Category: Leadership

Sanwo-Olu @ 60: Lessons in Humility and Loyalty, By Gboyega Akosile

Abibat Babalola

Many qualities define a leader, whether in politics or in the corporate world but integrity, humility and loyalty tower above all. A cursory look at the life and times of successful leaders often reveals these qualities and why such leaders are celebrated by their subjects. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s life and career trajectory can be said to have been solidly built over the years upon these virtues. As he clocks 60 today, a careful study of his life is enough lesson for the next generation of leaders who…

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Corps Member Who Called Tinubu ‘Terrible President’ Gets 2-Month Service Extension

Abibat Babalola

Corper Raye has apologised after she came under heavy criticism for also saying Lagos, the state NYSC posted her to for service, was smelling    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of Ms. Rita Ushie, popularly known as Raye on Instagram, by two months following her viral criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the economic hardship in Nigeria. Raye, who had just one month remaining in her mandatory service, drew national attention in March after posting a video in which she tearfully described the…

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Guild Of Editors, GOCOP Leaders React To Soneye’s Exit From NNPC

Abibat Babalola

.Charge successor On NNPC Image, Dedication To Duty        President of the Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba, and his counterpart at the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Maureen Chigbo, have reportedly reacted to the tenure of Femi Soneye, the former Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Soneye earlier told Platforms Africa that he resigned from his appointment after 20 months as the image maker of the NNPC. Reacting to the news, the two leaders of media management groups praised Soneye’s…

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‘$7.2 Bn Scandal,’ EFCC Arrests NNPC Ex-Finance Boss, Warri Refinery’s MD

Abibat Babalola

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two former top officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL): Umar Isa, ex-Chief Financial Officer, and the former Managing Director of the Warri Refinery. The arrests are linked to an alleged $7.2 billion fraud related to the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt refineries. The total amount under investigation is $2,956,872,622.36. Specifically, the EFCC is probing the disbursement of $1,559,239,084.36 allocated to the Port Harcourt refinery, $740,669,600 released for the Kaduna refinery, and $656,963,938 approved for the Warri…

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Naira Appreciates To N1,600/$ In Parallel Market

Abibat Babalola

The naira yesterday appreciated to N1,600 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,605 per dollar last weekend. But the Naira depreciated to N1,550 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). READ ALSO: Nigeria Govt kicks As U.S. Issues Security Advisory On Abuja ‘Impossible,’ Chelsea Training Cut Short Amid Record Philadelphia Heat ‘Few Hours After,’ Ceasefire Collapses As Israel Orders Attack On Iran Alao-Akala’s Daughter Wants Late Gov’s Corpse Exhumed Amidst Family Dispute Over Estate Lagos Assembly Summons Uber, Bolt, Others Over Insecurity, Labour Rights Violations Data published…

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Nigeria Govt kicks As U.S. Issues Security Advisory On Abuja

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government yesterday rejected the security advisory issued by the United States Government to its citizens living in Abuja, stating that there is no security threat within the Federal Capital Territory. The U.S. Government had earlier issued a fresh travel advisory on its official website. In the update, the U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria revealed that all U.S. Embassy employees and their families have been prohibited from visiting Nigerian military or government sites in the capital, except for official duties. The Embassy said the advisory was issued in…

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Stop Iran From Shutting Key Trade Route, US Urges China

Abibat Babalola

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, urged China on Sunday to help deter Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route, following American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. “I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that because they heavily depend on the Strait of Hormuz for their oil,” Rubio said on Fox News. Analysts have said Iran may opt to retaliate to Washington’s early Sunday attack by shutting the Strait, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes. READ ALSO:…

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TCN Restores Power Supply To North-east After Transmission Line Construction

Abibat Babalola

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says normal bulk electricity supply has been fully restored to the north-east. On June 11, TCN announced a planned five-day blackout in parts of the north-east to facilitate construction on the 330 kV Jos-Bauchi-Gombe transmission line. In a statement on Sunday, Ndidi Mbah, TCN spokesperson, said the restoration followed the completion of work on the connection of the Bauchi 330/132 kV transmission substation to the national grid. “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully restored normal bulk electricity supply to the Northeast after…

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Using N63.4 Bn To Renovate Govt House Wasteful, APC Slams Makinde

Abibat Babalola

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to spend a total of N63.5 billion on renovation of the Government House as a waste of resources. APC, which is the major opposition political party in the state, made this declaration via a statement. The statement was signed by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Wasiu Olawale Sadare. The statement was made available to Salient Times on Sunday. READ ALSO: Idris Katib Becomes Crescent Varsity’s Principal Assistant Registrar, By Teslimah Jimoh What Emotional…

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Tinubu Urges Economic Unity Among West African Nations

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Tinubu, Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has called on West African countries to urgently pursue economic integration, policy alignment, and aggressive investment to secure a prosperous future for the region. Speaking on Saturday at the second day of the West African Economic Summit in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized the need for regional leaders to move beyond symbolic gestures and deliver tangible results. “Your presence here signals our shared commitment to shaping a new economic future for our region. We gather at a decisive moment,”…

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