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2023: Tambuwal Kickstarts Consultations On Presidential Bid Hearkening to calls by the Sokoto state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state on Monday agreed to begin a nationwide consultation on the desirability or otherwise of him pursuing a bid for the Presidency under the auspices of the PDP. Gov. Tambuwal who recalled that the trajectory of his political career has shown a consistent struggle for democratic astuteness, also pointed out that he has never ventured into any political striving without seeking the approval and blessing of the people of his state as well as constituency. He, therefore, concurred to start a nationwide consultation process that will enable him decide whether to throw his heart in the ring or not. He said: “I have listened to our party leaders, women and youths on the call that I should initiate and begin the process of consultations with a view of running and contesting for the President of Nig...

Sanwo-Olu Decorates His ADC With New Rank Of Superintendent Of Police  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has decorated his Aide-De-Camp (ADC), Silas Tsado with his new rank of Superintendent of Police.  The Governor was assisted in the exercise by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi. Tsado was recently promoted from the rank of Deputy Superintendent of police (DSP), to the rank of Superintendent of police (SP). The Governor congratulated Tsado on his promotion, describing him as a dedicated, dependable, hardworking, selfless and tireless officer.  The Governor said it was a great honor to witness another feather being added to one's cap, just as he advised the officer to remain steadfast and put in more effort.  "Here’s wishing SP Silas Tsado well as he attains this milestone in the Police Force. I would also reiterate what I said to him that “the reward for hardwork is more work”. "Therefore, SP Silas, pls buckle u...

Bola Ahmed Tinubu; A Kingmaker Destined To Be King Hate him or love him, you can't ignore or fail to notice the suave character that drew the prosperous map of Lagos, charted the progressive sweepstake that upstaged the long-enduring conservative power grip in Nigeria. Try as hard as you can, there is no way you can feign ignorance of the mythical political might of the man that has, by sheer grit and determination, risen to become Nigeria's foremost political czar today; a man that has re-scripted the power diagram of Nigeria and a man whose political wizardry has astounded and confounded his opponents to stupor! Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Asiwaju, the Jagaban Borgu is a man of immense political clout. He didn't happen on his political strength. He planted, nurtured, tended and harnessed it through adroit wit, remarkable hard work, deep-grained intellect, borderless charity, deep-welled humaneness and adroit cultivation of human empathy. Tinubu is the politician wh...

Fire Safety Education To Be Introduced In Primary and Secondary Schools Fire safety education may soon be introduced into the curriculum of both primary and security schools in the country in order to sensitize and improve the fire fighting ability of Nigerians. Speaking at the weekend at the emergency response training for young people at the headquarters of the Federal Fire Service (FFS in Abuja, the acting Controller General of the Service, DCG Samson Karebo said efforts are currently ongoing to introduce fire safety education in both primary and secondary schools. He said: “We are working with the Ministry of Education to introduce Fire Safety education into school curriculum.” The acting CG who took some selected students from primary and secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory through some fire fighting techniques, said when this is introduced into the curriculum instances of fire outbreaks would be drastically reduced as many Nigerians would be...

Amuwo-Odofin APC conducts prayer meeting for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's Presidential Aspiration The All Progressive Congress Party in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government held a prayer meeting in support of the Presidential ambition of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The meeting which had in attendance the Council Chairman, Engr. Dr. Valentine Buraimoh as host was graced by all the stakeholders of the party in Amuwo-Odofin In his opening remark the Council Chairman said that all the various groups across the local government are to collapse its structure into Abat Movement which is the unifying group that would champion the presidential campaign of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The Council Chairman also appealed to all supporters of candidates to desist from hurling insults at each other on social media platforms but should embrace unity of purpose for the task at attend. The Special Adviser to the Governor, on CBD. Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde who also attended the meeting, charged party faithfuls to go and ...

               Only a few days ago, he was adjudged Nigeria’s second richest man, a feat he achieved by putting the interest of Nigerians, especially his Northeast region into selfless consideration. He is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu. Describing his efficiency, notable Nigerians, who attended the opening of the 3 million metric tonnes per annum BUA Cement Sokoto Line 4 Factory or 3MPTA BUA cement, line 4 cement plant, in Sokoto, took turns to remark the importance of the industrialist, who on many occasions, has made the Forbes list of billionaires in the world, following his inclination to creating millionaires through the provision of veritable employment opportunities, with special focus on those of his northwest origin. Today, he is the fifth richest man in Africa, and the second richest man in Nigeria. The BUA Cement Sokoto Line 4 was built to the following specifications: three million metric ton...

