If Nyesom Wike had read the character portrait of the Ijaw man as sketched by Dr. Percy Amoury Talbot, an early 20th century British historian and colonial administrator, he would most probably have thought twice before settling for Simnalaya Fubara as his third term placeholder. Wike was a two-term governor of Rivers State and today,…
By Festus Adedayo If Nyesom Wike had read the character portrait of the Ijaw man as sketched by Dr. Percy Amoury Talbot, an early 20th century British historian and colonial administrator, he would most probably have thought twice before settling for Simnalaya Fubara as his third term placeholder. Wike was a two-term governor of Rivers…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has been commended for his unflinching support and commitment to infrastructural development of rural areas through Osun Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The Project coordinator, Osun RAAMP, Engineer Rasaq Okediya gave this commendation while featuring on Imole Ayo, an awareness programme which promotes the activities of governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has described as shocking and sad the exit from this world of prominent Muslim preacher Sheikh Banni Abdulwahab Afonta. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Saturday in Osogbo. The statement reads; “I received…
In his efforts to aid adequate learning for students in the state, Hon. Bamidele Salam who is representing Ede North, Ede south, Egbedore and Ejigbo federal constituency empowered students in his constituency, with computer systems, bursary grants. Bamidele Salam also distributed sewing machines, grinding machines, hair driers, agricultural disinfectant sprayers, force up, portable generators, deep…
Governor Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has unveiled his administration’s development agenda for Iwo city in the Iwo Local Government area of Osun State. The governor disclosed his government’s commitment to provide infrastructural upgrades in the community while attending the 32nd annual Iwo Day celebration held at Iwo Stadium on Saturday. The governor,…
Controversial relationship therapist, Blessing CEO expressed joy as the Nigerian Police Force declared Human Rights activist, VeryDarkMan wanted. In a video posted on her page, the outspoken relationship counsellor reveals that VeryDarkMan is currently on the run after being invited by the police. Blessing CEO detailed how the social media critic had been summoned for…
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are the three finalists for the FIFA 2023 Best Men’s Player award, world soccer’s governing body has confirmed. Norwegian Haaland helped Manchester City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup last season. Messi secured the award in 2022 after guiding Argentina to…
Ailing Nollywood actor, John Okafor a.k.a Mr Ibu‘s health is reportedly in a worrisome state, reaching a point where he is struggling to speak. This comes just about a month after undergoing a leg amputation in a desperate attempt to save his life. Mr Ibu has since undergone another surgery involving the removal of a…
The new head of Turkey’s central bank said she has been priced out of Istanbul’s property market by rampant inflation, leaving no choice for the former finance executive but to move back in with her parents. “We haven’t found a home in Istanbul. It’s terribly expensive. We’ve moved in with my parents,” 44-year-old Hafize Gaye…
