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Restructuring has become the song of those seeking entrance into Nigeria’s political space –Fuoad Oki

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

Mr. Fuoad Oki, a frontline chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), once described by a newspaper columnist as a political strategist extraordinaire, from 1999 to 2015, Fouad Oki was the director general of all the campaign organisations that produced the governors in Lagos State,

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No going back on motorcycles and tricycles ban in Lagos – Hamzat

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has reaffirmed that the State Government will not reconsider its decision on its ban of motorcycles and tricycles from major roads to secure lives and reduce vices in the state.  The Deputy Governor noted “the essence of this ban is to ensure that the lives of […]

Featured Health Interviews

How I’ll eradicate malaria in Nigeria – Nwoko

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

Nigerian Philanthropist and legal luminary, Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, who has vowed to use his resources to eliminate malaria, which is one of the major causes of death in Nigeria and Africa as a whole, said it is time to put an end to the age-long disease and its cause. Nigeria has spent over N200 […]

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Okada/Keke restriction in Lagos: Govt will do more in sensitisation to avoid abuse – Adewale

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

Hon Temitope Adewale, a member of the Lagos State House Of Assembly, he represents Ifako Ijaiye constituency 1 and he is also Chairman, House Committee on Transportation. In this Interview With some journalists, the lawmaker speaks on the controversial Okada and Tricycle operations ban In Lagos recently. Adewale argued that the policy was a product […]

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Why Lagos Assembly has been quiet on probe of Ambode – Chief Whip

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Lateef Rotimi Abiru is the Chief Whip of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He represents Somolu Constituency 11. Abiru is confident that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is poised to affect the lives of the people positively, especially with the people’s oriented 2020 budget. He also assured his […]

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PDP will be willing to merge with like minded political groups towards 2023 – Secondus

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2020 0

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus at a media parley last Wednesday spoke extensively on the state of the nation, the relationship of PDP governors with the party, minority leadership crisis in the House of Representatives and other issues within the party. TUNDE OPALANA was there and reports. What […]

Featured Headlines Interviews

Over 3,500 hardworking Nigerian students are studying in Ukrainian universities – Envoy

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

Serhii Yushkevych is the Charge d’Affaires a.i. of Ukraine to Nigeria. He spoke to Managing Editor, Bonaventure Melah and General Manager, Business Development, Abdulmumin S. Balogun on the safety of Nigerian students and others living in Ukraine, bilateral economic relations as well as Ukraine and Russia. Tell us about yourself-your family, growing up, career so […]

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Ukraine is willing to partner Nigeria on Infrastructure and Metallurgy- Envoy

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

Serhii Yushkevych is the Charge d’Affaires of Ukraine to Nigeria. He spoke to Managing Editor, Bonaventure Melah and General Manager, Business Development, Abdulmumin S. Balogun on the safety of Nigerian students and others living in Ukraine, bilateral economic relations as well as Ukraine and Russia. Tell us about yourself-your family, growing up, career so far […]

Featured Interviews Politics

APC can’t claim to be popular in Lagos when only a little more than a million people vote at elections – Doherty

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Adedeji Doherty, an engineer and a frontline businessman is the new chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is convinced that though the PDP has not been able to make much impact in Lagos State in the last 20 years due to what he described as internal crisis that […]

Agriculture Interviews

Knowledge Gap, Cultural Barriers Limiting Farmers in Northern Nigeria – Babban Gona

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2020 0

Northern Nigeria is renowned for being largely a successful agrarian region in outlook, although it’s been impacted by insurgency in some areas. Executive Director of Babban Gona Farm Services, Lola Masha, in this interview with JOY OBAKEYE, reveals other critical issues bogging down overall growth and how innovative solutions can unleash the region’s full potential […]

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Despite all noise, APC has failed Lagos and PDP is coming to change that – Doherty

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

Adedeji Doherty, an engineer and a frontline businessman is the new chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is convinced that though the PDP has not been able to make much impact in Lagos State in the last 20 years due to what he described as internal crisis that […]

Entertainment Featured Interviews Life & Times

I’m proud to be a Nigerian but more proud to be a Nigerian entertainer – Singer Annjay

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

Fast rising Nigerian singer cum beauty entrepreneur, Annjay Chioma in this interview with MUTIAT ALLI shares her success story, life as a female artiste and more. What does life as a musician mean to you? What is your typical day like? Life as a musician cum beauty entrepreneur has been quite challenging I must say. […]

Entertainment Interviews Life & Times

Your Excellency movie is not a shade on the political system of Nigeria- Funke Akindele-Bello

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Known for her distinctive craft and acting prowess, multi-talented actress Funke Akindele-Bello is sure bringing her A-game on the new project ‘ Your Excellency’ in partnership with EbonyLife Films. In this interview with MUTIAT ALLI, Funke shares her directorial debut experience, working with other cast members, As the lead character, what do you think Nigerians […]

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Nigeria cannot solve any of its present problems without return to regional government – Odumakin

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

Yinka Odumakin, an activist and human rights crusader is the Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, the Yoruba social political organisation. A fearless and down to earth critic of some of the activities of the present government, Odumakin is worried that the recently presented 2020 budget may spell doom for the nation. In this interview with PATRICK […]

Interviews

I don’t believe in youth empowerment – Adesina

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2019 0

In this interview with some Nigeria journalists on the sidelines of the just-ended World Bank/International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington DC, the President of the African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, shares his vision for Africa, and some interventions by the bank to prepare the continent and its people for the digital future. Harrison Arubu […]

Interviews Politics

Presidential order for probe of NDDC will help expose real enemies of Niger Delta, James

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2019 0

Bassey James is President of the Southern Youths Development Forum (SYDF), a security expert and criminologist, he is also the founder, Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. A man with passion for the development of the Niger Delta and Nigeria, he told PATRICK OKOHUE in this interview why he is excited about the order […]

Interviews Politics

Leadership and politics in Nigeria today is organised banditry – Odumakin

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2019 0

Yinka Odumakin, an activist and human rights crusader is the Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, the Yoruba social political organisation. A fearless and down to earth critic of some of the activities of the present government, Odumakin is worried that the recently presented 2020 budget may spell doom for the nation. In this interview with PATRICK […]

Interviews Politics

Sanwo-Olu is having sleepless nights seeking ways to best serve Lagosians – Akinbile-Yussuf

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2019 0

Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, a Pharmacist is the current Commissioner for Home Affairs in Lagos State, she served as Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment in the immediate administration. In this interview, she speaks on her experience in that administration, her new role and its challenges, what she is bringing to the table this time around, the […]

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If no one touches me; I can act nude – Ghanaian actress, Zynnell Zuh

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2019 0

Zynnell Zuh is a leading Ghanaian actress, writer, producer, television personality and philanthropist. The actress is a major trendsetter in the Ghanaian showbiz and also acts in some major Nollywood movies. Anytime she steps out, she always leaves an indelible mark. Zynnel’s beauty and curves make her ‘slay’ effortlessly in whatever she wears and her […]

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Why we are crying for better roads, schools and other infrastructure in Badagry – Hon David

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2019 0

The lawmaker representing Badagry Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Setonji David has reiterated that the people of Badagry deserves better infrastructure as well as more social amenities to catch up with other parts of the state. David who was speaking on the stakeholders meeting held across the 40 constituencies in […]