Ekiti: Group commends Ekiti people for their peaceful conduct during PDP, APC primaries A civil society organization, Centre for Democracy and Socio-Economic Rights has commended the good people of Ekiti for the peaceful manner with which the conducted themselves during the just concluded governorship primaries in the state. In a statement issued on Friday by the group’s President, Comrade Michael Popoola Ajayi said the field reports gathered during primary elections in the state indicated the people are well prepared for the sustenance of democratic governance through their enthusiasm and conducts during the PDP and APC primaries. The group specifically lauded the APC faithful who turn out in their large numbers across the state  to participant in the process of electing their flag bearer for the June governorship election and urge other states especially Osun who is next to emulate Ekiti people to also conduct a violent free and fair primary elections elections. The g...

Opinion: Waiting for 'Home Boy' Wole Oluyede by Gboyega Adeoye As controversy surrounds recent primary elections of the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Wole Olumayokun Oluyede, medical doctor and astute politician, continues to receive dissent politicians, student union leaders, youth and sundry labour groups in his Ikere, Ekiti State, country home and promises to create an upset in the 2022 governorship election Wole Olumayokun Oluyede, is a medical doctor and politician with assets that represent the yearnings of many Nigerians for those seeking political office. At 59, he still looks very young and energetic. And he is passionate about reinventing Ekiti, his home state, so he is deploying his abilities to this project. But Oluyede is also liberal, articulate, accommodating and generous. Though paternally from Ikere Ekiti, his mother was from Ogun State and are both Christians. In fact, his wife, Kemi, also hails from Abeokuta, an Eg...

 Tinubu's Trip  Not On Health Grounds - Spokesman  •Says Ex-Lagos Gov Holding Crucial Consultations Abroad Over 2023 Presidential Bid It is true that Presidential hopeful and National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has travelled out of Nigeria but his trip abroad is not on medical ground. Reacting to insinuation making the rounds about Tinubu's health, his spokesman, Tunde Rahman said his boss is in fine health and excellent spirits. Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State, had declared interest in the 2023 presidential election, describing ruling Nigeria as his lifelong ambition. Rahman clarified that Tinubu travelled overseas to hold some meetings and further consultations in line with his 2023 presidential ambition. He said, “Asiwaju’s trip to the UK (United Kingdom) is not to rest or because of any illness. “While abroad, Asiwaju is maintaining a vigorous schedule of meetings and consultations on a range of important ma...

Glitz And Glamour As ABAT Inaugurates Foot Soldiers  The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) Movement has officially inaugurate its Working Committees ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The colourful celebration which was held at the Haven Event Center, Ikeja GRA was well attended by APC leaders across the State’s 57 local councils across the state. The ABAT Movement was conceived and set up by members of Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos, the highest political organ in the state, for the actualisation of the presidential ambition of the former Lagos Governor. Speaking at the event, the Movement’s Director-General, Hon. Oyinlomo Danmole, said ABAT structure was different from other support groups set up across the country for the actualisation of Tinubu’s presidential ambition. Danmole while reeling out the group organs and structures, said that all cluster groups within the Lagos APC have representation in the movement, with the inclusion of every l...

2023: TINUBU IS MOST SELLABLE CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT - SANWO-OLU •Governor leads others to inaugurate ABAT movement The indisputable capability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to effectively manage human and material resources for visible progress stands him out as the most qualified Nigerian to be president in 2023, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said on Thursday. The Governor said Tinubu’s qualification rests on his demonstrated capacity in deploying a mix of genius and statecraft to nurture a city on the brink to a flourishing economy, noting that the progress in Lagos remains a visible experiment initiated by the APC National Leader. Sanwo-Olu drummed support for the Tinubu candidacy during the formal inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (ABAT) Movement’s Working Committees in Ikeja GRA. The Movement was conceived and set up by members of Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos for the actualisation o...

    In commemoration of this year’s International Day of Education, Nigeria’s telecom provider and youth-friendly brand, 9mobile, has announced its Future-CEO initiative, aimed at stimulating the interest of young students of secondary school age in business and leadership.   According to 9mobile, the initiative aligns with the brand’s CSR commitment to education and firm belief in supporting and providing self-discovery and expressive platforms for youths to thrive.    While speaking on the initiative, PR Lead, 9mobile Chineze Amanfo, emphasized the need for youths to have unfettered access to quality education. She said, “At 9mobile, we understand the importance of education in shaping the life of a child. This informed our unflinching support towards the growth and development of the educational system. The Future-CEO Initiative is another educational initiative by 9mobile to encourage students to aspire to greatness in whatever field they have chosen to purs...