Month: September 2024

Tinubu appoints new board for Bank Of Industry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the board of the Bank of Industry Limited BOI: (1) Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR, — Chairman (2) Dr. Olasupo Olusi — Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (3) Mrs. Ifeoma Uz’Okpala — Executive Director, Large Enterprises (4) Mr. Shekarau Omar — Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (5) Mr. Usen Effiong — Executive Director, Corporate Services (6) Ms. Mabel Ndagi — Executive Director, Public Sector & Intervention Programmes (7) Mr. Rotimi Akinde — Executive Director, Corporate Finance & Risk…

APC greets VP Kashim Shettima At 58

Lukman Laleye Babalola

All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on the auspicious occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary. APC in a congratulatory message signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary described VP Shettima as an exceptional leader, a devoted public servant who has served as a Commissioner, Governor and Senator. “As Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you have continued your illustrious public service with admirable humility and intellectual poise. Your loyalty and support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is contributing significantly to…

Monday Lines: Marriage, Yes; Education, No By Lasisi Olagunju

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At 89, old age has confined Dr. Omololu Olunloyo to the wheelchair, but he remains as sharp as he was 29 years ago when I first met him. He still does not wear eyeglasses, even to read. A genius who proved his prodigy as a toddler. I thought I should visit him and inform him how lucky he is that he was born in 1935 and not now. I sauntered into his genial presence last Friday; his back facing my arrival. He was born and raised at a time genius…

Police arrest Canadian-Nigerian Woman who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people

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The Toronto Police in Canada have arrested a Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people.   The 46-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday following an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on August 25, threatening violence against specific members of the Nigerian community.   According to the police, Sunnberger who is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2204, before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice is charged with uttering threats.   The case is being treated as a suspected…

Shettima: The Enigma @58, by Ismail Omipidan

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“He is the One Who has originated the heavens and the earth, and when He wills to (originate) a thing, He only says to it: ‘Be’, and it becomes.” The above quote from Quran Chapter 2, Verse 117, appears apt in analysing the political trajectory of Nigeria’s current Vice President and ex-Borno Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima . I have known him for 23 years now. I met him in 2001 when he was still a banker in the course of my duty tour in Borno State. He joined politics formally…

Akpabio celebrates Vice President Shettima at 58 …… Says he’s a committed democrat, supportive, trusted VP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has felicitated with Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday described him as a committed democrat, supportive Vice President who has contributed immensely to the stability of the polity.   In a congratulatory message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senate President Akpabio said Vice President Shettima’s vision for Nigeria and his extensive experience have been vital in guiding the federal government policies and his initiatives.   The message read; “On behalf of the 10th Senate,…

Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition DNICE 2024: Empowering a Digital Future

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Brevity Anderson is proud to announce the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition DNICE 2024, scheduled to take place from 22nd to 24th October 2024. This landmark event will convene global leaders, industry experts, innovators, academia, and policymakers under the theme “Empowering a Digital Future.” As Nigeria continues its journey towards becoming a leading digital economy, the 2024 conference will provide a crucial platform for dialogue, collaboration, networking, and innovation. The event will feature a dynamic mix of keynote speeches,…

Parents of murdered 100 level Joshua Daniel-Ejigbo charges Veritas University to come out clean over child’s death

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The parents of slain 100Level student, Joshua Ejuojo Daniel-Ejigbo have called on the management of Veritas University to unravel the truth behind the death of son,the parents also distanced themselves from the recent arraignment and prosecution of three students of Veritas University in connection with their son’s death at Veritas University Bwari.   The parents said it was necessary to make the clarification because from the outset, they lost faith in the Police processes, which have been opaque and seemingly designed to frustrate them from getting to the truth.  …

Jonathan and the return of speculations By Simon Kolawole

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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],…

DSP Barau charges Nigerian Youths to promote peace, be focused, innovative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

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…