Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. Leiter, a US-born, previously served as chief of staff in the finance ministry. He also held positions as deputy director general in the Education Ministry and acting chairman of the Israel Ports Company. Leiter’s son was killed…
The Olota of Otta-Awori Kingdom, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, has emphasised using the nation’s rich cultural heritage to reorient and instil in the coming generation values such as integrity, respect, and community service, which foster peace and promote rapid development. The Professor of Journalism also discussed the unique history of the Otta-Awori Kingdom, noting that the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, pledging to tackle the country’s lingering hand hygiene challenges, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. The Director of Water Supply at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Babarinde Segun Mukaila, made the commitment while…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State felicitated the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party during the 2023 general election, Dr Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, on the occasion of his 68th birthday anniversary. In his congratulatory message to the national leader of the NNPP, Yusuf, today extolled Kwankwaso’s leadership quality and range of political influence…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has updated the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on the state of federal and state roads in his state. Adeleke, who briefed the Minister when he visited him in his office in Abuja, sought further intervention of the Federal Government. Accompanied by his Chief of Staff,…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, has sent hearty congratulations to the Power Minister, Chief Adebayo Adelabu OFR, on the occasion of his birthday celebration. In a statement released through his media office, Prince Aleshinloye described Chief Adelabu as a dynamic, dedicated and committed public servant. Aleshinloye…
Pensioners’ 106. 7FM, the first Labour Radio Station in the world has been described as a unique media hub with a special character in content delivery which makes it a true Voice of the people.This is the submission of The Alabidun Zone 2 Landlords and Landslides Association, New Airport, Alakia Ibadan while felicitating the station…
The Jagunmolu Olubadan of Ibadanland and Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Adebayo Adelabu, the Agbaakin Parakoyi of Ibadanland, on the occasion of his 54th birthday. Chief Sanusi praised Adelabu, who is currently the Minister for Power and a former Deputy Governor of Operations…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, addressed the 79th United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized Nigeria’s longstanding commitment to international peace and security. He said at the Summit of the Future interactive dialogue 2: “Enhancing Multilateralism for International Peace and Security” on Sunday that “Since our first deployment in the Congo in 1960, Nigeria…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT IS ON HARNESSING TRIBAL DIVERSITY IN NIGERIA. IT IS WRITTEN BY ESTHER OMOLADE, AN INTERN FROM AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY, OYO. Tribalism is defined as the behaviour and attitudes that stems from strong loyalty to one’s own tribe or group. Tribalism also offers several benefits, like solidarity, support, protection and cultural preservation. However, tribalism has…