Mahmood Yakubu, professor of Political History and International Studies, has been confirmed by the Senate as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s INEC. . Mahmood, who was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on October 21, succeeds Amina Zakari, who served as acting chairman. The Senate also confirmed the nomination of Solomon Adedeji…
Saraki Loses Bid To Stop Trial
The trial storm eating into the personality of Bukola Saraki, the Senate president appears far from being calmed, as the the Court of Appeal in Abuja has on Friday dismissed an appeal Saraki challenging the constitutionality of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, to try him for alleged false declaration of assets. Led by Adumein…
Organisers Set For 2015 Hotel-Tourism Investment Conference
All is now set for the 2015 edition of the Nigerian Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference. Brian Efa,managing partner Jonel Hospitality Consuting,the organiser of the 3-day event,announced this on Wednesday in Lagos. He said all arrangements are now in place for the international conference billed for November 25th. “We are now more than ready. Our…
Ogunwusi Is The New Ooni
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, a 40-year old real estate magnate and prince from the Giesi Ruling House has emerged the new Ooni of Ife. in the town. In a statement realesed from the office of the Secretary to the Osun State Government, the state government said the selection of the new Ooni followed the completion of…
What I Would Like to Be Remembered For.. – Kesington Adebutu ( Baba Ijebu)
His name, Kesington Adebutu is a not as popular as the sobriquet, Baba Ijebu. Adebutu is the chairman of Premier Lotto Limited and Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation KAAF. In this interview, he speaks about his forthcoming 80th birthday, his life and pool business in the country. How significant is the 80th birthday to you?…
I Was Not Born With Silver Spoon – Baba Ijebu (Premier Lotto)
Kesington Adebutu,chairman of Premier Lotto Limited popularly known as Baba Ijebu, has urged Nigerian youths to take life easy, as excessive anxiety to make wealth overnight can be very dangerous. He said this on Friday while unveiling programmes set up to mark his 80th birthday. “The young ones don’t want to crawl before they walk.…
French Court Approves Third Gender
A French court has for the first time, recognised a third gender for a person born with both male and female genitalia. According to Joel Patard, vice-prosecutor, the plaintiff, whose identity was not revealed had been considered a man since being designated male at birth, can now use the term “neutral gender” on personal official…
Egypt: Al Jazeera Journalists Pardoned
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on has pardoned two Al Jazeera journalists jailed for three years in a case that drew worldwide attention to his government’s crackdown on dissent. Canadian-Egyptian journalist Mohammed Fahmy and the network’s Egyptian producer Baher Mohammed were among about 100 prisoners included in a presidential pardon marking the Islamic festival of Eid…
ARG Mourns HID Awolowo
The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG has mourned the death of Mama Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, the wife and inestimable jewel of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the avatar of progressive politics in Nigeria. Awolowo died around. 3:45 pm on Saturday at her residence, in Ijebu, Ogun State. Awolowo would have turned 100 in November. In a statement…
Ooni: Giesi To Get Letter Tomorrow
TELL can authoritatively report that the Giesi Ruling House which has been announced as the rightful ruling house to produce the next Ooni , in Ile Ife, Osun State will officially receive a letter from the government tomorrow. The letter, which will traditionally request the Giesi royal house to produce candidate to…
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