Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Shaibu Says Edo Ready to Host Nigeria’s First Gold Label Race at Okpekpe Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has said that the state is ready to host the first Gold label 10km road race in Nigeria. Shaibu said in Benin on Wednesday that everything arrangement is in place for the world-class race. “We are ready to host another world-class event come Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State,” said Shaibu who assured stakeholders of adequate security. Shaibu is delighted the race has continued to grow from being the first to be granted…

Edo Deputy Governor to Flag off Okpekpe Race on Saturday *Dan Oil partners organisers for a world-class event this weekend The sports loving Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, will flag off the ninth Okpekpe 10km International Road Race on Saturday in Okpekpe. Dare Esan, the Media and Activation Director for the historic, first 10km road race in Nigeria hinted yesterday that Shaibu will play a dual role at the race. “His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, will perform the traditional flag off for the race. He will also participate in…

A STRONGER NIGERIA: CRITICAL AREAS OF INTEREST We must build a healthy nation with the right capacity to meet the demands of the people, writes Joshua J. Omojuwa Love it or hate it, Nigeria will form a new government in three days. Regardless of whether you voted or not, the government will be led by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The sooner we accept these facts, the easier it will be to look at what lies ahead. Acceptance here does not negate any expectations that some may have from the courts. However, just like the United States Government,…

Stakeholders Proffer Ways to Revamp Aviation Sector Ahead of May 29 As Nigeria is set to welcome a new administration on May 29, 2023, stakeholders in the Aviation sector have identified some steps that should be taken to revamp the aviation industry, increase its contribution to the GDP and cut back capital flight, writes Chinedu Eze. So much hope was raised in late 2015 when the newly appointed Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, reeled out the plans of the Buhari administration for the aviation sector. The plans he christened, ‘Aviation Road Map’, have not been achieved as…

Buhari Confers GCFR, GCON on Tinubu, Shettima, Hands over Transition Documents to President-elect President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred the two highest National Honours on the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, at a ceremony attended and witnessed by dignitaries including members of the diplomatic corps. The ceremony on Thursday is holding amid very tight security at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja. The award of the National Honours in the category of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Niger (GCON) to the President-elect and…

Flying Eagles Land in Buenos Aires as Bosso Insists Brazil Beatable Nigeria’s Flying Eagles flew into Buenos Aires ahead of their last FIFA U20 World Cup Group D clash with Brazil at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona in La Plata this weekend. The Ladan Bosso wards played their opening two group games against the Dominican Republic and Italy in Mendoza where they recorded two wins to stay on top of the log. After defeating Italy 2-0 on Wednesday night, Bosso who dedicated the victory to his critics, was boisterous in saying that the five-time Brazil can similarly…

126 classrooms built in Lagos in six districts By Elegbede Abiodun The Lagos State Government has built a total of 126 classrooms across the six educational districts in the state. During a two-day exercise, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his representatives unveiled some of these classrooms built by the state’s Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools. Speaking at Elepe Community Junior High School, Ikorodu, where he commissioned 18 blocks of classrooms, Sanwo-Olu said the exercise was part of the state’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for learning and improving teaching in public schools. The governor,…

Leah Sharibu: The General’s promise of deliverance and low-class performance General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Leah Sharibu Despite promises to secure the freedom of Leah Sharibu and other students in the captivity of Boko Haram terrorists and bandits, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will on Monday exit office leaving parents of the students and other Nigerians disappointed, FRIDAY OLOKOR writes It was Mehmet Murat ildan, the Turkish playwright, novelist and thinker, who summarised politicians and their mastery of deceit. He said, “A silver-tongued charlatan and a half-wit society are made for each other! When these two come together…

Tinubu gets transition report, vows to tackle insecurity, power crisis Tinubu President-elect, Bola Tinubu (Left) and the President Major General (retd.), Mohammed Buhari (Right) Okechukwu Nnodim,Solomon Odeniyi, Deborah Tolu-Kolawole, Stephen Angbulu, Nathaniel Shaibu and Lilian Ukagwu The President-elect, Bola Tinubu on Thursday pledged to address the security and power crises, among other challenges confronting the country. Tinubu who was handed the transition report by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), promised not to disappoint Nigerians. He said this shortly after his investiture with the country’s highest national honour of Grand Commander of Federal Republic…

Nigerian Teacher Wins 2023 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Regional Awards A teacher at St Michael RCM Primary School, Ogunpa Lunloye, Abeokuta, Ogun, Akeem Badru, has been named the regional winner of the 2023 Cambridge dedicated teacher awards for Central and Southern Africa. Instituted by Cambridge University Press, the awards are a global competition which celebrates the efforts of teachers around the world. This year, the competition received over 11,000 nominations from 99 countries, an increase of over 30 per cent compared to last year’s. This year, Badru was named regional winner in Nigeria for his achievement in ‘First Step…