Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Image credit: AFP A lot has been made in recent times leading to and since the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT), of rumors surrounding his name and age.  Let me say from the very beginning, in case you don't need to read me any further:  all of it is too much muckraking bad-belle, in pidgin vernacular, balderdash in cockney.  Moving on.... I  have known BAT since 1993.  A viral picture is currently circulating with some of us Yoruba PDM June 12 "rascals" in the Washington DC area prominently featured, with BAT humbly in it. I will be 68 years old  in two days time - and I know that BAT is older than myself!  But  when I  knew him, like a good Omoluabi that he was and is,  he deferred then to many people who were older than himself, and who were no where more than 10 years older than myself.    That is why all this nonsense about his age being 80, 87 is just that: plain nonsense.  He claims to be 71, and I agree with him, but at the most, he cannot b

T he Nigeria Union of Journalists , Ekiti State Council has called on the Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji to break the jinx of appointing a non-media professional as the Commissioner for Information in the State by appointing a core journalist as the Chief information officer of his government. This was contained in the communique issued at the end of the Congress of the union held on March 28, 2023 signed by the secretary of the Union, Mr Kayode Babatuyi.  The Communique which also congratulated the new General Manager of Progress FM in Ekiti State, Dr Bola Agbaje, thanked the Governor for renovating the Correspondent Chapel of the union. According to the Congress, having a core journalist as Information Commissioner would foster a more cordial relationship between the union and the government. It would be recalled that none of all those who were appointed as Information Commissioners in the State was journalist before being appointed though some of the union leaders served past governme

  Kolawole Oguntayo Editor, Foundation Newsbreaker  Davido x Wizkid  After Nigerian popular Artist David Adeleke popularly known as Davido dropped his long-awaited Album today on the 31st of March 2023, Popular Afro pop singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun known professionally as Wizkid congratulated him and posted about the album on his Instagram story. He wrote; Y'all go listen to timeless by my brother  @davido Is this a sign of possible music collaboration let's know in the comments section below? Kolawole Oguntayo Editor, Foundation Newsbreaker 

Arsenal forward and England International, Bukayo Saka has been named by the Association of English Foodtball as the English Premier League Player of the month of March in the 2022/23 season. Saka has been impressive for Arsenal in the month of March after the votes from fans and recommendations from football experts. The Arsenal front-man, Saka who is expected to extend his contract with the Gunners, his an inevitable part of Mikel Arteta's men helping the team to stay top of the premier league table with good 8 points clear from their close rivals Manchester City who happens to be the second position on the English Premier league. Amongst the nominated category are: Alexander Isak of Newcastle united, who played and scored in three games. We have Mohammed Salah of Liverpool. Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal are also part of the list and Tyrone Mings of Aston Villa Kolawole Oguntayo Editor, Foundation Newsbreaker 

  Christianah Fawale, Assistant News Editor, Fountain Newsbreaker Egg is a nutritious meal that satisfies human bodies which is best taken as breakfast. According to Health line, "Egg is a simple, nutritious breakfast option which is a great source of protein. It contains essential nutrients like: Vitamin A, B2, B5, B6, B12, D, E, K, folate, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc etc" From the research, the less Intake of egg could cause weight loss. Eating eggs can help you fuller for longer since protein takes longer to digest than other types of food. Since egg has low calorie content and high protein content, eggs have the potential to aid weight management. Also, egg serves as a good health benefit to your eyes and also reduce the risk of developing age related macular degeneration and cataracts. Research reveals that much intake of egg can also cause an unhealthy rise in blood cholesterol levels. Even though there are certain health benefits to eating eggs, doing so o

The factional Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, OFR, has dissociated the organization from the Communique issued after a meeting that held on Tuesday, March 27, at the country home of Pa Ayo Adebanjo in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State because of the content of the said document. In a release he personally signed, Pa Fasoranti stated that "being a law abiding organization, Afenifere could not have asserted that someone, other than the person declared by the body duly authorized by the Constitution and other extant laws of the land, is the winner of the presidential election held on February 25, 2023 in Nigeria.  It would be recalled that the communique by the Adebanjo led group also announced the removal and suspension of two officials of the organization; Abagun Kole Omololu and Comrade Jare Ajayi   “pending further decisions after their appearance before and recommendations by the Disciplinary Committee’. Meaning that the t

  The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at an emergency meeting today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 has appointed Amb. Umar Ililya Damagum as the new Acting National Chairman in compliance with the Order of the Benue State High Court yesterday. This was contained in a release signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba According to him, "after a careful consideration of the Court Order and in line with Section 45 (2) of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017), the NWC resolved that the Deputy National Chairman (North) His Excellency, Amb. Umar Ililya Damagum assumes the National Chairmanship of our Party in acting capacity with effect from today, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The NWC charged all party's leaders, critical stakeholders, teeming members and supporters to remain calm and united at this critical time.

