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"Of the five elements, none is always predominant; of the four seasons, none lasts forever; of the days, some are long and some short." Sun Tzu. There is time for everything, meet Musa Dala Mamman, M.Sc. ACA. CFA.  A philanthropist, born in Zambuk to his late father, Dala Mamman and mother, Mrs Salamatu Dala. He is married to Rahila Musa with four beautiful children. His wife is a pillar of strength and a God-fearing woman who gives back to society in her own way. Musa Dala works with the University Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada where he has shown exemplary leadership in his department and the hospital at large. His gradual rise through the ranks in the hospital, in his over fifteen years of service has been somewhat momentous because of the mentor/mentee relationship he has maintained with other great minds in the course of his life. He holds a Master's degree in Financial Economics from University of Abuja, a degree in Economics from same University. A Chartered Account...

 A series of documented allegations were made against the Ag. Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following a preliminary review of the allegations leveled against the Ag. Chairman and several other members of his staff, there were grounds for a detailed investigation to be conducted.   Hence, an investigative panel was constituted in compliance with the extant laws governing the convening of such a body.   As is the proper procedure, when allegations are made against the Chief Executive of an institution, and in this case an institution that ought to be seen as beyond reproach, the Chief Executive has to step down from his post and allow for a transparent and unhindered investigation.   The EFCC does not revolve around the personality of an individual, and as such cannot be seen through the prism of any individual. Therefore, the suspension of Mr. Ibrahim Magu, allows the institution to continue carrying out its mandate witho...

Speech by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the signing into law of the Appropriation (Repeal and Amendment) Act, 2020  Presidential Villa, Abuja.  Friday, 10TH July, 2019 PROTOCOLS 1.           It is my pleasure and honour to sign the Appropriation (Repeal and Amendment) Act, 2020 into law today. I thank the Distinguished Senate President, the Right Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives, and all the Distinguished and Honourable Leaders, and Members, of the National Assembly for the prompt review and passage of the amendments to the 2020 Appropriation Act. 2.           You will recall that I signed the 2020 Appropriation Act into law on Tuesday, 17th December 2019. However, it became necessary to revise the Appropriation Act 2020 in response to recent developments, in particular, the COVID-19 Pandemic. Crude oil prices in the world market decline...

By Femi Adesina There’s a wise saying in Yoruba land, which goes thus: “If you like, feed the entire city with pounded yam, egusi soup and stockfish on a daily basis, there’ll still be people who won’t like you.” Let’s be honest and frank with ourselves. There are some people with primordial antipathy towards President Muhammadu Buhari, despite the man’s strong commitment towards transforming every part of the country. Some people have simply closed their minds, eyes and ears, and the President can just do no good. President Buhari, however, equally has very committed loyalists in every part of the country, not minding some people who have chosen to believe the worst things, and addled their minds in the process. Last weekend, wealthy businessman and philanthropist, Chief Arthur Eze, struck the nail on the head. He looked deeply at his own South East region of the country, and came out with a conclusion: “The President is man of the moment for the Igbo and the entire South ...

  A New political party,  ‘National Consultative Front,’  was midwifed on Wednesday by a group of politicians, Labour leaders and human rights activists. Its founders said the new party will have ideological outlook and mobilise Nigerians to take power like the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa. Founding leaders of the new political movement include former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Dangiwa Umar (rtd), Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), Femi Falana (SAN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and former Central Bank Deputy Governor Mailafia Obadiah. Many of those behind the party belong to the different mushroom opposition parties on which platforms they had contested in the past. Having founded a new party, they are expected to resign from their former parties. However, the new association will also have to meet some criteria set by the electoral agency, particularly spread, to qualify for registration. The founders described the new party as an alternative platform that woul...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday affirmed the Nigerian government's commitment to ensure timely delivery of the landmark Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano Gas (AKK) pipeline project within budgetary allocation and specifications. Speaking at the virtual flag-off ceremony of the project at the Ajaokuta, Kogi State and Rigachikun, Kaduna State camp sites simultaneously, President Buhari said the project was very dear to the people of Nigeria and must succeed.   The President, therefore, directed the NNPC and partners to remain focused, noting that the AKK project is part of the delivery of the present administration’s Next Level Agenda for sustainable development, enhancement of economic prosperity and increase of the country’s infrastructure assets.   Governors Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna physically flagged off the commencement of works at Ajaokuta and Rigachikun sites, while the President watched remotely via video-conference from the Council Chamber in Abu...

By Habu Dawaki “There is something that is much more scarce, something finer, something rarer than ability. It is ability to recognize ability”                          -  Elbert Hubbard                                                              Motivation is the act of inspiring others to be what we know they can be, do and have. It is the ability to help bring out the greatness in others. You know most humans tend to see only the worst in others and themselves, as such; they devalue rather than promote what they carry. I believe we need to breathe hope into peoples lives - our children, loves ones, friends, neighbors and the world around us.  If you believe you are destined to do great things you must be careful who you associate with. The people we should ...