His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State has shown that he is a blessing to the State with his policy, appointments, flagging off roads construction in the three Senatorial districts and his love for the people of the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo has started working and fulfilling his five ( 5) points agenda that he promised the good people of the state since he took oath of office. In security, he has shown total commitment because he promised the people of Edo State that…
Day: January 12, 2025
Presidency approves Airlines for 2025 Hajj Operations as NAHCON signs MoU with Saudi Arabia
The Nigerian Presidency has approved four airlines to manage the airlift of pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj. This was confirmed in a statement signed by Fatima Sanda Usara, Assistant Director of Information and Publication at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The approved airlines are Air Peace Limited, Fly-Nas, Max Air, and UMZA Aviation Services Limited. These carriers were selected from a pool of 11 applicants by a 32-member Aviation Screening Committee, inaugurated by NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, on November 26, 2024. The committee included representatives…
Edo Residents celebrate safest Yuletide in a Decade under Gov Okpebholo’s Security Reforms
Residents of Edo State have lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for his swift and effective security reforms, which have made the 2024 Yuletide season the safest in nearly a decade. The commendations was coming as the Governor marked his first 60 days in office, during which significant strides have been made in addressing the state’s long-standing security challenges. Governor Okpebholo’s administration has been credited with ending inter-cult wars that had claimed over 100 lives between September and early November 2024. His firm stance against cultism and thuggery has brought a…
THE TURNING POINT: GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO’S FIRST TWO MONTHS IN GOVERNMENT HOUSE By Henry Jatto
A river that forgets its source will surely dry up. Today, January 12, 2025, marks two months since His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, assumed office as the Governor of Edo State. In this short span, Governor Okpebholo has demonstrated his commitment to restoring peace and harmony in the state, healing the divisive wounds inflicted by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. I had the opportunity to interact with the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, who shared insights into the Governor’s achievements in the past two months. According to him, Governor…
Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala: Celebrating a Legacy of Grassroots Leadership, Governance, and Mentorship, Three Years On ,By Lukman Laleye Babalola
Today marks the third anniversary of the passing of Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, a distinguished leader whose life was marked by service, mentorship, and an undying commitment to the betterment of Oyo State, especially his beloved hometown of Ogbomoso. Alao-Akala’s political journey began as the Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area, where he first demonstrated his deep connection with the grassroots. His success in local governance paved the way for his role as the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, before his elevation to the governorship from 2007 to 2011.…
Resounding Victories through Spiritual Strength: Insights from Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu, PhD
By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon On January 12, 2025, the Foursquare Gospel Church in Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, became a beacon of spiritual vitality and hope as congregants gathered for a communion service poised to infuse the new year with divine promises. The radiant morning was enriched by the harmonious melodies of the adult choir, creating an atmosphere ripe for Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu’s empowering message: spiritual strength is a gift from God. An Empathetic Voice of Faith Rev. Dr. Idowu, acclaimed for his deep compassion…
Chess, that bomb in your hands, and masters of the game,by Hassan Gimba
In 1984 there was a universal review of the dystopian novel Nineteen Eight- Four, sometimes written and published as 1984, written by George Orwell. More known for his satirical book Animal Farm, George Orwell is a pen name adopted by Eric Arthur Blair, an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist and critic. According to Wikipedia, “his work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.” Published in 1949, after the Second World War, Nineteen Eighty-Four, as earlier observed, is a dystopian novel…
Troops dismantle Terrorist camps, rescue hostages in Zamfara State
In a decisive military operation, troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, dismantled multiple terrorist hideouts in Fakai, Shinkafi Local Government Area, on January 10, 2025. The operation, which involved ground troops and air support, targeted notorious camps led by Bello Turji and Mallam Ila. During the offensive, over 25 terrorists were neutralized, while more than 18 others were injured. The operation also resulted in the rescue of seven kidnapped victims, who managed to escape amid the chaos. The success of this mission…
Making of an Aláàfin: Bribe or gods? By Festus Adedayo
In a viral video, Professor Wande Abimbola, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, and the Awise of Yorubaland – head of all Ifa oracle diviners – threw a bombshell. In it, he affirmed that the Oyo State government contacted him on the divination process leading to the nomination of a new Aláàfin of Oyo. Abimbola, who hails from Oyo town, would seem to have ignited a major earthquake which struck Yorubaland and its system of choosing kings. In its strike, the earthquake disemboweled dirt…
Can Olukoyede renew our faith in the EFCC?,by Simon Kolawole
I woke up to a WhatsApp broadcast the other day. It was a letter purportedly from the United Nations to Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In the letter dated January 1, 2024, the UN supposedly expressed appreciation to the EFCC for recovering the €2 billion allegedly stolen by Mr. André de Ruyter, former CEO of Eskom, the South African electricity company. The UN apparently wanted to use the money to build a solar farm in Namibia. I found the letter too good…