  A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE GROUNDS OF THE ELECTION PETITION FILED BY PETER OBI & LABOUR PARTY AGAINST THE DELCARATION AND RETURN OF BOLA AHMED TINUMBU AS THE WINNER OF THE 25TH FEBRUARY 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION By Washington Osa Osifo, PhD   INTRODUCTION In the aftermath of the declaration and return of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 25th February 2023 Presidential election, the candidate of the Labour Party –Mr. Peter Obi and his party filed an election petition, challenging same. This is done weeks after the media frenzy and drama orchestrated by him and his supporters over the outcome of the said election.  There were bitter complaints and allegations of massive rigging of the election and the denial of his victory by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). They claimed that they won the election but for the failure/refusal of INEC to upload/transmit the results of the election from the polling units and collation cen

Ekiti civil servants have now heaved a sigh of relief as Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has approved the payment of the 2019 promotion arreas for both the State and Local Government workers. The Ekiti State Head of Service, Barrister Dele  Agbede gave this information in his office in Ado Ekiti. Agbede stated that Mr Governor has through this approval demonstrated his commitment to his electioneering promises and the development of public service. He said that Governor Oyebanji has done a lot in this short time of five months into his administration for the civil servant among other things, payment of one month areas of salary for the state workers and two months arrears of salaries for the Local Government, the first and second phase of the Contributory Pension Scheme which pays beneficiaries who has retired up to 2022 December, payment of some Local Government and Primary School Leave bonuses, approval of payment for Hazard allowance for medical practitioners in both State and EKS

  The Governor of Ekiti State, Abiodun Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, has said the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu enjoyed immense grace of God in his lifetime.  The Governor said this in a congratulatory message to the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 71st birthday. Oyebanji noted that this year's birthday is remarkable coming shortly after Asiwaju Tinubu had won a popular mandate from millions of his countrymen in Nigeria's presidential election which promises to mark the peak of service to his fatherland. He described Asiwaju Tinubu as a champion of democracy, dogged fighter for constitutionalism and the rule of law, apostle of true federalism and defender of the defenceless who is unrelenting in ensuring that the rights of the populace are not violated. The Governor hailed the celebrant for being one of the progenitors of the restoration of democracy in Nigeria which berthed the Fourth Republic after long years

Christianah Fawale Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Report in Nigeria, which is an initiative of the Presidential Enabling Business Environmental Council (PEBEC) has declared Ekiti State has the best state for businesses and investments in the South West region of Nigeria. From the report, Ekiti State performed more than Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States across the six indicators of Infrastructure with a Secured and Stable Environment, Transparency and Accessibility of Information, Regulatory Environment, Skills and Labor, and Economic Opportunity. This report provides clear information on the business climate of states in Nigeria and serves as a reference resource for  businesses and investors. It also serves as an encouragement to local and foreign investors to consider investing in Ekiti State.

Kolawole Oguntayo Editor, Fountain Newsbreaker The President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that special prayers and thanksgiving service be held tomorrow, Wednesday March 29, 2023 instead of the annual birthday colloquium.  According to the statement released from his office on Monday stated that the main and signed by Mr Tunde Rahim, the event which will held at Lagos  tomorrow shall be offered at the Central Mosque in each of the five divisions in the state including the Central Mosque, Alausa in Ikeja. Among those who will be heading the programme are President Muhammadu Buhari and First Lady Aisha Buhari, President-elect Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice President-elect Senator Kashim Shettima and Hajia Nana Shettima, Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu, other state governors as well as members of National and State Houses of Assembly and so on.  According to an announcement by the organisers of the prayer sessions issued by Imam Akeem Kosoko, the session at

Ekiti Contractors have no excuse not to deliver on time - Gov Oyebanji ..Says EKSG not owing anyone of them EKSG not owing any contractor, says  Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has asserted that his administration is not owing any of the contractors handling various projects in the State, stressing that they have no excuse not to deliver on time and to specification. Governor Oyebanji, who stated this in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday while inspecting various road and drainage rehabilitation projects in the state capital, added that the purpose of any responsible and responsive government is to ensure that its citizens enjoy good life and live in prosperity. The Governor, who inspected the construction of roads at the GRA 3rd extension; Ajilosun – Ikere; Agric. Olope – Matthew street and Midas area on Ado – Iworoko road, said government was making concerted efforts to enure permanent solution to the perennial flooding at the Ado end of Ado-Iworoko road and in some parts of the

By Christianah Fawale Spokesperson to Tinubu/Southwest media veterans support group, Mr Femi Odere has reacted to the comment made by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the chairman, council of elders of ohanezendigbo on Saturday, March 25th at a ceremony in Anambra State where he disparaged the South West. In the video which has gone viral, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who was a special guest at Governor Chukwuma Soludo's one-year commemoration in the office, said, "I want our people in Lagos to know that on Wednesday, I called a meeting of the Ohaneze Council of Elders worldwide and we x-rayed the events in Lagos...We have resolved that never, never again can we allow anybody to take the life of an innocent Igbo person. All of us are going to fight the person. Never again. We are going to fight the person." "We are in Nigeria. And we have invested in Nigeria. Our investments are so much. We are not going to take the pressure of people telling us to go. We are not going anywhe

 I'll Handover to President-Elect - Buhari Kolawole Oguntayo Editor, Fountain Newsbreaker The President, Muhammadu Buhari has reinstated his commitment to handing over to the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu come May 29 this year. In a release by his Senior Special Assistant, Sheu Garuba, the President wondered "How can one tirelessly canvass and vigorously campaign for somebody, voted for him and then say you won’t hand over to him?" "The appalling fake news is patently with no doubt that the opposition who should rather accept their fate but decided to preach lies in the hope that people will believe as the truth.  The Presidency made it known that the government was already in full transition phase. The Transition Committee, made up of representatives of the outgoing administration and the incoming one is meeting on an almost daily basis planning the handover to the Tinubu and his vice Shettima administration.  "Apparently, everything is going very