Dear Bashorun Idris Kolapo kola-Daisi On this Occasion of your birthday 45th birthday, I take a moment to celebrate your outstanding achievement in life over the years, I’m glad to celebrate with you today. I extensively acknowledged your political activeness, brilliance, resourcefulness and your humanitarian service. Your successful accomplishments and outstanding performances in banking and…
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Saturday claimed many Nigerians living abroad live in regrets and depression. Mrs Dabiri-Erewa said in a tweet on Saturday that many Nigerians abroad kept bombarding her agency with calls, expressing regrets and depression. Her statement comes as a reaction to a UK-based lawyer, Dele Olawale’s…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has advised Nigerians to learn combat skills to protect themselves in the face of danger. The defence chief stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. He likened the acquisition of combat skills to driving, swimming and other survival skills. Asked…
The Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that it is aware of the recruitment activities of a newly formed Jihadist group known as ‘Lakurawa’ using the social media and welfare packages. The Jihadist group had reportedly been imposing taxes and levies on communities in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria. According to SaharaReporters, heavily armed Lakurawa Islamic preachers…
Arsenal’s new kid on the block, Ethan Nwaneri, has left his international future wide open, as he is said to be open to playing for either Nigeria or England. Born to a Nigerian father and an English mother, Nwaneri is eligible to play for both countries and the latest hint suggests that the 17-year-old will…
Governor Ademola Adeleke voted in his hometown, Ede in the ongoing Osun Local Government Election on Saturday. Adeleke voted at Sagba/Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede, around 7:51am and commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting rule of law which enabled the elections across Osun state. A statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Saturday described…
Nigeria has attracted $7.6bn in investment interests at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, held in Rabat, Morocco, from 4 to 6 December 2024. The announcement was made by the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. Adesina expressed optimism about the potential…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration against the indiscriminate arrest of labour leaders, activists, protesters and innocent citizens; because such arrests could throw the nation into chaos. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, gave the words of caution while reacting to the…
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal crossroads as it prepares for a new era of leadership. As the first pope from Latin America, Francis left a lasting impact by championing social justice, environmental stewardship, and a more inclusive vision of the Church. Now, the College…
A fatal auto crash along the Gombe–Yola Federal Highway has claimed the lives of eight persons, including a senior police officer, following a high-speed accident at Kaluwa village in Kaltungo Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday at about 3:00 p.m., involving a Hummer bus driven by 67-year-old Usman Ibrahim of Damilu, from…