Day: June 1, 2025

Sports No Longer a Pastime but an Economic Force — Akpabio

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called for a national rethink on the value of sports, declared that it is no longer a pastime but a powerful economic force capable of transforming lives and nations.   Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival held yesterday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Senator Akpabio emphasized that the sports sector hold immense potential for job creation, national unity, health promotion, and economic growth if given the right attention and investment.   “Sports is no longer a pastime;…

IS NIGERIA SCAM CAPITAL ? by Frank Tietie

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When it is normal for the government to scam its people, scams soon become the norm. Why should it surprise us that Nigeria became the world capital of ‘Yahoo’s scams? A country where most of its people essentially thrive on how to scheme and dispossess others of their resources primarily through politics and official corruption would continually be on its knees and never truly develop. Not only that. Its people would soon essentially make lies and deception for gain as a way of life. What has become more troubling is…

Wike’s Exploits at Boosting IGR in FCT, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Abubakar Yusuf

The ascension of Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as the Minister of FCT has attracted more blessings and revelation to the untapped internally generated revenue IGR of the territory.   The ongoing implementation of ground rent payments abandoned by both public and private entities who owned properties for many decades will be a source of revenue boost for the FCT that could translate to bumper infrastructural and many other development desiring attention in the FCT.   For the over 4,000 defaulters of ground rent , it is expected that from the…

Nigerian Diaspora Community Endorses Tinubu-Shettima Continuity Beyond 2027

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian diaspora community has formally declared its support for the continuation of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima administration beyond 2027, citing the administration’s accomplishments under the Renewed Hope Agenda. This endorsement was made during the Mid-Term Celebratory Dinner held on Saturday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.   A motion calling for continuity was moved by Ambassador J.K. Adebola, Chief Host of the event, Chairman of Renewed Hope Global, and Director General of the Diaspora Directorate of the defunct Presidential Campaign…

Strategic Public Relations: Shaping Organizations and Guiding Leaders By Afolabi Olajuwon

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Public Relations (PR) has traditionally been viewed as a function primarily concerned with communication, managing media relations, crafting messages, and maintaining organizational reputation. However, in the contemporary business formation, Public Relations has become a strategic driver that significantly influences organizational strategy and leadership. Join me to explore the transformative role of Public Relations in shaping organizational decision-making, fostering leadership influence, and driving long-term success. Public Relations is no longer a peripheral function but a core component of organizational strategy and leadership effectiveness. The role of Public Relations has undergone a…

I’m focused on fulfilling my Social Contract with Constituents — Sen. Jarigbe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, representing Cross River North Senatorial District, has declared that his primary duty as a federal lawmaker goes beyond lawmaking and oversight to delivering tangible dividends of democracy to his people. He made this assertion on Friday, May 30, 2025, while receiving members of the Cross River State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF), led by its interim chairman, Franscica Ogar, at his residence in Abuja. Jarigbe emphasized that his core focus remained on fulfilling the social contract with his constituents by providing infrastructure and promoting human capital development. “We…

Senate President Akpabio condoles Kano Governor, families over tragic loss of 20 Athletes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Kano State, Mallam Abba Kabir Yusuf, and families of the state’s contingent members who tragically lost their lives after participating in the just concluded National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Senator Akpabio, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the closing ceremony of the games held in Abeokuta, conveyed his sympathy in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh. “It is with profound sadness that…

Celebrating Family Month: A God-Centered Approach in Foursquare Gospel Church, Abuja

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By Afolabi Olajuwon   On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Wuse District Headquarters of Foursquare Gospel Church in Abuja, Nigeria, hosted a vibrant celebration marking the grand finale of Family Month. This event aimed to underscore the critical role of fathers, mothers, and children within the family unit, reflecting a broader national initiative that emphasized family unity and spiritual growth across Foursquare Gospel Churches in Nigeria. Worship and Praise Session: The festivities began with an uplifting praise and worship session led by the Church adult choir. Their harmonious melodies created…

A fictional report of Tinubu, Trump’s meeting at the White House ,by Festus Adedayo

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An ice wall initially separated President Bola Tinubu and POTUS Donald Trump. As they sat inside the White House’s Oval Office, Tinubu was the first to thaw the ice. “How are you managing old age, Mr. President?” he asked jocularly. Apparently fazed by the Nigerian president’s boldness, Trump flashed his traditional wry smile and replied, “Same here, Mr. President. How are you coping with age?” They both laughed rambunctiously, laughter which instantly infected some of their aides on each sides of the divide. While official account claims Tinubu is 73,…

NDLEA busts syndicate sponsoring pilgrims with Cocaine to Hajj, arrests 3 Kingpins in Kano

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a criminal syndicate that sponsors Hajj pilgrims to serve as drug couriers to Saudi Arabia. This breakthrough followed the arrest of three key figures of the cartel in Kano. The suspected kingpins – Abubakar Muhammad, Abdulhakeem Muhammed Tijjani, and Muhammad Aji Shugaba were arrested on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th May 2025, after two pilgrims, Ibrahim Umar Mustapha and Muhammad Siraj Shifado, were apprehended at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, during the outward clearance of passengers on…