Cry not, North; smell the coffee and act (1), by Hassan Gimba The topic on everybody’s, well, almost everybody’s, lips now is tax reform. Everybody has become an expert, so everyone is discussing it: the experts, the neophytes, and even those who do not give a hoot. Nigerians love to talk, dissipate energy, joke about it, and…
Royal Farewell: Families announce 4-Day burial programme for Princess Olajumoke Ajanaku The royal families of Musa-Ajanaku, Adegbite, and Amudipe have released the programme for the Burial Outing Ceremony and Celebration of Life in honour of a great matriarch, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Princess Olajumoke Eunice Ajanaku (Asabi) née Adegbite, who departed this world on…
Gov. Fubara To Recognize Some Traditional Stools In Ekpeye Land Soon . . . Says Projects To Improve Lives Are Executed, Delivered. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has promised to grant the request made by the Eze Ekpeye Logbo and other traditional rulers to recognise some designated traditional stools. He gave the promise…
The life and legacy of Princess Olajumoke Eunice Asabi Ajanaku: A trailblazer in family, faith, and community On 10th June 1941, beneath the bustling skies of Lagos, a royal legacy was reborn at the storied Island Maternity Hospital. Princess Olajumoke Eunice Asabi Ajanaku arrived with a noble cry, the precious child of Prince George Oginni…
Navigating change with wisdom: A message from Dr. Kayode Ajulo to Nigerian Activists Dear Fellow Nigerians, Respected Activists, and Noble Comrades, As we boldly navigate the frontlines of change, fueled by our passion and vision for a brighter tomorrow, it is imperative that we anchor our actions in the law. Our motivations are indeed righteous,…
ITA DAVID IKPEME: A TRIBUTE “Oga agba, e s’omo jeje, eniyan l’obolusegun t’o joba laye, eniyan l’obi Ikpeme t’o j’oba l’ondo o”. Above was one of the first lines of songs my ears picked as a child when I was registered for primary school in the 70s. Olusegun Obasanjo had just emerged as the Head…
PARENTING IS NOT A COMPETITION ‘Femi Adekunle on Parenting It was the annual inter-house sports competition in my children’s school. The weather was clement with expectations running high from the organisers, the competitors, cheering spectators and of course, parents. One of the events – the popular 100 meters sprint – was about to take off,…
A Special tribute to Great Ita David Ikpeme Air Force Captain Ita David Ikpeme was the most incorruptible and the best Military Administrator/ Governor of Ondo State since its creation in 1976 with the Capital in Akure. I celebrate “Asode Sao” Air Force Captain Ita David Ikpeme the first Military Administrator of Ondo State who…
Kebbi First Lady Attends EveryHomeAGarden Grand Finale Competition, Commends Women’s Role In Food Security. The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has commended the innovative contributions of Nigerian women in food security during the grand finale of the EveryHomeAGarden Competition hosted by the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
International Day Of Persons WIth Disabilities: Kebbi First Lady Disburses N100 million to persons with Disability. Wife of the Kebbi State Governor Hajia Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris Said the incumbent administration in Kebi State is deeply committed to improving the livelihood of persons with disability and providing them with requisite education to become productive members…
