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By Owodunni Rasheed Adekunle One of the several failures of Mr Bukola Saraki as governor of Kwara State was not seeing governance as a continuum. Rather than complete the numerous uncompleted developmental projects bequeathed on him by the late ex-Governor Mohammed Lawal of the blessed memory, he allowed them to rot away.Before Mr Saraki completed his two terms of eight years as governor and another eight years as a de facto governor, the late former Governor’s uncompleted developmental projects such as the high-volume overhead (concrete) water reservoirs and hostels in Kwara State Polytechnic that once promised Kwarans comfort, had become…

Technology company, Globacom, on Thursday in Warri, Delta State, delivered a brand new Toyota Prado car to the first winner at a colourful carnival ceremony held at the Gloworld, Delta Mall, Warri, in its ongoing customer reward promo, Festival of Joy.The impressive carnival event, which was further electrified by performance from the Ema Dance Troupe, was witnessed by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor who was the Special Guest; Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area, Chief Anthony Ofoni; representative of Urhobo community in Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Hon. Karo Goru…

– says lawmakers united to meet yearnings of Lagosians- accuses detractors of peddling news of alleged governorship ambitionSpeaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday said he had not given a serious thought about becoming the next governor of the state as was already being speculated.Dr. Obasa said his major concern has been to strengthen the party in the state adding that this is why he continues to minimise more people to support the party at all times, an act which has been misconstrued by ‘political detractors’ to mean that he was chasing a…

A group of concerned Edo State indigenes have called on the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) and governor Monday Okpebholo to zone the vacant Edo Central senatorial seat to Ewohimi, Esan South-East.The group under the aegis of Concerned Esan People’s Coalition (CEPC) stated that considering the immense efforts that were put in place during the APC governorship primaries to ensure that Senator Okpebholo emerged the party’s flagbearer, it is only logical to compensate Ewohimi people with the senatorial ticket. The convener, Jude Osariemen stated that “it is unfortunate that those who did not love Esan people or support Senator…

The festive season has always been a time for celebration and for some people, a time to visit with family and friends. With less than two weeks until December, we can already feel the hustle and bustle surrounding the end of the year. In the past, the end of the year was typically marked by family reunions, entertainment, religious events, and more. Even today with changing and challenging times, some of these Christmas traditions still offer unique experiences that stay etched in memory.Here are five iconic Naija Christmas experiences we need to bring back: 1. Christmas Clothes and “Show Yourself”…

▪︎ _Gov inspects ongoing works at civil service clinic, Kwara Hotel, conference centre, others_Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday visited the sites of some of his legacy projects, including the talk-of-the-town Innovation Hub, which is receiving finishing touches ahead of its public unveiling. The Governor said the objectives for the huge projects are to build a new ecosystem that makes Kwara a go-to place in Nigeria and build an economy that benefits the people and further elevates the state. Governor Abdulrazaq was responding to a media enquiry requesting him to explain the huge investments on projects such as the…

Two years ago, Nigerian Prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Church, in his usual manner spoke from his Lagos office to the political situation of far-away Somaliland.Two years later, the few words Primate Ayodele said has materialized to become a shocking reality, with everything he said coming to play like a movie script.Somaliland, since 2017, has been under the leadership of President Musa Bihi but in a surprising turn of event, the just concluded election saw the opposition leader, Abdirahman Cirro defeating the incumbent.Cirro, leader of the opposition Waddani party, won 64% of the vote against Bihi’s 35%, said…

… says no hiding place for cart pushersThe Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has intensified enforcement activities around the state, leading to the sealing of Ile Iyan, a business outfit on Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, for violating waste disposal regulations; and a major clamp-down on cart pushers.  Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the business facility was closed for reckless disposal of waste.  He said, “Our operatives discovered evidence of Ile Iyan’s waste disposal at an illegal dumpsite near Aje Comprehensive High School’s fence in Sabo, Yaba. Although the facility claimed to have…

EFCC is prosecuting Sirika, his daughter Fatima, Jalal Sule Hamma, and Al-Duraq Investment Nigeria LimitedA witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Musa Odiniya, testified in an Abuja High Court yesterday that Al-Duraq Investment Limited, which was established in 2021, was awarded the contract for the construction of the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport in 2022.Odiniya, a former Director of Procurement at the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), provided this information during the trial concerning an alleged N2.7 billion contract fraud involving former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika.The EFCC is prosecuting Sirika, his daughter Fatima, Jalal Sule Hamma, and…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has announced the third edition of its Media Outreach Programme, scheduled for Thursday, 21st November 2024, at LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, beginning at 12:00 pm.In a statement by NASRE’s Media Director, Lateef Owodunni, this year’s event will not only focus on supporting vulnerable journalists, such as widowed and ailing members of the fourth estate, but also aims to empower active journalists through impactful sessions on health, insurance, and entrepreneurship.“Our goal this year is to broaden the scope of support we offer. Beyond providing relief to vulnerable journalists, we are introducing…