August 2024
The Misunderstood Legacy of Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila
By Abayomi Odunowo The Erosion of Integrity in Political Discourse. In today’s political landscape, it is becoming increasingly common for public figures to be the targets of unfounded accusations. One particular victim of this trend is Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria. Many have unjustly maligned his character,…
Chinese Contract: How Dapo Abiodun Misled FG on Litigations
By Yiseyon Agbonyinu Now that more and more Nigerian assets are being dragged into the web of seizures by the “rogue” Chinese company according to Senator Amosun who was the Governor at the period of the controversial contract, it appears that we won’t see the end of these unfolding dramas in the quickest time. If…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONALS: AUGUST 25 CONSCIENCE: THE VOICE WITHIN (2) SCRIPTURE: CORINTHIANS 8: 11 – 12; 1 THIMOTY 2: 4
Discussing on conscience is like discussing attributes of God. It has thousands of angles fitting every field of knowledge. This devotional is just scratching the surfaces but with intent of giving readers its importance to Christians. One James Madison’s quote, reproduced by Pastor Reuben Egolf says: “Conscience is the most sacred of all property.”…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONALS: AUGUST 24 CONSCIENCE: THE VOICE WITHIN (1) SCRIPTURE: JOHN 8: 9; ROMANS 2: 15
_Let us start today’s devotional with a quote from George Washington which says: “Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.” This quotation seems to be talking of the voice of conscience in man. It usually starts like a little spark. When it is ignored a bigger…
Facts About Justice Kekere-Edun, New Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN
She was born in London, United Kingdom, on 7 May 1958 to Alhaji Senator H.A.B. Fasinro, OFR, and Mrs Winifred Layiwola Ogundimu. She attended Queen’s College, Lagos, for her secondary education, after which she obtained her LL.B in 1980 from the University of Lagos and her LL.M from the London School of Economics and…
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Acting CJN, Justice Kekere-Ekun
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the newly appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, saying the appointment is well deserved. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Friday, said Lagos State is proud to produce the second female…
Celebrating Heritage and Unity: The Vibrant Leboku Festival of Ugep Eburutu
By Don Olive In the heart of Cross River State, Nigeria, the picturesque town of Ugep Eburutu (Yakurr) came alive with the grand finale of the Leboku Festival, a traditional celebration of the new yam harvest. The event reached its climax with the majestic appearance of the Etangala masquerade, led by the revered Obol…
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE:PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN JUSTICE KEKERE-EKUN AS ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA, SAYS INDEPENDENCE OF JUDICIARY CRITICAL FOR PRESERVING SOCIAL ORDER, PEACE AND SECURITY
President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered oath of office on Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second female justice to hold the office took place at the Council Chamber of the State House,…
Ohanaeze Faults Critics Of Tinubu’s New Aircraft
Abah Joshua The pan Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed deep concern over those criticizing the purchase of new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu. A press statement released on Thursday and signed by the Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, queried the intentions of those criticizing the new aircraft. According…
DAILY HOPE DEVOTIONALS: AUGUST 23 HOW TO BE BLESSED OF THE LORD (2) SCRIPTURE: PSALM 1: 1 – 3
We studied about three things to do should we be seen as the Blessed of the LORD in yesterday’s devotional. These included obedient to God’s word, carrying out His instructions and commandments as well as trusting in Him whole heartedly. Other things to do which attract God’s blessings to be mentioned today are pursing…