Day: August 25, 2024

Unilorin Alumni Association elects new Exco

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The University of Ilorin Alumni Association has elected a new set of Executive to run the affairs of the Association for the next 4 years, in a Congress organised Saturday, 24th of August 2024.   The Congress was well attended by over 1000 members across 33 states of the federation and the FCT.   In his welcome address , the Chairman of Council of Past President, Prof. Durosaro David Olorunfemi, took the Congress through the memory lane and decried the enormity of the crises which occurred in 2021 even as…

Ex-Senate President Lawan celebrates Gov Zulum@55,extols his achievements in Borno

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the 9th Senate, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, has lauded the achievements of the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, over the last five years since assuming office in 2019.   Govenor Zulum was re-elected during the 2023 General Elections to serve for a second and final term of four years.   Senator Lawan, in a statement issued on Sunday to celebrate Gov. Zulum’s 55th birthday anniversary, described him as a leader who has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership over the years.   The lawmaker, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District,…

IPI Nigeria condemns arrest of Adejuwon Soyinka, demands release of his International passport

Lukman Laleye Babalola

IPI has condemned the arrest of the Regional Editor, West Africa of the Conversation Africa and Pioneer Editor of the BBC Pidgin Service, Adejuwon Soyinka, by officers of the State Security Service (SSS) in Lagos.   Soyinka was arrested and taken into custody at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos around 5.40am on Sunday the 25th of August, 2024 shortly after he arrived Nigeria via a Virgin Atlantic flight from the United Kingdom.   Following the intervention of IPI Nigeria, the SSS released Mr Soyinka on bail after detaining…

Supreme Court verdict: Kogi Collectives congratulates Ododo ……. urges him to be magnanimous in victory.

Abubakar Yusuf

A frontline socio- cultural organization; Kogi Collectives (KC) yesterday congratulated Governor Usman Ododo for his victory at the nation’s apex court that affirmed him as the elected Chief Executive of the state.   The Kogi Collectives in a press statement in Lokoja noted that the Supreme Court verdict is a confirmation of the popular vote given to him by the people of the state .   The socio cultural organization led by Hon. Philip Olusesan Orebiyi and Mr Segun Arogboni cut across ethnic and religious affiliations of the confluence state.…

SDGs; Globalizing Sickle Cell Advocacy towards Addressing the Scourge, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The UN Sustainable Development Goals SDGs in accordance with its 17 goals had strived to ensure the impact of the UN provided goals is felt both at the national , sub national and global levels.   Hence, the quest to address the decade of action 2010-2030 agenda had become a major drive towards addressing all the goals in line with global pursuit and domestic requirements.   In Nigeria under the leadership of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as Senior Special Assistant on the program, soon after the migration from Millennium Development Goals…

Breaking: Shiites attack Police Operatives, 2 officers killed, 3 unconscious ,vehicles burnt ….. As police effect several arrests

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The FCT Police Command has confirmed an attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light, where two (2) police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three (3) Police patrol vehicles set ablaze. The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives. The FCT PPRO, SP Josephine Adeh said the…

Thriving Marriages Under God’s Grace

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By Dr.Afolabi Olajuwon, Abuja     The Sunday service at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja on August 25, 2024, was filled with anticipation following electrifying and Spirit-filled choir ministration, Rev Matanmi Cornelius Adebisi, approached the pulpit to deliver a powerful message titled: “Thriving Marriages Under God’s Grace”   In an age of increasing marital difficulties, it’s essential to explore the role of spiritual guidance in fostering healthy and lasting relationships. These accounts reveal the concept of “Thriving Marriages Under God’s Grace” as articulated by Rev. Matanmi Cornelius Adebisi,…

Join Us for an Exciting Occasion: The Re-launch of CFM Rebirth An Invitation to Men of Purpose and Vision

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Council of Foursquare Men (CFM) is delighted to announce a significant milestone in our journey towards fostering community and empowerment among men.   We warmly invite all men to join us for an exhilarating event as we celebrate the relaunch of “CFM Rebirth.” This occasion promises to be a remarkable gathering filled with food, drinks, and fellowship, designed to inspire and connect men from various walks of life.   EVENT DETAILS   Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Inter-Trade Ltd, Plot 798, Olajide Laleye Street, Jahi,…

Yobe @ 33: The journey so far, by Hassan Gimba

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This week, Yobe State will become 33. On August 27, 1991, President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida sliced Yobe State out of the old Borno State, which was itself carved out of the North Eastern State that was hewed from the Northern Region.   The IBB regime thought it better to situate its capital in Damaturu. The British chiselled this sleepy, hazy, whistle-stop settlement out of the Alagarno district as a colony in 1902 when they conquered the Bornu Empire. It was no more than a little big village.   Yobe, then…

Nigeria’s dinner with ‘Mugabe’ By Festus Adedayo

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Have you ever read Heidi Holland’s Dinner With Mugabe? It was published in 2012 by a Zimbabwean journalist and columnist who worked with Illustrated Life Rhodesia magazine. The book is a very penetrating portraiture of Robert Mugabe. It is a psychobiography of a freedom fighter, liberal lawyer and revolutionary who later became, first Prime Minister and later, President of Zimbabwe. The book’s title was a product of a 1975 sudden call from a Holland friend. He wanted her to arrange dinner and meeting with a friend she had no idea…