Voice of the people

  WE NEED PEACE TO PROMOTE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  - Wale Adelana The proposed protest by certain discontented political figures not only lack foresight but also display a disregard for national cohesion. Engaging in such actions during a time of socio-economic instability, as we have now, could exacerbate the challenges we face as a people. The anticipated disruptions from these protests will only deepen the existing issues, hindering our collective progress. It is evident that the motivations behind these planned demonstrations are politically charged, with the Kenyan experience being used as a rallying cry. This tactic aims to leverage external examples to galvanize support, but it ultimately distracts from the pressing need for national unity and constructive dialogue as the most veritable mean of dispute resolution. The roadmap for national rebirth, as articulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, represents a critical opportunity for revitalization. This initiati

  Wale Adelana Hails Supreme Court Judgement on Local Government Financial Autonomy By Dada Babajide Razak  APC Chieftain Hon. Wale Adelana has applauded the Supreme Court verdict on local Government financial autonomy in Nigeria.  Speaking on Radio Nigeria Network News on July 11, 2024, he said the verdict is a victory for the people and would impact on the growth of Nigeria's democracy.  He further said the direct allocation to the LGs would enable them to carry out infrastructural development projects in their locality unlike in the recent past when some of them complained of paucity of funds due to the mismanagement associated with the LG funds under the present Joint Account Committee JAC system through which disbursement is done by the various state governments. He mentioned it specifically, that many states have been denying the LGs, the mandatory 10% of revenue from the state. However, he called on he National Assembly to ensure the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NF

  THE MANDATE MOVEMENT APEX COORDINATOR TOURS OSHODI-ISOLO LG WARDS  DD Media Insight reports In preparation for rejuvenating the political jig of the mandate Movement under the leadership of Cardinal Odunbamku, the Apex coordinator of the group High Chief Razak Fasesan Ajanaku on January 20th, 2024 toured the seven wards of Oshodi-Isolo Local Government where the group held its ward meeting. The visit by the apex coordinator started from Igbehinadun, Oluyeye, Ogunoloko , Mafoluku, Afariogun , Ewu and terminated at Shogunle ward where he was happily received by the leadership of the ward and members who attended the meeting in their multiples. At each of the meetings, High Chief Razak Fasesan Ajanaku updated the members on the plan of the group ahead of the lifting of political activities towards the coming local government election enjoined members to maintain regular meetings, and wooed more members into the fold. He advised the ward coordinator to be effective , efficient and be rea

 BREAKING: Nigeria qualify for U17 AFCON By Babajide Razak  Nigeria finished in third place to scoop the bronze medals and book a place at next year’s Africa U17 Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 3-2 defeat of hosts Ghana at the WAFU B U17 Championship on Tuesday. For several days now, there had been opacity around the number of teams that would proceed to the 2025 Africa U17 Cup of Nations from the tournament in Ghana, but the window opened for the third-place winner here when, minutes to kick-off, Cote d’Ivoire (already in the competition final), was designated as hosts of next year’s continental finals. With Cote d’Ivoire as hosts and guaranteed a slot, Burkina Faso (no matter the result of the final match) and the third-place winner in the earlier game of the final day, were assured of berths in Abidjan. Congratulations Nigeria , Congratulations Golden Eaglet  Source: NFF.

  FG ENDORSES GROUNDBREAKING CLEAN COOKSTOVES PROJECT IN NIGERIA ... GreenPlinth Africa, Partners To Deploy 80 Million FREE Cookstoves Nationwide  ... Set to Plant 4 Billion Economic Trees Across The Nation In a landmark move towards sustainable development and environmental conservation, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Council on Climate Change has officially endorsed a revolutionary initiative aimed at addressing global climate crisis, environmental challenges and improving livelihoods across the nation. Under the auspices of Greenplinth Africa, in collaboration with strategic partners, an ambitious Article 6.4 project has been launched to distribute 80 million clean cookstoves free of charge to households throughout Nigeria. This initiative, the largest single clean cooking systems project in the world, marks a significant step forward in combatting the adverse health and environmental impacts associated with traditional cooking methods, such as indoor air pol

RIVERS STATE HIGH COURT GIVES INTERIM ORDER   The Rivers State High Court has given a temporary order to stop the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Wike, Martin Amaewhule, and 24 others from parading as assembly members. The case has been postponed until May 29th . The court also prohibited Martin Amaewhule from convening plenary at the assembly premises.

 NFF APPOINTS FINIDI GEORGE AS HEAD COACH FOR SUPER EAGLES  Sports news  The Board of Nigeria Football Federation on Monday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to appoint former ace winger Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles. George, who spent 20 months as assistant to José Santos Peseiro before the Portuguese voluntarily left the post following the accomplishment of Africa Cup of Nations runner-up position at Cote d’Ivoire 2023, took charge of the squad in interim capacity during two friendly matches in Morocco last month. His squad edged Ghana 2-1 in the first match, ending an 18-year winless streak against the Black Stars, but then lost 0-2 to Mali in the second game. George, a member of the so-styled ‘Golden Generation’ that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Tunisia and emerged the second most entertaining team in Nigeria’s debut at the FIFA World Cup finals in USA the same year, won 62