Day: November 16, 2024

‘I Treasure Every Moment With You,’ Lagbaja’s Wife Pays Tribute To Late COAS

Ganiyu Amodu

Mariya Lagbaja, the widow of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, saying, ” I treasure every moment with you.” In an emotional message included in the burial program, Mariya described her connection with him as one rooted in deep friendship, love, and unwavering support. Reflecting on their nearly 17 years of marriage and his indelible impact on her life. She expressed gratitude for the time they spent together, acknowledging that, although their time was cut short, the…

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Obasanjo Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership, Describes Nigeria As ‘Failing State’

Ganiyu Amodu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a scathing critique of Nigeria’s current state under President Bola Tinubu, labeling the country’s status as a “failing state” marked by pervasive corruption and leadership failure. Obasanjo made these remarks during his keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. In a statement released by his Media Aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo referred to President Tinubu with the epithets “Baba-go-slow” and “Emilokan,” a term popularized during Tinubu’s election campaign, to underscore what he views as lackluster leadership.…

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Kogi Gov Approves N8bn For State Varsity Projects

Ganiyu Amodu

The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has approved the disbursement of N8 billion for several infrastructural projects at the newly established Kogi State University in Kabba. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, FCIB, disclosed this at a press conference in Lokoja on Saturday. Jones stated that the approved funds would cover the construction of a Senate building, a Faculty of Science building, and male and female hostels at the university. The commissioner further assured that contractors had been mobilised to move to the sites, stressing that construction work…

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He Married The Money, By Funke Egbemode

Ganiyu Amodu

Tunji – T.J for short- had always seen a bright future for himself in Nigeria. Not even SAPA could make him JAPA. He knew where he wanted to go and had a map even Google would be proud of, of how he’d get to his destination. So, while all his friends and peers were testing the waters of cybercrime and considering yahoo-plus and its gory gruesome details, T.J had his eyes peeled for how he’d move from his ‘near Lagos’ Boys Quarters’ apartment to Ikoyi, Lagos. Yes, you heard that…

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Jake Paul Beats Boxing Legend Mike Tyson By Unanimous Decision

Ganiyu Amodu

Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round heavyweight match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday. All three judges scored the fight for Paul, 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. The fight, sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, was contested at 2-minute rounds, and both fighters wore 14-ounce gloves instead of the regular 10-ounce gloves for heavyweight fights. Tyson, 58, and Paul, 27, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, were scheduled to meet on July 20, but the fight was postponed after Tyson received medical attention during a…

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