Month: October 2024

Tinubu off to London for annual leave

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President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for London, the United Kingdom, for two weeks.   According to The PUNCH, sources close to the President said that Tinubu was taking the two-week break “as part of his annual leave.”   He is expected back in the country on October 16, 2024.   On September 16, Tinubu returned to Nigeria following his official trip to China and the UK.   Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on 29 August.     “He started his official visit on Tuesday, 2 September,…

Reps reject CFR National honour for Speaker, demand GCON

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The House of Representatives has rejected the planned conferment of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the green chamber.   Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the conferment of different categories of honours on the nation’s leaders during his Independence Day speech on Tuesday.   Tinubu said Akpabio and Kekere-Ekun will be conferred with the GCON, while Abbas and Barau Jibrin, deputy president of the senate, will get CFR.     The president also said Ben Kalu, deputy speaker of…

ISRAELI ATTACK ON LEBANON: NIDCOM asks Nigerians in Lebanon to leave or move to a safer place

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.   Though information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe.   NiDCOM said “We hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.   “It is gratifying to note that thus far,…

PDP Reps member,Chris Nkwonta defects to APC

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Honourable Chris Nkwonta, member of the House of Representatives representing Ukwa East/West in Abia State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Tajudeen Abbas announced his defection on Wednesday during the House plenary. Meanwhile, Aliyu Madaki, the Deputy Minority Leader, who is a member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) from Kano, while reacting to the defection, called that Nwonta’s seat be declared vacant while citing a section of the constitution. But in…

A STORY OF A NATION… OF BEAUTIFUL TAPESTRY OF POSITIVES AT 64 IN SPITE OF THE GLARING IMPERFECTIONS AND DISENCHANTMENT!!!

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On the 1st of October, 1960 la gb’ominira. Omo Naijira a nyo, aa ndupe, kominira maa se di nira fun wa. Nigeria President, Nnamdi, Dr Azikiwe ni won da lola. Tafawa Balewa, ni Prime Minister lo lagbara O. Opposition leader ni, Baba Awolowo mi Obafemi. Baba Oluwasegun lawyer, baba Oluwole, oselu baba ni lkenne O. 15th of January, 1966. Ijoba bo s’owo awon oloogun, Aguiyi-lronisi lo di olori wa tuntun. Ohun naa tun se iwo die to le se, Iku mu lronsi lo, General Yakubu tun d’Olori wa tuntun. Nigbati…

Celebrating a Milestone: The Ooni of Ife’s 50th Birthday

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Ile-Ife, Nigeria – October 17th– The Kingdom of Ife is delighted to announce the grand celebration of His Imperial Majesty, Arole Oodua Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, CFR as he marks his 50th birthday. This momentous occasion will be commemorated with a series of events that honor the life, achievements, and leadership of the Ooni, a distinguished traditional ruler whose influence and commitment to cultural preservation, peace, and development have left an indelible mark on the African continent and beyond.   Since his ascension to the…

Independence Anniversary Celebration: MURIC tasks Nigerians to beam searchlights on Governors

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigerians celebrate the 64th anniversary of its independence, an Islamic human rights organization, Muslim Rights Concern MURIC,has tasked Nigerians to beam their searchlights on state governors in the country.   MURIC argued that this will ensure a level playing ground in the search for transparency, probity and accountability which will eventually lead to good governance.   This was contained in the independence message circulated to the media on Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 by the Founder and Executive Director of the human rights organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola.   The message…

FCT Police denies attack on protesters,says reports false and misleading

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The FCT Police Command denied reports making the rounds that policemen attacked protesters at Utako Market in Abuja earlier today, 1st October, 2024.   The command in a release signed by SP Josephine Adeh Police Public Relations Officer PPRO categorically debunk the narrative, tagged it completely false and misleading.   SP Adeh said; “Acting on intelligence, the operatives only took measures to forestall some miscreants who were taking advantage of the protest to loot shops in the market and as a result, extended focus to them. As a responsible agency,…

Hon Atus hails Nigeria @64, sues for Peace, Unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director, Woskybet, Hon. Ismaila Yusuf Atus, on the momentous occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the nation and the good people of his constituency.   He said; “This day is a celebration of our unity, strength, and resilience as a nation. It is a time to reflect on our journey and renew our commitment to building a prosperous and sustainable future for all.   “It has been a hectic and challenging times since our Independence but we should remain resolute and…

ONDO GUBER POLL: Ondo Indigenes in FCT endorses Gov Ayedatiwa, to meet the Governor on Agenda for State, Others … Inaugurates Steering Commitee on Thursday

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The Federation of Ondo State Indigene in Abuja (FEDOSIA) has expressed its support for the incumbent governor, Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, as the body warm up to receive their governor in the Federal Capital Territory in days ahead. In line with the declaration, the Federation of Ondo indigenes, who are residents of the FCT and environs, has established a seven-member Steering Committee tasked with overseeing the federation’s activities for a term yet disclosed.   FEDOSIA was formed to advocate for the…