Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that efforts are in top gear to affiliate the Oba Sikiru Adetona College of Governance with the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, for the training of high ranking government officials. The Governor made this known at the 90th birthday and 64th coronation anniversary thanksgiving of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, held at the Cathedral Church of Our Saviour, Ita-Olowajoda-Ijasi, Ijebu-Ode on Sunday, 4 May, 2024. He said Permanent Secretaries from the state would be the first to enrol to enable them…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Government has confirmed plans to reduce the number of security checks at the country’s airports. The development comes as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) partner to cut down on multiple security checks at Nigerian airports. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, who made this disclosure at the weekend, said multiple airport checks have become a menace in Nigeria. “On the issue of checking my baggage, it borders me so much, and that was the first inquiry that I made when I assumed office. As far…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a soldier, Abdullahi Ismail after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife. According to multiple sources, the Lance Corporal was dismissed during the week at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State. “The soldier was fired from the Nigerian Army for sleeping with his colleague’s housewife. We’re happy as this will serve as an example to others involved in this act now common in our barracks,” one of the sources said.
Doris Simeon, a Nollywood actress, has explained why she relocated to the United States. Simeon, who was popular in the Yoruba cinema business in the early 2000s, discussed her relocation in an interview with her colleague, Kunle Afod. The actress revealed that she left Nigeria in 2018 to be closer to her child. “As many people know, my child and his father reside in America, and that’s one of the reasons I decided to relocate here,” she said. “I left Nigeria in 2018 and I have not returned since then. I miss Nigeria a lot. The things I miss most…
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has felicitated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu on his 53rd birthday. Akpabio, in a birthday message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh described Kalu as a “rising star, a reliable colleague and outstanding legislator”. He applauded Deputy Speaker Kalu for effectively collaborating with him and other lawmakers to give Nigeria a voice and a place of pride at the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) after 49 years. The Senate President stated that as Deputy Speaker, Kalu has exuded…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga has been selected to speak at the 5th edition of Timeline Awareness Initiative Lecture/Awards, coming up Wednesday, 29 May, 2024, at Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The informative and educative programme that is being put together by Timeline Nigeria, an online news portal, is aimed at getting all and sundry acquainted with the sociopolitical happenings in the country and also honour distinguished Nigerians in politics and business sectors. The theme of this year’s event whose Chairman and Co-chairman are Senators Orji Uzor Kalu and Olorunnimbe Mamora respectively…
Retired NBA star Stephen Jackson didn’t go ahead with his marriage to his fiancée, Imani Showalter, after she refused to sign a pre-nuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement, often abbreviated as “prenup,” is a legal document that two people sign before getting married. Its purpose is to specify the division of assets and debts in the event of a divorce or separation. It can also address other issues such as spousal support and the rights of each partner during the marriage. The terms of a prenuptial agreement are agreed upon by both parties and can provide clarity and security for both…
‘The Man Died’, one of Nigerian author Wole Soyinka’s best-known writings, will be adapted into a movie starring Nollywood veteran Wale Ojo as the renowned writer. The memoir details Soyinka’s deepest feelings during the late 1960s Nigerian Civil War, when he was detained by the government as a political prisoner. On Thursday, May 2, Awam Amkpa, the director of the adaption, revealed on Instagram that the movie will be out in July 2024. Two years following the end of the war, in 1972, Soyinka wrote the autobiographical work. Being the first Sub-Saharan African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature…
By Babajide Kolade-Otitoju The media plays a critical role in shaping our perceptions of the world around us. It has the power to influence our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. However, the media is often criticized for its negative portrayal of people, events, and situations. It’s easy to get caught up in the cycle of negativity and despair, but what if the media shifted its focus to inspire hope and positive change? In this blog post, we’ll explore the ways in which the media can be a force for good and discuss how shifting narratives can create a better world for…
The Old Students Association of Ansar-ud-Deen Grammar/Secondary School Class of 84, will be celebrating its 40 years anniversary of their graduation from the school in June, 2024. This was made known via a press statement issued and signed by Abdul Wasiu Kehinde, Chairman of the Planning Committee for the event on Sunday, 5 May, 2024. To celebrate the landmark anniversary themed, My Alma Mata: Towards Relationship That Matters And Friendship That Lasts, a 4-day activities have been lined up by the organising committee of the event. The celebration will commence on Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, with a courtesy visit to…