Senate Adjourns Session to Honour Late Hon. Olaide Odewale Akinremi The Nigerian Senate was filled with grief as they observed a moment of silence for the late Hon. Olaide Odewale Akinremi, a member of the House of Representatives who passed away at the age of 52 after a brief illness. Representing the Ibadan North Federal…
BAYELSA GOVT. HARPS ON PROPER LAND ADMINISTRATION ACROSS THE STATE. As a way of ensuring that due process is complied with as regards land acquisition, administration and other related issues on land ownership across Bayelsa state, the state’s Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Bar. Perepuighe Biewari has assured the public that government pays compensation for…
Nigerian Senate Urges Federal Government to Address Food Insecurity Crisis In response to the alarming rise of food insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigerian Senate is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to combat the crisis. During a session on Tuesday, the Senate debated a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi…
Senate Approves Bill to Eradicate Violence Against Individuals A significant bill aimed at repealing and re-enacting the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill 2024 has successfully passed its Second Reading on the Senate floor. The proposed bill is aimed at eradicating all forms of violence against individuals, providing optimal protection and effective remedies for victims, and…
Gunmen kidnap Abuja-bound passengers An unidentified number of travelers on a Siena Bus heading to Abuja were kidnapped yesterday between Akunu Akoko (Northeast Local Government) and Ayere in Ijumu Local Government of Kogi State. Akunu-Akoko resident, Mr. Felix Obaromi confirmed that combined teams of soldiers, police, Amotekun, local vigilante, and hunters are already combing the…
Osun tops other states in education loan fund uptake Osun State has been ranked as the first state in Nigeria with the highest number of students who have applied for the Education Loan Fund initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Sanya Akintunde, revealed this…
Empowering rural farmers for sustainable development (1) By Michael Adedotun Oke Immediate intervention is crucial to address the challenges faced by farmers in areas with inadequate infrastructure such as poor roads, hospitals, schools, and other essential facilities. The neglect of these farmers, who work tirelessly without reaping significant rewards, is unacceptable. In many farming communities,…
HOW TO OVERCOME LIMITING BELIEFS Overcoming limiting beliefs is crucial for personal growth and achieving one’s fullest potential. These beliefs, often deeply ingrained from past experiences, societal influences, or self-doubt, can significantly hinder our progress and hold us back from realizing our true capabilities. Addressing and transforming these beliefs requires a conscious and deliberate effort,…
Otiotio, Agala, Others Eulogieses Sylva At 60, Describes Him As a Visionary Leader. Despite his absence, members of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Bayelsa State on Sunday thronged the party Secretariat to mark the 60th birthday of their leader and candidate of the party in the 2023 governorship election Chief Timipre Sylva. Sylva, who…
Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (2), By Hassan Gimba, This is the continuation of the article of last week, republished as a result of our current “search” for a more viable political system. It should be noted that they were first published over three years ago. In Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better…
