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Just when one thinks that Sahara Reporters is in the process of finding its way to the path of redemption, it comes out to reassert itself as a hate-spewing platform that is committed to reporting Nigeria into destruction by targeting public office holders and attempting to tarnish their image. This is why it is no surprise that Sahara Reporters’ obsession with retired Ambassador Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s Envoy to the Republic of Benin, is one that defies solutions.  The junk online publication’s latest installment in its bash-Buratai obsession was sensationally captioned “EXCLUSIVE: Anti-graft Agency, ICPC Uncovers Billions In Cash Meant For Arms, Ammunition To Fight Boko Haram In Abuja Home Of Ex-Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai.” Tragically, the piece reads like something mashed together by an amateur fake news purveyor, which means it discredited Sahara Reporters’ credential as Nigeria’s leading platform for sensational fake news by the very fact that the premises on which it wants ...

  In 2023 Lagos State has often been described as lucky by most political analysts in the country.Lagosians are quite luckier to have an efficient, able and committed Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the front seat in driving the state towards development and prosperity. Consistent with its slogan “Centre of Excellence”, the state has enjoyed excellent leadership over the years. From the legendary Baba Jakande to the millennial governors, high performance is a norm, much so that every new administration has been burdened with the need to fit into the big shoes of their predecessors. Whereas in other states, few roads, bridges, school and hospital buildings here and there would cut as exceptional performance. But in Lagos, such is seen as below minimum standard. Lagos is often focused on quality, continuity and dream-concierge. This entrenched culture of excellent performance over the years has built the politics of the state. Beyond orientating it towards the people, it has de...

Engineer Tunji Akinosi from Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka aka GNI, from Egbado North/ Afon Federal Constituency and Rt. Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade from Egbado South/Ipokia Federal Constituency are parts of the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), whose names were submitted for the 2023 general elections into the Federal House of Representatives. Others who make the list are Hon. Olumide Osoba (Abeokuta North/Obafemi Owode/Odeda), Hon. Afolabi Afuape (Abeokuta South), Hon. Ibrahim A. Isiaka (Ifo/Ewekoro), Hon. J.F Adegbesan (Ijebu North/East/Ogun Waterside), Barrister Femi Ogunbanwo (Ijebu Ode/Odogbolu/Ijebu North-East) and Barrister Dewunmi Onanuga (Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North. The names have since been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the leadership of the party.

One of the aspirants to the coveted throne of Onitele of Itele-Ota in Ogun State, Prince Ademola Eletu-Odibo appears to be making things difficult for himself with the current allegations trailing his marital life. The Lagos big boy is said to be embroiled in wife snatching saga with his romance with Bimbo Kashamu, the estranged of another Lagos happening guy, Yomi Folawiyo. We were informed that Bimbo has finally packed into Demola'a house and that the two now live as husband and wife. It was alleged that Demola believes that Bimbo would make a good queen if he eventually becomes the next Onitele of Itele Kingdom, and this we were told caused him to send his wife of many years and mother of his two children, Labisi packing and the woman is currently in the United States of America with her children. Sources alleged that Demola, who we were told might not be allowed to mount the traditional stool, has been going around telling everyone that Bimbo would be a good queen and that he h...

  Allegation of mega fraud is trailing the primary elections conducted by the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Hon. Sikirullahi Ogundele. Sources close to the party revealed that the whole process was mismanaged and that several stakeholders and members of the party are not happy with the development and have taken the matter up legally, where they hope to get justice. There were allegations of numerous fraud in primary elections of the nation's main opposition party in the state. Some delegates of the party in the state have since dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before Justice O.O. Oguntoyinbo of a Federal High Court in Abeokuta over alleged disenfranchisement in the just concluded primaries of the party in the state. The PDP, its governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu and three governorship aspirants, Segun Showunmi, Jimi Lawal and one Abodunrin were listed as respondents in the suit which said about ...

The Society of Nigerian Archivists (SNA) joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International Archives Day on June 9, 2022, a day set aside for Archivists.  The theme for this year's celebration is;  “#ArchivesAreYou."   SNA celebrated the day with a virtual symposium that exposed members to professional talks on what it means to be an Archivist and what Archival Records truly reflect.  Another topic treated during the symposium was "Let’s Talk About Records, Archives and Emerging Technologies," and questions were taken  from young/new professionals, while members discussed what's in place for them with SNA membership.  The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of SNA, Mrs. Grace Yemisi Oyebo, made members to understand the issues surrounding the society and why it was essential for members to participate in its activities. The first session (Talk 1) was anchored by Professor Abiola Abioye, an experienced Archivist and legal practitioner from the Dept ...

The Society of Nigerian Archivists (SNA) has elected a Caretaker Committee to handle the affairs of the society until a new executive committee is constituted. The Caretaker Committee is headed by an experienced archivist, Mrs Grace Yemisi Oyebo as the Chairman, while the Secretary of the Committee is Mrs Grace Temilolu Ikenna. Other members of the committee are Mrs. Rashidat Sade Alonge (Financial Secretary), and Dr Stephen T. Olali (Co-ordinator, Publicity & Strategy).   SNA also planned to join the international community to observe the forthcoming Archives Week #IAW2022, which will take place from Monday 6 to Friday 10 June 2022. According to a press release jointly signed by Mrs. Grace Yemisi Oyebo and Mrs. Grace Temilolu Ikenna, dated June 4, 2022, the SNA Caretaker Committee was inaugurated during the annual convention of the SNA tagged; “SNA LAGOS 2022” with the distinguished Keynote Speaker as Prof. Ayodeji Olukoju FNAL. The event, which took place from Thursday, May 2...

An aspirant to the Federal House of Representatives from Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, Ogun State under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Jide Fadairo has congratulated the winner of the party primary, which held last week, Hon. ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka. In a telephone call to Hon. Isiaka, Jide Fadairo pledged to fully support his campaign so that the APC will be successful at all levels in the forthcoming general elections. Fadairo described Ayokunle Isiaka as a round peg in a round hole, adding that he would be a worthy ambassador of the constituency in the next four years. While thanking his supporters and chieftains of the party for their support in his bid to be the candidate of the party, Fadairo said that it is now time to work and ensure victory for the party since only one person could be chosen as candidate. "My brother, I do not doubt that you have what it takes, so let's join forces to continue to bring back good deeds to our great people of Ifo/E...