The Chaplain in Charge of Sunday Service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, Rev. Mike Agbon has urged well-meaning Nigerians to rally round the NYSC to consolidate on it’s numerous achievements of almost fifty years. He said history would always be kind to all the Corps Members from inception till date, including past and present managers of the Scheme for their selfless services to the country. The Cleric disclosed this today in his sermon at the non-denominational thanksgiving service marking the end of the week-long 50th Anniversary Celebration of NYSC, held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. He commended…
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At least two staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation at Agbor train station have been kidnapped by gunmen throwing the community into panic and apprehension. The victims were identified as Peter Osazuwa, STCI Level 10 officer in Operations and Commercial Department and Level Nine Officer from Kwara State, Giwa Mohammed in the Stores and Procurement Department. A source in NRC who does not want to be named informed that the victims were staffers of the Warri-Itakpe train service in Agbor, while the incident took place some few minutes distance from the Owa-Alero ancestral residence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The source…
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has vowed to continue removing “bad persons” from government and demolishing illegal structures until his 11th hour. The governor, who has seven more days in office, stated this at the launch of a book about his legacies. The book titled, “Putting The People First”, was authored by Mr. Emmanuel Ado, a veteran journalist and public commentator. The governor said this day after his administration revoked the right of occupancy of nine properties belonging to Ahmed Makarfi, former governor of the state, and marked them for demolition. Speaking at the event, Governor Nyesom Wike described…
By Jimoh Taofik Adekunle (JAAT) In today’s world, where communication has become easier and instant, listening actively has become an essential skill to possess. The ability to listen to others with an open mind and empathetic heart is a sign of emotional intelligence. When someone is speaking, they reveal more than just their words. People’s words have a great way of telling us who they are. By listening carefully, we can uncover the inner relics of a person, their thoughts, emotions, and intentions. In a world where everyone is in a hurry, people tend to speak quickly, and listening has…
As the Dangote Refinery begins operations tomorrow (Monday), oil marketers have expressed optimism that the facility will help reduce the cost of petrol, if the government deregulates the commodity. This medium reported earlier that the Dangote Refinery, established by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is scheduled to be inaugurated on May 22. A presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, had tweeted that the inauguration would be done by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). “Efforts by the Federal Government to make Nigeria self-sufficient in local refining of crude oil to save the scarce foreign exchange used in the importation of petroleum…
Veteran actor, Kareem Adepoju popularly known as Baba Wande has alleged that Nigerian Filmmaker, Tunde Kelani has not been sharing with him, the proceeds made from the popular film ‘Ti Oluwa ni Ile’. Baba Wande revealed this in an interview with British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Baba Wande said “What happened was that I wrote the story and told Tunde Kelani about that story, he assured me that he would ensure the story was produced as a film. He provided all the equipment used and I provided the story, costumes and invited actors and actresses in the film. “Tunde Kelani established…
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has advised hopefuls vying for leadership positions in the 10th assembly to respect the zoning formulas of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Saturday in Kaduna, Wike asked the hopefuls to consider national interest above their ambitions and submit to the leadership of the party. The APC had nominated Tajudeen Abbas, a member of the house of representatives, and Godswill Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta affairs, as candidates for the speaker and president of the senate. The ruling party also picked Barau Jibrin, senator representing Kano north, as deputy senate president, and…
Nigerian fashion designer, Jeremiah Ogbodo, aka Swanky J, has berated singer, 2Face Idibia for not resolving the misunderstanding between him and his wife, Annie Idibia. He said the singer’s attitude makes him wonder whether he is comfortable with his friendship with his wife. Swanky stated this on the second season of the Young, Famous & African reality show, during a chat with 2Face and other cast of the show. He said, “I kind of feel weird that he [2Face] didn’t reach out to me during the whole stretch of me and Annie, like situation. And I just really wanted to…
The senator representing Oyo South at the National Assembly, Kola Balogun, on Saturday gave reasons why he rejected the senatorial ticket offered him by Governor Seyi Makinde after he and the Peoples Democratic Party earlier denied him the ticket. Speaking during a live radio interview programme, tagged, ‘Political Circuit’ on Fresh FM, Ibadan, the state capital, Balogun said the governor tried to prevail on him to take back the ticket shortly after he defected to the All Progressives Congress but he refused. This medium has reported that Balogun was denied the second term ticket which was given to Olasunkanmi Tegbe…
The paramount ruler of Offaland, HRM Oba Mufutau Muhammed Gbadamosi Ajagungbade I Esuwoye II has condoled the people of Erin Ile community, Elerin-in-Council, immediate and extended royal family on the demise of the Elerin of Erin Ile, HRM Oba Abdulganiyu Ajibola Olusokun II (MFR). This was contained in a statement on Saturday signed by Olayinka Kadri, principal private secretary to the monarch dated May 20, 2023. “Oba Gbadamosi describes the passage of the first-class monarch and Chairman Oyun Local Government Traditional Council as a colossal loss to the Erin Ile people and the state at large. He prayed that Almighty…