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In an unprecedented show of strength and determination, hundreds of women took to the streets of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to protest the forceful takeover of their lands by former Governor, Nyesom Wike. The protesters, who identified themselves as ‘Oginigba Women’, demanded an immediate reversal of the controversial land acquisitions and an end to the alleged land grabbing. The women carried placards and banners with strong messages such as ‘No Consultation, No Compensation’ and ‘Give Us our Land Back’ directed at the FCT Minister, Hon. Kingsley Chinda and Barr George Ariolu. Chinda, the House of Representatives Minority Leader…

…promises to reconnect Siun-Ogere-Iperu-Ilisan road Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday commissioned the Sagamu-Iperu-Ode-Sapade road, as part of activities to mark his first year for the second term in office, as he announced award of contract for the construction of the Siun-Ogere-Iperu-Ilisan road. Recall that the Govenor on Tuesday was in Ogijo, in Sagamu Local Government Area to commission the popular Hospital road in the town, where he vowed to sustain the tempo of the ongoing infrastructural transformation across the State. Speaking at the commissioning of phase one and two of the eight kilometres road, the governor said…

In a heartfelt message, a renowned security expert, and entrepreneur, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on the completion of his first year in office. Dr. Ogunsan praised the president’s notable achievements over the past year and expressed hope for continued progress and development under his leadership. According to Ogunsan, President Tinubu’s administration has been marked by significant strides in various sectors, which have earned commendation both domestically and internationally. Noteworthy among these achievements is the stabilisation of the economy. Through strategic policy reforms and initiatives aimed at boosting local production and reducing dependence on…

Golden Little Lights, a non-governmental organization, organized a fun filled Children’s Day Party for 500 pupils in Lagos. This being its 6th edition. The event which was held at Ikoyi Girls Primary School today 28th of May 2024, witnessed a Mammoth Crowd of children and parents. “The children’s day party was to celebrate children and provide fun activities that they may not ordinarily be able to afford due to their backgrounds. “The one-day programme was established to treat them with laughter and play, including activities related to safety tips and other educational studies – Quiz competition, mascots appearances, bouncing castles…

In recognition of his exceptional contributions to peace and community development, a renowned security expert, educationist and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has been appointed as an International Peace Advocate by the Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC). This prestigious appointment will be officially conferred upon him during the International Day of Peace celebration on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. UN-POLAC, established in 2001 and affiliated with the United Nations and UNESCO, was founded following the General Assembly’s resolution that declared 2001-2010 as a decade of peace and non-violence. The foundation’s mandate aligns with the Sustainable…

By Toby Prince Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila needs no introduction as far as the Nigerian political space is concerned. He made his name through hard work, diligence and consistency both in private life and public service. The difference between ‘race’ and ‘grace’ is the “G” which stands for the God factor. “Gbaja”, as the 6-term member of the House of Representatives from Lagos State is fondly called, can only give credit to God for the journey of his life so far. Elected 6 consecutive times into the Federal House of Representatives since 2003, Hon. Gbaja voluntarily resigned from the Green…

By Femi Olawale I Woke up to a trending story of one so called FEMI JIMOH claiming that MFM or rather Dr DK OLUKOYA put him behind bars for 9 years, the most annoying part is that uncanny people who have no shame, the so-called detractors of the ministry that are facing legal problem are shamelessly and obviously making a hill out of this mole, people like Maureen Badejo and Funke Ashekun who are yet to pay what they owe the ministry from their judgements in court THE STORY AS IT SHOULD BE TOLDOur attention was drawn to an interview…

Fidelity Bank Plc complies with the highest corporate governance standards as the leading commercial bank adheres promptly to all full disclosure requirements and global best practices. Fidelity Bank is awarded CG+, the highest rank under the Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS), which screens quoted companies against prescribed best practices and standards. A review of the latest compliance report showed that Fidelity Bank sustains its highest-ranking rating of CG+, with shareholders and market pundits commending the high corporate standards of the bank. Head, Listings Regulation Department, NGX Regulation (NGXRegco), Mr. Godstime Iwenekhai, explained that the CGRS was designed to strengthen the…

‘’If Nigerians vote for APC in 2023, the country will sink, we will swim in poverty, and the economy will be in shambles. If APC wins, Nigeria will suffer extraordinarily. We have not yet seen hardship; if APC wins, the real hardship will come. The economy will be sick.’’ These were the words of a popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in October 2022 before the Nigerian presidential election was held in 2023. ‘’Subsidy is gone’’, it’s been one year since Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu made this statement that would later lead to a…

His absence is a big blow to Nigeria’s chances of making the World Cup. The Super Eagles are third in Group C – behind leaders Rwanda and South Africa – of the African qualification series. Nigeria’s forward #9 Victor Osimhen reacts after picking up an injury during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen will not play in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and the Benin Republic. The reigning CAF Footballer of…