Day: August 5, 2020

TRIBUTE TO SENATOR AYO FASANMI,AN UNDILUTED PROGRESSIVE (1925-2020) BY GOV ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA

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As Mother Earth receives one of its best donations to humanity today, I pay tribute to a dyed-in-the-wool progressive who lived his life for the betterment of humanity. Service is second nature to the late Pa Fasanmi. His training as a pharmacist prepared him for selfless service to humanity and he wasted no time in faithfully transferring it to the the larger business of politics. Pa Ayo Fasanmi conscientiously promoted, projected and lived for the principles and legacies of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo till he breathed his last. In…

#RevolutionNow: Seeking emancipation from political imperialists, by Israel Ebije

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Nigeria is bedeviled by political imperialists who have adopted ways of managing their areas of control like colonies. These areas could be local councils, states or the entire country. These colonial imperialists feed their colonies with little doses of nectar once every four years. These political colonialists have no regards for the people or sensitive to probity and accountability.   Nigerians are tired of this second phase of slave master, servant relationship. Many are numb, left without will to push for a better Nigeria, they are tired of having same…

PPMC announces new prices for petrol, diesel, kerosene

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The downstream subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Petroleum Products Marketing Company, has fixed the ex-depot price of premium motor spirit, known as petrol, at N138.62 per litre. PPMC disclosed this in a memo signed by its Manager, Sales, Mohammed Bello, in Abuja on Tuesday. The ex-depot price is the price at which depot owners sell the commodity to retail outlets. It said that the new price would come into effect from August 5. The PPMC also put the ex-coastal price of the commodity, which is the price at…

JUST IN : Edo Assembly Deputy Speaker Impeached

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The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yekini Idiaye, has been impeached. Hon Idiaye was impeached on Wednesday during a plenary session of the Assembly in Benin City. Recall that Hon Yekini Idaiye and four other lawmakers on Monday pledged their support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, in the September 19 gubernatorial election in the state. Details later…  

Omo-Agege felicitates with Daddy Showkey @ 50

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with veteran musician, John Odafe Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy-Showkey, on his 50th birthday. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Senator Omo-Agege rejoiced with the Delta-born artiste whose works remain evergreen. According to him, the popular ‘Galala’ singer is a source of inspiration not only to aspiring music artistes but also to the entire Nigerian youth in general. Omo-Agege expressed optimism that many young Nigerians would be further inspired with the story of how the ‘Galala King’…

2023: Akala, Buhari, Odebunmi meet behind closed door …… as PDP woo opposition parties members

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A former Governor of Oyo state Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala, Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly Senator Abdulfatai Buhari and Lawmaker representing Surulere\ Ogo Oluwa Federal constituency yesterday held a closed door meeting in Ogbomoso. The meeting which was held at the former governor’s house in Ogbomoso was based on how to bring the All Progressives Congress APC in Ogbomoso and Oyo state under one umbrella ahead of 2023 election. Akala’s led re conciliatory committee have been meeting aggrieved party members with…

ANALYSIS: What to know about China loans and their implications for Nigeria

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The Nigerian press has been awash with concern about the terms of some loans contracted with or about to be contracted with China. The Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, even called on legislators to “look the other way” rather than conduct their due diligence on the loans, or else China will withdraw its support. In this report, we try to tease out all the different strands of the debate. What is the status of China loans to Nigeria? Data obtained from the Debt Management Office (DMO)showed that between 2010 and March…

I Told Obasanjo To Honour MKO Abiola, He Said I Should Mind My Business —Moshood Erubami •Says Ignorance Is The Greatest Poverty Afflicting Nigerians

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“Sometime in 2002, I told the then President Olusegun Obasanjo to honour Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, he refused, saying he knew the winner of June 12, 1993, presidential election more than me and that I should mind my own business. “You see, in 1985, it was alleged that Abiola was one of those who sponsored the military coup led by General Ibrahim Babangida that ousted the then General Muhammadu Buhari’s government. Now, look at God. It is now this Buhari, who is the current President of Nigeria that God…

Why I’m vying for Plateau Senate seat – Gov Lalong’s ex-spokesman

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Mark Longyen, a former spokesman to Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, in this interview with Daily Trust in Abuja, bares his mind on why he is contesting for the vacant Plateau South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming by-election. Recently, you officially declared your intention to vie for the Plateau South Senatorial District seat to replace late Senator Ignatius Longjan, what informed your move? I’m a native of the Pan ethnic group and I’m actually a prince of Pan. Where I come from, when a traditional ruler dies, it’s only natural…

COVID-19: PTF commends Ooni, others for donating PPEs, other medical supplies

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The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has commended the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,Ojaja II for donating four motorised modular fumigators (two each to the PTF and the FCT) to help combat the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. At the National Briefing by the PTF on Monday, the task force Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, also mentioned the United Nations (UN) Basket and European Union for praise. According to him, they have delivered a second tranche of PPEs, medical supplies and equipment to…