Month: November 2024

APC National Chairman visits TPI ahead of Institute’s Conference on Skills Acquisition for Nigerian Youths

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,has approved the draft content for the proposed National Conference on Skills Acquisition and Youth Empowerment, developed by the party’s Think Tank, The Progressive Institute, TPI in Abuja.   Dr. Ganduje was at TPI on Thursday where he spent hours discussing the proposed conference with the institute’s management. The National Chairman who believed unemployment is a bane to peace and development had earlier in September unveiled and charged the Institute on the need for a conference to address…

BREAKING: Gov Okpebholo restores full statutory rights to Oba of Benin

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to further right the wrongs of the immediate-past administration and foster cordial relations between the Government and the people, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has restored the full statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the contentious issue of the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the palace of the Oba of Benin during the 1897 Benin Massacre by the British colonial forces. This was disclosed today in a release signed by Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo,the statement also said the…

The Enduring Power of Inward Focus in Marriage

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Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   In a spiritually invigorating Sunday service held on November 24, 2024, the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters in Abuja, hosted a transformative gathering themed “Looking Inwards In Marriage.”   The event brought couples and individuals together to contemplate the intricate dynamics of marital relationships, fostering a deeper connection with God and one another.   A United Congregational Event   The service commenced with a soul-stirring performance by the church choir, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of marital unity and personal introspection.   In…

HBD Buni, the Leader Who Forfeited His Inheritance for Peace, by Hassan Gimba (1)

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Last week, while the battle against a new security threat, the Lakurawa, and a £25,000 marriage were shaping national discourse amidst excruciating economic difficulties, an extraordinary gentleman with qualities Nigeria could greatly benefit from celebrated his birthday. Honourable Mai Mala Buni, the Governor of Yobe State, turned 57 last Tuesday. Relatively young, God has entrusted him with leadership. If it were a fairy tale, his story might have begun with: “Once upon a time, in the not-so-sleepy village of Buni Gari, a child of destiny was born to the industrious…

Obasanjo and Tinubu’s Tańtólóhun dogs By Festus Adedayo

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In 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦 – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦 𝘏𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘖𝘸𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤: Essays by Ulli Beier, edited by Wole Ogundele, (2001) Horst Ulrich Beier, famously known as Ulli Beier, had an engaging narrative about the power and powerlessness of dogs. He entitled the narrative, Dog Magic of Yoruba Hunters. In it, Beier related how his dog, which he provocatively named Tańtólóhun, (who can compare with God?)’s weird tantrums, which occurred in Osogbo in the early 1960s, could mirror the insufferable power and…

The Fuji music house of commotion By Festus Adedayo

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Like every lover of Yoruba traditional music, language and culture, I have of recent been inundated with requests to lend a voice to the newest raging fire in the Fuji music genre. Since the passage of Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Balogun, popularly known as Ayinde Barrister or Agbajelola Barusati, there have been longstanding tiffs on whom of the trio of Ayinde Omogbolahan Anifowose, KWAM 1; self-named King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O.) and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, was the “King.”   These musicians’ recent quest for supremacy is not new. From time immemorial, supremacy…

Assets Verification: Gov Okpebholo constitutes 14-man panel to probe Obaseki

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of Godwin Obaseki.   Governor Okpebholo will inaugurate the Committee on Tuesday, the 26th of November, 2024, in Government House, Benin City.   Members of the Committee include: Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe- Chairman, Anslem Ojezua- Deputy Chairman, Prince Kassim Afegbua- Member, Hon. Patrick Ikhariale- Member, Mr. Taiwo Akerele- Member, Hon. Patrick Idiake- Member, and Hon. Rasaq Bello-Osagie- Member.   Others are: Mr. Fredrick Unopah- Member, Frank Osumuede Edebor Esq-…

Tinubu to Commission University of Abuja’s 3-MegaWatts Capacity Solar Hybrid Power Plant ….As REA energizes Nigerian Universities

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By Enyi Ejike-Umunnabuike Jr     All is set for the official commissioning ceremony of a 3-Mega Watts capacity Solar Hybrid Power Plant, programmed and directly supervised by the Rural Electrification Agency {REA}.   The event is expected to hold within the early weeks of December, 2024.   The power plant, specifically designed to fully energize the entire University of Abuja community, is located in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.. Other Nigerian federal universities are already benefitting from the same strategic project implementation drive, courtesy of Nigeria’s flagship agency, solely responsible…

FRC; Pioneering Governance Code for Public Institutions, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), under the indefatigable leadership of the new Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo has perfected plans to introduce a new governance code that will cover public institutions in the country, a move that was not prevalent in the old order.   This was coming after the launch of similar code in the private sector to galvanize businesses across the country in collaboration with corporate bodies six years down the line.   The code and framework for both public and private sector governance…

Gov Okpebholo’s timely intervention halts cult war in Benin City

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s decisive action in galvanising security agencies to halt cult-related killings in Edo State, have paid off, as normalcy has now returned to Benin City, the State capital.   The Governor had on assumption of office on November 12, 2024, inherited a terrible security situation in the State, as cult clashes leading to bloodbaths were ubiquitous .   Governor Okpebholo in his inaugural speech, had promised that his administration would deal with kidnapping and other violent crimes, including cult-related killings which had for long tainted…