POLITICS

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE That I hesitated to write this piece is intentional. That I’ve decided to write it now is also deliberate. I’ll explain both reasons when the time is right. I have met Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now President of Nigeria, a few times, but one meeting that stands …

ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA – A member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Mai Palace, has undertaken the renovation of 80 cemeteries across the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, describing the effort as part of his second-term constituency projects. Speaking during …

.. Says, Those Who Served In Uniform Deserve To Retire With Dignity and Peace of Mind BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate implementation of a long-anticipated pension increase, along with the rollout of free healthcare services for low-income retirees under the …

OTA, ADO-ODO/OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Seven councillors from the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State are facing a wave of condemnation following their decision to vote against a proposed bill seeking to increase local government rates and levies. The controversial bill, which aimed to revise upward several taxes, …

… Odua Cooperative Conglomerate Earns Praise For South West Initiatives BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Alhaji Ademola Balogun, has reiterated the state government’s unwavering support for the cooperative movement. Representing Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun at the commissioning of …

BY KAYODE AKINMADE  It is a great person, say the Yoruba that does great things. But this is also true in plurality: great people do great things. In Ogun, Nigeria’s Gateway State, the people and the government are building a prosperous future together, and Nigerians are taking ample notice. For …

ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved ₦230 billion worth of projects spanning various sectors. The move underscores Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to advancing infrastructure and enhancing the wellbeing of citizens across the state. The announcement was made by Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the State …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The pursuit of power and purpose often intersect in politics. This raises fundamental questions about leadership, governance, and the role of individuals in shaping their societies. In Nigeria’s context, marked by fluid alliances and shifting loyalties, a technocrat’s dilemma is particularly pronounced. While the intersection of purpose …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and House of Representatives candidate for Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Noheem Balogun has defected to African Democratic Congress (ADC), with over 2000 members of PDP and Labour Party (LP), in Lagos. The defection which took place at FAMCO Event Centre, …

…Acknowledges Awujale’s Role In 2023 Election Victory BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, highlighting the monarch’s significant contributions to his success in the 2023 presidential election. The President made this …