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By Hussein Ibrahim True representation is not about empty promises; it is about having a leader who is dedicated to improving the lives of their constituents and making a positive impact in their communities. In the light of this, figures like Hon. Aliyu Wakili Boya, House of Representatives member, for Fofure/Song Federal Constituency – Adamawa State, emerge as beacons of hope, reminding us of the transformative power of genuine representation. As the current Chairman of the House Committee on Police Institutions and a dedicated representative for Adamawa State, Hon. Boya has carved a niche for himself as a leader who not only understands the needs of his constituents but actively translates that understanding into tangible improvements in their lives. His journey, marked by unwavering commitment, impactful projects, and unwavering dedication to national development, paints a compelling portrait of what true representation should entail. Hon. Boya’s story is not one woven from mere po...

Mr. Philip Aivoji, the abducted chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos Chapter, has regained his freedom after four days of being kidnapped by gunmen along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.   This was disclosed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr Hakeem Amode, in a short statement issued around 1:15am on Monday.   “Lagos State PDP Chairman released by the Kidnappers.   “Hon Philip Olabode Aivoji the Lagos State PDP Chairman is free at last after 4days in the Kidnappers’ den.   We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers most importantly because God’s mercies were visible all the way.   “Thank you all for your concerns and prayers," said Amode.

The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, has described the petition against the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, as a tactic to distract and thwart the war against oil theft.  Agbese, speaking to journalists over the weekend, said the petition is the handiwork of some disgruntled elements hit by Ogalla's reforms and strategic cleansing of the waterways.  Having failed to compromise the CNS, the Rep member said these individuals and groups have taken to smear campaigns to dent Ogalla's person and office. Agbese said allegations that the Naval Chief facilitated an unorganized bunkering of Nigerian crude and a multimillion-naira contract-splitting fraud is not only false but laughable. He said as a lawmaker who raised a motion for his colleagues to investigate crude oil theft and loss of revenue last year, the outcome so far has been mind-blowing.  Agbese recalled that during the Sectorial Debate, the House allowed the Servi...

By Ochonu William In the bustling corridors of Nigeria’s politics and National Assembly, where ambition and dedication intertwine, where the present and future decisions of nations are decided, few figures stand out as bright as Engr. Hon. Sani Bala. A lawmaker who embodies the very essence of public service, an epitome of stewardship, and a great loyal patriotic citizen. Bala is a tireless advocate for his constituents, a loyal party member, and a dedicated legislator. Hon Sani Umar Bala Tsanyawa born in Tsanyawa Local Government of Kano State, Nigeria, is a learned engineer, a politician, and a member representing Kunchi/Tsanyawa constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. Looking at his humble beginnings, and rise into political status, one would wonder less at the harem of marvelous portfolios in his study. These are achievements earned on sheer hardwork, resilient study, with loyal and honest dealings all through his long political walk. Engr. Hon Sani Bala’s work ethic ...

By Attah Adadu Nigeria’s communication sector, once a sluggish behemoth plagued by inefficiency and disarray, has witnessed a remarkable metamorphosis in recent years. This revitalization, a symphony of bold reforms and strategic vision, owes much to the leadership of the astute Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida. One of the notable reforms spearheaded by the current EVC and the Ministry of Communication is the focus on digital transformation and expanding connectivity across the nation. The deployment of advanced technologies, such as 5G networks, has the potential to revolutionize various industries, enhance communication capabilities, and bridge the digital divide. These initiatives are known to be crucial in fostering economic growth, empowering individuals, and positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. Prior to Maida’s tenure, broadband penetration in Nigeria hovered around a dismal 22%, throttling progress ...

The Katsina Youth Network (KYN) has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. In a statement co-signed by its president and secretary general, Alhaji Usman Galadanci and Wakil Jubril, the group said Keyamo's reforms in the aviation sector are visible and laudable.  They said that the Minister has shown a deep knowledge of the industry and came prepared for the job with critical interventions at the policy level. According to them, the renowned SAN is sanitizing the ministry riddled with controversies, uncertainties, and dirty dealings into the most transparent under President Tinubu. The youths further said that Keyamo is revamping the aviation sector and positioning it for optimal service delivery, citing the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to Lagos as an example.  The KYN also hailed the "suspension of the fraudulent Nigerian Air project and sack ...

