Month: May 2022

JUST IN: Oyo South Senator ,Kola Balogun dumps PDP

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The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly,Senator Kola Balogun has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   The resignation of the Senator was contained in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the party in Ward 12, Ibadan North-East Local Government Area.   According to a statement by thr media aide to Senator Balogun, Mr Dapo Falade, the letter, dated 28 April, 2022, was received and acknowledged by the PDP Ward Chairman, Tijani Wasiu, on 29 April, 2022.   The Vice Chairman of…

Senate President hails Nigerian Journalists on World Press Freedom Day

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates Nigerian Journalists as they mark the World Press Freedom Day.   Lawan commended the Fourth Estate of the Realm in Nigeria for doing a great job in holding the mirror to the society, speaking truth to power and insisting on government being accountable to the people.   He acknowledged that men of the pen profession in Nigeria have made heroic contributions to the society and have continued to do so at great costs.   It was in this regard that the Senate…

Eid-el-fitr: NYSC DG congratulates Muslims,urges them to reflect gains of Ramadan fast

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The Director General, National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim has felicitated with Muslim faithful and other Nigerians on the occasion of Eid-fitri celebration.   Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim in a Sallah message,he personally signed urged Muslims to reflect the gains of Ramadan in their lives.   The message read in part;   “On behalf of Management and Staff of the National Youth Sevice Corps, I heartily felicitate with the Muslim faithfuls on the successful completion of Ramadan Fast. ‘I earnestly pray that the gains of the great…

The king’s meat — By Sam Omatseye

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After hiding under the shadows of his votaries, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo took off his veil. On the ordinary level, it was the unveiling of his ambition for the number one post. But for others, including this essayist, he did not just unfurl a dream. He cracked the calabash.   He was, by that singular act, challenging his mentor to a duel.   For some of us who did not believe it was true, the announcement was a theatre as a giddy act because it began as a furtive play.…

EID-EL-FITR: Gov Sani Bello tasks Citizens on peaceful coexistence … prays for an end to insecurity in the country

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As Muslim ummah celebrate Eid-el-Fitr across the globe, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has encouraged the people to embrace peace.   Governor Sani Bello stated this shortly after observing the two rakka’at prayer at the Lapai Eid Praying Ground in Lapai local government council area of the state.   He said that the people should be mindful of happenings in their domains, especially with present security challenges. “My Sallah message to the people is that of peace and for the people to be very concious of what is happening”, he said.…

EID-EL-FITR: Niger SSG greets muslims, preaches peace, love, tolerance

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As millions of Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, the Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has urged Muslims to remain steadfast in the worship of Allah and to follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they did during the month of Ramadan.   The SSG who disclosed this in his message to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr on behalf of the Government and people of the State asked Muslims to continue to uphold the ideals…

Council Of Islamic Preachers felicitates with Muslims, canvases support for Southern Presidency come 2023

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The Supreme Council Of Islamic Preachers In Nigeria(SCIPIN)in a Sallah message signed by Sheikh Muhammad Noura Bn – Ahmad,Head,Media & Publicity and made available to journalists ,has congratulated Muslim faithful on the completion of Ramadan and Celebration of Eid-fitri.   The Sallah message read in part;   “Todays the Conclusion of Ramadan fasting 1443 of which Muslims Faithfuls the world over Experience Rejuvenated Spiritual Rebirth by keeping away from Eating & Drinking whence virtues of Endurance, Patience, Worshipping with lots of Supplication individually and Collectively for our country Nigeria “While…

EId-el-Fitri : Ortom felicitates with Muslims,calls for religious tolerance among nigerians

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Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has sent a message of felicitations to the Muslim ummah in Nigeria on the celebration of this year’s EId-el-Fitri. The EId-el-Fitri is celebrated worldwide by Muslims to mark the end of the Ramadan fast. The Governor in a goodwill message to the Muslim faithful to mark this year’s EId-el-Fitri praised the Muslim ummah for their sacrifices and prayers for the nation during the Ramadan fast. Ortom, therefore, admonished them to sustain the spirit and lessons gained from the Ramadan period to further promote the peace,…

PETER OBI: The promising candidate and waiting game of would-be supporters By Chidiebere Nwobodo

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“People who stand in the middle of the road get run over” — Rush Limbaugh   As at today, if opinion poll is conducted, Peter Obi is the leading presidential aspirant among the declared aspirants in the two major political parties. Yemi Osinbajo could have been competing with Obi on this pedestal but the vice president’s ignoble role in the present administration gravely punctured his popularity. He cannot extricate himself from Buhari’s colossal failure of leadership.   Peter Obi’s popularity is growing like a wildlife because some Nigerians have started…

THE ILLUSION OF A SOUTHERN PRESIDENCY By Femi Fani-Kayode

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As each day passes the illusion of a Southern Presidency in 2023 melts away like an iceberg approaching the tropics. At the end of the day both parties will present a Northern candidate, NOTHING will happen and the heavens will not fall.   This is because Southerners do not know the meaning of unity or collective interest whilst most northerners do. As at today over 30 Southerners have indicated an interest to run for the Presidency when you look at all the political parties.   The APC alone has at…