Day: April 12, 2024

FCT Police arrests 6 for Vandalism, recovers transformer, other exhibits

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The operatives of the FCT police command, on April 11, 2024, at about 10:45 PM, acting on credible intelligence, trailed and arrested six suspects, namely Kabiru Muhammed, Aliyu Usman, Abdulmalik Alhasassan, Shafi’u Suleiman, Suleiman Ibrahim, and Raymond Mailabari, who is an AEDC staff, all males of Tipper Garage, Mpape, Abuja, for vandalizing and stealing a transformer.   The suspects were trying to escape with an already vandalized transformer they had loaded on a crane truck in Maitama, when police operatives swooped in and apprehended them.   The vandalized transformer, a…

Ibadan kingmakers unanimously appoint 84-year-old Olakulehin as 43rd Olubadan

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The traditional kingmakers of Ibadanland has unanimously consent to the enthronement of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.   His appointment was made known after a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council at Oja’ba in Ibadan on Friday.   Oba Olakulehin’s nomination by the council will succeed Oba Lekan Balogun who died at University College Hospital (UCH) at the age of 81, after his nomination has been approved by the Oyo State Governor ,Seyi Makinde.   Oba Olakulehin was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe…

DANGOTE AND A WAR FORETOLD By Dare Babarinsa

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It would be good if we all realise the truth that nobody is going to build our country for us. As of now, the country needs to be built, brick and mortar, little by little. It is a good sign that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set up an Economic Team that looks quite formidable. No longer would the crucial business of the economy, the most important aspect of building our country, be left only in the hands of politicians. Looking at the team makes one to have the confidence…

As Predicted, Wadume is Back! By Olusegun Adeniyi

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Straight from Kuje Prison in Abuja, convicted gunrunner, Hamisu Bala (popularly known as ‘Wadume’) was received with a hero’s welcome to his hometown of Ibbi, Taraba State, on Sunday. He was reportedly driven round town in a long convoy of vehicles before visiting the palace of the traditional ruler, Alhaji Salihu Danbawuro. While many Nigerians were shocked about the development, with some expressing outrage, what I predicted in my August 2022 column, ‘Wadume and the Nigerian Tragedy’ has just come to pass. For those who may have missed the column,…

SOUQ News TV wins “SME-Centric Television Station of the Year” at Nigeria National SME Business Awards

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SOUQ News TV, Nigeria’s pioneering business, economic, and development television station, has won the SME-Centric Television Station of the Year Award at the 2024 Nigeria National SME Business Awards, organized by the Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment.   The station was presented the award at the fourth annual ceremony held at the Civic Centre on Victoria Island in Lagos. The award recognises SOUQ News TV’s instrumental role in shaping the narrative around SMEs’ economic…

EXCLUSIVE: Instead Of 21 Times Monthly S£x, These Foods Prevent Prostate Cancer

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Did you also come across the trending video on how to protect yourself from prostate cancer as a man? I doubt you would be surprised why this is only about men. Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops on the prostate gland, which is a part of the male reproductive system, so they’re unique to men.   There are three different types of prostate cancer: 1. Adenocarcinoma; 2. Small cell carcinoma; 3. Sarcomas, neuroendocrine tumours, and transitional cell carcinomas.   Back to the medical practitioner, identified as Dr.…

Kalu mourns Onu, describes ex- Governor’s passing as huge loss to Ndi Igbo, Nigeria

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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of former Abia State Governor, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.   In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu described Onu’s death as a huge loss to Ndi Igbo of the South East and Nigeria in general.   The Deputy Speaker said that Onu who also served as Minister of Science and Technology in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration epitomized humility, patience, thoroughness, gentility and hardwork.  …

Speaker Abbas joins others to participate in Zazzau Emirate sallah durbar

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Thousands of people in Zaria trooped out to the streets to join the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, for the sallah durbar, which is the traditional horse riding precession as part of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.   The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, who is a prince in the emirate and holds the traditional title of Iyan Zazzau, was one of the those that participated at the event.   The Zazzau Emirate is known for its rich culture and tradition, entrenched hundreds of…

Senate President Akpabio mourns ex-Minister, Ogbonnaya Onu

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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obong Akpabio has sent his heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu. Onu, who died at the age of 72 in Abuja on Thursday served as minister under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration from 2015 to 2022. A statement from Akpabio’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh described the late Onu as “A perfect gentleman who will be sorely missed for his wisdom, mature composure, zest for excellence and proven integrity” He…

Citizens Civic Responsibility: Tersoo David Umechir Example By Mon-Charles Egbo

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“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country”—-John F. Kennedy. Certainly, this is not the best of times for Nigeria. Every socio-economic index is a pointer that Nigeria is at its lowest level. Both the governments at all levels and citizens across religious, ethnic and even political divides are unanimous that Nigeria deserves better than its present status. Unarguably, the primary responsibility of governments is the welfare and safety of the citizenry. But a government or a nation is what…