The Kebbi State Government has dismissed allegations of its involvement in the resignation of the Chief Imam of Wala Central Mosque in Birnin Kebbi, Sheik Rufa’i Ibrahim. Addressing newsmen on Sunday the Hon. Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Arc. Mohammed Sani-Aliyu said government was not in anyway witch-hunting anybody. He added that the Chief Imam had…
Governor Ademola Adeleke is administering Osun state with a people centric approach and with an eye on good legacies rather than material acquisition, his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has declared. Speaking on Diamond FM programme, Enun Onikan, Mallam Rasheed debunked what he called “several lies and untruths being peddled by the opposition in the state”,…
By Oladele Olawale All around the world, running is a highly popular sport for people, and it seems that over the past 3-4 years, Nigerian, particularly Abuja Residents have been catching the running bug en masse. Documentary photographer Olawale Oladele spent a month capturing members of the Abuja Run Club, a focal point to illustrate…
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has raised the alarm that his administration inherited a huge debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from the previous administration, making it difficult for him to pay worker’s salaries now. He, however, said that despite the humongous debt burden on the State government, he was…
The Gbenga Hashim Foundation (GHF) has allocated a sum of 10 million Naira towards empowering more than 200 small-scale businesses located in Abuja. This initiative aims to provide support to entrepreneurs who are in need of financial assistance to scale their businesses. The GHF recognizes the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving…
Minister of Power of Nigeria, Adebayo Adelabu, has emphasized the urgent need for proactive measures to tackle the challenges plaguing the country’s power sector. During a visit to the Egbin Power Plant, Adelabu outlined comprehensive strategies aimed at enhancing power supply across Nigeria. Addressing a range of issues from infrastructure limitations to supply chain constraints,…
Calls for sacrifice by Nigerians and prayers for peace and security in the country topped Easter messages sent by senators on Saturday. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death, to give salvation to mankind. President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, leading his colleagues in sending messages, asked Christians to borrow a…
Recently, majority of the electorate in Osun rained curses on Ismail Omipidan (who has been nicknamed Omiparo) because of his penchant for lies and mischief. The electorate were reacting to Omipidan’s article where he cursed them for rejecting his principal, Gboyega Oyetola, to vote for Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State in…
By Abiodun Joseph Fasakin In the heart of Nigeria’s southwest lies Osun State, a land brimming with potential and promise. For years, the people of Osun have yearned for leadership that not only delivers on developmental promises but also ensures the effective management of state resources, particularly in prioritizing the welfare of its citizens. Enter…
We pay tribute to an iconic character who brought us joy and made us laugh for decades.The Nigerian entertainment industry sadly lost a legendary figure early in the month whose stellar performances was acknowledged, admired and had great impact on the Nigerian entertainment scene and beyond. Mr John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu, was a…
