Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state set the ball rolling weeks ago. Addressing a group of supporters asking him to join the 2027 presidential race, the PDP governor said he would prefer ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to go for it. “I know there are good leaders within the PDP, especially my boss Goodluck Jonathan,” he told them. “I have always said that as long as Jonathan is around, I will not present myself for leadership of this country, unless he decides not to run. If we can persuade him to [run],…
Day: September 1, 2024
DSP Barau charges Nigerian Youths to promote peace, be focused, innovative
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has urged youths across the country to promote peace, be focused and be innovative in all their activities to address the challenges facing the country. He made the call when he received the APC X (Twitter) Eagle Forum’s leadership at his Abuja residence at the weekend. Senator Barau, who is the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said the future of Nigeria rested in the hands of the youths, added that they must prepare themselves to lead with…
SDGs: Accelerating Awareness, Sensitization, Advocacy To Advance Mass Participation, By ABUBAKAR YUSUF
In line with it’s 17 Goals, the domesticated UN Sustainable Development Goals SDGs stepped up the needed awareness, sensitization and advocacies at the global, national and particularly sub national levels, with a view to ensuring massive interventions and participation at that level. With the extraordinary efforts of the handlers in Nigeria under the management of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on the program, the determination to attain the expected feat towards the decade of action 2020-2030 remained unwavering. The rejigging process which led to…
Sis, before you close the border… ,by Funke Egbemode
Since last week when I called the attention of men to the little-men-little-third-leg matter, I have heard things, many things. Apparently, many men didn’t know that keeping malice with their wives really is less than manly. That’s why they have been shaking the table. How dare Funke accuse them of malice? Quick answer, it is maliciously evil to turn off the money tap of the family because you are quarreling with your wife. Again, I was asked where I procured the audacity to call out men’s third leg, whether…
August 27 and a daughter’s celebration of Abacha By Festus Adedayo
Last week, August 27, 2024, was the 39th anniversary of the coup that toppled Gen Muhammadu Buhari, erstwhile GOC 3rd Armored Division of the Nigerian Army. On that day, Fatima Gumsu, daughter of military despot, Gen Sani Abacha, who is also wife of Yobe State governor, Mai Mala-Buni, sparked a debate. It led to a comparative assessment of military autocracy and civilian dictatorship. Gumsu had posted a photograph of her father in full military regalia on Facebook. On the photo, Gumsu merely wrote, “Baba na” – my father – with…
“Don’t Hold Your Peace,” Declares Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu
By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon Good morning, beloved. As the sun rises on this first Sunday of September 2024, the congregation at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, comes together to marvel at God’s boundless mercy and grace. It’s a day of reverent worship, spirited singing, and divine words, led by none other than the Senior Pastor and District Overseer, Rev. Dr. Babatunde A. Idowu, PhD. The service began with a 30-minute, spirit-filled choir ministration that set hearts aflame with joy and gratitude. Rev. Dr. Idowu then…
OYO101: UPSIDE-DOWN – Ogbomoso Sitting On Keg Of Religious Gun Powder, by Muftau Gbadegesin
Once again, Ogbomoso, the city of Ogunmola is in the news. Apart from its preeminent position as one of the most peaceful zones in the state, it is also home to religious harmony – at least until now, religious acrimony is probably unheard of in the ancient town — in recent times. Like the rest of Yorubaland, the city has over time consistently managed and monitored its various religious impulses and fervor paving the way for harmonious co-existence among people of all faiths. In June 2024 when the Grand…