Category: Politics

  The just concluded Edo State gubernatorial election has produced some winners and losers. A message has been sent, lessons have been learnt and the event has been recorded in history for posterity. The much-anticipated mayhem, violence and destruction did not occur. The usual electoral irregularities and manipulations were mainly accentuated in their relative absence. There were no widespread post-electoral protests. The consensus was… Read More »

Federal Representative, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has kick-started a 5-day strategic training and empowerment program for women youths and traditional birth attendants in Oluyole Federal Constituency. The 5-day empowerment training facilitated by the representative of Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Akande-Sadipe started today, 30th September and would end on 4th October, 2020, at her Constituency Office, Adegoke… Read More »

The House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora has revealed that the 9th Assembly would commence second reading on Diaspora Voting Bill for the enfranchisement of Nigerians living in the Diaspora. Chairman, House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K revealed this today in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Olamilekan Olusada. Olusada… Read More »

…calls for Better Engagement of Nigerians in Diaspora The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has queried the insignificant impact of diaspora remittances in the Nigerian economy, despite the huge records of remittances received by Nigeria, according to the World Bank. Hon. Akande-Sadipe made the statement during the NIDO Americas Annual… Read More »

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who clocked the age of 56 years today. The Governor described Dr. Hamzat as a reliable, trust worthy and committed brother, friend and partner in the ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda of the incumbent administration. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed on his behalf… Read More »

Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of independence, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja described Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, as the most prosperous black nation in the world. Nigeria at 60 theme, TOGETHER, with the logo was projected and unveiled virtually on the 12 by 20 feet screen… Read More »

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday justified government borrowing to finance infrastructure, asserting that his government took loans in the interest of the country to solve the dire shortfall in infrastructure. Speaking at a virtual meeting with members of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) at the State House, in Abuja, President Buhari said the country must… Read More »

All is not well with the embattled Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki as a credible whistleblower, GEORGE UBOH WHISTLEBLOWERS NETWORK (GUWN) has just busted Obaseki on his looting spree and released documents of Obaseki’s pilfering of Edo State resources. The credible whistleblower has blown the lid on major financial crimes in the past, including… Read More »

•Gov: ‘Improved Safety Measures Coming On Rail Corridors’ Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has visited the site of the Monday fatal accident involving a commuter train and two vehicles. Two persons reportedly died in the accident, which occurred along the driveways into the Nigerian Army Shopping Arena in Oshodi. Minister of Transportation, Hon. Chibuike… Read More »

In his most recent statement former President Olusegun Obasanjo attempts to divide the nation while President Muhammadu Buhari continues to promote nation building and the unity of Nigeria. The difference is clear. From the lofty heights of Commander-in-Chief, General Obasanjo has descended to the lowly level of Divider-in-Chief (to adapt the coinage of Time). Before… Read More »