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Everyone has a price when the price is right… By Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice

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In this part of the world, when you align your interest with politicians or people in government, it automatically means you have been paid. When you see things from a different prism, it makes you a bigot and sellout. The worst tragedy that will befall you succumbs to the label of others. I have been around enough to understand that most times, popular opinions aren’t always the right palace of logic. And I will tell you why. I was sold to, a dangerous dummy of a man and without going…

Gov Bello Greets Gowon @85 ,Calls Him A Selfless Leader, Great Patriot

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with former Military Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon, GCFR on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing him as a great patriot, selfless and courageous leader who is committed to Nigeria’s unity and progress. In a birthday message which Yahaya Bello personally signed, the Governor also noted that Gen Yakubu Gowon belong to the grade of Africa’s outstanding leaders. “I rejoice with you today on the occasion of your 85th birthday. Undoubtedly, you have been a huge asset to our country and…

President Buhari Celebrates Gowon At 85, Says He Is A Living Legend, Symbol Of National Unity

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President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 85th birthday, he described him as a living legend and symbol of national unity. As Nigeria’s youngest leader since Independence, President Buhari affirmed that Gen. Gowon’s visionary leadership style, wisdom and disciplined outlook kept the country as one, extolling the former Head of State for faith and steadfastness in God in times of adversity, and courageously pursuing the interest of majority Nigerians for a unified and stronger country. The President believed the elder statesman laid…

Gov Peter Obi Quotes That Set The Ruling Class on fire…

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“To you young people, Take Back your Country…it is your future they are toying with”. – Peter Obi “I reduced my convoy to 5 vehicles and you cannot buy fuel unless I am in the car”.- Peter Obi “If I sleep in a hotel and have to pay N250k a night, I will be awake all night…feeling like I was robbed”. – Peter Obi “You know there are many big men in Anambra state, so when they want to see me, I say to them I will come to you…

Oyetola, A Leadership Path Breaker At 65 By Ismail Omipidan

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For close to about two decades, I have been involved in the business of gathering, processing and dissemination of information to the public. Although, I will still be doing same thing, it will be primarily to promote and propagate the activities and leadership philosophies of my principal, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of The State of Osun. Today is his 65th birthday anniversary. The first since he was sworn in as governor. But before I continue, I want to make a few confessions. One, part of the title of this piece was…

26TH ANNIVERSARY : Gov Sani-Bello Felicitates With Emir Of Suleja

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with the Emir of Zazzau Suleja, Malam Awal Ibrahim on the 26th anniversary of his ascension to the throne. In a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mrs. Mary Noel Berje, the Governor eulogised the Emir described him as a peace loving person who propagated and personifies peaceful coexistence. “I join all Nigerlites to congratulate you on your 26th anniversary. We salute your courage and outstanding initiatives that have brought unity, peace and tolerance in your domain”.the Governor said.…

FLASHBACK: The Story of the Epic Battle Between King Sunny Ade and Chief Bolarinwa Abioro

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It was in 1974 that the news broke. Chief Bolarinwa Abioro, the Balogun of Ipokia, the Chairman of African Songs Limited, had taken his star musician to court! Everyone who knew KSA knew Abioro. Everyone who knew Abioro knew Sunday Adeniyi. Sunny was the son. Abioro was the father. What could have gone wrong between father and son? KSA was the second artiste to be signed on to the stable of African Songs Limited. Ayinde Bakare was the first. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister was the third. Like most creative people, young…

Email Etiquette Training For Business

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E-mail is currently the dominant form of communication in business. Many spend a lot of time processing their e-mails every day. Here are some principles that you can already apply when using e-mail in a professional capacity. Be informal but not sloppy : Among colleagues you probably use known abbreviations in your e-mails. However, as soon as you communicate with people outside the company, you represent the company. This also applies to <a href="https://zoetalentsolutions.com/course/email-etiquette/">e-mail correspondence</a>: you should therefore adhere to traditional spelling, grammar and punctuation marks. Keep your messages short…

CLOSE-UP: What you didn’t know about Sunday Dare, the Jos man who replaced Dalung as sports minister

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In 2001, a certain Nigerian of Yoruba descent was named the chief of the African Division at Voice of America (VOA) Hausa Service. Upon the appointment, there were protests that he could not be made the head of the Hausa service, seeing he was a Yoruba man. The Voice of America did not bulge, for their pick was a great guerilla journalist, who had stared the bullet in the face in the line of duty. This is Sunday Dare the new minister of youth and sports. Solomon Dalung, the ex-minister…

A GLANCE AT PRINCE MUSTAPHA MONA AUDU (PMMA)

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Prince Mustapha Mona Audu is the son of the Late Executive Governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu & Late First Lady of Kogi State, Habibat Audu. He is an Igala by tribe and originates from Ogbonicha Ward of Ofu LGA of Kogi State. He was the organizer of 2011 (ACN) and 2015 (APC) Grassroots and Door-to-Door Campaign for the Prince Abubakar Audu Campaign. A shrewd investor and a successful entrepreneur with business expertise in con￾struction and infrastructural development, hospitality, information technology, mining, and agriculture. Prince Mustapha Mona Audu is…