Saturday, June 15, 2019

A Political Title is Not a Legacy


From left: The late Chief Awolowo, Dr Azikiwe, Alhaji Balewa, Dr E. M. Endeley and Alhaji Bello at the constitutional conference in London before the Independence in 1960.

Nigerians are so obsessed with political title chasers that they continue to be their ass lickers without asking for their achievements and legacies to posterity?


A political title is not a legacy.
Who remembers the past Presidents of the Nigerian Senate; Dennis Osadebay (1960-1963 NCNC); Nwafor Orizu (1963–1966 NCNC) and Joseph Wayas (1979–1983 NPN)?
How many past senators and representatives do Nigerians remember?


The greatest Nigerian political philosopher, Chief Ọbáfẹ́mi Awólọ́wọ̀; GCFR ( 6 March 1909 – 9 May 1987), was the first Premier of the Western Region and one of the founding fathers of the independence of modern Nigeria. He never became the President or Prime Minister, but he achieved more than the Right Honourable Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe; P.C. (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996), who was Governor General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966 and the Right Honourable, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; P.C.(December 1912 – 15 January 1966) who was the only Prime  Minister of Nigeria.
In fact, no other President and Head of State has the outstanding legacies of the great Yoruba sage till date in the nation building of a New Nigeria in the leadership of Africa among the comity of nations in the world.

He was the first African political office holder to introduce free primary education for all and free health care for children which he launched as the  Premier of the Western Region; he established the first television service in Africa in 1959 and the most prolific author among political leaders in the world with over nine books on contemporary political leadership, democracy and good governance.

- By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima,
Author of "The Victory of Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Dream" and other books. https://www.amazon.com/author/ekenyerengozimichaelchima.


Friday, June 14, 2019

The Lancet: One in Five People Living in an Area Affected by Conflict Has a Mental Health Condition



The Lancet: One in Five People Living in an Area Affected by Conflict Has a Mental Health Condition

GENEVA, 11 June 2019 / PRN Africa / -- New estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlight need for increased, sustained investment in the development of mental health services in areas affected by conflict.

From Myanmar To the Middle East, from Vienna to Nigeria, Support Pours in for KAICIID After Austrian Vote



From Myanmar To the Middle East, from Vienna to Nigeria, Support Pours in for KAICIID After Austrian Vote

Jun 14, 2019, 19:15 WAT
VIENNA, June 15, 2019  /PRNewswire/ -- Following a motion passed on Wednesday in Parliament seeking Austria's  withdrawal from the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID)'s Council of Parties, messages of support for the Centre have poured in from all areas of its operations across the world.

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Newly Elected Nigerian UN General Assembly President Pledges Focus on ‘Peace and Prosperity' for the Most Vulnerable


UN Photo/Evan Schneider
Ambassador Tijjani Mohammad Bande, newly-elected President of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (4 June 2019).

Newly Elected Nigerian UN General Assembly President Pledges Focus on ‘Peace and Prosperity' for the Most Vulnerable


NEW YORK, 04 June 2019 / PRN Africa / -- Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria's current UN Permanent Representative, was elected to head the world body by acclamation on Tuesday in the General Assembly Hall in New York  and will succeed Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa.

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Vacates Senate Seat; Expands Silverbird Group



Dream Magic Studios Dream Team: L-R (Jesse Combs, Jonathan Murray-Bruce, Davina Douthard, and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce)

Nigerian Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Vacates Senate Seat; Expands Silverbird Group Film Ventures
Greenlights Production of Nigerian Comedic Drama DNA in Association with LA's Dream Magic Studios

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2019  /PRNewswire/ -- Nigerian business magnate and politician, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, announced the expansion of Silverbird Group  ventures in association with Los Angeles-based production house Dream Magic Studios. With his June 6 departure from the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Murray-Bruce returns to his roots in entertainment, greenlighting several film productions. The first film slated is Nigerian-based comedy, DNA, with an anticipated worldwide 2019 holiday release.

A Question of Talent: How Human Capital Will Determine the Next Global Leaders




Research Report:
A Question of Talent: How Human Capital Will Determine the Next Global Leaders
2019 Global Cities Report
The Global Cities Index and Outlook reveal the world’s top-performing cities and those with the most potential.

Friday, June 7, 2019

CREATING THE FUTURE - Femi Odugbemi



CREATING THE FUTURE:
Keynote address presented by Femi Odugbemi, at the Lagos International Animation Festival on 6th June 2019 at Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos.

Let me begin by offering my hearty congratulations to my brother Muyiwa Kayode and the organizing team of the Lagos International Festival of Animation. Its a herculean task to run a creative festival. I should know. I am a Co-Founder of the IREP International Film Festival we have held for 9 years. I understand the vision to create but it takes character and toughness to organize a festival of creativity every year successfully. Especially in a dynamic industry of young creatives like Nollywood. Well-done to the team.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Agari Exposes Nigerian Cybercriminal Kingpin and His Growing Gang



Agari Exposes Nigerian Cybercriminal Kingpin and His Growing Gang
From start-up to criminal business email compromise enterprise, a mastermind 'CEO' staffs up to defraud more people


FOSTER CITY, Calif. and LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A West African-based scammer gang dubbed "Scattered Canary" has evolved from a one-man, start-up operation to a multi-faceted, scalable, "corporation" with 35 "employees" targeting individuals, businesses, and government agencies, according to the new Threat Actor Dossier published today by Agari, the next-generation Secure Email Cloud that restores trust to the inbox.

Monday, June 3, 2019

The Nigerian Government was More Competent and Efficient During the Military Administrations



The Nigerian government was more competent and efficient during the military administrations.
The most competent and efficient military administrations in the political history of Nigeria since independence were the regimes of Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

We Welcome The New Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu



This is the official portrait of newly sworn-in Governor  of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

He shared the photo with the caption, 'to God, we give all the Glory, Honour and Praise. Kindly allow me re-introduce myself to you'.