By Rasheed Alani The above piece by an agent of five out of the six governorship aspirants of Osun PDP demonstrated the frustration and the evil-mindedness of those afraid of democracy, of those who wants an aspirant, Ademola Adeleke stripped of his right to be voted for in contravention of party and Nigerian constitution. The…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi K. Wabote has urged the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) to help the nation in weeding out bad eggs in the journalism profession. Speaking at a breakfast meeting with GOCOP members at Lagos Sheraton, Ikeja, Engr. Wabote noted that GOCOP as a professional…
He is unassuming and urbane. He is also sedate but highly fecund. His mien anywhere he goes is writ-large as it bears his trademark sartorial elegance. Yet, he is characteristically unobtrusive. His gait and speech mannerism combine to paint a composite picture of a rare politician, not as much of the jesters, pretenders, carpet baggers,…
TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY ALHAJI MOSHOOD ADEOTI, GOVERNORSHIP ASPIRANT IN SATURDAY, GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY ELECTION OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) IN THE STATE OF OSUN, TODAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022 I welcome you, gentlemen of the press and our party leaders to this press conference aimed at highlighting the anomalies in the governorship primary…
…As Minister, others applaud transparent auction of spectrum Barely a week before the deadline set by the NCC for the payment of the spectrum fees by the winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction, the Federal Government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications…
Federal Ministry of Environment has endorsed the campaign to plant 10 million trees in major locations across the country as a measure to combat desertification and effects of climate change. The campaign is spearheaded by Association of Flower Nurseries and Landscaping Practitioners, AFNALPA. This is contained in an endorsement letter dated 11th February, 2022 and…
“That judgment is still subsisting. The appeal was in favour of Sunday Bisi. No appeal is pending in respect of that judgment of the Court of Appeal.” Much as I have tried to refrain from making any comments on the legal tussle within Osun PDP initiated by Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo, I have taken the pains…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested DCP Abba Kyari and four other police officers for their involvement in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy, discreditable, unethical, and unprofessional conduct, official corruption and tampering with exhibits in a case of illicit drug trafficking involving a perpetual transnational drug cartel. The arrest of the officers was sequel…
COMMUNIQUE OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS The Council of Ministers met onFriday February 11, 2022 , in the usual room for deliberations, under the chairmanship of His Excellency, Mr. MOHAMED BAZOUM, President of the Republic, President of the Council of Ministers. After reviewing the items on the agenda, the Board took the…
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina J. Mohammed called for provision of more humanitarian aid and assistance to the war affected communities in Ethiopia. The Deputy Secretary-General gave a press conference today to local and international media outlets on her visits to conflict hit and drought stricken regional states, describing an “extraordinary visit…
