievements, you have added your footprints on…

Gov Oyetola commiserates with Ajimobi’s family

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has commiserated with the family of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who died on Thursday. Oyetola, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, described the former Oyo Governor’s death as unfortunate, painful and a great loss. He said his thoughts and prayers are with the Ajimobi family, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the people of Oyo State. “I am shocked and saddened by the demise of Senator Abiola Ajimobi. His death is…