By: Hon. Yusuf Adamu The enduring support for Hon. Muktari Betara Aliyu in the Biu, Kwaya-Kusar, Bayo, and Shani federal constituency is a testament to his exceptional leadership and transformative impact within the constituency. As an elected representative, Hon. Betara has not only fulfilled his mandate but has also effectively elevated the status of his constituency to that akin to a mini state capital within Borno State. This is why the people of his constituency remain steadfast in their loyalty to him. Betara’s infrastructural developments, commitment to education, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of his people remain unique when…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal has inaugurated the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Reporting Technical Committee, charging members to ensure the provision of accurate and reliable data capable of addressing Nigeria’s growing land degradation challenges. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held recently in Abuja, the minister described the committee’s assignment as critical to the country’s efforts to prevent further environmental degradation and restore affected lands. Lawal stressed that land remains a vital national asset not only for infrastructural development but also for food production, warning that continued degradation could have devastating consequences for the nation’s agricultural productivity…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Major General Adeyinka A. Fadewa (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security, in recognition of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture. In a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, which was issued by the Permanent Secretary General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has handed over a fire truck to its Department of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), as part of its efforts to strengthen workplace safety and emergency preparedness within the Commission and its environs. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated that safety remained a shared responsibility and emphasised the importance of equipping the HSE Department with essential firefighting tools to support accident prevention and emergency response initiatives. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Director, Administration and Human Resources, Sir Kelechi…
Residents of Ota and neighbouring communities in Ogun State witnessed a historic milestone on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, as the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) commissioned the newly constructed Ota Central Police Divisional Headquarters and a modern 40-bed Primary Healthcare Centre aimed at strengthening security and healthcare delivery within the ancient town and surrounding areas. The twin projects, constructed and fully equipped under the leadership of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, drew dignitaries from across government institutions, traditional councils, security agencies, healthcare institutions, and community groups, reflecting the significance of the interventions to…
By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB The Strength of Humility in Human Relationships and Institutional Leadership Leadership is not measured by how loudly a person speaks, how many titles they possess, or how much power they command. True leadership is revealed in the ability to coexist peacefully with others without arrogance, intimidation, or pride. The greatest leaders in history were not necessarily those who stood above people, but those who stood among people with humility, wisdom, and compassion. Pride builds walls; humility builds bridges. Pride isolates leaders from the people they are meant to serve, while humility draws people closer and…
By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Introduction A leadership title in higher education often arrives with applause, ceremony, and a sense of achievement. Offices change, responsibilities expand, and influence grows. Yet beneath all the prestige lies a quiet but profound truth, one that every thoughtful leader must confront early: the institution you lead is not yours. Universities, polytechnics, and colleges are not personal empires. They are living legacies, built by visionaries, sustained by scholars, and entrusted to leaders for a season. Within their walls reside not just classrooms and offices, but ideas, values, histories, and futures waiting to be shaped. To…
By Lanre Adewole Last Monday, the grief of the verbose former governor of Cross River, Professor Ben Ayade over his political conservatorship in the hands of his handler and president, Bola Tinubu, boiled over. He cried out. Ordinarily, politicians should not deserve anyone’s compassion, particularly former governors. Only a few of them do not wear the god complex like a badge of honour in office. In fact, whenever any of them is agonizing especially over forced political seclusion, exclusion and imposed segregation from power mainstream, knowing their high-handedness while in charge, mocking their seeming deserving retribution, should be seen to…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Aspirants seeking tickets for the Lagos State House of Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have expressed confidence in the party’s screening process, describing the exercise as transparent, organised and competitive ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening exercise, which commenced on Sunday, 10 May, 2026 at the APC Secretariat on Acme Road, Ikeja, Lagos, attracted scores of aspirants from various constituencies across the state, alongside party leaders and members of the screening committee. The exercise formed part of the party’s preparations for the forthcoming primaries and elections. Chairman of the APC…
Former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, has charged intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2027 Hajj to uphold discipline, patience, and spiritual devotion during their stay in the country. He stressed that a proper understanding of the rites and procedures is essential for a successful pilgrimage.AbdulLateef gave the advice on Saturday during a one-day Hajj sensitisation seminar organised by Adulateef Hajj Travels in Ojodu, axis of the state. At the seminar where intending pilgrims gathered for orientation ahead of their departure to the Saudi Arabia, the former commissioner said Hajj is not merely a physical journey…