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The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, advised women in both elective and appointed positions on Friday to extend a hand of fellowship and sisterhood to others. She also urged them to give adequate and proper representation to the people. “The First Lady was speaking while she received in the audience the APC National Woman Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, and the Deputy National Leader, Hajia Zainab Ibrahim. Busola Kukoyi, Spokesperson to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, said in a statement While congratulating them on their emergence, Senator Oluremi Tinubu…

By Seyi Gesinde There is no question at all that the subject of climate change and the many ramifications around it are very high on the critical priorities of our time. More importantly, for many in Africa and the developing world, the narrative might well mean a new international understanding that deprives the global south of a fair chance at industrialization, sustainable growth, and development. It is becoming clearer what Africa and the developing countries need to explain as this global dialogue is shaping, namely that the crisis is not just an issue of climate change alone but also a…

Nigerian chef Adeparusi Damilola, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has revealed how she lived in fear for months after attempting to break the Guinness World Record like Hilda Baci. It would be recalled that Chef Dammy became a well-known figure online after she attempted to surpass the 120 cook-a-thon of Hilda Baci in the Guinness World Record competition. Chef Dammy, in her writeup, disclosed how “men of God” threatened, cursed, and insulted her for months after her cook-a-thon. According to chef dammy, she has been living in constant fear and nearly died a few days ago. She wrote, “By the…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of eight new Chief Executive Officers for Parastatals and Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation with immediate effect. They include the National Orientation Agency, the Nigerian Television Authority, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, the National Broadcasting Commission, the Voice of Nigeria, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, the News Agency of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Press Council. The appointments come 24 hours after closed-door talks between the President and the Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, at the State House, Abuja. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the appointment of Dr. Olasupo Olusi to serve as the MD/CEO of the Bank of Industry (BOI) with immediate effect. In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson, said Tinubu’s appointment follows the voluntary resignation of former BOI Chief Mr. Olukayode Pitan. The statement said, “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olasupo Olusi to serve as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry (BOI) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. The President’s approval of Dr. Olusi’s appointment follows the voluntary resignation…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr. Kashim Imam to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s spokesperson, announced that the president had withdrawn the appointment. The statement said, “The President’s withdrawal of the above-mentioned nomination is directed with immediate effect. “This directive has no bearing on any other appointments to the FERMA board and executive management teams. The appointment of the 24-year-old fresh graduate sparked mixed reactions nationwide. Tinubu appoints Ahmad Arabi as NAHCON chairman According to those…

The Supreme Court will commence hearings on the appeal by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, October 23, 2023. Atiku, who came in second in the election, had approached the presidential election tribunal to nullify the February 25 election, in which the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Bola Tinubu the winner. The tribunal, however, dismissed the petition for lack of merit. Dissatisfied with the lower court’s verdict, Atiku filed an appeal before the apex Court. The Supreme Court Registrar, Zainab Garba, announced in a notice on Thursday that Atiku’s appeal had been listed for…

Nigerian actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has warned people not to use Mr Ibu’s illness to chase clout on social media. In reaction to those pointing at Mr Ibu’s colleagues and accusing them of deserting the comic film star. Earlier in the week, veteran Nigerian comic actor John Okafor, fondly known as Mr Ibu, shared a video announcing to his fans that he had been diagnosed with an illness that he did not disclose. Mr Ibu stated that his doctor has said that if the prescribed medications do not work, his leg will be amputated. He solicited help while asking for…

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has described the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, as satanic. Gumi made the remark while condemning Wike for receiving the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria in his office and planning to collaborate with Israel over security issues in Abuja. In a sermon on his Facebook page, he said the FCT Minister plans to make Abuja an extension of Tel Aviv. He said bearded Muslims in Abuja would be tagged Osama Bin Ladin and killed. Gumi insisted that it was dangerous to entrust Nigeria’s national security to the hands of Christians and Southerners. FCT Minister Wike to complete rehabilitation of…

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has assured that the FCT Administration will complete the ongoing rehabilitation of the Abuja National Mosque. Wike urged religious and political leaders to preach the message of peace. When HRH Alh. Yahaya Abubakar, Etsu Nupe, led a delegation from the Abuja National Mosque Management Board to pay him a courtesy visit in his office, Wike gave the assurance that the FCTA would continue to support the Abuja National Mosque in order to ensure the preservation of the national monument. Anthony Ogunleye, FCT Minister press director, said this in a statement. According to the FCT Minister,…