Elder Tunde Adedeji on Thursday indicated that he would be the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for governor in Osun State. “My chances of becoming the party’s candidate and winning the next governorship election in Osun State are bright” he said. In an interview in Lagos, Adedeji said he had to join the gubernatorial race to bring in the much needed investment to develop the state, harness the huge resources, shore up revenue and fill the gap in infrastructure. “I have what it takes in terms of exposure, education and vision to lead Osun State to the next level of…
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Pro-democracy advocacy group, the Centre for Good Governance and Accountable Leadership Initiative (CEGGAL Initiative) has reacted to the ongoing rumour in the social media that former vice President Atiku Abubakar got married in Dubai last Saturday to a new wife and paid $1,000,000 as dowry. The Centre, in a statement issued on Thursday by its Executive President, Chief Willy Ezugwu, described the allegation as “unfounded, demonic, lacking any iota of truth, and a cheap blackmail.” According to Chief Ezugwu, who was also a guest at the wedding in Dubai, “It was Alhaji Atiku’s step son, Mr Anthony Douglas who wedded…
…Ladi Adebutu is an Omoluabi – Seye Sonuga Thousands of residents of Eleja/Alagbayun, Alaafia/Kobape, Oyesiku, Surulere and Ayegbami in Ogun Central on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, gathered at Paramount FM and Rock City FM, Abeokuta, to receive five (5) 500KVA transformers donated by Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu, Chairman, House Committee on Rural Development. The delivery of the transformers was in fulfillment of the pledge Hon Adebutu made to them during phone in interactive session programs “Ojumo Ire” Paramount FM and “Daybreak Show” Rock City FM on April 4, 2018. The callers who called in requested Hon Ladi’s intervention as they…
Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday pledged to work with relevant political stakeholders to ensure that a greater number of women are given the opportunity to vie and occupy elective offices during the 2019 general elections. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, gave the pledge when the Conference of Nigeria Female Parliamentarians paid him a courtesy visit at the National Assembly. He said that there is nothing to fear about having more women occupy political offices saying that such a development can only but help to strengthen the nation’s…
A thunderous shout of ‘Say Lado, One Nigeria’ rented the air as Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu on April 6, 2019, handed over two 500KVA transformers to Isara and Ipara Remo in Remo North Local Government, Ogun State. The presentation of the transformers was done during the familiarisation tour of the Ogun State 2019 most prominent gubernatorial aspirant to the local government. While enjoining the good people of the beneficiary communities to protect the transformers religiously, Adebutu admonished them to obtain voters cards as, according to him, the voters cards remained the only potent instrument to change the current ineffective and…
…Insists on reversal of Land Use Act, environmental law, bail condition for court suspects A civil society organisation, the Save Lagos Group has lamented the huge cost implications of recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Lagos State, saying the state government has lost a colossal sum of N1.28b to the visit. The group also pegged the cost of the jamboree called Presidential visit to the state by President Buhari led Federal Government at N4.7b, saying the sum could have been put to better use rather than embarking on the visit, which the group said achieved little or no results…
A gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Mr. Olawale Rasheed has felicitated with Christians on the celebration of Easter, encouraging them to use the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to seek God’s face for economic and social revival of Osun state. In an Easter message he personally signed, Mr. Olawale urged the people of the state to unite and use the season of Easter to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and prepare their minds for the redemption of Osun state from sordid state which the current All Progressives Congress (APC) has led…
As the 90th Oscars Annual Academy Awards were held on the 4th March of 2018, it was the time for the celebrities to once again rise and shine! As they walked the Red Carpet, you could see different shades ranging from all-white to bold tones of mustard and cobalt. The Red Carpet, this year, was full of glamour, variety and high fashion. Below, take a look at some of the best dressed celebrities at the Oscars 2018. Emma Stone Celebrities never cease to innovate! At the 2018 Oscars, the award-winning actress Emma Stone who starred in La La Land decided…
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, 28th March 2018 commended his colleagues in the 8th National Assembly for the passage of the Conference Committee Report of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB). Speaking after its passage, the President of the Senate said” “The challenge will and has always been on the need to get consensus on an issue as important as this one. However, today’s passage of this Conference Committee Report on the PIGB will also lay the foundation for the other Bills that are coming. “We have once again shown investors both within and…
Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, today stated that the recurring failure of Nigerian students in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams is of great concern to both himself and his colleagues. Speaking after a Motion on the issue sponsored by Senate Umaru I. Kurfi (Katsina Central), the Senate President said: “One the greatest issues that we must address is increasing the value of our human resources through education and healthcare. This issue of the recurring failure is of great concern and we must get to the bottom of it. I urge the Committee to swing into action…