By Mutairu Zanu I would have loved to go into details but now isn’t the time for plenty of talk but a moment of reflection for me because I have to swallow the many words I spoke about Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele. I’m not someone who has a soft spot for prophets and prophecy but I am wide-read and love knowledge, there is virtually no prophet in the country that I don’t watch and read their prophecies. My reason for doing this isn’t out of my love for them but spotting the bad ones as I know the good book said and I quote ‘Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, When the Lord commandeth it not?’ which means any prophet who says a thing that doesn’t come to pass didn’t hear from God, therefore, He or she is fake; that was my mission. In my quest, I discovered several prophets but one of the most popular names that appear regularly on my radar is Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. Let me confess that I literally disliked this man because he pro...

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on security agencies and government authorities at all levels to intervene promptly and secure the release of its Chairman, Mr. Philip Aivoji. Recall that Aivoji was abducted on Thursday, January 25, 2024, around 6 pm on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while returning from a stakeholders meeting in Oyo State convened by Governors Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke. The party added in a statement by it's Publicity Secretary, Hon. Hakeem Amode dated January 26, that "it's disheartening that kidnapping has become a prevalent issue in our country, and the government's inability to address this menace is deeply concerning." The abduction of Aivoji, Amode said, "underscores the pressing need for decisive actions from the government and stakeholders to eradicate this menace. Aivoji's abduction was a violent incident, and his current whereabouts or any communication from the abductors remain unkno...

APC Stakeholders in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have promised to support the Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa in his bid to turn Ondo State around following the demise of his former boss and principal, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu. In a 10-point communique issued at the end of the well attended stakeholders meeting on Thursday 25th January, 2024, the APC pillars in Ose unanimously agreed at the following points: 1. That the leadership of the APC in Ose Local Government commiserate with Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Olowo of Owo and people of Owo, the entire family of Akeredolu and the good people of Ondo State on the demise of our leader and Governor, late Arakunrin Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, CON. 2. That Ose APC leaders congratulate the new Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on his new position as the Executive Governor of Ondo State as enshrined in the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as ammended) and pray for t...

  Caption:  L-R; Managing Director, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin; Hon. Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr.Tokunbo Wahab and Permanent Secretary, Office of Enviromental Service, Gaji Omobolaji, during a  meeting with Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Restaurant and Food Services Proprietor Association of Nigeria(REFSPAN)as a follow up to the recent total ban on the use of styrofoam in Lagos State held on the 24th of January, 2024 at  the Ministry of The Environment and Water Resources Conference room, block 16, Secretariat Alausa, Ikeja. The Lagos State Government on Thursday maintained that there is no going back on the total ban of usage and distribution of Styrofoam in the State. The affirmation was made  at a consultative meeting of the State with representatives of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria(MAN) and Restaurant and Food Services Proprietor Association of Nigeria(REFSPAN) at th...

Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele has continued to raise the standards of the prophetic ministry high with many fulfilled prophecies he has to his credit. There is virtually no day his prophecies don’t come to pass and they are not just within Nigeria alone but globally. He is no doubt an enigma when it comes to prophecy, he doesn’t speak in parables or mince words, he says it as it is and just as he speaks, the words come to pass. At the moment, over 15,000 prophecies of Primate Ayodele have come to pass and they are still counting. Some of his newly fulfilled prophecies include: 1 Venezuela: Venezuelan authorities have arrested 32 civilians and soldiers after a months-long investigation into their alleged part in a US-backed "conspiracy" to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro, the prosecutor's office said Monday. In his prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations ( 2022/2023 edition), Primate Ayodele warned the president of Venezuela to pray for his life. He al...

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been dragged before the Nigerian Inspector General of Police and the American Embassy in Nigeria over a series of criminal allegations against Amercian singers, Dr Fortunate Egbuchere and Prince Egbuchere. According to the petition sighted by New Telegraph, the lawyer of the American singers said the “Zazuu” crooner was alleged to have committed various types of crimes. The lawyer said the crimes include, criminal breach of trust, conspiracy, conduct likely to cause breach of peace, criminal conversion, armed robbery, stealing, criminal assault, assault occasioning harm, threat to life, criminal defamation, extortion, obtaining by pretense, false imprisonment, misrepresentation and making of false information to the police. The petition which was signed by the counsel of the claimants, Kayode Mogbojuri Esq, Solicitors to Dr. Fortunate Egbuchere and Prince Egbuchere said both are working and trading under t...

