Leading intellectuals, policymakers, technocrats, and changemakers would be gathered in Abuja to engage in stimulating discussions and showcase bold ideas and disruptive solutions that can propel Africa towards a future of inclusive prosperity and sustainable development. The gathering is organized by the School of Politics, Policy & Governance (SPPG) in partnership with Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation, named “Big Ideas Platform” The first edition under the broad theme of “Reawakening the African Renaissance: Pathways to Inclusive Growth and Development”, debuted in 2023 and had five dynamic citizens of Africa whose ideas illuminated bold solutions that can enhance the quality of life…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of France to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Jean Francois Hasperue has disclosed that France supported Nigeria’s health sector with €3 million in 2023. This according to him goes to non governmental agencies (NGOs) to improve healthcare delivery in the country. He noted that France has on yearly basis supported the Nigeria’s health sector as part of her collaboration towards assisting in the wellness of Nigerians. France in addition to the support of €3 million through the bilateral arrangement that include the NGOs contribute to healthcare in Nigeria and the rest of the world through the multilateral arrangement…
By Femi Ogbonnikan The newly commissioned six-kilometre Siun-Owode road by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has once again reaffirmed the commitment to connect every part of Ogun State with a good network of road infrastructures. The completion of the project amidst the daunting economic challenges in the country further attests to the seriousness the administration attached to the development of road connectivity as a catalyst for industrial transformation. As it has been reiterated, time and again, one after the other, every part of Ogun State will have its fair share of infrastructure distribution assured by Prince Abiodun during…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said that Nigeria is on the verge of recovering from its economic challenges as a result of the corporate prayers offered by Nigerians during the Lent and Ramadan fasting. This, as the state government on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024, continued its palliative distribution to mark the Eid-el-fitri celebration. Governor Abiodun, who stated this while playing host to Muslim faithful at his Iperu residence in Ikenne Local Government Area, noted that the country’s challenges are surmountable but needed all hands to be on deck. He averred that the current policies and programmes of the President…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Mr. Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya as the new Head of the Service. According to a statement by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, Onasanya takes over from Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun, who has retired after a meritorious service. Until his appointment, Mr. Onasanya was the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Political Affairs and Administration. He joined the civil service as an Information Officer, GL. 08 on 2 December 1993 and rose through the ranks to a director on GL. 17. He was appointed Permanent Secretary on 2…
The member representing Mushin Federal Constituency I in the House of Representatives, Honourable Taofeek Adeyemi Alli has called on Nigerians to support the economy reforms programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com. According to him, after the initial hardship, the positive effects of the reforms have started to manifest. Honourable Alli spoke during the distribution of food palliatives to residents of his Constituency in Mushin. “I want to call on Nigerians to support the President in his efforts at bringing succour to majority of the people. “At the initial stage, the reforms may have brought hardship but now we’ve started…
My attention has been drawn to the threats issued by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is ‘reprehensible and naive’. It is preposterous for a group of people seeking political relevance to overburden the system and create political disunity among Nigerians. The so-called NEF is more or less a political paperweight trying to embark on a destructive journey that will bring the North to disrepute for the group’s personal and selfish gains . In addition : “This NEF is more of a political burden to Northerners. The group is seeking to erode other people’s rights…
The family of the late Abimbola Ogunbanjo who died along with the former Chief Executive of Access Bank, his wife and son, has sued the company that provided helicopter service for the deceased, seeking a jury trial and payment for Ogunbanjo’s burial and funeral expenses, as well as other damages. According to Washington Post, the family of Ogunbanjo filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024, claiming the flight should have been grounded because of treacherous weather. Relatives of Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former Chair of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, alleged in the court filing that the charter company, Orbic Air LLC,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Sigh of relief came the way of Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday,12 April, 2024 when he became the first aspirant to be cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee ahead of the April 20 governorship primary. Aiyedatiwa has been embroiled in an alleged academic certificate forgery that has threatened his chances of clinching the party ticket in the past few weeks. Recal that a legal practitioner, Oladotun Hassan, had petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Police Service Commission over an alleged move by a top-ranking officer to tamper with the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Olubadan-In-Council, on Friday, 12 April, 2024 nominated Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Thegazellenews.com reports that the seat became vacant on Thursday, March 14, 2024, after the death of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81. The kingmakers agreed to appoint Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan at a meeting called by Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. He was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe. His name is expected to be sent to the state…