Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has been honoured with Forbes Magazine Best of Africa Leadership Excellence Award 2024. Forbes is a global media company focused on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle. Forbes Magazine’s “Best of Africa Leadership Excellence Award” is awarded to leaders that exemplify integrity, innovation, and impact. The award was presented by Mr Steve Forbes, chairman of Integrated Whale Media Investments, owner of Forbes Magazine, at Forbes House in New York, United States of America on Friday. Zulum, who could not personally attend the event due to the devastating flood that struck Maiduguri, was represented…
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By: Alhaji Agba The arrangement to pick/appoint the grand Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, then, was at the discretion and done by the monarch, the Soun Ogbomoso himself who picks from the six stocks that have always laid claim to the islamic most exalted position in the ancient town. This arrangement that has never been contested from the time immemorial was rotated among the six families of Musifa, Bango, Abogunde, Aduin, Alawiye and Ayilara who holds sway in turn. The understanding and maturity that all the concerned have displayed in the peaceful town that once produced the premier of the defunct…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has charged Nigerians to continue to preach messages of hope, love, and forgiveness, especially in times of strife and division. Governor Abiodun made the call during the Special Jumat Service to mark the 64th National Day celebration at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta. The Governor, represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele said the collective faith in God and undying hope for a brighter future have kept Nigerians strong and resilient. “As we gather all over the country to celebrate with this special Jumat service, it is important for us to reflect on how…
The ECOWAS Commission has donated the sum of N640 million to Nigeria to support victims of flood disasters in Borno and Bauchi states. Both North-East states are to benefit . N320 million each. The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr announced the donation on behalf of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, during a courtesy visit to Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in Abuja on Thursday. During the courtesy visit, Sarr extended the heartfelt condolences of Dr Omar Alieu Touray to the President of the Federal Republic of…
By Habeebah Ashiru In the past few years, Muslim women have been altering the discourse. Five months ago, Miss Aminat Yusuf made history at Lagos State University, graduating as the best student with a perfect CGPA of 5.0, breaking a 40-year-old record. Now the spotlight is on Dr Aminat Ige-Ariyibi, a paragon of success in the face of adversities. Her winning Doctoral Thesis titled “O-Metric Spaces: A Novel Unification and Generalization of Metric-Type Spaces With Applications In Fixed Point Theory” has made headlines in Nigeria national newspapers and her story trending on all social media platforms. Her story is a…
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathised with his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, over the passing of his dear wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno. The late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, died on Thursday, September 26 after a brief illness in the hospital, in the presence of her family, at the age of 57. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the death of Pastor (Mrs.) Eno as a great loss, a sad episode, and a personal loss not only to…
The Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) has described the death of Pastor (Mrs.) Patience Umo Eno, wife of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, as sad and tragic. The Akwa Ibom First Lady reportedly passed away on Thursday after a brief illness. In a statement by the SGF Chairman, Governor Dapo Abiodun, who is also the Governor of Ogun State, the Forum described the late Pastor Eno as a remarkable woman who was the pillar behind her husband’s success in both the private and public sectors. The statement said that the invaluable contributions of Mrs. Umo Eno would be greatly…
It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, the children, family and the good people of Akwa Ibom on the passing of the First Lady and Renewed Hope Initiative State Coordinator, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo-Eno. Her Excellency was a God-fearing remarkable woman, full of grace and compassion, who was committed to her family, the people of Akwa Ibom State and our dear nation. Her kindness, humility, and dedication to her people will continue to inspire those whose lives she touched. Her demise…
By Ayodele Elegbede Without further ado, the time has come for the stakeholders in Ogun West to begin a consensus-building towards a particular candidate to fulfill their age-long aspiration to produce the next governor. No doubt, the journey to 2027 is still far ahead but we cannot wait till then. Besides, in conventional politics, one end of an election is the beginning of another. This is particularly so in our present circumstance where succession planning requires broad-based support for a seamless change of batons. So, negotiation has to start early enough to garner the support of the people across the…
Happy Birthday to my beloved and virtous wife. I thank Almighty Allah for the day our paths crossed. The vision I had of a strong, virtuous partner while I was a young Corps member in Kaduna has flourished beyond my expectations. Your beauty radiates with grace every morning, but more importantly, your character shines even brighter. You have embodied the true spirit of Omoluabi: calm, brave, steadfast, and virtuous. You have stood by me through thick and thin, and I have always been confident that when I’m on the field, you are holding the fort at home with unmatchable strength.…