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On a day like this, I remember President Muhammadu Buhari’s 60th Independence Anniversary Address to Nigerians and my heart bleeds! From the “directionless, unstable” and “nose-diving” state of the economy, to the deplorable security situation of the country, only a fool will fail to recognize that the story of Nigeria has become one, same, worn-out, … Read more
IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Contrary to the relentless propaganda in some political quarters, the Willie Obiano administration has once more stated that it inherited debts from the Peter Obi administration. Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Professor Solomon Chukwulobelu made the declaration mid week while answering a question as guest of the Governor’s Media Office. ‘On the … Read more
Community Volunteer Group under the auspices of Global Peace Foundation, GPF, Nigeria, has embarked on filling of potholes on Kafanchan -Kagoro road to avert road accidents. The exercise was part of effort toward restoring peace and to improve the standard of living of the people in the Area. Country Director, Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, Reverend … Read more
By Solomon Akpensongun Born two years after Nigerian’s Independence, in Jos, Plateau State to the family of Alhaji and Alhaja Ashafa Erogbogbo of Ikorodu, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa is an embodiment of kindness and compassion. Her father, Alhaji Ashafa Erogbogbo is of the children of late Alh Sule Erogbogbo of Adegorunsen Compound, Ajina Square, Ita-Agbodo, Ikorodu. … Read more
By Gboyega Akosile The world abhors vacuum, no doubt, but I find it indecent haste to have quickly formed a Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) so soon after disbanding Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). Why the haste in announcing a new police outfit which the ENDSARS protesters have indigeniously but justifiably described as a … Read more
By Gboyega Akosile Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu of Lagos State is of small frame but he fits the appelation of “small body, big engine”. And he shares some commonality with one of Nigeria’s civil war heroes, Brigadier-General Benjamin Adekunle whose exploits at the war front where he commanded the Third Marine Commando belonged to the … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba At his re-election for a second term as Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Anambra State Chapter, in April 2019, Jerry Nnubia cited the “cordial relationship between the State Government and organised labour” as a principal achievement of his leadership in the past four years. Nnubia and the delegates who returned him unopposed had … Read more
To have chalked up over eight decades on earth before returning to one’s maker is no mean feat, especially when such existence was replete with tremendous exploits and immeasurable achievements that transcended virtually every facet of life and human endeavour. Such is the life and times of Chief Victor Oluwole Odofin-Belo. A man whose successes … Read more
Controversial journalist, Kemi Omololu Olunloyo has declared that former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will not win the race for World Trade Organization Director General. The World Trade Organization is set to have its first female leader after Nigeria’s 66-year-old Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee made it through Thursday to the final run-off. They … Read more
By Gboyega Akosile Why won’t the lady in this post, dance, corvid be damned! 10/10/2020 is a unique date in her life history. Olori Alhaja Yesirat Abiola Afolasade, proud daughter of the popular Agbalajobi family of Epe kingdom, has gone through a lot in life that at 70 – straight without bending – and for … Read more
(Address delivered at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos on 4th October, 2020 in celebration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary) I thank you most sincerely for inviting me to join you in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the granting of Independence to our beloved nation by the British on 1st October 1960. It rained heavily … Read more
Love, as we all know, is a vital tool for a peaceful and secured environment. It is an instrument that puts smiles on people’s faces and it is something every human craves for. It is pertinent that we hold this virtue in high regard and that is why The Stephen Akintayo Foundation has taken this … Read more
In a bid to reposition Culture and Tourism in Nigeria, the Awori Tourism Board said that the Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. (Dr.) Oluwatoyin Emmanuel Taiwo is set to engage youths in a discussion to chart a new course for the future of the Industry at an online event set to take … Read more
Residents of Olomore Housing Estate in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State and Motorists have again appealed to the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to urgently repair gapping potholes and bad portions of Olomore, Brewery roads. Both residents and motorists had insisted that the areas has not had it as bad as it … Read more
A private sector initiative determined to tackle the increasing rate of unemployment in the country, has unveiled a programme in this direction tagged Project 60 60 60. Explaining the 60 60 60 concept, the mastermind and convener, Hon. Bimbo Daramola said its an initiative to get young people to register and participate in a 60th … Read more
(Address delivered at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos on 4th October, 2020 in celebration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary) I thank you most sincerely for inviting me to join you in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the granting of Independence to our beloved nation by the British on 1st October 1960. It rained heavily … Read more
By Ademola Orunbon Nigerians mark the 60th independence anniversary of their beloved country next Thursday, few will disagree that, amidst the myriad of unnerving socio-economic and security challenges facing the nation, Nigeria remains a great country still waiting to happen. October 1, therefore signals another opportunity to ponder on the state of the nation and … Read more
The Kaduna State Government has announced the passage of HRH Dr. Shehu Idris CFR, the Emir of Zazzau. The Emir died in hospital in the early hours of today. The governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has sent his condolence to the family of the late Emir and the people of Zazzau Emirate. Read Also: Edo Re-Elects … Read more
The world is filled with plethora of chasm in every aspect of its being. From the wide gulf between various humans that occupy it to the disparity in development of the many enclaves that constitue it. The discrepancies in civilization of enclaves shapes the world of gleeful itinerants who traversed it because they have been … Read more
September 18, 2020. A police officer, identified as Anthony Kachukwu, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command after his girlfriend, Justina Omofuma, died in one of the rooms of the Exclusive Mansion Hotel in the Surulere area of the state. Ekohotblog gathered that Anthony took Justina to the hotel, where they … Read more