Mr Bola Babarinde, a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South Africa Chapter, has commended the reconciliatory effort of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his immediate past predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode. Babarinde in a statement on Monday, commended Sanwo-Olu for attending Ambode’s 60th birthday party and...
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Dr Kayode Ajulo, a renowned constitutional lawyer and rights activist, has commended President Bola Tinubu for renaming the Port-Hacourt Airport after the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Ajulo said in a statement in Abuja on Sunday that renaming some federal airports after patriotic personalities who contributed to the growth...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – An elder statesman and former Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa has warned that, all is not well with Nigeria and things might continue to grow from bad to worse in the near future if urgent measures are not taken to address the...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Ibadan Dry Port Project may likely come on stream quicker than expected because the present leadership of the country under President Bola Tinubu, understands “the benefits of developing the economic value chain.” He said that...
Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Mathew Kukah, has called on Federal Government to enforce the provision for the freedom of religion and worship as enshrined in the nation’s constitution and other laws of land. According to Bishop Kukah, this can be done by providing adherents of different faiths in...
The family of the late Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola on Saturday in Ibadan lauded the Federal Government for honouring the late Premier of the Western Region. The family gave the commendation in a statement jointly signed by Mr Lenn Ayoola, Mrs Funmilayo Oyelade, Mr Oladiran Olaniyi, Mr Akintoye Akintola,...
The Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) says it is in support of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts aimed at repositioning the giant of Africa. President of Guinea- Buissau and Chairman Authority ECOWAS Head of State and Government, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, said this during a private visit to Tinubu...
Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo) has said that if he lost his senatorial ambition, his blood pressure would have risen to 360 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Oshiomhole said this during the post inauguration/thank you party hosted in his honour by friends and well-wishers at his country home, Iyamho, Etsako,...
Femi Falana, SAN, has blamed the “irresponsibility” of the ruling class for the hardships brought on by the alleged fraud perpetrated by beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy regime and failed promises to reform the oil sector. There is, therefore, a need for the Federal Government to act fast...
Former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has called on President Bola Tinubu to fulfill the 35 per cent affirmative action promised women during his presidential campaign. She made the appeal on Friday in Abuja at an award night organised by Women of Worth,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Taraba Central Zone Youth Coalition for Peace, Justice and Social Development has decried the continued marginalization of Taraba Central Senatorial Zone by successive governments since the advent of democracy in 1999 in the appointment of Ministers from the State. The leader of the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has called on leaders in the northwest region of the county to unite and support the present administration’s efforts in addressing challenges confronting the people. The Vice President made the call today in his remarks when he...
State governors have pledged to complement Federal Government’s initiatives aimed at providing relief to Nigerians, Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi said on Friday in Lagos. Gov. Bello stated this after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. He said the successful implementation of the succour pledged by the Federal Government...
BY RICHARD ABU, Lafia – The Director General of the Nasarawa State Waste Management and Sanitation Authority, Mr. Abubakar Aliyyu Mandaki, has stressed the need to effectively collaborate with LGAs chairmen and other stakeholders in the management of waste to achieve healthy living. Mr. Mandaki stated this on Thursday...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Tinubu’s determination and commitment to address basic infrastructural facilities issues in the country including Gamboru- Ngala-Dikwa, and Maiduguri -Bama-Banki-Damboa – Biur federal Trunk ‘A’ roads in Borno State. Kashim, who stated this on Wednesday...
Chief Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Chairman (South) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerians to appreciate President Bola Tinubu’s willingness to sacrifice for the good of all. “The spirit of willingness to sacrifice as exhibited by President Tinubu is for the overall interest of the country,”...
President Bola Tinubu has received the assurance of support from the leadership of 10th National Assembly and state governors on his Renewed Hope agenda. Senate President Godswill Akpabio gave the assurance when a delegation of senators, governors and captains of industry paid Tinubu a Sallah courtesy visit on Wednesday...
BY RICHARD ABU, Lafia – The Executive Chairman of Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa State, Mr. Muhammed Sani Otro has called on Muslims and the entire people of the area to embrace farming activities as the rains sets for this year’s cropping season. The Chairman gave the...
Now that the petitioners have closed their cases at the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC), one can only wonder what strategy the respondents would employ to defend the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu’s presidency. Well patience, they say is a virtue so Nigerians wait patiently as the respondents...