I, Otunba Omoluwabi Adeshina Abubakar, the Chairman RUGIPO Alumni Association Abuja Chapter, congratulate Nigerians as we celebrate our 63 years of nationhood.Otunba Abubakar, in a statement to celebrate Nigeria’s 63 independence, added that “a united and prosperous Nigeria is achievable through strong leadership, good governance, and transformative policies.He averred, that Nigeria has continuously demonstrated its resilience, vibrancy, and determination to …
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Independence Day Anniversary:: Tinubu Announces Additional N25,000 Pay For Low-Grade Workers. By Saheed Badmus
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that for the next six months, an average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25,000 per month. The president…President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that for the next six months, an average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25,000 per month.The president stated this in his nationwide broadcast as part of the programme …
Read More »X-RAYING THE PRESIDENT’S SPEECH. By Chidi Ekeh
Congratulations to fellow Nigerians on yét another anniversary of our Nation’s independence. The Preidential Address is not just a ritual but has over the years served as a guiding light or benchmark on which the activities of the federal government would be judged for the next year. While the President mentions promises and pledges, there is a lack of specificity …
Read More »ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023
Dear Compatriots,It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian.On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, …
Read More »The Urgency of Transparency: Why Tinubu Should Release His True Educational History. By Chidi Ekeh
Introduction:The recent election of Bola Tinubu as the President of Nigeria has undoubtedly sparked both excitement and controversy. While his victory is still being contested, one pressing issue that has cast a shadow over his presidency is the allegations of certificate forgery concerning his educational background. In the interest of transparency, integrity, and public trust, it is imperative for Tinubu …
Read More »A Contrast of Monumental Proportions between Jimmy Carter & Donald Trump. By Dr. Prince Wumi Akintide
Donald Trump Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter at 99 without a single scandal to his name and Donald Trump at 78 with multiplicity of scandals galore, two Impeachments back to back, four or five criminal indictments back to back and a 91 count charge hanging over his neck like an Albatross.The outlaw is still running his mouth telling his delusional supporters …
Read More »Africa Crisis: Jonathan, Touray Others Apt On Proffering Solutions. By Chris Mark
African leaders in their separate speaches vowed to profer solutions to the enormous challenges and crisis confronting the continent.The leaders converged in Yenagoa the Bayelsa state capital at this year’s Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue Series: “Breaking New Grounds in the Democracy Development Nexus in Africa,”Those present at the event are Former President of Nigeria Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Prof Patrick …
Read More »At Cultural Fiesta:Non indigenes Endorse Gov. Diri For 2nd Tenure…as Igbo Promise Spectacular Igbo Day
The chances of Senator Douye Diri getting re-elected as Governor of Bayelsa State come Nov. 11,2023 governorship polls in the State appears to be getting brighter day by day if the gale of endorsements from several individuals and groups is anything to go by.Adding to the number of numerous groups pledging support for the Governor’s re-election bid is the community …
Read More »Punjab Students Invest Rs 68,000 Crore Annually in Canadian Education. By Saheed Badmus
Reports have it that amid the ongoing tensions between India and Canada, along with growing concerns among parents about the hefty investments in their children’s education in Canada, staggering statistics reveal a capital outflow of a staggering Rs 68,000 crore each year from Punjab.According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), a total of 226,450 visas were approved …
Read More »Why the American Electoral College Provision must go?
The promise of our Constitution often eulogized by ACLU (American Civil Liberty Union)means nothing if compared to the Injustice and the Inequity of the American Electoral College Provision.For the benefit of many of the fans of this Column who are not students of Political Science and who may have thought like I once did that the American Constitution plus the …
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