“NG please now,” Mike whispered as he tried to pull his sister Ngozi to face him on the bed. “You know mummy went to bed early and may soon get up for her mid night prayers.” he continued. “Michael leave me alone.” Ngozi almost shouted. “I have told you that I am on but you don’t want to hear. If we do anything now and the bed spread gets stained how do you explain that to mummy? Have you forgotten so soon how you almost let the cat out of…
Introduction Since 1959 when the Nigerian Senate was established, it has functioned as the political stabilizing unit of our nation by offering calmness, maturity, courage and unparalleled patriotism in times of national challenges. Today, it is 365 days since the current Senate was inaugurated and the evidence is clear that it has upheld and continued in this enviable tradition offering legislative propositions that have unlocked constitutional lock-jams, planting the seeds for economic transformation and intervening when necessary to steady the ship of State. At its inauguration on June 11, 2019…
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Alhaja Sadiat Abeke Erogbogbo, a retired teacher and businesswoman who turns 90 June 7, 2020. Buhari also felicitated with the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of the woman, who was known as ‘Kind Teacher’ in the early part of her professional life. Alhaja Erogbogbo,a well-rounded Nigerian,was born in Kano in 1930, schooled in Lagos, and later taught in Kano, Lagos and Jos, where she impacted positively on the lives of students who passed through her tutelage, hence the sobriquet, ‘Kind Teacher.’ President Buhari saluted…
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The President congratulated the Ogbomoso-born grassroots politician, lauded him for ability to blend with all classes of society, and touching lives positively. Buhari also felicitated with the family, friends and political associates of the former governor, wished him longer life, good health, and greater service to his people and motherland.
Hajiya Raliyat Bint Imam Abdulrahim (Zaujat Salahudeen Anda) ! Your beloved son have this to say, when you departed this world on 4th June, 2011: “The death of a mother is the most painful -Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen” and your beloved husband have this to say – “The death of a wife is the most painful”- Prince Salahudeen Anda .I cannot longer see you with my eyes again but I always feel you in my heart.The beautiful memories of the time we’ve spent together make me smile only until moment when…
The Minister for Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has congratulated former Oyo State Governor Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala on his landmark 70th birthday. According to Dare, “Let me congratulate you on your 70th birthday. You have indeed come a long way and poised to even go further. I celebrate with you today and pray that God will continue to keep you in good health and give you the oto complete to serve”. The Minister further noted that: “When you have the grace to celebrate this landmark age in…
By Maryam Kehinde Abdulazeez Dua is the weapon of the believer. It is an opportunity which no one can ever take away from us. Allah the Exalted is always there to answer us whenever we call on Him, and that’s why one of His names is al Mujeeb (the One who responds). The question is; What did you ask from Allah during Ramadhan? Alot has been asked during Ramadhan and it is everyone’s perception to see the results of what they have sought for. In the program Talk Islam…
May 29, 2020, marks the end of the first year of the second four-year term of the Muhammadu Buhari administration, and the fifth year of the government in office. Between May 29, 2015, when it was inaugurated for the first term, and now, the Buhari administration has made salutary impact in almost all the facets of Nigerian life. The government swept into office on the wings of Change, and that change has been wrought in nearly all phases of national life. Where the lofty goals are yet to be attained,…
BEING A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ISA ALI IBRAHIM (PANTAMI), PhD, FNCS, FBCS, FIIM, HONOURABLE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE NESG DIGITAL ECONOMY POLICY COMMISSION WEBINAR ON THURSDAY, 28TH MAY 2020 All Protocols duly observed. May Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon you! I am very delighted to deliver this Keynote Address as we assess the impact of COVID-19 on the Digital Economy and identify strategies that will enable us develop our Digital Economy despite the challenges of the pandemic. I would like to…
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, as he turns 94 on May 27, 2020. The President stated that the almost five-decade reign of the monarch has witnessed peace, prosperity and development, with natives and settlers alike in Ogbomoso enjoying the amity that has attended the time of the respected Oba. “Your time has brought joy and succour to the people, and may it continue to be so, as you turn 94,”President Buhari said. “The collaboration various governments at both state and…