Month: September 2020

Merciless Godwin Obaseki and the Liquidation of ‘OshoBourdillon’ By Oludayo Tade

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Obaseki, you are what God says you are, You are a winner, You no be looser, You are what God says you are. Iyamu, you are what God says you are, by your records, you are what God says you are, by your stealing, you are what God says you are, you a looser you no be winner you are what God says you are (Adams Oshiomole, 2016) The political funeral of erstwhile chairman of the broom party, Adams Oshiomole was coordinated by his estranged political son , Godwin, ‘the…

Nasarawa flood: Gov Sule visits affected areas, orders immediate evacuation of victims

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Nasarawa State Governor, Engr.Abdullahi Sule,on Sunday, visited areas affected by flood in Nasarawa town, headquarters of Nasarawa Local Government Area, where the Governor ordered for the immediate evacuation of the flood. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Addra. According to the statement, Engineer Sule equally directed that relief materials including food items and mattresses be distributed to persons affected by the flood. This was the second time Nasarawa town is being ravaged by flood in less than two weeks. The…

N75bn Survival Fund: FG Opens Portal, Releases Schedule

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The portal for the registration of prospective beneficiaries by the Federal Government for the Survival Fund will open today. The fund is a conditional grant to support vulnerable Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in meeting their payroll obligations and safeguard jobs losses. The federal government has also released the timetable for categories of businesses to register. “Nigerians interested in the Payroll Support scheme are to note that the site for registration will be open from 10 pm Monday, September 21, 2020. In order to ensure a seamless registration process,…

The Nigerian Army and ‘Fatal Arrogance’ By Yushau A. Shuaib

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It is baffling and hard to believe that the Nigerian Army under the current leadership of Lt. General Tukur Buratai would recruit the service of publicists for dark propaganda, rather than public relations to protect its image. Just recently, the Army’s publicists shot a movie titled “Fatal Arrogance” that portrays the leadership and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as a Shi’ite group, as terrorists. In their desperate execution of this plan, the publicists hired a veteran Nollywood Actor, Pete Edochie; a popular actress, Destiny Etiko,…

Obaseki’s Victory: I’ve No Remorse Over My Actions and Inactions in Build-up to Poll – Oyegun

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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the outcome of the Edo State governorship election should serve as a big lesson to the political leaders and political parties not to take the electorate and the people for granted.   Speaking to the Daily Sun on telephone shortly after the emergence of the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the poll, Oyegun, a former governor of the Edo State, argued that the people have not only proven to be wiser than…

Senate President mourns Emir of Zazzau

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his condolences with the people of Zazzau Emirate, over the passing of their highly referred Emir, Alhaji Shehu Idris. Lawan also commiserated with the entire people and government of Kaduna State on the death of one the highest ranking and respected traditional rulers in Nigeria. “During his long reign, the departed Emir applied his wisdom and prestige to enhance peace and transformational development in Zazzau Emirate. “He will continue to be remembered for his dignity, integrity and boundless love for his people…

Gov Sani-Bello mourns Emir of Zauzau,Shehu Idris

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Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Abubakar Sani-Bello has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the Emir of Zazzau and Chairman Kaduna State Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Shehu Idris (CFR). The Governor, in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary Mary Noel-Berje, described the demise of the Royal Father as a colossal loss to the Northern region in particular, and country in general. Chairman of the North Central Governors Forum who showered eulogies at the deceased Emir,described him as a leader, statesman,…

President Buhari mourns Emir of Zauzau,sends Senior officials to Zaria

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and grief over the death of the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris. In a condolence message to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, the government and people of Kaduna State, President Buhari said: “With the passing of Alhaji Shehu Idris, Nigeria has lost one of its longest reigning traditional monarchs whose contributions to the promotion of unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians cannot be forgotten for years to come.” According to the President, ”The Emir of Zazzau who ascended to the throne in 1975, had used…

Buhari congratulates Obaseki, reiterates commitment to free and fair elections

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The President congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki and urged him to show grace and humility in victory. In his reaction to the outcome of the election as announced by INEC, President Buhari said: “My commitment to free and fair elections is firm, because without free and fair elections, the foundation of our political and moral authority will be weak.” The President added:…

Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Ezeajughi as re-elected Mayor

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Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated the Nigerian-born scientist Councillor Ernest Ezeajughi, who was elected to serve a second four-year term as the mayor of Brent for another year. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement by NIDCOM Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja on Sunday. Dabiri-Erewa said the re-election of Councillor Ezeajughi was a testimony to his outstanding performance during his first term which earned him the respect of the people. She advised him to continue to impact positively on…