Author: Rashaad Harris

Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has provided an explanation for his absence from the inauguration of the state’s new Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Because of his worries about possible violence between their followers, he said that he did not go to the inauguration.In an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, Ganduje made this disclosure.He claims he has no issues with the state’s new administration.Ganduje said: “Handing over can be divided into two aspects. The first is the transition of power, which involves the transfer of documents and information about the government’s operations, including completed projects, projects that were…

The plan for Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term as Governor of Lagos State includes a stronger emphasis on social inclusion, gender inequity, and the youth. The Governor made this known in his first statement after taking the oath of office during the ceremony for his appointment in Lagos’ Tafawa Balewa Square.As he took the oath of office for a second term alongside his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu declared that his T.H.E.M.E.S. programme would advance if he focused more on youth, social inclusion, and gender equality.Sanwo-Olu said: “I am pleased to announce that we are taking our THEMES governing agenda to…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who was sworn in for his second term in office on Sunday has called for support of the people to deliver on his electoral promises. The Governor made this call at the swearing-in ceremony which took place at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, where he also pledged to put aside his self-interest and serve the state to the best of his ability.His words: “Four years ago, I took an oath before God and you, the good people of the state. I pledged to put aside my self-interest to serve you to the best of…

On Monday, Katsina State’s new Governor, Dikko Radda, warned bandits that if they continued their criminal behaviour, they would be subject to the wrath of the law. After Faruq Jobe and Radda were sworn in as the state’s governor and deputy governor by Justice Musa Danladi, Radda issued this warning in his inauguration speech.He said, “Politics are over. I belong to every person in Katsina State. In the coming days and months, we shall evolve strategies to restore peace and development in the state.“For the next four years, we shall bring peace and prosperity to the state. I will deploy…

In 1783, a child was born in Mundal Guat, Bengal, India, with two fully functional heads. The midwife attending the birth was so horrified by this unusual sight that she impulsively threw the child into a nearby fire. Fortunately, the child survived the incident with minor burns. Realizing the potential to earn money, the child’s parents decided to take him to Calcutta, where people paid to see him due to his extraordinary condition. The two heads of the child exhibited independent actions and reactions. While one head would sleep, the other could be awake. Likewise, one head could cry while…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has hailed outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the power transition to President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sanwo-Olu also appreciated Buhari for coffering him a national honour, via a tweet on his official Twitter account a few minutes ago.The Governor’s message reads: “It was indeed an honour, as I was conferred with the title of Commander of the Order of Niger (CON).”A big thank you to the President, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, for deeming it fit to bestow upon me, this National honour. “I wish you well as you formally hand over the…

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has denied rumours of the possibility of him leading a demonstration ahead of today’s inauguration of the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Obi who spoke through his aide —Tai Obasi, also said it will be ‘extremely weird’ of him to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect.Obasi said, “I don’t know where that report is coming from. We don’t know anything about it or who are behind the proposed protest. But I can categorically tell you that my principal is not aware of anything.“He is Obi and his followers are…

President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday eulogised the maturing and uninterrupted democratic journey of Nigeria since 1999, tagging the country as a unique one that’s gone through many storms and remains strong. Tinubu said this while addressing African heads of state, members of the diplomatic corps and other participants in a gala night to mark the 2023 presidential inauguration at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.He said: “What lessons has Nigeria’s democracy taught the rest of Africa, if not part of the world, is resilience, determination, courage and love in diversity despite our tongues and tribes being…

The incoming First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, has said the wealth of the country belongs to citizens, saying that her family does not need Nigeria’s money to survive. She pledged that the next administration will put the country on the correct course with the assistance of God and the support of the populace.At the Sunday interdenominational church service at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, the wife of the President-elect addressed on her husband’s behalf.Her words: “Nigeria’s wealth is the commonwealth of all. It belongs to everyone. God has blessed my family. We don’t need the wealth of Nigeria…

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) My fellow Nigerian brothers, sisters and friends of Nigeria. 2. I address you today, in my last assignment as a democratically elected President of our great and well-endowed nation, with a deep sense of gratitude to God, a great deal of appreciation to the Nigerian people and a modest sense of fulfilment. 3. Today we mark and celebrate another peaceful transition of power from one elected government to another in our steady march to improve and sustain Nigeria’s democracy. 4. This year we witnessed the most keenly contested Presidential Elections since the first…