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Honey Treat Trade Academy Starts Free Construction Training In Ibadan 

By Adeola Idris  Honeytreat Trade Academy, a private vocational training institute is set to start empowerment training for all those who are interested in earning more income. The training will cover plumbing and pipe fittings, electrical wiring and solar installation, painting and decoration, and mansory and tilling work, and will take place at the academy’s new centre in Monatan, Ibadan. Speaking about the free training, … []

Let’s Get Reconnected Again, Says Ijan Monarch As Coronation Anniversary Gets Underway

– Oba Adebanjo Lawrence Aladesuyi, Onijan of Ijan By Dare Daramola As clock ticks and preparations peaked on his One-Year Coronation Anniversary, the Onijan of Ijan-Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebanji Lawrence Aladesuyi, has called on all his subjects at home and in the diaspora to get reconnected with one another in love, peace and harmony with a view to rekindling the light and lost… []

DR. BENNETT OMALU: Celebrating One Of Nigeria’s Greatest Exports To The World On His 55th Birthday 

– Dr. Bennett Omalu By Ademola Idris Dr. Ifekandu Bennett Omalu is a native Of Urunnebo Village, Enugwu Ukwu In Njikoka Local Government Area Of Anambra State. Born on September 1st, 1968. He attended both primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. And for his tertiary education he proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where he acquired MBBS degree in Medicine and Surgery. He is… []

Why Benin-Auchi-Okene-Obajana Road Project Remains Uncompleted 15 Years After – Former Minister, Clem Agba Explains

– Prince Clem Agba, former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning  By Ademola Idris The immediate past Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has explained why the Benin-Auchi-Okene-Obajana Road has yet to be completed.Agba spoke on the road project while sharing his thoughts with audience at the grand reception and dinner night organised in his honour by the… []

Ondo 2024: Meet Funmi Ayinke, A Thoroughbred Female Politician Who Is Competent To Succeed Akeredolu

  – Engr. Funmi Waheed- Adekojo – By Adegboyega Johnson Engineer Funmi Adekojo was recently endorsed by Ondo Youths Solidarity ahead of the 2024 governorship election. The group urged the ruling All Progressives Peoples Congress (APC), to give its ticket to Adekojo because “she is a shining light into a brighter future.” Spokesman for the group, Gbenga Fadairo, said: “Ondo State, blessed with abundant resources… []

Sanwo-Olu At 58: Reflection Of An Efficient, Resourceful and Innovative Leader

  – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu  – By Adegboyega Johnson  As the chief servant of second most populous state in Nigeria on his shoulders rests the responsibility of catering for over 20 million Lagosians of diverse ethnic backgrounds and foreigners, who perceive the Centre of Excellence as greener pastures. At 58, Babajide Olusola Aduragbemi Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos State, is forging ahead with patriotism, purpose, courage… []

8 Major Areas Tinubu Must Work On To Rescue Nigeria

– Nigerian President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu  Come Monday May 29 2023, Nigerian President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be swore in as the President, Commander In Chief of Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, thereby succeeding Mohammodu Buhari whose 8 years tenure automatically ends that day. Apart from being ushered into the Defense House in preparation for the transition, Tinubu was decorated… []

Murphy Afolabi: Experts Explain Why People Slump And Die And How To Prevent It

– Murphy Afolabi  It was a shocking story when the news of a Yoruba popular actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi’s death was broken. The thespian, who acted in Yoruba movies, was said to have fallen down in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning, May 14, 2023. Metropolix Online however embarked on a research and contacted medical experts to know the… []

BUA Group Chairman; Abdul Samad Rabiu Pays Tribute To Father Khalifa Shiekh Isyaku Rabiu 5 Years After

Khalifa Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu (Khadimul Quran) Today, as I reflect on the fifth anniversary of my father’s passing, Khalifa Sheikh Isyaku Rabiu (Khadimul Quran), I am filled with both sadness and gratitude. While it is difficult to believe that five years have already passed since he left us, I am grateful for the time that we had with him and the legacy that he left behind. Khalifa was a man of… []

Mekwunye’s new book on Constitutional Rights offers insight into the workings of the Nigerian Legal system

Constitutional law will be deepened with the presentation and release of the well-researched book by Dr. Charles D. Mekwunye, SAN, titled Constitutional Law in Nigeria: Through the Judgements of the Supreme Court. The book launch and dinner will hold on May 11, 2023, at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel, and will be chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honorable Justice Oukayode Ariwoola, GCON…. []

