Category: Leadership

Nigeria’s Civil War Most Difficult Period In My Life – Yakubu Gowon

Abibat Babalola

Former head of state Yakubu Gowon (rtd has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from July 6, 1967, to January 15, 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gen. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Lifetime Integrity and Achievement Award at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Abuja Anglican Diocese. “I always remember the civil war. It was the most difficult period of my life,” said Mr Gowon. “It was not my choice, but I had to be there…

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Why I Didn’t Visit Ooni – Alaafin

Abibat Babalola

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has explained why he has not yet visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, clarifying that the delay is due to scheduling and not any disagreement between them. Oba Owoade’s recent visit to the Oluwo of Iwo sparked widespread speculation on social media, with many interpreting the gesture as a snub to the Ooni of Ife. The speculation intensified following comments from the Oluwo, who asserted that the Alaafin holds superiority over all traditional rulers in Yorubaland, sparking talk of tension…

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‘Hours To Sallah,’ Nigeria’s Ex-Petroleum Minister, Prof. Jubril Aminu, Is Dead

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “Eid-ul-Adha rams already tied down at his residence before the unfortunate incident,” family gives details of the last hours of the Ex-Petroleum and education minister who was earlier rumoured to have died in December 2021.   A former Minister of Petroleum Resources and education, Professor Jibril Aminu, is dead. Platforms Africa reports that Aminu died in Abuja on Thursday, while preparing for Eid Ul-Adha, Muslim festival. He was aged 85. Aminu’s death, Platforms reports, came about four years after he was earlier rumoured to have died in December 2021.…

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NYSC Extends Service Year For 119 Corps Members. Here’s Their Offence

Abibat Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Osun State, has extended the service of 119 corps members for various offenses. This was contained in a release made available to newsmen after the low-key passing out ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream 1. It was gathered that 2,057 corps members was successfully disengaged, while 86 received extensions and 33 were declared as absconders. READ ALSO: ‘Pork-filled, Disgusting Abomination,’ Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill Popular Yoruba King Exchanges Blows With Subject In Public, Lands In Hodpital Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn…

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Popular Yoruba King Exchanges Blows With Subject In Public, Lands In Hospital

Abibat Babalola

. ‘Drenched in his own blood,’ How Olu of Igbokoda’s ear was chopped off during fisticuffs at a function organised by Ondo governor     The Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Odidiomo Afolabi, was, on Monday, reportedly assaulted and injured by a community leader (name withheld) at Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The public fracas between the community leader and the Igbokoda monarch occurred at the venue of the inauguration ceremony of the 27.5km Igbokoda/Okitipupa dual carriageway by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. State Police Public Relations Officer, Olusola…

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‘Beyond Sallah Visit,’ Fubara Meets Tinubu In Lagos

Abibat Babalola

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. Tinubu has been in Lagos since last week, where he inaugurated several projects and will remain in the state until the Sallah celebrations are over. It was learnt that Fubara’s meeting with Tinubu may not be unconnected to the ongoing state of emergency in Rivers State. READ ALSO Why Tinubu Must Sack Some Ministers – Orji Kalu Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn Yearly- Works Minister Summer Move: Turkey Is A Great Place To…

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Why Tinubu Must Sack Some Ministers – Orji Kalu

Abibat Babalola

Senator Orji Uzo Kalu has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack some members of his cabinet. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State made the call on Monday while fielding questions on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme. The Abia senator claimed that lower-class Nigerians are still suffering, noting that they have not started having the benefit of Tinubu’s policies. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn Yearly- Works Minister Summer Move: Turkey Is A Great Place To Play And Live Football, Okocha Advises Osimhen NDLEA Arrests Two Saudi-Bound Pilgrims For…

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Nigeria’s Road Maintenance Needs N880bn Yearly- Works Minister

Abibat Babalola

Bello Goronyo, the minister of state for works, has disclosed that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) requires approximately ₦880 billion annually to maintain Nigeria’s federal road network. The minister said this on Monday when he appeared before the House of Representatives committee investigating the alleged non-remittance of the five percent user charge on petrol and diesel earmarked for federal road maintenance. “Our roads are the lifelines of commerce and social integration. Their maintenance is not merely a policy directive but a national imperative,” Goronyo stated. READ ALSO: Summer Move:…

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NDLEA Arrests Two Saudi-Bound Pilgrims For ‘Ingesting 90 Wraps Of Cocaine’

Abibat Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested two pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 hajj for allegedly ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. A statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the suspects were intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on May 26 during outward clearance for an Ethiopian Airline flight to Jeddah. Babafemi said both men tested positive for ingesting illicit substances and were placed under excretion observation. READ ALSO: Should A Muslim Who Wants To Kill…

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Students Escape Death In Taraba As classroom collapses During Exams

Abibat Babalola

A major disaster was averted on Wednesday in Taraba State, when classrooms at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area collapsed during a downpour. The incident forced hundreds of final-year students and exam officials, including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, to flee for their lives. The collapse occurred while students were writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to eyewitnesses, the storm began around 6 p.m., shortly after a second group of students had commenced their exams. Violent winds and torrential rain caused the…

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