Month: October 2024

X-raying President Tinubu’s Drive for Foreign Direct Investments By Temitope Ajayi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In his independence anniversary broadcast on October 1st, President Bola Tinubu enumerated his administration’s efforts to drive foreign direct investments into the country. He noted that within the first 16 months of his administration, the government had attracted over $30 billion in FDI. A section of the social media and television punditry that delights in criticising any announcement from the government has gone into overdrive since the broadcast. Led by a desire to put a dagger at any positive news, they have been trying to outdo themselves, all to prove…

Ex-Senate Majority Leader, Jonathan Zwingina is died

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A former Senate Majority Leader, Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina is dead, aged 70.   Zwingina who represented Adamawa South Senatorial District was also the Director-General of the MKO Abiola campaign Organisation in the June 12, 1993, presidential election. “The advocate of democracy has gone to the great beyond”, a source said. Born in Adamawa State, Zwingina was a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In June 1999, he was appointed to Senate committees on Works & Housing (chairman), Establishment, Internal Affairs, Information, Special Projects, Privatization and Economic Affairs.…

FCT Police storms Kidnappers’ hideouts, arrests ex-convict, 3 others,recovers arms

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The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command on 1st October 2024, acting on credible intelligence, trailed and arrested four notorious kidnappers who have been terrorizing the Federal Capital Territory namely: YAU SANI, a.k.a. Baba (an ex-convict), NUHU, a.k.a. Giwa, KABIRU MOHAMMED, and YUSUF HASSAN, at their criminal hideout in Sauka, Abuja living within the general population.   The suspects confessed to being responsible for series of kidnappings of unsuspecting residents in FCT and its environs, the killing of seven (7) victims in the process.These gang have attacked Dakwa, Dawaki,…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Nigerian-Canadian Community over Database Launch

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended the Nigerian leaders and community representatives in Canada, for building a database system.   Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation at the launching event of the Nigerian Association Database in Ottawa, Canada.   The NiDCOM Chairman noted the significance of data in empowering the Nigerian Diaspora.   She equally highlighted the database as a pivotal step towards integrating Nigerians into Canada’s political, economic, and social domains.   The NiDCOM Chairman thanked Nigerians in Canada for setting a good template, and urged…

Senate summons Works Minister over poor state of old Oyo-Ogbomoso Road

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The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to appear before it to explain the abandonment of a portion of the Ogbomoso-Oyo Road by the contractor assigned to handle it. This decision, made on Wednesday, followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo North), who expressed concern over the worsening state of the road. The lawmaker noted that the road, a vital link between the South and the North, has become a source of severe hardship for travellers. he said “Senate notes…

Saving Muslim Marriages: The Urgent Need for Counseling …….. As Baynakum Family Counseling Centre offers Solution with upcoming Cohort 15

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim community is facing a growing concern over the alarming rate of divorce. To address this issue, experts emphasized the vital role of marriage counselors in promoting healthy, happy marriages.   According to Islamic scholars, marriage is a divine institution (Quran 30:21). However, the reality remained ,that many Muslim couples struggle to maintain a strong, loving relationship.   Ustaz Abdulfatah Adeyemi, CEO of Baynakum Family Counseling Centre said: “The increasing divorce rate is a wake-up call for our community,” . “We need to prioritize marriage counseling to ensure couples…

NIGERIA @64:Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative hosts novelty match with City Gates Sport club to mark Independence Day celebration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of the celebrations marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence, the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) hosted a novelty football match with the City Gates Sport club (CGS) earlier today in the city of Abuja. The match, not only served as a symbol of unity and love, but also reflected Nigerian’s commitment to promotion of positive change and nation-building through sports in Nigeria. Speaking at the event,Amb Dele Momoh,Member Board of Patriot, Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria initiative) stressed that the purpose of the match was to bring together individuals from…

Foreign Affairs Ministry declares support for Diplomatic Games Week

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Organizers of TTRC ,The Trade Relations Cup, Diplomacy Publishing & Events have announced the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Federal Republic of Nigeria, on ‘The Diplomatic Games Week’. In a response letter, the Ministry declared its support for the recreational engagement planned for the diplomatic community in Nigeria — Sòókò Deji Ajomale-McWord, CEO of Diplomacy Publishing & Events revealed.   The event which is scheduled for 8th-10th of November, 2024, in Abuja, started as Diplomacy Stableford Golf Tournament in 2019, in Ikoyi Club 1938, but was moved…

Bill to establish Federal University Of Agriculture in Osun passes first,second reading in Senate

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The Nigerian Senate has passed for first and second reading a Bill which seek to establish a Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State.   The bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Tropical Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State and to make comprehensive provisions for its due management and administration and for related matters, 2024” was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC – Ekiti Central) on Wednesday.   After Bamidele presented his lead debate, Senator Olarere…

How to Harness Youth Potentials through Grassroots PR Club By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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This article examines the effectiveness of early youth engagement in public relations through a case study of the Grassroots PR Club initiative. The study explores how introducing public relations concepts and practices to young individuals can foster long-term interest in the field, develop essential skills, and create a pipeline of future PR professionals. My findings suggest that early exposure to PR can significantly impact career choices and professional development.   In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of engaging youth in various professional fields at…