By Adeyinka Adedipe President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, unveiled the 125km Benin-Asaba Highway, expected to be completed within 30 months. Tinubu was represented at the unveiling by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo said the road is a legacy project and Edo State is now becoming like Lagos in terms of infrastructural development. He thanked the President for the love shown to Edo State under his watch as governor. He said, “The President loves Edo State so much so that whenever he sees me, he always asks me about the welfare of the Edo people and also…
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By Bayo Onanuga Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. The political standoff between the State Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could have continued and degenerated into violence. Impeachment threats might have spurred attacks on lawmakers by the governor’s supporters, while militants in the creeks—primed to sabotage critical oil infrastructure—could have plunged Nigeria’s oil production back to pre-2023 lows. Sensational reporting of the crisis by journalists and opportunistic litigation would have inflamed tensions further, paralysing governance and risking lives. Schools and hospitals would shutter; investors would flee. We can only imagine…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Peace Legends Awards International is set to celebrate its 14th edition on April 27, 2025, honoring 100 outstanding brands and personalities who are driving transformation across Nigeria and Africa. Founder of the prestigious awards, Mr. Jesse Osero Amiri, alongside a team of distinguished researchers committed to peace in Nigeria and Africa, has announced that this year’s edition will recognize individuals excelling in politics, business, science, arts, activism, and sports. Among the notable awardees, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo will be honored as Africa’s Legend of Peace 2025, while Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the renowned business magnate,…
By Charles Nwabardi A leading force in Nigeria’s real estate sector, Kemchuta Homes Limited, headquartered in Lekki, Lagos, has expanded its footprint with the commissioning of a new corporate office in Asaba, Delta State, and the launch of two exclusive estates—Agunecheibe Luxury Homes Phase 2 in Ubulu-Okiti, Ogwashi-Uku, and Oxford Heights Phase 2 in Ibusa and Asaba. The grand ceremony, held on Saturday at the new corporate office located at No. 2 George Odinaka Street, (Behind Nigerian Television Authority), Asaba, marked another milestone for the company. Commitment to Excellence in Real Estate Speaking at the event, Managing Director and CEO,…
By Ifechukwude Osahenye Walt Disney, the highly talented American film and TV producer who created Mickey Mouse and Disney World, and who won an astonishing twenty-six Academy Awards, was a true visionary.For Disney, a restless and highly motivated creative, nothing was ever impossible. He poured everything he had; his passion, skills, and energy into his dreams, and enjoyed phenomenal success. Yet, beyond his achievements, Disney also gave many people a head start, driven by his generosity and love for humanity. Today in Nigeria, that same spirit of courage and volunteerism lives on through the Foundation for Effective Leadership and Development…
The senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, has received royal commendation and backing for his legislative efforts, particularly his push for the creation of Anioma State. During a courtesy visit to the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof) Epiphany C. Azinge, at his Abuja residence on Saturday, the traditional ruler praised the senator’s dedication and legislative impact. ASAGBA COMMENDS NWOKO’s PERFORMANCE IN THE SENATE Welcoming Senator Nwoko, the Asagba of Asaba lauded his vibrancy, commitment, and legislative prowess, noting that he has been one of the most active lawmakers in the current Senate. “I…
by Simon Kolawole If anyone had told me in 2004 that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu would one day, as president of Nigeria, declare emergency rule in a state and suspend a governor because of a squabble between a godfather and his godson, I would have said: “Stop it! Tinubu would never do that!” But you should forgive me: those were the days I still vehemently believed the battle for the soul of Nigeria was between the good guys and the bad guys, the forces of good and the forces of evil, the progressives and the reactionaries, the heroes and the…
By Nduka Chiejina, Abuja The 36 state governments appear to be resisting moves by the federal authorities to get the 774 local governments open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Federal Government’s plan was to pay the monthly revenue allocation of the local governments into their CBN accounts following the recent ruling of the Supreme Court granting the councils financial autonomy. The state governors had initially persuaded the federal government to delay the direct payment of the LG allocations to sort out some technicalities. The request was granted and when it appeared that the coast was getting clear…
By Ismaeel Uthman The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has accused the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of plotting his downfall after he (Oluwo) helped him (Ooni) to mount the throne. In a video seen by Saturday PUNCH, Oluwo said he influenced Oba Ogunwusi’s emergence as the Ooni when he was contesting the stool in 2015. However, Oba Akanbi said the Ooni had been orchestrating his removal, alleging that Oba Adeyeye was behind his suspension from the Osun State Council of Obas a few years back. But Ooni dismissed Oluwo’s allegation, even as he said he would not…
By PM News The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of one Hammed Saka to three months imprisonment for hawking new Naira notes He was jailed by Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The charge reads: “That you, Hammed Saka, on or about the 14h day of December, 2024, at Villa Dome Event Centre, Okotie-Eboh Street, Ikoyi, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, hawked the sum of N800,000.00 (Eight Hundred Thousand Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and…