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 I lost a mentor, benefactor in JMK-Kayode Amusan A former two term federal lawmaker in Ogun State, Hon Kayode Jelili Amusan has described the passage of former Minister of State for Finance, Sen Jubril Martins Kuye on Sunday as a personal loss to him, describing the late PDP leader as someone who used his political leadership and astuteness to better the lot of many during his lifetime. Hon Kayode Amusan, while paying glowing tributes to the Ago Iwoye born politician in a statement personally signed by him recalled how JMK, as he was fondly called, against all odds and conspiracy made his dream to represent Abeokuta North/Odeda/Obafemi Owode federal constituency at the House of Representatives in 2003 possible. The former federal lawmaker and one time PDP governorship aspirant in Ogun  State said that Sen Jubril Martins Kuye was no doubt his political mentor and huge benefactor who shaped his view on politics, work, above all selfless service to the people, insisting that his...

The Spokesperson for Atiku Campaign Organisation, Segun Showunmi, has written an emotional message to President Muhammad Buhari as the President celebrates his 78th birthday. Showunmi, who is known to be an outspoken member of the opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party, has never failed to express his reservations and disappointment in the APC/PMB-led administration especially on issues ranging from the handling of the economy and insecurity. In this piece, he however went soft on Buhari as he showed understanding of how difficult the times must be for the President. As I reflected on what to write,my heart became enveloped by empathy towards you, and all anger dissolved for I am reminded of how difficult the times are, and the challenges we face as a nation, especially you our President at this time.  I want to, on your behalf, thank Almighty Allah. Indeed, we cannot despise any of Allah’s favours, especially given how he has kept you alive and put you in charge of Africa’s most pop...

 Borno killings: Atiku's Spokesman seeks support of International community  Spokesman to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, 2019 PDP Presidential candidate, Mr Segun Showunmi has said that now is the time for the international community to rise up and offer Nigeria all the help to win the raging battle against Bokoharam insurgency that has  claimed thousands of lives in the last decade. Segun Showunmi said he still remains speechless, extremely sad and shocked to the marrow over the continued killings in the north east, particularly, the gruesome murder of 110 rice farmers in Borno over the weekend, saying that the unrelenting senseless killing of innocent souls by the Bokoharam murderous group has just confirmed that the country alone could not win this terrorists without the support of the international community. Showunmi in a statement made available to newsmen  said "if the leaders of the world could go into Iraq, Libya, and so many other locations with combined special fo...

Former federal lawmaker, Hon Kayode Jelili Amusan has said that the government must seized the opportunity of grievances of the youth against police brutality and other acts of bad governance to build a new Nigeria that prioritise good governance and massive youth empowerment that will put a glorious future of the country on a sound footing. Hon Kayode Amusan said that no serious nations of the world desirous of a flourishing future would fail to put all necessary machinery in motion to harness the abundant potentials in the youth towards building a virile and prosperous country  The property merchant while speaking to journalists in Abeokuta on Monday disclosed that "it is against this background that I strongly advise government to use the occasion of this youth protest to begin to work for a country we can all be proud of, no more lip service to making Nigeria work, I think that's the message of the youth". Amusan who represented Abeokuta North/Odeda/Obafemi-Owode fede...

 Segun Showunmi Mourns Chief Jimoh Aliu (OBA ASA) The Spokesman to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in 2019 general elections, a cultural ambassador per excellence, Hon. Segun Showunmi has described the death of Chief Jimoh Aliu a.k.a Aworo as a great loss and that his exit will cause major setbacks in upholding cultural values among the Yorubas. Segun Showunmi who met with Chief Jimoh Aliu sometimes in February at Abeokuta acknowledged that Yoruba and cultural leaders should devise a veritable means of transfering and transmitting cultural values from one generation to another, which will invariable help in the preservation of such values. Recounting Chief Jimoh Aliu's role in Arelu and Iku Jare Eda, Showunmi told the theatre Icon that he interpreted the script well that it is difficult for average children to erase the character from their memories as they grow older. The meeting which lasted for about 1hr: 15 minutes took into consideration workable strategies to be adopted by the Yorubas ...

EID MUBARAK TO ALL MUSLIMS  Happy Sallah to the Muslim Ummah. Despite the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, we have faith in Allah and thank Him that He has healed the world. “Anyone who is grateful does so to the profit of his own soul…” (Q31:12).  Understanding the seasons in the affairs of individuals and nations is easy for the discerning, who can claim to understand the activities that occur in God's creation.  As we celebrate this unusual Eid, we must ponder and reflect on life, our roles and responsibilities. Indeed, we should embrace factors that make things easier for our fellow humans - peace, harmony and compassion.  We should be guided by the example that has been set for us by the past masters, especially for the Muslims, the teachings and habit of the prophet of Islam (PBUH), who was concerned with the wellbeing of humanity in harmony with The Creator.  I suppose our vulnerability is manifest to us, given how long this invisible but virulent virus has di...

THE DANGER OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON PRODUCTIVE, SLEEPING &  MEDITATION TIME BY DR.GBENGA ADEOYE. Recently I bursted into a young man watching African Magic Movies late in the night on my to the study room to pick a book.Then again,  I found another young boy early on Sunday morning watching TV. I said to each of them at different times that NO ONE BECOMES GREAT BY SITTING DOWN WITH TELEVISION &  WATCHING MOVIES AT WRONG TIMES...READ A BOOK..PRAY, MEDITATE AND PLAN YOUR LIFE. I needed to speak harshly to them for it to sink in with hope they will learn and change their priorities. It is important to note that the World is in serious trouble as a result of Social Media and  Television programmes which has become addictions to many including young and old, male and female and in fact worst case is that students who ought to be reading spend time on all these stuffs and then you can see the effects on their result. Anyone who want to be productive during the ...