By Professor Omodion Imafidon Ile-Ife Kingdom is the Oldest Kingdom in Nigeria and 2nd oldest Kingdom after Sahelian kingdom of Ghana in West Africa which was recorded from 11th century. Some historical evidence prove that Ile-Ife was 4th Century while others said Ile-Ife has been in existence in the history of mankind, and the proof shouldn’t be known to anyone or recorded. Greek Historian, Herodotus, the father of History who lived from 4824 BC until 424 BC said about Ife: ” According to history there were five ancient cities in Africa between 3000 and 1000 BC of which one was…
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By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Nigeria’s foremost Industrialist and Delta State Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, said he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with so much tears in his eyes because it was a political party he jointly formed. That his name would not be erase from the formation of PDP politicians. Gbagi disclosed this yesterday while briefing journalists at his Oginibo country home in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State. Why disclosing how he fought for former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan when the alleged cabals were against him at the time…
Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji was born on December 21, 1967, in Ikogosi-Ekiti, and served as the Secretary to the Government of Ekiti State. He began his academic journey at Baptist Primary School, Ikogosi-Ekiti. He attended Awo Community High School before transferring to C.A.C. Grammar School, Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State in 1979, and later attended the Federal School of Arts and Science, Ondo State, and the District Commercial Secondary School, Aramoko-Ekiti from 1983 to 1985. He acquired a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Political Science from the Ondo State University (now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti) in 1989 and continued his quest for…
By Celestine Afokobah Hon. Emmanuel Sorokwu, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Political Matters and former Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, has described his boss, the Delta State Governor as a true Patriot and a man of high destiny. Sorokwu made this remark in a chat with journalists while expressing appreciation to God for choosing Senator Okowa as Vice Presidential Candidate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. While noting that Atiku Abubakar has made the right choice in picking Governor Okowa, he stressed that Okowa’s leadership qualities as Governor of…
Christians in Nigeria have been called upon to play active politics and also use their numeric strength to vote for candidates of their choice in the 2023 general elections. The Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, Rt. Hon Funkekeme Solomon made the call while declaring open a one day media training programme for media directors in the Christian Political Media Forum held in government house Asaba. Solomon, who was represented by the Coordinator of the group Evangelist Emeke Eguanimku said the mission of the training was to expose participants to the new trend in the media world and how best…
By Ena OFUGARA It is early and unclear. But if I have to stake my child’s school fees on who will win the presidency, sadly, AT THIS TIME, my smart money is Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 1. Northern governors are ambitious. They know Atiku winning will make them wait 16 years, instead of Tinubu’s 8 years 2. The Northern governors and most of Nigeria is APC 3. Tinubu is much wealthier than Atiku. He is unafraid of EFCC, and has amassed wealth beyond beyond, Buhari packs his bullion van in Tinubu’s house 3. The national coffers is APC 4. The police…
A cursory look at most of the result figures coming out of today’s poll in Ekiti underlines a threat to Peter Obi’s ambition as I have previously ascribed. The bandwagon is great. The ideal is noble. But actions on social media do not always translate commensurately to what obtains on the street. When Peter Obi was first elected as governor of Anambra state on the APGA platform, his party had very few seats at the Anambra House of Assembly. Of course this made governance, particularly legislation, brutally cumbersome as he could not influence a majority in the House. He was…
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “true leader, brother and friend” who demonstrated a “sense of purpose, composure, and maturity” in the weeks leading to the Special Convention of the Party. In a letter to the President, which he personally signed, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu expressed gratitude for the President’s congratulatory letter to him, adding that while all the contestants expected President Buhari to “choose” his successor, he simply allowed a level playing field. According to him, “You belonged to everybody in the party and you belonged…
Education endowments first of all, are monies or other financial assets donated to academic institutions, which support the teaching, research, and public service missions of Higher Institutions of Learning. These Endowments are referred to as perpetual gift because, annually, only a portion of the income earned is spent, while the balance is added to the principal, for growth. This provides financial stability to the college/polytechnic/ university and, consequently, the host community. A well-managed endowment brings about long-term stability, fiscal responsibility, and financial viability, while also enhancing the organization’s prestige and credibility, and relieving pressure on the annual fund. A system…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, has felicitated Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Governor of Delta State, on his emergence as the running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) flag bearer, in the 2023 presidential election. In a congratulatory message yesterday, Thursday, June 16, 2022, the Chairman of Asaba Chapter, Dr. (Mrs.) Felicia Adun, FNES JP, said: “On behalf of the entire members of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, I heartily congratulate Your Excellency, a distinguished alumnus of the great University of Ibadan, on your…