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“Read the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech on June 12 Democracy Day”
1. All Praise is due to GOD Almighty Who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further entrenched and strengthened. 2. Twenty
Osun Governor proposes N119.5b budget for 2020
Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday presented the state’s 2020 appropriation bill, totalling N119, 550,401,040.00, to the State House of Assembly. Tagged “Budget of Restoration”, the 2020 appropriation bill focuses on such
“Your Excellency”: Much Ado About Nothing
The Lagos State Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu November 6, 2019 announced his desire to sign an Executive Order changing the salutation of Lagos State Governor from “His Excellency” to “simply… Mr. Governor”. As
Coronavirus: Osun bans all public gatherings
Following the berth of coronavirus on the shores of Nigeria and its continued spread despite federal government’s efforts to contain it, most state governments are now taking the initiative to ban all public gatherings.
DPR tasks stakeholders on safety procedures
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has tasked stakeholders on adherence to safety procedures in order to forestall disasters associated with downstream sector activities. The advisory was given at the maiden Annual General Meeting
COVID 19: Confirmed cases in Nigeria rise to 224 as Lagos rolls out more palliatives
The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 10 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease in Nigeria peaking the number at 224. The Center announced this on Sunday 5th April at 11:15
Index Covid-19 case in Osun discharged as government ramps up efforts to control spread
The first Covid-19 patient in Osun state has been discharged from the state Isolation Centre. Governor of Osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this while briefing the media on the state’s management of the coronavirus
Read Governor Sanwo-Olu’s letter to residents as two more Covid-19 patients recover in Lagos
Dear Lagosians, I have more great news for you from our Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba. Today, two more female patients have recovered fully and have tested negative to #COVID19 twice consecutively. They have been discharged
Press Briefing by Governor Seyi Makinde, Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force
We have made arrangements to decontaminate the State Secretariat. This will take place next week between Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Thereafter, the Secretariat will be reopened on Monday, April 20, 2020.
President Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari dies of Covid-19, laid to rest in Abuja
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari, on 17th April 2020, succumbed to the Coronavirus disease at an undisclosed Lagos hospital. The remains of the late Chief of Staff have since
Post-Election Harassment and Its Impact on the Erosion of Faith in Nigeria’s Indivisibility
On January 30, 2023, I had a conversation with a Cameroonian friend over the phone, during which he inquired about my hypothetical choice for the upcoming Presidential Election in Nigeria. Specifically, he wanted to know
Exchange Rate: Dollar to Naira
I just read about how the value of the Nigerian currency, the naira, relates to the US dollar. The writer suggested that a new person should be appointed to lead Nigeria’s Central Bank, believing this
The Legacy of Yevgeny Prigozhin: Shaping Global Dynamics Through Tragedy
The world was caught off guard by the untimely demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a towering figure in Russia’s political and military landscape. His influence on two critical fronts, the Ukraine-Russia War and Russia’s growing presence
The Imperative of Ending Neo-Colonialism in Africa: Analyzing the Niger Republic Coup and Pro-Coup Riots
Africa’s history has been marred by the insidious legacy of colonialism, which left lasting scars on the continent’s socio-political, economic, and cultural fabric. While formal colonial rule may have ended, the spectre of neo-colonialism still
Open Letter to the President: A Bachelor’s Degree is not the same or equivalent to a Higher National Diploma
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) The President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria Dear Sir, It is with great concern that I wrote this letter and I hope you would give it your
The Imperatives Before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Newly Sworn-in President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The 2023 presidential election in Nigeria has come and gone. It was a highly contested and controversial one, with three main candidates vying for the top office: Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress
How Peter Obi and Co Contributes to Nigeria’s Underdevelopment
On May 29, 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be sworn-in as Nigeria’s President. As Tinubu noted during the electioneering campaign, he will continue the policies and programs initiated by the APC-led Buhari administration if elected
In the Matter of Adeleke versus Oyetola, is it Too Early to Rejoice?
The Court of Appeal hearing the governorship electoral dispute between the Governor-Elect, Senator Adeleke of the PDP, and former Governor of Osun State, Mr. Oyetola of the APC has nullified Mr. Oyetola’s petition and reversed
“Lagos is a No Man’s Land”: Origin and Truth
The claim that Lagos is a “no man’s land” is a controversial and contested topic. Lagos, a city located in southwestern Nigeria, started out as a fishing village, called Eko. Its inhabitants and settlers were
“THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE” – Tinubu told Nigerians
“THE ERA OF RENEWED HOPE” By The President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu March 1, 2023 Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, addressed the nation
