Day: March 9, 2025

Edo Government slams PDP, says Party ‘Politically Dead’

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Edo State Government has launched a scathing attack on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), described it as a “sick party on life support” struggling to remain relevant in the state’s political landscape. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government accused the PDP of engaging in baseless criticisms rather than offering constructive opposition. The statement characterized the party as factionalized and lacking direction, stating that its recent outbursts against Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration were fueled by desperation.…

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

Emporium Reporters

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…