The next factor of greatness that we are going to examine today, is the factor of labor. Great men and women don’t see work as a curse. They in fact know that work is a blessing. They regard work as one of the greatest blessings God has given to humanity. Hence, they take a good advantage of it. They work hard. I have never seen a great man who works only 8 hours a day. All great people I know don’t have a limit to their working day. They work for as long as necessary. If they need to work…
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On this World AIDS Day 2024, RAHAMA Initiative joins the global community in raising awareness, challenging stigma, and supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS. With the theme “Take the Rights Path,” this year’s observance emphasizes the urgent need to protect the rights of people living with HIV, ensuring that everyone has the information and tools necessary to safeguard their health. In observance of World AIDS Day, RAHAMA Initiative will host the Stay Safe HIV/AIDS Awareness Watch Party, bringing together a diverse group of voices—from health professionals and influencers to activists and local community members. This event will offer an opportunity to watch impactful content…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja In its determination to drive economic growth and sustainable development, the Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as manufacturing enterprises through the FGN Loan Scheme. . This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to integrate the informal sector into mainstream economic planning, accelerate economic growth, and reduce unemployment. Speaking at Media Town Hall Meeting on the FGN Loan Scheme held in Lagos, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun emphasized the importance of MSMEs as the backbone of the Nigerian…
In a grand celebration of academic excellence and visionary leadership, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) marked its 16th Annual Founder’s Day and 20th Anniversary on a radiant Saturday. The event brought together an august gathering of political figures, diplomats, scholars, and traditional leaders from Yola and beyond. Hosted at the esteemed Lamido Aliyu Musdafa Commencement Hall, the occasion was graced by the presence of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and long-time political ally of Atiku, former Governor Peter Obi, who delivered the keynote address. In a heartfelt message, the American Embassy in Nigeria, through Deputy Ambassador David Greene,…
Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has recalled how he pleaded with the late Head of State, Sani Abacha to spare the life of former president Olusegun Obasanjo. The Abacha regime arrested Obasanjo in 1995 owing to an alleged coup plot. However, the former president was released after Abacha’s demise in 1998. The following year, Obasanjo became Nigeria’s president, elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival in Jos, Gowon recalled how he wrote a letter to Abacha, pleading for Obasanjo’s life. “We thank God…
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Former Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Amos Adamu, has expressed confidence in the capabilities of the NSC chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and the new leadership team to transform Nigeria’s sports sector. Dr. Adamu, who was the Executive Director of the 2003 COJA All-Africa Games in Abuja, paid a visit to Dikko on Friday to offer his congratulations and share insights. Shehu Dikko expressed his gratitude for the visit and acknowledged Dr. Adamu’s long-standing contributions to Nigerian sports. Dikko emphasized the importance of learning from Adamu’s wealth of experience to further the commission’s…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau In line with the global digitalization trend, the National Sports Commission (NSC) is set to synergise with Galaxy Backbone for the digitalization of stadia facilities and infrastructure across the country. The Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko disclosed this on Friday when he received members of Galaxy Backbone on a courtesy call in his office at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. According to a press release signed by Mrs. Kehinde Ajayi, NSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Mallam Dikko noted that the vision of his administration is to get all the…
Rt. Rev. Dr. Mathew Hassan-Kukah is easily the best known Roman Catholic cleric out of Nigeria because of his deep knowledge of social sciences or social justice and governance facts and figures. Bishop Kukah has to his distinguished intellectual credit, more than one dozen publications on government. Recently, Kukah, who is the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, made a very frank comment that Tinubu didn’t come to the office of president prepared. Whilst saying that Bishop Kukah statement is factually accurate, I beg to add that aside not coming into office of president of Nigeria unprepared for governance, the…
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit instituted against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (a.k.a Bobrisky) alleging breach of his rights by the Commission and seeking N200million damages. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, November 28, 2024, Justice Owoeye held that Bobrisky’s claims of encroachment of his rights lacked merit with no credible evidence to justify the reliefs he sought from the court. One of the reliefs sought was an “ an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Respondents” from harassing, declaring him wanted,…
The wife, children and family of late Ambassador Olugbenga Ayodeji Ashiru, career Diplomat, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a 10th year remembrance and Memorial Church Service in his honour on Saturday, 29th November, 2024. The event was held at the All Souls Church Lekki Lagos. Amb Olugbenga Ashiru (August 27 – November 29,2014) was 66 when he died. He was the 3rd Career Diplomat to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The event was attended by members of ARCAN Lagos Chapter and former Foreign Minister Major General (rtd) Ike Omar Nwackuwu. Pictures below capture some moments after the…