The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has described the lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and others against the National Assembly leadership as a complete waste of time.  In a statement signed by Dr. Joyce Ogwu, the Centre said the suit challenging the increase of budgetary allocation for lawmakers was a mere distraction and another wild-goose chase by SERAP.  Ogwu said even though it was constitutional for the parliament to tinker with the estimates proposed by the executive, the adjustment was done to meet the current realities and in the overall interest of Nigerians.  The Centre said proper funding is necessary for parliaments to meet their obligations, adding that operational items are critical infrastructure needed everywhere in the world. Ogwu further said that vital assets like libraries, printing press, and hospitals among others are a legacy for the future and should be commended.  The SHAC, therefore, advised...

  The Ogoni - American organizations; National Union of Ogoni Students, NUOS Int'l USA, Center for Democracy Human Rights and Anti- Corruption, CDHRAC, and Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP have urged the Federal Government of Nigeria, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reject the Royal Dutch Shell's purported "backdoor sale and caveat emporium and buy at your own risk of its onshore activities," arguing that Ogoni Oil is not for sale or transfer. The group added in a statement jointly signed by the President of NOUS Int'l USA, Pius Barikpoa Nwinee, it's Acting Secretary General, Deekor Adokor, Coordinator, CDHRAC Int'l, USA, Cornelius Dumerenee, and its Secretary General, Toate Ganago dated Monday January 22, 2024 and made available to journalists that, "Shell has liabilities ranging from the burning of over 17 Ogoni towns and villages, and engaging in activities that led to the death of over 300,000 people, and instigating the the...

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has cautioned some activists against misusing of protests for personal gains against public institutions. The Co-convener of the group, Mr Declan Ihekaire made this known at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos.   Ihekaire said some activists had allegedly embarked on protests to blackmail the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (NNPCL) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) leaderships. The co-covener said the current security challenges in Abuja should necessitate a responsible approach to protests, avoiding actions that might lead to security breaches. He said the group found it necessary to address instances where activism deviated into avenues for personal enrichment and unwarranted attacks on critical institutions. Ihekaire said recent developments had revealed attempts by self-proclaimed activists, led by Mr Deji Adeyanju, to allegedly exploit public concerns regarding the NNPCL and the CBN.   He said: “Their planned...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo, has continued to receive applause over the relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) headquarters from Abuja to Lagos. The Nigeria Aviation Fire and Safety Association (NAFSA) said it is the best decision that will enhance productivity and also boost operational efficiency. "The decision to relocate FAAN HQ from Lagos to Abuja ab initio was unwise and not well-thought-through," the body said in a letter jointly signed by Akinwumi Emmanuel and Ugbeikwu Sunday, its national secretary and president respectively. "Lagos, aside from being the commercial nerve center, is the hub of the aviation business in Nigeria. Therefore, the relocation of FAAN HQ from Abuja to Lagos can be described as the best decision that will enhance productivity and also boost operational efficiency." Meanwhile, the Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the National U...

Renowned legal practitioner, Dele Kuboye, has urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State to jettison his governorship ambition. Kuboye, in an open letter to Aiyedatiwa, said this is in the best interest of Ondo South senatorial district. Recall that Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as governor on 27 December 2023 following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu. With a fresh election scheduled for November 16, there are indications that Aiyedatiwa would run for the position. But Kuboye argued that the law does not permit the incumbent to be sworn-in as governor thrice if his intention is to run for two terms. According to him, Ondo South earnestly yearns for a two-term of eight years for whoever will represent the district as governor from 24th February, 2025. Kuboye, however, urged the "governor to put the interest of our mutual district before self. " "I went to church today but I could not concentrate! I have been told occasionally by few individuals that you would be running for go...

In a dramatic twist reminiscence of mass protests, thousands of Emmanuel TV fans, the broadcasting arm of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN are moving away with enthusiasm from the DSTV cable platform to Free  to Air (FTA) Decoder. This followed the delisting of the channel on the 17th January this year from its platform on an unsubstantiated allegation which viewers have described as "flimsy and spurious".  Our investigations showed that DSTV wrote to SCOAN alleging that viewers of Emmanuel TV were no longer strong enough for it to retain the Christian channel on its stable.  But  SCOAN disagreed with the DSTV's allegation and made a request for an empirical proof which DSTV failed to provide and still went ahead to remove the channel in what looked like a premeditated decision. Our investigations also showed that Emmanuel TV before now had been under pressure and attack for "airing offensive broadcasts against the mental health of some people in the world"...