Nigerian Media, both online and TV platforms, were recently awash with reports that “Prince Isah Ado-Bayero,” the son of Kano Emir, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero joined the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewure II, on a crossover night church service into the year 2024. https://prnigeria.com/2024/01/03/emir-kano-benin-crossover/ But a fact check done by PRNigeria revealed that “Prince Isah Ado-Bayero” is not the son of the current Emir of Kano, but a son of the late Emir of Kano, Sir Muhammadu Sanusi. Prince Isah Ado-Bayero is also an uncle to the deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The false claim of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Temitope Ajayi As the new year 2024 begins with a positive outlook, Nigerians can look forward to a great and economically rewarding year as the Federal Government is set to launch a massive consumer credit system in the country. While seeking the mandate of Nigerians during the last electioneering season, President Bola Tinubu was big and loud on the catalytic effect of consumer credit in driving economic recovery, growth and development, in boosting industrial production and as a strong weapon against corruption. Long before he declared for the Presidency of Nigeria, President Tinubu had been a big advocate of…
The residents of Imota Local Council Development Area, on Tuesday, 2 January, 2023, came out in hundreds as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, inaugurated the newly constructed 80-bed maternal and child hospital in Imota, Lagos. The hospital which was facilitated by the House of Representatives member, representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency Babajimi Benson was constructed by the Office of Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaker Abbas said the hospital was not only about inaugurating a building but also reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of all Nigerians.…
The New Year began in Lagos State with a harvest of dividends. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, inaugurated four key infrastructure projects conceived and facilitated by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. The Governor commissioned a three-storey 80-bed Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital sited at Iyun in Aralile Community in Surulere. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives remodelled a decrepit Primary Health Centre on the 5,000sq meters site and turned the facility to a full fledged secondary medical infrastructure. The hospital, which was handed over to the State Government for operation, will relieve the…
Being a footballer is such a rewarding profession. In this modern era, footballers are also amongst the richest celebrities who enjoy luxury as a normal way of life. They ride expensive cars, live in multi-million dollar houses and of course, own private jets! Knowing how expensive private jets can be, anyone who owns one or more must be wealthy. Just like top foreign footballers like Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar etc own private jets; it’s good you know African footballers are also in the league. Curious to know African footballers with private jets? Check them out in this article: Mohamed Salah Mohamed…
To verify details and move beyond speculation, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, convened a critical meeting on Tuesday, 2 January, 2023, at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja with a reporter from a news outlet. They discussed the outlet’s December 30th report on alleged corrupt practices in rapid degree issuance at a Cotonou university, aiming to deepen the investigation and initiate relevant actions. The investigation into Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT) in Cotonou reveals a concerning situation where degrees are allegedly awarded in as little as six weeks, bypassing standard academic procedures like application, registration, coursework,…
Arouca midfielder Morlaye Sylla has had his dreams of representing his country at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations dashed after he was left out of Guinea’s squad for the tournament following a disagreement with the team’s head coach. Guinea’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have taken an unexpected turn, with midfielder Morlaye Sylla being notably absent from the squad. The exclusion follows a controversial incident involving a prized jersey, accusations, and a locker room dispute. Vinicius Junior jersey incident Sylla, who has been an important fixture at Portuguese club, Arouca, found himself at the centre…
The statement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of January 1, 2024, waving off President Bola Tinubu’s new year message is a testament to the party’s incapacity to serve as a sensible or credible opposition party. If the status of opposition party were a contested one, the PDP would still miserably fail to pass muster. Democratic opposition politics is not exactly about being a masterclass of incivility or casting crude aspersions without justification. It is also not about haughty display of ignorance of essential social and economic policy or willful blindness to the administration’s bold and courageous efforts to raise…
By Olorunfunmi Quadri Adeniyi Higher education is tertiary education leading to the award of an academic degree. Higher education, which makes up a component of post-secondary, third-level, or tertiary education, is an optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education. This consists of universities, colleges and polytechnics that offer formal degrees beyond high school or secondary school education. Many will take the path of education and many will take other paths like; business, handwork, entrepreneurship and so on. However, if you are among those who will take the path of education, this piece is for…
By Olorunfunmi, Quadri Adeniyi Money is such a great value that add a meaningful value to human’s life. Money is a medium of exchange that is centralized, generally accepted, recognized, and facilitates transactions of goods and services. It is often defined in three terms. It serves as a medium of exchange, as a store of value, and as a unit of account. For this reason, Money has become a great asset to human endeavor. That is, it something human being can not live without in this current century. Money!… Popularly known as “OWO” in Yoruba language, and also used as a…