Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tinubu and Osinbajo: The true story of how they met Tinubu and Osinbajo: The true story of how they met I never wanted to write this story but I was inspired to do so today, following Buba Galadima’s interview with the Punch on Monday. Buba struck a chord when he spoke about the issue of trust in the relationship between Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. You think Osinbajo should have given up his presidential ambition for loyalty to Tinubu?, Buba was asked. He replied: “If he doesn’t, can you now trust him? If you look…

Democracy Day: “Abiola Sacrificed His Life in Unyielding, Patriotic Defense of the Ideals of Democracy”- Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, hailed the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, saying he “sacrificed his life in unyielding, patriotic defense of the ideals of democracy”. He described the late businessman who died in suspicious circumstances after his election was annulled by the late Gen Sani Abacha, as the symbol of democracy. Tinubu, who acknowledged the hardship being faced by Nigerians in the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal, said his administration will “reward”…

Meeting Abdulkadir Zayyad, an Artist with Sights Set on Excellence Abdulkadir Zayyad, a stickler for details, expresses himself best in realistic art forms, using ballpoint pens, he tells Okechukwu Uwaezuoke “Hello! I’m Abdulkadir Zayyad by name,” a youngish man in the promotional video, facing the camera, proclaims to the audience in a stentorian voice that increasingly oozes with so much confidence. “I’m among the top 100 exhibiting artists to exhibit in the Enugu Life in My City Art Festival 2022 with the theme The Paradox of Muted Echoes.” Of course, pausing to watch videos while scrolling through Instagram…

Democracy Day: “Abiola Sacrificed His Life in Unyielding, Patriotic Defense of the Ideals of Democracy”- Tinubu President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, hailed the winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, saying he “sacrificed his life in unyielding, patriotic defense of the ideals of democracy”. He described the late businessman who died in suspicious circumstances after his election was annulled by the late Gen Sani Abacha, as the symbol of democracy. Tinubu, who acknowledged the hardship being faced by Nigerians in the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal, said his administration will “reward”…

Dorian Homes to Hold its Biggest Empowerment Program Ever All is now set for a massive empowerment programme in Nigeria as the Founder/President, Dorian Homes, Dr. Tolulola Olajibike Bayode is set to empower the less privileged in commemoration of her birthday. The event which holds in Akure, the Ondo State capital on June 17, will witness the distribution of household appliances as well as vocational gadgets and tools worth millions of naira to boost the economic capacity of people and contribute to Nigeria’s job creation. Over a hundred motorbikes, 150 grinding machines and thousands of appliances will be…

10 Safety Tips For Driving In Rainy Season In many parts of the world, the onset of monsoon breaks the sweltering heat buildup but raises some serious challenges. Heavy rainfall is a hazard, particularly to driving safety resulting in many road accidents every year. WHO estimates that around 1.3 million fatalities, on average, are caused by road traffic accidents alone, reported majorly in underdeveloped countries. In the US, NHTSA reports that 445,000 injuries occur due to weather-related accidents, out of which 46% of accidents are caused by rain. The lack of basic road discipline, poor infrastructure, and ineffective driving…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Erelu Bisi Fayemi @ 60: It’s The Humanitarian Factor For Me Purple is the colour today, no doubt, sixty is the milestone and joyful is the mood as friends, family members, associates and mentees as well as an army of beneficiaries of her generosity rise in unison to celebrate one of God’s gifts to humanity- Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the immediate past First Lady of Ekiti State and Co-founder of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), regarded as one the most impactful non for profit organisations, supporting women in the continent. I have many good reasons…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Erelu Bisi Fayemi @ 60: It’s The Humanitarian Factor For Me Purple is the colour today, no doubt, sixty is the milestone and joyful is the mood as friends, family members, associates and mentees as well as an army of beneficiaries of her generosity rise in unison to celebrate one of God’s gifts to humanity- Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the immediate past First Lady of Ekiti State and Co-founder of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), regarded as one the most impactful non for profit organisations, supporting women in the continent. I have many good reasons to…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Erelu Bisi Fayemi @ 60: It’s The Humanitarian Factor For Me  Purple is the colour today, no doubt, sixty is the milestone and joyful is the mood as friends, family members, associates and mentees as well as an army of beneficiaries of her generosity rise in unison to celebrate one of God’s gifts to humanity- Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the immediate past First Lady of Ekiti State and Co-founder of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), regarded as one the most impactful non for profit organisations, supporting women in the continent. I have many good reasons to…

What to know about acting CBN Gov Shonubi President Bola Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced his suspension. Director of Information, SGF office,Willie Bassey, in a statement on Friday, said the suspension is with immediate effect. The suspended Emefiele was directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate). Checks by The Nation on CBN’s website shows Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi (Board Member) is the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate). …