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Agency Report The Kaduna State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Saturday announced the release of the journalists and their families who were kidnapped on July 6 . The council’s Chairman, Asma”u Halilu ,made the announcement in a statement issued in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the two journalists and their families were abducted by suspected kidnappers at their residences on July 6 at about 10: 30pm. Halilu said, “To the glory of God Almighty, our colleagues, Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Abduraheem Aodu and their families have been released. “The Council extends her profound gratitude…
By Kamil Opeyemi Former Senate President, Pius Anyim, on Saturday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Anyim, with the former gubernatorial candidates of opposition parties, Sen. Obinna Ogba and that of the Labour Party, Chief Edward Nkwegu. Anyim, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), defected alongside a former Senator and PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Also some former members of the National and State Assemblies as well as former Local Government Area Chairmen among others, all from the opposition also defected to the APC. Anyim, in his remarks, said that Ebonyi had…
By Kamil Opeyemi President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have described Chief Ajibola Olusanya Ogunshola, former Chairman of PUNCH Nigeria Limited as an asttute reformer. Their comments came on the heels of Ogunshola’s 80th birthday today, July 14, 2024. Tinubu described Ogunshola as a “distinguished Nigerian” who was, at various times, Managing Director of Niger Insurance Plc; Chairman of the Committee of Actuaries advising the United Nations Pension Fund, and Chairman of Alexander Forbes Consulting Actuaries. Ogunshola was also President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN). He is a fellow of the…
By Halimah Olamide Son of the late Governor of old Oyo State and former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige, Muyiwa, has described as a Godfather Extraordinaire, the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. Soyinka clocked 90 on Saturday July 13, 2024. In his tribute on the 90th birthday of Soyinka, Ige reiterated what he called “the enduring relationship between his family and the literary icon.” Noting that Soyinka had been his godfather since his Anglican baptism in 1967, Muyiwa described Soyinka as a trustworthy, dedicated, loyal, and faithful friend to the late Chief Bola Ige…
Halimah Olamide Former President Bill Clinton has joined others to wish former president Donald Trump well after a lone gunman tried to assassinate him on Saturday. The gunman had shot at Trump who wa just 5 minutes into his speech at the rally held inButler Pennsylvania. In less than an hour of the incident, Clinton had reacted saying, “Violence has no place in America, especially in our political process. Hillary and I are thankful that President Trump is safe, heartbroken for all those affected by the attack at today’s rally in Pennsylvania, and grateful for the swift action of the…
Businessman Elon Musk has endorsed Donald Trump as the next president of the United States. Musk made his decision known shortly after the shooting incident at Pennsylvania where Trump escaped assassins bullets. NPO Reported earlier that Trump was whisked away from the stage after loud gunshots were heard at the campaign ground. But some observers have said the incident was staged by Trump to gain favour. “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” Musk said in his tweet. NPO Reports that Musk had returned Trump’s Twitter account after takin over the microblogging platform. Trump was suspended…
Says No Place for Violence in US Politics By Halimah Olamide There is no place for violence in the politics of the United States. This was the first reaction by former President Barack Obama Saturday night after gunshots were heard at a rally held by the candidate of the Republicans Donald Trump. NPO Reported earlier that Trump dunked after the gunshot and was seen bleeding and later rushed off the stage by men of the secret services Obama, in his reaction, wrote shortly after the news of the attack went online, “There is absolutely no place for political violence in…
By Halimah Olamide There was pandemonium a few minutes ago at a rally by former President of the United State, Donald Trump after gunshots were heard. In the confusion that ensued, Trump was seen ducking what appeared like bullets as men of the secret service massed around him. Trump was seen going down and raising his hands. But the time he got up, there were traces of blood on his face. In his first reaction, Trump said there is no place for violence in the politics of America. The secret service also said the former President and candidate of the…
By Halimah Olamide I will like to propose that based on his locution in both speech and writing… that henceforth Soyinka be known as the Grand Jẹ́nwítèmı (Let me have my say) of World Literature. A Nigerian literary scholar, Prof Biodun Jeyifo, on Saturday alleged that some world business and political leaders have elevated spread of falsehood to an art using the social media as their major tool. Jeyifo is Professor Emeritus of English, @Cornell & of Comparative Literature & African & African American Studies, @Harvard Specifically, Jeyifo said the likes of former American President Donald Trump and owner of…
By Halimah Olamide Fire on Saturday gutted the outer part of the palace of the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi. Though the palace authorities, through the Chief of Staff to the Emir, Sanusi Bayero, said the damage was minimal, there are reports that suggested that some hoodlums were responsible for the setting fire on the palace. “It is hereby notified that on Saturday, July 13th 2024 morning, a fire incident ocured at the outer court of His Royal Highness’ Palace. Kofar Kudu. Fortunately, there were no casualties and the damage is minimal. “The palace is taking all necessary measure…