Politicians, Technocrats, Traditional Rulers Expected As Okpe Union 93rd Anniversary Begins In Lagos

-Orodje Okpe Over 1000 prominent Nigerians are expected to show up at Okpe House, Lagos to celebrate the 93rd anniversary of the Okpe Union. The Okpe Union Anniversary is slated for Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Nigeria and abroad, from 3pm. ”The theme of this year’s celebration is “The imperative of Okpe Unity” a statement in Lagos by the Okpe Union Deputy President for South-West Zone,… []

My Labour Party Story (Part1): Kayode Salako Gives Account Of What Led To GRV’s Failure As Lagos LP Governorship Candidate

– Olukayode Ezekiel Salako, State Chairman Emeritus, Labour Party, Lagos State Immediately I gave him the ticket almost effortlessly, without the usual politicking and horse trading, he started misbehaving, and making unhidden/uncultured moves to push me aside from his project. I had thought I would help him get the ticket, and the project would be our project. The project of the party and the good people… []

Atiku, Obi Followers Have Lost Control Of Their Senses – Femi Fani-Kayode

– Femi Fani-Kayode As a consequence of the events of the last few days I am constrained to say that, like a rabid and mad dog that is foaming at the mouth, the Nigerian opposition, represented by the followers of Atiku Abubakar (Atikulators) and the followers of Peter Obi (Obidients), have lost control of their senses. They need to get a grip before it is… []

The 5G Network Nigerians Are Clamouring For

On January 24, 2023, Mafab Communications Limited launched its Fifth Generation (5G) network services, which it said will bring about a new dawn of infinite possibilities that will open more opportunities for Nigerians to grow businesses and create jobs in the digital economy sector. 5G is aimed to improve connectivity with greater speed and it creates new, intelligent systems and Mafab Communications is one of… []

Changing The Perception Of Followership In An Emerging Democracy ; A Brief Analysis Of The Nigerian Polity.

– ABOLURIN OLUWASEUN OLUMIDE Finding the next leader, of our nation is beyond voting. Whilst it’s important to cast our votes, it is at the same time not also less important to inquire from the Lord Most High and allow God, to part our Jordan, for us at every critical time and not only now, in our nation’s political history. The children of Israel failed,… []

Woman Narrates How Kidnappers Killed Victims On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Over Inability To Pay Ransom

Recently, kidnappers struck again on along Lagos-Ibadan expressway and as usual, they abducted passengers and started asking for ransom. A freed victim, Aminat Taiwo however narrated how victims whose family could not pay ransom were killed. Aminat described how her father paid N3.2million to her captors before she and her companion, Tobi Orekoya, were released. Aminat revealed on Monday that the kidnappers shot dead some… []

Matters Arising: Is Tinubu’s Trips To London For Medical Reasons

– Tired Tinubu taking a nap at a function recently Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has travelled to the United Kingdom (UK) for a meeting earlier scheduled for last week. Insiders within Tinubu’s camp disclosed that the former Lagos governor will meet with an unnamed group in the UK. Tinubu is in UK to meet with some… []

Five Reasons You Should Own A Custom Home Cinema

With the Holidays swiftly approaching, a custom home cinema is an exciting way to enjoy your family and friends. The following are 5 major benefits for owning one. 1. It surpasses the commercial movie theater experience, without the hassle. No traffic or buying overpriced popcorn. You can bring whatever food and drinks that you like, and you’ll always have the best seats in the house!… []

PRESS FREEDOM: Attacks on Nigerian journalists increase in 2022

  The press attacks in 2022, so far, are higher than in the previous two years, and are mostly carried out by state actors. Agba Jalingo is a journalist and publisher of an online newspaper, Cross River Watch. The publication has taken him on a collision course with the authorities of his home Cross River State several times, in particular with the government of Governor… []

Quintessential Akinwumi Adesina: Breaking Bounds And Stunning His World

-Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Akinwumi Akin Adesina, an Ogun State farmer’s son has been in journey of breaking bounds and stunning his world. Apparently, not that he has been lucky but has always been the star in the field of intellectual prowess and of unique leadership qualities and skills. Akinwumi Akin Adesina is presently the President of the African Development Bank and he… []