Year: 2024

National Pride Shapes a Nation’s Public Image By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

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In an era of globalization, where nations are interconnected through trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange, the public image a country projects on the international stage is more crucial than ever.   At the heart of this image is the concept of national pride a powerful, often intangible force that shapes how a nation is perceived both from within its borders and by the global community.   In my writings, I plan to explore the core of national pride and its impact on shaping a nation’s public image.   National pride…

LG Autonomy: Deputy Speaker Kalu expresses concerns,calls for collective commitment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed deep concern about the state of local government councils in Nigeria, citing limited autonomy, financial constraints, and weakened administrative capacity as persistent challenges hindering their effectiveness.   Speaking on Monday at the National Dialogue on Local Government Reform in Abuja, Kalu emphasized the need for a collective commitment to advancing democratic principles and sustainable development at the grassroots level.   He highlighted the pivotal role of local governments as the closest tier of government to citizens, tasked with…

Gov Okpebholo swears in 3 Judges initially ignored by Obaseki’s administration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in three Judges who were initially frustrated by the Godwin Obaseki administration which swore in five of their colleagues in May this year.   The Governor who supervised the swearing in of the three Judges into the Bench of Edo State High Court at the Festival Hall in Government House, recalled that in his inaugural speech, he had promised to look into the case and today presents the privilege to right the wrong.   Governor noted that eleven months after the recommendation…

Job Creation: NASENI empowers 100 Ebonyi Youths on modern methods of Electrical Installation …… Hands Over Startup Electrical Tools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Driving the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration, aimed at creating wealth and employment opportunities for Nigerian youths, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has completed a 5-day training for 100 youths in Ebonyi State on Modern Methods of Electrical Installations and Maintenance.   The training of the youths which took place at Remeritona Hotel and Suites Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, from 26th-29th November 2024, focused on advanced Installation of Electrical Wiring, Appliance Repair, Solar Power Installation, Electrical Panel Maintenance, Safety Inspections and Upgrading of…

Dabiri-Erewa applauds Fadare as Clayton Park West Representative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Adegoke Fadare on wining the ticket as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Nova Scotia, Canada, for Clayton Park West constituency.   In a congratulatory message to the newly elected Legislator, Dabiri-Erewa stated that his victory is a win for all Nigerians in the diaspora, and by extension, Africans.   She commended Fadare for displaying true sportsmanship during the electoral exercise.   The NiDCOM Chairman noted that Fadare’s election success highlighted the faith of his constituency in…

Nigeria Customs begins investigation into alleged maltreatment of some individuals by Customs Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command has commenced an investigation into an incident in a viral video where some officers attached to the command were seen maltreating some public members.   The Command in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer ,SC Hussaini Abdullahi expressed its deepest empathy for the affected public members and equally condemned in strong terms such unethical conduct. The command stated that the action of the officers involved contradicted the value and operational standard of the Service.   The Customs Area Controller (CAC),…

Reports on Presidential Amnesty Program: Media Group asks Nigeria Press Council to sanction Omoyele Sowore

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By John Owan   A media Advocacy Group has described Sahara Reporters an online publisher’s position on the Presidential Amnesty Program PAP and it’s coordinator led by Dr. Dennis Otuaro as jungle journalism, that should not be whisked away at all times .   While condemning the anti media position of the Omoyele Sowore led Sahara Reporters as unprofessional, unethical conducts against PAP administrators , saying the usual practices had tainted the men and women who have distinguished themselves in the media world .   A statement issued by the…

Monday Lines 1: For the three musketeers of Kano By Lasisi Olagunju

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An epic poet describes the Fulani hunter as “shepherd of wild animals.” The hunter is also the one “who knows the calm and wild forest, with its many dangerous paths…..” When a man so described describes you as a target, you had better go sew a dress of steel. If you are from the South-West and you can read, read this: “Our next target now is this geo-political zone. The south-west geo-political zone. You know we are good at getting the target. We will do all that is possible to…

Five stages Tax Reform Bills must pass through before passage By Ismail Mudashir

Lukman Laleye Babalola

For bills, including the contentious Tax Reform Bills, to be passed at the National Assembly, they must pass through the following stages: A bill is a draft of a proposed law presented before the Senate and House of Representatives for deliberation. Such a bill can be given by the executive or members of the National Assembly (Senators or House of Representatives). The four Tax Reform Bills are executive bills from the executive arm of government. 1: First Reading: The Tax Reform Bills, like all other executive bills, scaled through the…

No Native Doctor, Prophet responsible for my victory- Gov Okpebholo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has again reiterated his trust in God, revealed that he contested the September 21 governorship election without seeking help from native doctors or prophets. The Governor made this disclosure on Sunday at Winner’s Chapel, Akho in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, where he worshipped alongside top members of his administration. “I want to thank God for his wonderful deeds in my life, as no one can accomplish this except Him alone. My life is filled with testimonies, and God has…