The Nigerian Army has said that the arrest of fraudsters at the 86 Regular Recruits in Lagos is a testament of the transparency of the process. In a statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the army…
In a bid to ensure that elders are not left out in celebration of the yuletide season, Dr. Seun Bosede Osamaye has presented welfare packages to hundreds of the senior citizens in Ifedore local government area to mark end of year 2023. In a statement made available to the media, Dr Osamaye described the gesture…
Oba Adebowale Taiwo celebrates birthday in grand style … Commissions borehole for community’s needs It was a moment of merriment and service to humanity, as His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael Kehinde Adebowale Taiwo, (Jowele Lori-Oko Orilobamise II), the Onifiye Adimula of Idado-ijesa kingdom, Atakunmosa East local Government,Osun state, celebrated his birthday in a memorable and…
It is time to pause and allow readers to air their views on the many issues featured in this Column. This week and next, I will share some of my readers’ views to give broader perspectives on the issues discussed in this Column. One of the critical issues was that of Borno State Governor Prof….
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S NEW YEAR ADDRESS TO THE NATION Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for his grace and benevolence to…
2024: AIYEDATIWA PROMISES INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCED WORKERS’ WELFARE – Warns politicians against violence, calumny ahead of governorship election The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has renewed his commitment towards reengineering the infrastructural development of the State while also prioritising the welfare of workers in the State. The Governor stated this on Monday in…
Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adewale Olumide Egbedun has urged Indigenes and residents of Osun State to be resolute in prayers for the progress of the state at all times. In his New Year message, the Speaker appreciated God for His protection and preservation over families, friends well-wishers…
An Igbo adage says that when an anomaly persists for one year, it becomes the norm. So slowly, steadily but surely, it is becoming a norm, an accepted aberration, for a president in Nigeria to appoint himself as a minister. It is like saying in a country of 200 million-plus, there is no one…
No fewer than 25 countries have entered 2024, as at evening time in Nigeria. Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, was the first place in the world to enter 2024. Below are names of other countries and states that are already in the new year 2024: New Zealand Australia’s major cities Sydney and Melbourne Japan…
Maya Angelou knew why a caged Bird sings, Wumi Akintide knows why Crime and Corruption are so rampant and have become an incurable Cancer in Nigeria. The first is bad leadership and bad followership in Nigeria The second is failure of Law Enforcement The third is repeating the same behavior, time and again, but expecting…
