Invest in job creation for youths, US-based Pastor Ibitoye charges FGN A call has been made for the Nigerian government to prioritise job creation for the nation’s youth, recognising them as the backbone of the country’s future. In an interview with Ebony Herald International, Pastor Francis Ibitoye of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Mirror of God,…
On this day, the 11th of February, 1990, exactly 35 years ago, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela walked out of Victor Verster Prison, a free man after 27 long and grueling years. His release marked the dawn of a new era for South Africa, a nation battered by the storm of apartheid but now clinging to the…
As February 2025 unfolds, the first showers of rainfall could arrive at any moment, signalling the start of the farming season across Nigeria. This seasonal transition is no surprise, as it has traditionally marked the beginning of agricultural activities. To maximise productivity, both seasoned farmers and aspiring agriculturists must prioritise the adoption of modern farming…
Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday, inaugurated the Road 24 High Profile Road, Okaka in Yenagoa, the state capital, as Governor Douye Diri began his fifth anniversary celebrations. The Bayelsa governor also flagged off medical outreaches as part of the anniversary activities. Senator Otu, who is vice chairman of the South-South…
The Ekiti State Waste Management Agency has set up a special task force to apprehend and prosecute residents who habitually dispose of waste in unauthorised places. The Director General of the Waste Management Agency, Sukanmi Onipede, confirmed this to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explaining that despite the provision of waste bins, some residents continue…
The Kebbi State Government has relieved all 21 Local Government Education Secretaries (ES) in the state of their appointments. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala-Tafida, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. According to the SSG, the decision takes immediate effect. He stated that all…
For struggling and refusing to be raped, a sixteen year old girl has been gruesomely murdered by two men in Emure Local Government, Ekiti State. The girl who went to farm with her brother was accosted by the two men suspected to be herders. The brother of the girl was said to have escaped…
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday, reaffirmed his cordial relationship with the incumbent Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, emphasising that their bond is rooted in mutual love, respect, and a shared commitment to the development of the state. Speaking during a thanksgiving Mass marking his 60th birthday at St….
The first part of this piece was published in this column on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. At that time, I only knew Yayale through newspapers and news media. Nevertheless, I wrote about his responsibilities, background, risks, and potential challenges related to his assignment. This assignment involves two demanding tasks: leading the government delegation to resolve…
Can Buni tame the Lake Chad curse?, by Hassan Gimba That is the question. Perhaps we should first take a look at Lake Chad and Mai Mala Buni, the governor of Yobe State and current chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. The Lake Chad Basin is an area of about 2,434,000 square kilometres…
