Month: September 2024

Orelope-Adefulire @ 65:A Princess, Her Passion and Impact By Desmond Utomwen

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In the illustrious realm of Nigeria, where tradition meets modernity, one name shines brightly, resonating with grace, elegance and unwavering dedication – Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR. Beyond this, she embodies service and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Her journey is not just one of royalty, but of profound passion and impactful endeavours with fervent dedication to advancing humanity; the rights of women, youths and vulnerable populations. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals embodies a harmonious fusion of regal heritage and…

The Wayo imprisonment of Bobrisky By Festus Adedayo

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On February 18, 1947, the Daily Service newspaper published a story whose theme, like the ancient Secretarybird, has remained with Nigeria ever since. It is a story of the affinity between sex and corruption. Son of Alake of Egbaland and a no-nonsense judge, Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, then of the Lagos Santa Anna Magistrate Court, presided over the matter. After the wotowoto of the prosecution and defence, Ademola sentenced a female welfare officer, Ayodele Potts-Johnson, to six months imprisonment, without an option of fine.   Potts-Johnson’s crime was demanding and collecting…

Nigerian elections: INEC can do much better ,by Tonnie Iredia

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Anyone who followed the conduct of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State would not have found it difficult to identify several challenges which derogated substantially from what could easily have ended as a free, fair and credible electoral process. Must every Nigerian election be contentious and unduly controversial? Why is it so difficult to play the game of election by its rules in Nigeria?   If Nigerian politicians who have become notorious for their anti-democratic disposition make it hard for the country to attain successful elections, must…

Joe Igbokwe’s Paradox: From Tinubu’s Loyalist To A Critic Of A Crumbling Economy,By Isaac Asabor

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For anyone who has followed Joe Igbokwe on social media over the years, it is almost impossible to miss his unwavering admiration for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Igbokwe, who has held several key positions in Lagos State under Tinubu’s influence, often praises the former Lagos governor and current Nigerian president as the architect of his political rise. His social media pages brim with effusive adulations for Tinubu, often portraying him as a larger-than-life figure who has shaped his career and life trajectory.   Tinubu, to Igbokwe, is not just a political…

From Struggles To Success: Funke Akindele’s Journey Is A Beacon Of Hope,By Isaac Asabor

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In life, the road to success is rarely smooth. There are bumps, setbacks, and moments of doubt that often cloud the horizon. But for those who persevere, there lies a greater reward on the other side of these challenges. Funke Akindele, a celebrated Nigerian actress, producer, and businesswoman, is one such person whose journey embodies the resilience and grit needed to rise from humble beginnings to global recognition. Her recent testimony, shared on social media, should serve as a life lesson to anyone who is struggling to survive. It is…

UI celebrates Prof Adeyemi’s Distinguished career with valedictory lecture on Friday

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A Valedictory Lecture will be delivered on Friday Oct. 4, in honor of Professor Gabriel Oladapo Adeyemi who will be retiring from the services of the Department of Geology, University of Ibadan upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.   The event which will also include a book presentation by the retiring Professor according to the organisers, will take place at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan from noon.   The valedictory lecture will be delivered by Professor Ibrahim Adewuyi Oyediran, a Professor of Environmental and Engineering Geology…

Tinubu appoints Joseph Tegbe as DG China-Nigeria Strategic Partnership

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the Director-General and global liaison for the Nigeria-China strategic partnership.   This follows the agreements reached by the two countries during the President Tinubu’s visit to the Asian country in early September.   Tegbe, 58, a 1988 first-class graduate in civil engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, will report directly to the President, a statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.   According to the statement, Tegbe is a fellow of the…

Kabiyesi Ladoja @80, By Festus Adedayo

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A blight that critics hold against newspaper column writers is that sometimes, our shots go off tangent, disenabling us from achieving precision. In the process, they claim, we mis-profile our subjects, literally calling the King’s Mother (Iya Oba) the Monkey Mother (Iya Obo). My reply to them is that, column writers are not infallible because they are columnists… Full stop! My reply is a timid parodying of Justice Chukwudifu Oputa’s locus classicus statement about the Supreme Court. I can’t go the whole hog and delve into its second stanza due…

A cocktail of Fintiri, NEPA meters, Borno flood and Malami’s son, by Hassan Gimba

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“This was a lynching. Make no mistake, this was state-sanctioned murder of an innocent Black man. Governor Parson had the responsibility to save a life, and he didn’t. When DNA evidence exonerates a man, capital punishment is not justice—it is murder. Trump, McConnell, and the conservative Supreme Court justices now have blood on their hands.” – NAACP President Derrick Johnson, reacting to the execution of Marcellus Williams.   Last week, an election for the Governor of Edo State took place. Winners and losers have since emerged. All political parties, especially…

Nehemiah Generation: Uniting to Build Together, A Call to Action from Pastor Adebayo Azeez

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     The Council of Foursquare Men (CFM) in Foursquare Gospel Church Wuse, Abuja took a positive step towards unity on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. They hosted a gathering to discuss new ways to involve all men in the church’s activities. It’s inspiring to see groups like this working to bring people together, especially in a world where it can feel like we are always pulling apart.   Elder Joseph Okunriboye, drawing inspiration from Nehemiah 2:17-18, spearheaded a powerful gathering under the theme “Let Us Rise…