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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has condemned the violent attack on the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, and members of his campaign team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Adebayo described the incident as an assault on democracy, freedom of expression and the constitutional right of citizens to peaceful assembly. He accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of creating an atmosphere of political intimidation and stifling democratic participation through what he described as acts of violence and intolerance against opposition voices. The SDP presidential candidate made his position known in a press statement issued by the Chief Media and Communications Adviser of the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign, Comrade Mark Adebayo. He said the attack demonstrated the ruling party's intolerance of opposing political views, stressing that democracy should be bu...

The Chief Executive Officer of Amen City Ltd, Sade Balogun, has joined the Lamai family in celebrating the wedding of their daughter to popular Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Temidayo Omoniyi, better known as Zlatan Ibile. The wedding ceremony provided an opportunity for Balogun and the Amen Estate community to celebrate a significant family milestone while highlighting the importance of relationships and a strong sense of belonging among residents. According to Amen Estate, the occasion went beyond the celebration of a marital union, as it reflected the enduring relationships that can develop between a real estate company and families who choose to make its residential community their home. The Lamai family, who became residents of Amen Estate a few years ago, have since become part of the community, with their daughter's wedding representing one of the memorable milestones in their family journey. Balogun's presence at the celebration underscored Amen Estate's commitment to ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  ,Sir. Prof Amb Hon Godwin lkuru the Social Democratic Party (SDP) senatorial candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, has cautioned politicians against attempting to control people they help into political offices, stressing that leadership should be built on freedom, respect and human development. Ikuru, popularly known as the man who sees tomorrow, said politics should not be used as a means of placing people under personal control, adding that every individual deserves the freedom to make independent decisions. According to him, political leaders must understand that helping someone attain a political position does not give them the right to dictate how the person should live or govern. “You don't play politics and put people in your pocket. You can give birth to children, but you cannot put them inside your pocket. You must allow them to exercise their freedom,” he said. The SDP senatorial candidate further noted that making someone a governo...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The senatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for Delta Central, Sir. Prof Amb Hon Godwin lkuru has expressed concern over what he described as the lack of meaningful development in the district, particularly in the health sector. Ikuru lamented that despite the years spent by past and present senators representing Delta Central, the people continued to face challenges in accessing quality healthcare and other essential social amenities. He described the situation as shameful, questioning the contributions of previous representatives to the development and welfare of the people. According to him, the absence of adequate healthcare facilities has forced residents to travel to Benin City, Edo State, for medical treatment, with some reportedly dying on the way due to the lack of timely medical attention. The SDP candidate said it was unacceptable for the people of Delta Central to continue experiencing such difficulties when those elected to...

  The Tife Loft Unisex Salon Training Centre, popularly known as TTL, is offering hair and beauty services while equipping young people with practical skills to become self-employed, regardless of their educational qualifications. The Tife Loft Unisex Salon, a hair and beauty establishment in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, is expanding opportunities for young people through professional training in hairstyling and other beauty-related services. Located at Shops 1 and 2, Akare Junction, opposite Mardie Grazz Restaurant and Bar, Ire-Akari, along Akala Expressway, Challenge–New Garage axis, Ibadan, the salon combines beauty services with skills acquisition programmes designed to promote creativity, entrepreneurship and self-reliance among youths. The salon's training initiative, tagged "Learn, Create, Earn," is designed to equip graduates and non-graduates with practical skills that could enable them to establish their own businesses and earn a living independently. Through ...

  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has pledged to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria to zero if elected president in 2027. Adebayo, who made the pledge through a statement issued by his campaign, said his administration would prioritise basic education, improve school infrastructure, strengthen security around learning environments and introduce policies to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education. The statement was issued by Comrade Mark Adebayo, Chief Media and Communications Adviser to the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Council. The SDP candidate expressed concern over Nigeria's education crisis, citing figures indicating that approximately 18.3 million children are out of school, comprising an estimated 10.2 million primary school-age children and 8.1 million junior secondary school-age children. According to the campaign, the figures highlight the urgent need for comprehen...