Day: April 21, 2025

Tinubu mourns Pope Francis, describes him as a Global Voice for Justice and Peace

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined millions of Catholics and Christians around the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, describing the late Pontiff as a humble servant of God, a relentless advocate for the poor, and a leading global voice for justice, peace, and environmental stewardship.   In a heartfelt statement issued from the State House on Monday, President Tinubu noted that Pope Francis’ death, coming just after Easter, marked a sacred return to his Maker during a season of renewed hope for Christians worldwide.   “His Holiness…

NiDCOM Chairman celebrates Tunde Onakoya’s Guinness World Record Chess feat

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The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded Nigerian Chess Master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, following his official recognition by Guinness World Records as the new holder of the world’s longest chess marathon.   In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, April 21, 2025, Dabiri-Erewa described Onakoya’s 64-hour chess marathon, completed alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez at Times Square in New York City, as a historic and inspirational achievement that reflects the resilience and brilliance of Nigerians…

Ganduje’s Aide slams Buba Galadima over ‘Electoral Value’ Comment …. Describes Him as a failed and rejected Politician

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Oliver Okpala, has dismissed recent comments by elder statesman and politician, Alhaji Buba Galadima, describing them as baseless and ridiculous.   Galadima had in a recent interview alleged that Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the APC National Chairman and former Governor of Kano State, lacked electoral value a statement Chief Okpala described as laughable and untrue.   In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Okpala said Galadima’s remarks were characteristic of a…

Ganduje inaugurates APC France Chapter, rallies Diaspora support for Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has inaugurated the executive committee of the APC France Chapter, urging Nigerians in the diaspora to throw their full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform-driven administration.   The inauguration ceremony, held in Paris over the weekend, attracted APC faithful from across Europe. Ganduje underscored the critical role of the diaspora in nation-building and emphasized the importance of unity in advancing the APC’s agenda beyond Nigeria’s borders.   In his keynote address, the APC Chairman acknowledged that…

Atiku mourns Pope Francis, hails him as Beacon of Unity,Compassion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis, described the late pontiff as a shepherd of the vulnerable and a relentless advocate for a more united world.   In a condolence message he personally signed and issued from Abuja on Monday, April 21, 2025, Atiku extended heartfelt sympathies to the Holy See, the Catholic Church in Nigeria and across the globe, and the entire Christian faithful.   “The departure of Pope Francis marks the end of an era defined…

REFLECTIONS FROM THE 2ND NIGERIA SPOKESPERSONS’ SUMMIT (NSS 2025) By Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace

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On the 15th and 16th of April, 2025, I had the honour of joining the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, fnipr, at the 2nd Nigeria Spokespersons’ Summit (NSS 2025). The event was jointly hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. The Summit was graced by the Special Guest of Honour, H.E. Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, Speaker of the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives. A special highlight was the conferment of the prestigious…

Why ICAN Honored Olowo of FRC, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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In 2022, the Executive Secretary, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Reporting Council FRC, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo was honored by an international body for making giant strides under 40, both in the private and public sector in Nigeria then as Commissioner for finance, Lagos state .   Then , as Commissioner for Finance in Lagos state , he created a lot of bonds , and was the only state in Nigeria that generated above 600 Billion from the capital market to the state that attracted multiple development.   Having achieved greatly…

“The People’s Pope”,Pope Francis passes on

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The world today mourn the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, who died at the age of 88 in the Vatican. His departure marks the end of a transformative papacy that spanned over a decade, defined by empathy, humility, and a steadfast commitment to social justice.   Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis was the first pontiff from South America and the first Jesuit to ascend to the papacy. His emergence in 2013, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI,…

How Nigeria’s Worsening Security Impact Economy Growth By Adefolarin A. Olamilekan

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The recent insecurity challenge that posing threat to our nation unity and cohesion, is making a mess of any assessment one one to make on the growth of the economy Incessant killing, banditry and terrorism are some of the most obvious causes of insecurity in Nigeria today, with religious and ethnic extremism and intolerance serving as its primary underpinnings. Doing an assessment on the amount or level of lives and property destruction is turning herculean as days go bye   And without doubt the mportance of security in ensuring sustainable…

Goodluck Ebelo hosts free Medical Outreach in Gbelegbu Community to honour late father

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Gbelegbu community in Edo State came alive with gratitude as residents benefitted from a free medical outreach organized to mark the one-year memorial of the late Pa Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo. The outreach, hosted under the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation, was championed by his son, Goodluck Ebelo, as a continuation of his father’s enduring legacy of service and compassion for his people.   The intervention featured general medical consultations, screenings, health education, counseling, and follow-up referrals. Over 45 individuals received free reading and sight-correction glasses, while many others were given prescription…