President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, 28th March 2018 stated that the 2018 budget must run for 12 months, in-line with the 2017 Appropriation Act passed by the National Assembly. Speaking after a Point of Order raised by Senator Atai Aidoko, who stated that a circular that was released to MDA’s on the rounding up of the 2017 budget by 31st March, 2018. In his comments, the Senate President said: “The budget runs for 12 months and it goes through May. Chairman of Appropriations is not here. Chairmen of Finance, both of you are here, hence,…
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, 28th March 2018 read an Executive Communication from President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to establish a promissory note program and a bond issuance to settle Nigeria’s local debts and contractual obligations. The President in his letter stated that the establishment of the promissory note and bond issuance program had become imperative to clear certain obligations of the federal government that include unpaid obligations to pensioners, salaries and promotional arrears to civil servants; obligations for petroleum marketers; contractors and suppliers debts; unpaid power bills and obligations from tariffs requested from…
The 8th Nigerian Senate once again made history yesterday, 28th March 2018 with the passage of the Conference Committee Report of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill. Speaking on the passage of the Bill, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, highlighted that the passage of the Bill was another promise kept by the 8th National Assembly. “It was just a few weeks ago (at the beginning of the month) that the Kpakpando Foundation for People with Disabilities came to visit me at my Office, and I promised them that by the end of March, we would…
Notwithstanding the arrival of Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu around 8.00pm on March 26, 2018, the people of Isheri Community trooped out enmasse to witness the presentation and hand over of 500KVA transformer donated by the 2019 most prominent governorship contender for the benefit of the whole people of Isheri. Also, the residents of Bungalow/Sawmill Area in Ifo were not left out as they took possession of a 500KVA transformer. While addressing party loyalists at Akute playground as part of the familiarisation tour to Ifo Local Government, the federal lawmaker remarked that for Ogun State to achieve greatness, the interest of…
Hurray o! Hurray o!! Hurray o!!! Chief Mrs Racheal Ogonna Umahi the Erimma 1 of Ebonyi State, the Ogoo-Nwanyi 1 of Uburu, the amiable First Lady of Ebonyi State and most importantly the wife of the innovative and wonder working Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Nweze Umahi FNSE,FNATE is 46 today to the glory of God. A woman of extraordinary excellence, embedment of humanity, selfless services and philanthropist par excellence is worthy to be celebrated even on this auspicious occasion of her birthday. A woman who has defied various odds and challenges to become the First lady of Ebonyi…
…Demands immediate repeal of laws on land use act, environmental sanitation, court bail. A civil rights organization, the Save Lagos Group has cautioned security operatives in Lagos State to show caution in the exercise of their duties to residents of the state, saying they (security agents) must not be seen to be infringing on the rights of the people. This is coming just as the Save Lagos Group has also urged members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to commence actions that would see to the repeal of the three critical laws that have in no small way impacted…
“Your Excellency Muhamadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Senator Bukola Saraki, Senate President; Honorable Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House; Your Excellencies, executive governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Royal fathers; Distinguished ladies and gentlemen; and as you say in Nigeria, all other protocols observed. Thank you for welcoming me to Nigeria. I’ve been coming here regularly since 2006, and I’ve always felt welcome. Nigerians usually greet me warmly. The first time I met the Sultan of Sokoto, I was honored that he greeted me…
… say Oyegun is a point person for APC 2019 mission. They also urged Buhari to throw his hat in the ring. South-South leaders on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari. In report circulated by a media practitioner – Mr. Henry Ovie to journalists today said that, “at a meeting to appraise political actors in Nigeria, the leaders praised Buhari for investing in roads, bridges, other infrastructure and security.” They also commended President Buhari for promoting sustainable growth and employability, strengthening the capacity and innovation of micro, small and medium enterprises and enhancing food security and sustainable agriculture.…
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ fuel new discoveries with Super Slow-mo video, best-in-class low light camera and AR Emoji for a more personalised way to express yourself LAGOS, Nigeria –Mar. 23, 2018 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. introduces the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, the smartphones that reimagine the way people communicate, share and experience the world. Made for an age in which consumers increasingly communicate and express themselves more with images, videos and emojis, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ drive innovation with Samsung’s advanced camera. Redesigned with a new Dual Aperture lens that powers an innovative low light…
Some Southeast Professionals in Diaspora have applauded President Muhammadu Buhari and the nation’s security forces, over the release of 105 Dapchi School girls, abducted by the Boko Haram sect, in Dapchi, Yobe State in February. According to the group, the release of the girls was a confirmation that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is sincere to Nigerians in keeping its promises. In a statement issued on Thursday by the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Engr Dr Fidelis Nze (KSM) and made available to the media, the group said the speedy effort embarked upon by the Buhari’s administration is a demonstration of…