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By Zailani Nappa Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has warned that, more than any other time in the past, the pursuit for peace in the state will now bear strictly a carrot and stick approach. He handed down the stern warning when he summoned a stakeholders meeting today at the Government House where the issue of security of the state was the agenda. Governor Matawalle wondered why some stakeholders who earlier allowed peace to reign in the state are allowing themselves to slide back into criminality in some parts of the state, a situation that he said, can never be…

It has been a subject of speculations for months but today, it came from the horse’s mouth. Ned Nwoko this evening announced in his Facebook page that his wife, Regina Daniel Nwoko is expecting a baby soon. And the accompanying picture says it all. The Lagosian wishes Regina, one of Nigeria’s screen superstars safe delivery.

The immediate-past managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, is dead. He passed at the age of 60. Baru’s death was confirmed in a current tweet by his successor the incumbent GMD of the corporation, Mele Kyari, indicating that he died last night. In the tweet, Kyari said: “My brother, my friend and my mentor, Dr Maikanti Kachalla Baru, immediate past GMD of NNPC died late last night. He was of exemplary character and disposition. May Allah forgive him and have mercy upon him.” Reports indicate that Baru died around 1am on Saturday at an Abuja hospital…

By David Simon Dzalla The name FINTIRI has not ONLY become a household name in Adamawa State and the nation at large because he was once Speaker of Adamawa State House for years, twice acting governor and presently the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, BUT simply because he is the REAL ARCHITECT OF THE MODERN ADAMAWA STATE. The name FINTIRI has come to stay with us. FINTIRI is a true, agile, excellent and exemplary leader. He sees the bigger picture before taking any decision. He ensures the people’s interest is adequately considered and taken care of before any approval is…

By Dr. John Luka On the eve of May the 29th last year, the streets of Yola, particularly Jimeta-Yola and its environs in Adamawa State were a picture of a sinking city in the sea of CRIMINALITY. It was like a large, dark and eerie yawn where every law abiding, harmless, innocent citizens, were the endangered species. The SHILA BOYS ( YAN SHILA in Hausa) held an uncomfortable sway. No one openly made phone calls by the road sides, especially in the evening, for many phones were snatched away from a fast moving KEKE NAPEP by those creepy fast little…

As part of activities marking his First anniversary as Governor, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today inaugurated a 264-flat Housing Estate in Ikateland Lekki. The project was delivered in partnership with private sectors under the Lagos State Home Ownership Programme. Amongst the dignitaries were the Deputy Governor, Dr Hamzat, Oba Saheed Elegushi of Ikateland and top government officials. ForAGreaterLagos

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomoso, as he turns 94 on May 27, 2020. According to a statement signed by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media to the President, “The President says the almost five-decade reign of the monarch has witnessed peace, prosperity and development, with natives and settlers alike in Ogbomoso enjoying the amity that has attended the time of the respected Oba.” The President states further: “Your time has brought joy and succour to the people, and may it continue to be so, as you turn 94.” The…

Sola Ojewusi May 2020 has further proved that Nigerian music has finally berthed at the top of international music. Billboard is perhaps the primadonna of music rating and promotion in the world and when billboard recognizes you, you are actually playing at the pinnacle of world music. And so when Billboard Magazine deemed it fit to put two Nigerian artistes on its May 2020 cover, the world has become the oasis of Nigerian music industry and one must be proud. Davido, Tiwa Savage and Mr. Eazi have all conquered their terrain and The Lagosian is proud of them. Want to…

By Moses Olafare Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has described the Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as a great icon of public service and epitome of loyalty that must always found worthy of celebrations. Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as the permanent chairman of Osun state council of Obas and Co-chairman of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) spoke in a press statement released by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare congratulating Ogbeni Aregbesola on his 63rd birthday. “Congratulations from The Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye…

By Zailani Bappa Zamfara State Government has approved for the construction of 147 50-bed cottage hospitals in the state. This was disclosed by Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) when he paid Sallah homage to the Sarkin Qayan Maradun in his Palace immediately after the Eid prayer. Matawalle, who was in his birthplace, Maradun, to observe the end of this year’s Ramadan fast told the Emir that all the 147 hospitals will be provided with a Tricycle ambulance each. Matawalle said the decision to construct these hospitals and to provide the ambulances is to bring healthcare closer to the remote areas…