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Presidency should go on their knees to ask President Obasanjo how he cleared all external debts, left huge foreign reserve without borrowing —-Dr. Phillips Nto, World Bank Consultant

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 admin

By Mandy Park Dr. Philips Nto is a World Bank consultant and former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State. He was in Lagos for a Summit and spoke to selected media organisations, including NigeriaNewsMark. The distinguished academic who presently lectures at Michael Okpara Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, spoke on the economy, it’s challenges, the need to consult President Olusegun Obasanjo and what needs to be done for a turnaround. The former Provost, Abia State College of Education Technical Arochukwu (ASCETA), also disclosed his fears for Nigeria,…

Federal Varsity Lokoja Honours Philanthropist Adegoke

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 admin

Dr. Samson Adewale Adegoke Maigida, an eminent Nigerian philanthropist, humanitarian, and founder cum benefactor of Maigida Charity Foundation, was on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the 6th and 7th Convocation ceremony of the Federal University Lokoja, conferred a Doctor of Letters Degree (D. Litt) degree Honoris Causa. A statement made available to the press by Adegboyega Ogunosun, media consultant to the Foundation, he disclosed that the conferment of the Doctorate Degree on Dr. Samson Adewale Adegoke Maigida was in recognition of his immense contributions to the growth and academic empowerment…

Equity Not Domination grows Democracy and fuels development. Kogi State in my Mind

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 admin

By Ralph Okey Nwosu, National Chairman ADC Many may not have heard of Mrs Salomey Abu or may have forgotten her. She was one of many casualties of the dangerous, crooked and murderous twist that Kogi politics has become. She was a politically active Igala woman from Ochadamuihe town in Ofu local government area of the state. For daring to campaign and work for candidates of her choice in the 2019 general election, the power-mongers of the state, including those from Igala, eliminated her in a gruesome manner ostensibly to…

Fasehun family raises alarm over activities of land grabbers on Lagos property…sends SOS to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Police I.G to intervene

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 admin

Mandy Park Scion of the respected Fasehun family, Olufemi Omola Fasehun has raised the alarm over activities of high profile land grabbers in Lagos trying to disposes the family through forceful invasion of their property located at no. 10 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja. The family has called on President Bola Tinubu , Lagos Governor, Sanwo -Olu and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to step in and put a stop to the criminality. Fasehun alleged that some high profile politicians in the state including Chief Tomori Williams, Cardinal…

Over Consumption of Salt: Time To Act Is Now

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 admin

By Olukemi Bukola Nigeria records an estimated daily salt consumption reaching up to 5.8grams per day, dangerously exceeding the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limit of 2 grams of sodium per day or less than 5 grams of salt per day, which is equivalent to just one teaspoon of salt daily. This alarming statistic is not surprising given the significant changes in the Nigerian diet. The influx of processed foods and seasonings loaded with high sodium on local market shelves and the growth of unhealthy fast food outlets has led…

News In Pix: Hon. Kwache Vists Ukraine Ambassador To Nigeria

October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 admin

Kogi guber: ADC demands equity, transparent election

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 admin

Emma Ugochukwu African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman, Dr. Ralphs Okey Nwosu has called on the Federal Government to ensure free, fair and credible election in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State. The party is also demanding equity in the governorship position among the three senatorial zones of the state. Dr. Nwosu, at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, said equity, not domination grows democracy, fuel development and create a harmonious and secure environment for economic enlargement. Leke Abejide, the ADC governorship candidate, is from Kogi West…

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October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 admin

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio arriving Airport this weekend from Yewa Ogun State with Leader of the Senate Senator Bamidele Opayemi and Senator Ishaku Abbo Chairman Senate Committee on Creative Economy and Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Youth and Community Development.

Progressive Young Women Forum Appoints Hon Patience Kwache New National President

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 admin

Mandy Park The Progressive Young Women Forum (PYWF) has announced that Hon Patience Charles Kwache is the new acting National President. This is following the appointment of Hon. Jamila Bio – Ibrahim, the estwhile National President as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The appointment was announced during the PYWF head office opening ceremony, yesterday, Wednesday, in Abuja. Hon Kwache who untill her appointment served as the National Secretary of the PYWF. She was previously, the Adamawa State PYWF Contact Representative. She also worked…

Chief Frank Emeka, U.S based business mogul seeks unalloyed support for Gov. Otti

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 admin

Mandy Park Chief Frank Emeka, U.S based businessman and Real Estate mogul, has congratulated the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, just as he urged Abians to give him maximum support as he strives to pilot the affairs of the state. The philanthropist noted this in a press statement issued after the election tribunal in its judgement upheld the elections of Dr Alex Otti, and noted that the Governor has so far not disappointed Abians in his leadership style. Said Chief Frank Emeka said, “I want to congratulate our amiable…