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“Towards a Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria: Media Role and Agenda”

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  “Media Should Be A Place for Clarity, Knowledge, Understanding”- Laolu Akade By: Kehinde Adekunjo Nigeria journalists have been charged to make the media a place for clarity, knowledge and understanding for the sustenance of democratic system, national growth and development of the country. Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the Vice President of Nigeria on Media and Communication Mr Olaolu Akande gave charge recently as the guest lecturer at “2022 Press week” of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalist, Ogun State Chapter.     When speaking on the theme “Towards a Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria: Media Role and Agenda” , Mr Akande advised journalists that, media must be a place for knowledge but not just a place for controversy and sensation. As such, the media must not be responsible for creating sensation or controversy. Expatiating further that, “It is not out of place that the media thrives on controversy and sensation but, the media should not succumb to ...

“Poverty, no fear of God are reasons for political greed”

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  “Poverty, no fear of God are reasons for political greed”-Micky Kazzim. By Kehinde Adekunjo. Fear of poverty, poverty of the heart and lack of God fearing politicians have been identified as the major causes of slow in the pace of national progress, uneven distribution of common wealth and above all, unequal the provision of  basic social infrastructures for well-being of the electorates These banes were identified recently by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Abeokuta South Local Government Federal House of Representatives 2023 candidate Hon. Micky  Kazzim, while featuring on radio programme tagged “Oju-Abe” on Splash FM Abeokuta.  Hon. Micky as his fondly called said, most politicians amass unneeded and unnecessary wealth for themselves and their unborn generations out of greed because, of the fear of poverty.  Explaining further that, even the wealthy politicians who are not expected to do same, steal because they are poor in the heart, as a result, they...

“My Movement to APM”- Hon Micky Kazzim

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  “My Movement to APM”- Hon Micky Kazzim     In a bid to further the actualization of a selfless service to my nation, my constituents, my state and humanities in general, it’s important I form alliance with a credible party and also join the movement with people whom together we can work to achieve our common goals of national peace, development and progress. This I found in Allied Peoples Movement (APM), hence my movement from All Progressive Congress (APC) to APM.    Categorically, I should not be misquoted if I say APC and APM are children of same father but different mothers. Looking at the foundations of both parties, there is no need for much proof for it is agr eed that, my recent movement from APC to APM is home-coming. More importantly, however, the constitution allows for some freedoms which promotes and protects the fundamental human rights of every citizens of this great country. Amongst such rights are freedom of association, freedom of movemen...

2023: Pray fervently for Peaceful and Credible Elections

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 2023: “Pray fervently for Peaceful and Credible Elections”- Bishop Ademosu  The Primate and Founder of Mount Jieawowrrah, All Saints   Church of Christ, Aladura, Bishop Bisi Ademosu has charged Nigerians to look forward to seeing a credible, hitch-free, free and   fair and   acceptable election come 2023, by praying   fervently to God to see the nation through. Bishop Ademosu stated this during a special service on Saturday at the Holy Jieawowrrah   Mount, Ikosa Quarters,Odogbolu   Ogun State. The Primate and Founder of Mount Jieawowrrah, All Saints   Church of Christ, Aladura, Bishop Bisi Ademosu has charged Nigerians to look forward to seeing a credible, hitch-free, free and   fair and   acceptable election come 2023, by praying   fervently to God to see the nation through. Bishop Ademosu stated this during a special service on Saturday at the Holy Jieawowrrah   Mount, Ikosa Quarters,Odogbolu   Ogun State....

CNS Commends IGP On Newly Acquired Gun Boats, Leadership Qualities

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  As IGP Commissions Five Gun Boats In Lagos Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, CFR, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba on the acquisition of five new gun boats, noting that his focus on acquisition of operational hardware for the Nigeria Police Force is a worthy legacy that will effectively improve the operational capacity and capability of the Nigeria Police. According to a release signed by Force Public Relations Officer   CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the CNS, Awwal Gambo   said this in Lagos as special guest at the commissioning ceremony, he further assured the IGP and the Police family of the Navy’s support in all areas most especially on the   safety of inland waterways in Nigeria and adequate protection of lives and property of Nigerians. Also speaking at the commissioning ceremony, (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba said the five gun boats are for patrols and response to emergencies on internal waterways. ...