Author: Abibat Babalola

Ladoja Nominated 44th Olubadan Of Ibadan

Abibat Babalola

Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja has been nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land. Ladoja was nominated by the Olubadan-In-Council on Monday, during a meeting at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The meeting was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola. READ ALSO: Tinubu’s Harsh Economic Policies Have Wiped Out The Middle Class — Falana US To Start $15,000 Visa Bond For Some Visitors Sahara Group Cultivates Future Storytellers At UNILAG #MADWITHCOMMS Forum ‘The Challenges…

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Tinubu’s Harsh Economic Policies Have Wiped Out The Middle Class — Falana

Abibat Babalola

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, stating that the administration’s “harsh neoliberal policies” have decimated Nigeria’s middle class and worsened living conditions for millions of citizens. Falana noted that despite the President recently acknowledging the economic hardship faced by citizens, his policies have further deepened poverty. “I have seen the President ask APC governors to ‘wet the ground’ more, but as far as the masses of our people are concerned, things are getting tougher by the day because of the harsh economic crisis in…

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US To Start $15,000 Visa Bond For Some Visitors

Abibat Babalola

The US State Department said Monday some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on migration. Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000” as collateral for the issuance of their visa. The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will…

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Sahara Group Cultivates Future Storytellers At UNILAG #MADWITHCOMMS Forum

Abibat Babalola

Leading global energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group reinforced its dedication to nurturing future communication leaders, emphasizing the human advantage over AI at the #MADWITHCOMMS forum at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). #MADWITHCCOMMS which is short for “Making A Difference with Communications” is a Sahara Group thought leadership initiative geared towards supporting, steering and shaping young professionals for impactful careers in communications. This year’s theme, “Code vs. Conversation: The Human Edge in a Digital World,” challenged Mass Communication students at UNILAG to develop and deepen their indispensable advantage human skills,…

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‘False, Harmful,’ UK Parliament Petitioned Over Badenoch’s Remarks On Nigeria

Abibat Babalola

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), a prominent peacebuilding organisation, has formally petitioned the United Kingdom Parliament and the Conservative Party over what it describes as false, misleading, and diplomatically damaging remarks made by Rt. Hon. Kemi Badenoch, a British Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, about Nigeria. In the petition authorised by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, the Nigeria-based organisation expressed grave concern over Badenoch’s recent statement during an interview on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS amongst others, where she claimed that the Nigerian Constitution does not permit women to…

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‘I Will Serve Only One Term Of Four Years If Elected President’, Peter Obi insists

Abibat Babalola

Former Labour party presidential aspirant, Peter Obi who is ready to serve only one term as president, Peter Obi, Abure gives Obi 48 hours to resign from LP, Peter obi joins single-term coalition, Peter Obi, Peter Obi house gift The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to serve only one term of four years if elected president, describing the pledge as a solemn and irreversible vow anchored on purposeful and accountable leadership. In a statement on Sunday, Obi declared,…

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Nurses Call Off Strike After Four Days

Abibat Babalola

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has suspended its nationwide warning strike. This was disclosed to our correspondent on Saturday by the Assistant Secretary-General of NANNM, Chidi Aligwe. On Wednesday, nurses and midwives in the country embarked on a seven-day warning strike to press home their long-standing demands, including an upward review of shift allowance, adjustment of uniform allowance, a separate salary structure for nurses, an increase in core duty allowance, mass recruitment of nurses, and the establishment of a nursing department in the Federal Ministry of Health,…

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76 Oil Wells: Truth Cannot Be Burnt,By Saviour Johnbull

Abibat Babalola

The recent recirculation of an old Senate video featuring Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has reignited conversations around the long-settled issue of the 76 oil wells legally ceded to Akwa Ibom State. While some may seek to stir emotions, the video actually offers clarity and dignity, rooted in law, patriotism, and maturity. Senator Ndoma-Egba, then Leader of the 6th Senate and a respected son of Cross River State, stated: “In many ways, Bakassi is now part of Cameroon following the judgment of the ICj . The Supreme Court also delivered its…

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‘Gbo-Gbo,’ Rabies Outbreak Hits Part of Lagos, Vet Doctors Raise Alarm

Abibat Babalola

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has confirmed a rabies outbreak in the Ajah area of Lagos State. This announcement was made in a public health alert issued by the association’s Chairman, Dr. Ofua Mark, following laboratory confirmation by the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Vom, Plateau State. Dr. Mark linked the outbreak to the increasing presence of unqualified individuals posing as veterinarians and administering vaccines improperly. He expressed serious concern over the abuse of the rabies vaccine, which, though widely available, is often…

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Outrage As Nigerian Govt Closes Down Badeggi Radio Station

Abibat Babalola

. Minister calls for calm, Niger Gov gives reason for closing down private FM, Guild of Editors kicks     The Ministry of Information and National Orientation said it has taken note of concerns raised by various stakeholders in the media industry regarding the recent directive by the Niger State Government to suspend the operations of Badeggi FM, a radio station in Minna. According to reports, the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, issued the directive during an expanded Niger State APC Caucus Meeting in Minna on August 1,…

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