Year: 2025

Lami Fatima Babare (1966-2018): She would have been 59, by Hassan Gimba (Pictures)

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This was first published on March 12, 2018, nine days after her death. It is repeated wholly with only a headline change as a posthumous birthday seven years after. Lami Fatima Babare, my beloved wife, my friend, the mother of my children. Today marks one week of your painful death. When we got married on the 30th of October, 1992, our dream was to grow old together; to live to the age when we will walk about alone in the house with walking sticks after sending all the children on…

Insightful Analysis of Rev. Benson Abudu’s Sermon: “Your Time Is Now”

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Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   In an inspiring and spiritually charged atmosphere, the church came alive with harmonious melodies from its choir, setting the stage for a transformative service. The congregation, filled with anticipation and faith, gathered for the electrifying sermon delivered by the eminent Rev. Benson Abudu, centered around the theme “Divine Intervention Unto Restoration.” His message brought hope and empowerment to an era marked by challenges and uncertainties, leaving a profound impact on all attendees. On March 9, 2025, the congregation gathered in fervent anticipation for the concluding service…

Now that Natasha has made Akpabio happy By Festus Adedayo

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In South Africa under the presidency of Jacob Zuma, any analysis of government and governance without factoring sex into the mix was tame and lame. Zuma was a notorious polygamist who had six official wives as president, many more by unofficial account and 22 children from the liaisons. He was a kingpin of lechery. On May 8, 2006, a South African court under Judge van der Merwe acquitted him of rape of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo, an HIV-positive AIDS activist, who was the daughter of his friend, Judson Kuzwayo. During trial,…

Ooni of Ife mourns Doyin Okupe, describes him as a Patriotic Statesman

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The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Doyin Okupe, described his demise as a profound loss to Ogun State, the Oduduwa race, and Nigeria as a whole. In a statement signed by the Director of Media & Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the Ooni eulogized Dr. Okupe as an illustrious son of Oduduwa who dedicated his life to national development, democracy, and good governance. “The sudden passing of Dr. Okupe is a rude…

Customs Comptroller-General mourns Veteran Public Relations Icon, Mallam Kabir Dangogo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mallam Kabir Dangogo, a distinguished journalist, scholar, and trailblazer in public relations and corporate communications.   In a statement issued on Saturday, the NCS described Dangogo as a towering figure in the media and communications industry whose contributions spanned decades. Born on February 21, 1949, he began his career as a journalist with the New Nigerian newspaper and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) before rising to the position of Managing Editor…

Nigeria Customs reaffirms commitment to Inter-agency Cooperation after incident at MMAC NAHCO shed

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to inter-agency collaboration following an incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Cargo (MMAC) NAHCO Shed on March 6, 2025.   In a statement signed by National Public Relations Officer, ACC Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS explained that the disagreement, which involved officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Customs officers, stemmed from a miscommunication regarding equipment movement and seating arrangements.   The NCS emphasized that it remain steadfast in upholding the World Customs Organisation’s (WCO) Safe Framework of Standards,…

Lawyer petitions EFCC Chairman over alleged land grabbing by officials

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A prominent Nigerian lawyer, Alexander Oketa, has petitioned the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged land-grabbing activities by some officials of the Commission.   The disputed land, located at Plot 680-689, Cadastral Zone Bo6, Mabushi, Abuja, has been the subject of a six-year legal battle between Jona Brothers Construction Limited and Chief Michael Adeojo, owner of Elizade Motors. Despite multiple court rulings in favor of Jona Brothers Construction Limited and its partner, Uche Vincent, EFCC officials allegedly intervened, declaring Chief Adeojo as the rightful…

IWD 2025: Atus demands bold action to close gender gap

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Alhaji Ismaila Yusuf Atus, Managing Director of Atus West African Investment, has issued a stark warning regarding the slow pace of gender equality, emphasising the urgent need for systemic change to close the global gender gap. In a statement to mark this year’s International Women’s Day, he highlighted alarming disparities in pay, funding, and leadership opportunities for women. Atus referenced troubling statistics, including a 20% global wage gap and the fact that only 10% of global funding reaches female-led startups, despite evidence that women-led businesses yield higher returns. He stressed…

College of Education Ankpa – The Mandate Before Dr Fashagba Femi Paul By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice

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The appointment of Dr. Fashagba Femi Paul as the Provost of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, is a masterstroke in academic leadership. With an impressive track record in academia, administration, and professional excellence, he is undoubtedly the right person to lead the institution into a new era of transformation. His wealth of experience and outstanding credentials make him well-suited for the task ahead, one that requires vision, strategic planning, and a relentless commitment to excellence. Dr. Fashagba’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Having served as the Director of…

Mark, Ogbeha greets Ndoma-Egba @ 69 …… describes him as a leader with a difference

Abubakar Yusuf

Former President of the Senate , Senator David Mark and his compatriot Senator Tunde Ogbeha have sent massages of felicitation to former Senate Leader Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN on his 69th birthday. In a separate good will messages to the former Senate Leader, the duo described him as a distinguished parliamentarian and leader with a difference. Senator Ndoma-Egba was deputy Senate Leader between 2007 and 2011 and Senate Leader between 2011 and 2015 when Mark held sway as President of the Senate. Specifically, Senator Mark recalled that Senator Ndoma-Egba ‘s…