A philanthropist, Amb. Akintayo Akintunde has been honored with the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence by the West Africa Youth Council (WAYC). Akintunde who was honored on Sunday at the Grand Capitol Hotel, appreciated the organisation for recognising him and his good deeds in the society. He said that the award would spur him to do more and pass a message to others to impact their respective societies within their abilities. He explained that his foundation, established in 2015, had helped many youths, widows, the needy in his community, Ile Oluji and provision of potable water through digging of…
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The youths across the four local government areas in Akoko, the largest ethnic group in Ondo state have said they will not participate in the planned protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because according to them, the President should be given enough time to reposition the country. The youths, under the platform of Coalition of Akoko Youths for Good Governance (CAYGG), a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting good governance and youth development in Akoko land, believe the protest is political motivated and not in the interest of Nigerians. In a press statement signed by the Secretary General of the group,…
A Professor of African Political and Diplomatic History at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Simon Odion Ehiabhi, will deliver the 26th Inaugural Lecture of the Institution on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The lecture, titled “Historical Consciousness, Shared Identity and the Quest for a Restructured Nigeria,” promises to provide deep insights into the nation’s quest for restructuring. According to a statement by the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin.), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will chair the event. The lecture will take place in the University Multipurpose Hall, commencing at 2:00 PM,…
The Council of South East Traditional rulers has appealed to the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, saying his freedom will reduce tension in the region. The Chairman of the Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, made the call at a forum in Abuja on Sunday. Mr Asadu said that the council was in support of stakeholders’ call for his release such as the South-East governors, lawmakers and the entire people of the zone. He said, “He is our son. He has been there for a long time, inspite of the ups and down…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps command in Akwa Ibom State said it arrested a woman and her husband over suspected involvement in employment racketeering. The NSCDC Commandant in Akwa Ibom, Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Uyo. Mr Eluwade said that the couple, Blessing Ezekiel, 27 and her husband, Joseph Ufot, 46, were arrested on July 22, along IBB Avenue in Uyo metropolis. He said that the suspects, who were apprehended following complaints from members of the public, defrauded many people using fake job advertisements as bait. He noted, “They collect N4,800…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, hasurged citizens to support President Bola Tinubu in his efforts to find a lasting solution that will uplift every Nigerian. According to him, the nation is in a transformative period, adding that the president needs the support of Nigerians to succeed in his quest to solve the country’s problems. His appeal comes a few days before the proposed nationwide protests slated for 1 August in response to the economic hardship experienced by citizens in the country. In a statement on Saturday, the Minister said the president is bold, audacious, and tenacious enough to face…
Former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly and former lecturer at Tai Solarin College of Education, now Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Dr. Tokunbo Oshin, is dead. He was said to have passed away at a private hospital in Sagamu on Saturday night after a brief illness. He was 66. Ogun State Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Ademola Balogun, an indigene of Ijebu Igbo in Ijebu North Local Government, like the late Oshin, confirmed the news to our correspondent on Sunday. Balogun said, “Hon Oshin is dead. He was said to have died on Saturday…
The proponents of violent protests are not relenting. They have fixed August 1 to August 10 as the days of rage. They are insisting that the house must be burnt down in anger. Like W. B. Yeats’ wrote in his poem, The Second Coming, “the falcon no longer hears the falconer.” In this case, the champions of violence are not willing to listen to wise counsel. There’s a loss of order and guidance as the forces of chaos and destruction no longer heed the call of reason. To what end are many Nigerians asking? The desire to destabilise the country…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has urged the Federal Government to set a timeframe for addressing citizens’ grievances rather than attempting to suppress protests. Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Rafsanjani, on Sunday emphasised the need for decisive action on pressing issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, insecurity, and the erosion of institutional integrity. He made this call in a press statement obtained by our correspondent in Gombe following the forthcoming mass action. “Inflation, unemployment, corruption, and insecurity are critical challenges that need urgent attention. “The integrity of our institutions is in question, and it is imperative to restore trust…
Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Nze Duru, has expressed sadness over the demise of the federal lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The businessman-turned-politician died on Saturday in London, United Kingdom, at the age of 52. In a condolence message issued on Sunday, Duru lamented that Ubah announced his departure when his intellectual and political prowess were most needed.He said the late senator was a great patriot, compassionate leader, and democrat. His life was marked by an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of Nigeria. He was a politician par excellence, a…