There is a popular Bible story that has fascinated me for years. It is the story of Blind Bartimeus. His encounter with Jesus Christ is recounted in the book of Matthew in Chapter 20 from verses 29 – 30 and subsequently in Luke 18:35-43. It is a simple story that intrigues and fascinates. Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho ... Read More »
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, carved a niche for himself in Lagos politics, leaving behind an impressive track record of achievements: 1. Economic and Legislative Contributions: Yayi played a vital role in the Lagos State House of Assembly, championing policies that bolstered Lagos’ financial and administrative framework. 2. Budgetary Oversight: As the Chairman of the Lagos State ... Read More »
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised himself for recording a good performance during his maiden presidential media chat held in Lagos on December 23. When one of the panelists asked whether he was scoring himself, the president answered in the affirmative. It was like, ‘If I don’t market myself, who will’. And away from the clumsiness of the 2023 campaign period, ... Read More »
Kemi Badenoch’s ill-advised denigration of Nigeria has refused to go away. Her belittlement of the country of her ancestry is still generating passionate public discourse within and outside the media space, and it appears the matter will not go away anytime soon. Exasperated by Kemi Badenoch’s misguided attacks on Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently counseled her to drop the ... Read More »
Nigeria is on the cusp of transiting from the archaic tax regime that has been retarding its collective prosperity to a progressive alternative that places businesses and people at the core of its general principles. But this transition has elicited highly spirited debates at the National Economic Council, NEC, and the National Assembly. Again, for me, the degree of debate ... Read More »
In a pivotal announcement aimed at improving the State’s justice system, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, the Attorney General of Ondo State, has unveiled a series of key and impactful initiatives during the Body of Attorneys-General Conference chaired by the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN in Abuja. The newly announced initiatives will focus on the ... Read More »
The Ogun State team competing at the ongoing 8th Nigeria Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, has been praised for its dedication, talent, and resilience. Led by a group of dynamic young athletes, the team has gained widespread recognition for upholding the standard of excellence Ogun State is known for. In a statement issued by the Ogun State Commissioner for ... Read More »
…As Kenyan Firm Trains Teachers, Gifts Them Androids, Teaching Materials_ The UBEC-SUBEB Model Smart School in Ibadan will hold its entrance examinations for Early Childhood Care Development Education, ECCDE, Primary and Computer Based Test, CBT, for Junior Secondary School levels on September 16, 2024. Speaking in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi ... Read More »
Nigeria’s political landscape is notoriously dominated by money politics, where bribery, vote buying, and election rigging are rampant. This can be discouraging for young people who aspire to become political leaders but lack the financial resources to compete. However, it’s essential to remember that money isn’t the only factor that determines success in politics. In this article, we’ll explore strategies ... Read More »
The crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly took a new turn on Monday with twenty-seven members defecting from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state to the All Progressives Congress. that the lawmakers cited division within the PDP as the primary reason for their defection to the APC. The affected lawmakers are said to be the ones ... Read More »
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