PBAT GAINS WHERE OTHERS FAILED. The recent outing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) to France was viewed with lots of skepticism. Examining France’s African relations, it requires some general observations about what works and what doesn’t bringing Nigerians thematic view in their imaginary worlds to regressive platitudes. For other online contributors, the past Franco-African relations was a problem to …

North West Dev Commission and Other Issues: Who Will Save the Region? Northwestern Nigeria, the veritable location of Katsina—Kano—Kaduna, aka KKK, the brain and heartbeat of Nigeria’s politics, is in disarray. It is at a ferocious war with itself and external forces and direly needs salvation. The twin forces of insecurity and nepotism are massively churning out poverty, unemployment, healthcare …

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 then move on as if …

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 28th July 2024. The burial …

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 during the inauguration ceremony of …

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 Adegbite. Her lineage sparkled with …

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, but let us remember: true …

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 of State of Nigeria and …

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, and you could not but …

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 had just changed mortality for …

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, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Abuja. …

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 of the society”, The first …

Reps To Probe Abuja Rehabilitation Centre, Social Protection Programs …Seek Lasting Solutions To End Street Begging In FCT Nigerian House of Representatives has resolved to mandate it’s Committee on Disabilities to investigate the Abuja Rehabilitation Centre and Social Protection Programmes of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and report back within four weeks for further legislative action. This was sequel to …

Kebbi CP SEEKS FOR CONTINUOUS   COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN KEBBI STATE The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M. Sani and his Management Team had received the Kebbi State Coordinator, National Human Rights Commissioner, Hamza A. Wala, Esq for a courtesy visit in his Office, at the State …

Nigerian Content Level Hits 56% as Ministers, Stakeholders Hail NCDMB on Developmental Initiatives … NCDMB, BoI Sign Agreement on N15bn Community Contractor Fund The Nigerian Content performance level in the oil and gas industry has hit 56 percent in 2024, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe announced on Tuesday. He spoke at …