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INTEGRITY VERSUS CORRUPTION: DOES IT TAKE ONLY INTEGRITY TO RULE NIGERIA? BY OBAFEMI BABAJIDE

As Nigerians mark the 77th birthday of her President and Commander-In-Chief of Armed Forces who his widely adjudged as upright and stern when it comes to matters of corruption; in fact, his negative dispositions to corruption had largely won him the sobriquet; Mr Integrity [mai gaskiya] among his people. But in the face of this dwindling economy and serious hardship ... Read More »

Solomon, the Comforter, Is 60 by Olawale Olaleye

Which of the favours of thy Lord would you deny? That’s the question that dominated my thoughts while considering what to pen in honour of a man, one of the worthy few, who’s made an impact in my life without a fuss. And, from a personal standpoint, I answered to myself: none! Today, one of the very few sincere, consistent, ... Read More »

Zamfara revokes contracts, orders Aliero to refund N22bn

The Zamfara state government has asked former Kebbi state governor, Senator  Adamu Aliero  to refund over N22 billion state fund allegedly received by his company-Allied Trading Firm- as contract sum for  the connection of 75 towns and villages to  national grid in 2013. The state’s commissioner of works and transport, Engr. Isah Mayana, said this Wednesday at the end of ... Read More »

Dangote, Adebutu Kessington to Renovate National Stadia in Abuja, Lagos

The Adoption Campaign by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports may have started yielding dividend following the confirmation by the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, that business moguls, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Adebutu Kessington (also known as Baba Ijebu), have pledged to renovate the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja and the National Stadium in Lagos respectively. The duo, according to ... Read More »

PHOTO NEWS: OFFICIAL OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE LAGOS 4TH MAINLAND BRIDGE AT THE BAGAUDA KALTHO PRESS CENTRE

Director General, PPP, Mr. Ope George; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works & Infrastructure, Engr. Olujimi Hotonu; Special Adviser to the Governor on Works & Infrastructure, Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye and representative of Advanced Engineering Consultants (AEC), Dr. Peter Agunbiade during the official opening of the Expression of Interest for the Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge, at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the ... Read More »

Supreme Court verdict reaffirmed Makinde’s, PDP’s acceptance, says Oyo PDP …congratulates gov

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde over the Supreme Court judgment, which upheld his electoral victory on Wednesday. The party in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, said the verdict reaffirmed the general acceptance of PDP and the Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, as reflected in the landslide victory recorded ... Read More »

Makinde’s Supreme Court victory, a triumph of justice, people’s will—Oduyoye, Gov’s Political Adviser

The affirmation of the victory of Governor Seyi Makinde in the March 9, 2019 governorship election by the Supreme Court on Wednesday has been described as a triumph for justice and the power of the people to democratically determine their leaders. Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters, Hon. Babatunde Oduyoye, who stated this in reaction to the ruling of ... Read More »

LASG Commence Payment Of Bursary

The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary. Onayele made this disclosure today Wednesday, 18th December, 2019 while addressing newsmen in his office. He also appealed to other categories of beneficiaries yet to get their bank alert to exercise patience as efforts ... Read More »

SANWO-OLU WELCOMES SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT, SAYS VICTORY FOR PEOPLE OF LAGOS

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday expressed joy at the Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State, saying that the victory is for the people of Lagos. Sanwo-Olu said the judicial affirmation of his election victory will further reinforce his desire to vigorously pursue his vision of bequeathing a legacy of ... Read More »