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By Babatunde Odubamwo Amidst the National crisis bordering on economic downturns, political hullabaloo and the scourge of the Covid-19 pandemic, a dark cloud hovered around the Nigerian Airspace. Accompanying this eventful happening were the torrential downpours of tears and emotional outpouring by colleagues and sympathizers of a promising military officer. The grieving public had a justifiable reason for their grief, one that was deeply rooted in agonies associated with the sudden demise of one of their own, a rare gift to the nation, Tolulope Arotile. It hurts even more, knowing that this fallen National Heroine has just returned from an…

By Zailani Bappa Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) inherited a near total break of law and order in Zamfara state last year. Banditry and kidnappings, rape and robbery were vices attacking the fabrics of the society in the state in an alarming proportion. A very known and common problem of hearder/ farmer clashes grew into a new dimension of cattle rustling and later bigger criminality of murder, kidnappings and rape. That was the scenario he inherited from the previous administration of Governor Abdulazeez Yari. However, with a lot of wisdom, comportment, determination, commitment, resilience and honesty of purpose, God Almighty…

The Zamfara State Government has debunked media reports that it donated a huge sum of money to an Islamic University in Jigawa State. In a Press release signed by Zailani Bappa, Special Adviser, Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications today, the State said the story was a figment of the imagination of the media house that carried it. Below is the text of the release. “It has come to our notice that some online media organisations have carried a story indicating that his Excellency, Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has donated the sum of N100 million for the construction of an…

By Abubakar Mu’azu Dakingari Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state, has urged inhabitants of border areas of Nigeria, Benin and Republic of Niger to live in peace and harmony with one another in the spirit of African brotherliness and friendship. Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu gave the advice while interacting with farmers and Fulani normads of Bakin Ruwa and Sambe villages in Bagudo Local Government Area this Sunday. The Governor was in the area to acquaint himself with this year’s cropping season expected to produce bumper harvest where he inspected maize, beans, millet and sorghum farmlands as well as places…

By Zailani Bappa Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has said that the efforts of Governor Bello Mohammed for the attainment of peace is remarkable and very commendable. Buratai who was in Zamfara State for an Army official function was taken to one of three modern Rugga settlements being constructed by the Matawalle Administration for repentant bandits and other grazers in the state. The first Rugga now nearing completion at Maradun occupies nearly 2,500 hecters of land and will consist of grazing areas, houses, a school, hospital veterinary clinic, earth dams, water canals, a police post, network…

Prophet TB Joshua, world renowned televangelist has joined the Christian world in mourning the passing of Popular American cleric, Morris Cerullo. In a statement from the Lagos Headquarters of Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet T.B. Joshua expressed sadness at the passing of one of the great evangelists to have come out of America, a man considered as God’s True General. The official statement from TB Joshua reads: “On Saturday 11th July 2020, God’s General Dr Morris Cerullo was called home to eternal glory as a citizen of Heaven. As Philippians 3:20-21 says, “But our citizenship is in…

Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has pledged to support the Jamaatu Izalatil Bidah Wa Ikamatussunnah (JBWIS) to build an Islamic University in the state. He made the pledge when the leadership of the group under Sheikh Bala Lau paid him a courtesy call at the Government House today. Governor Matawalle, who announced an initial cash donation of N100 million for the kick off of the University said nothing is too much for the development of education. He called on Governors and wealthy individuals to support this initiative as, according to him, JIBWIS is a trustworthy group genuinely out to help…

•Fed Govt Hands Over Monument To Private Investors For Renovation By Gboyega Akosile Forty-four years after its establishment, the Federal Government, on Sunday, handed over the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State to the private sector for a complete revamp and modernisation. The national heritage, sitting on an expansive land in Iganmu area of Lagos, became an eyesore, following years of facility deterioration occasioned by mismanagement and non-maintenance. Moved by the need to restore the glory of the cultural edifice and turn around its capacity to develop creative industry, President Muhammadu Buhari recently approved the regeneration of the theatre through…

Babatunde Olalere Gbadamosi (Born October 15, 1967), is a Nigerian businessman, real estate developer and politician. He is the Chairman/CEO of Redbrick Homes International Limited, the renowned developers of the iconic Amen Estate, Ibeju Lekki, in the Eastern part of Lagos State. Gbadamosi is also renowned as a staunch member of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and erstwhile Gubernatorial Candidate of the Action Democratic Party in the last elections. Gbadamosi has been a vociferous critic of the APC-led Government in Lagos State and has never minced words on what he believes is the best way to govern Lagos State. In…

… As Practitioners Plead For Enforcement of Royalty for Creative Content In continuation of series of engagements with different stakeholders in the Tourism and Entertainment sector in the State, the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf on Thursday, met some top musicians and Disc Jockeys on post-COVID-19 rejuvenation for the industry. Addressing the artistes, Akinbile-Yusuf emphasised the need for the performers to join hands with the government to educate their fans and well wishers on the importance of adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. She expressed the belief that no efforts should be spared in following all…