Author: Prince Emmanuel Odunayo Ikusagba

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned agitators of disintegration of the country saying that that it will be “almost idiotic” for Nigeria to disintegrate at a time like this when Africa is trying to reintegrate for political, social, and economic development.He insisted that the country is better together for all the ethnic groups in the country to remain together as one indivisible nation with fairness and equity and where all Nigerians will feel proud, rather than for each tribe to go its separate ways.The former Nigerian leader spoke at the luncheon and investiture organised by the Nigerian Institution of Surveyor,…

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has urged Ogbakiri people in Emohua Local Government Area of the State to stop destroying their communities because of misgivings held against each other.The governor gave the charge at the ceremony for the flag-off of reconstruction of Ogbakiri Internal Roads on Saturday.Governor Wike said it was time Ogbakiri people forgave themselves, considered the disadvantage their former celebrated reputation had suffered and resolved to chart a new course.According to him, it is only a united people and community that can speak with one voice, determined their development, and pursue to achieve it concertedly.“Ogbakiri people,…

Kidnappers have abducted a family of eight and four others in the Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The latest attack comes barely 48 hours after bandits attacked Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic also in Zaria, kidnapping eight students and two lecturers, as well as shooting another student to death.Eyewitnesses said the bandits who were in large numbers, invaded the Kofar Gayan area of Zaria city in the early hours of today when the residents were still sleeping and attacked some houses, where they abducted eight family members.The bandits also attacked other houses within the area and kidnapped four other residents.The Kaduna…

SIX soldiers and a member of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been reportedly killed in Abia State. Pm Reporters learnt that the reported death resulted from the heavy gun battle between soldiers of the 14 Brigade, Army Headquarters, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia and gunmen in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. It was also gathered that the fierce exchange of gunfire between the gunmen and soldiers had caused an exodus of residents and indigenes of Elu, Amangwu, Ebem and Amaekpu, Ohafia Local Government Areas from their respective communities to neighbouring villages for the fear of being caught up in…

Comrade Ismail Olanrewaju Yusuf a.k.a MonYahShau ROTO announces free ticketing for operators with disabilities.In preparing for tomorrow’s Riders and Owners of Tricycle Organization (ROTO) week of operation within the state, the state chairman of the organization, Comrade Ismail Olanrewaju Yusuf a.k.a *MonYahShau*, has made it known through his media office that all Tricycle operators with disabilities or deformity should henceforth not be be charged a dime across the state during ROTO week.The chairman stated that the move becomes necessary due to the current economic realities and engagement of the ticketers with persons of concerned attention who found solace in fetching…

His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun The Executive Governor of Ogun State has called on the people to get actively involved in peaceful elections across the three tiers of government, and in other democratic processes.In his Democracy Day address, the Governor who mentioned that the upcoming election showed that his Administration was not in for monopoly of power in the State, called on the people of the State to get themselves registered and vote actively in the elections. Previous Next Previous Next Governor Abiodun also urged the people of the State to celebrate peacefully, shunning violence and other acts that may…

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY ON 12TH JUNE, 2021 Fellow Nigerians,I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a celebration of freedom and a victory for one people, one country and one Nigeria.2. As with all democracies we will always be going through improvement processes in our desire to reach the goal of a mature democracy, a strong, evolved and integrated nation state to be reckoned with globally.3. In the…

Need for Women active participation in Politics the focus Her Excellency Mrs Bamidele Abiodun was honoured and decorated as The Ambassador for Peace by NOPSWECO.The need for inclusive and active participation of women, youths and other vulnerable groups in governance is paramount to the actualization of true democracy and equity in the most revered system of governance across the globe. This came to fore as the Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun was decorated as an Ambassador of Peace by the Network on Peace and Security for Women in the ECOWAS Region, Ogun State Chapter. At the Inauguration…

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu said that without Mr Abiola’s efforts and sacrifices, June 12 would not have been declared the nation’s Democracy Day. As Nigeria marks the 2021 Democracy Day on Saturday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju  Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to remember M.K.O Abiola whose victory in the June 12, 1993, presidential election was annulled.Aiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the call in a congratulatory message to the nation on Friday. “Abiola remained steadfast and surrendered his own life so that we all might enjoy the democratic victory that was taken from him,” he said.Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…

President Biden posed with Queen Elizabeth II and other G7 leaders ahead of a reception in Cornwall.Biden was seated two seats away from the Queen, who was positioned center-stage during a photo-op at the Eden Project environmental site.After the Queen stood up to conclude the photo, other leaders gathered around her, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.Biden stayed back, speaking with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi as the group walked back into the venue.It did not appear from the on-camera portion that Biden spoke one-on-one with the Queen during this engagement.