As 2023 edges closer, the fate of a country on who will become its face in various political positions becomes hotly debated. In few months' time, Nigeria will once again experience a mass activity and participation from its inhabitants as each and everyone will troop out in numbers to canvass for support and vote for their beloved candidates. Enmity will be sworn, love will also be spread. There has always been the case of bloodshed and destruction and the coming year is expected to be no different.
With the coming year expected to be full of hope and optimism severely overshadowed by pessimism, as to what the next leader brings to the table. Each of these ambitious candidates are already starting to reel out what they intend to achieve if elected. As at the time of publishing this article, more than 20 individuals have declared their interest in running for various political posts, with the presidential post being the one in the minds of most of these individuals.
While the primaries have not been done yet, many aspirants have made their ambitions known and have made it official, with some of these figures purchasing the nomination forms of their various political parties. The coming elections promises to be a tense affair as some of these aspirants aim to battle it out for the post without allowing the popularity and power some of their opponents wield, intimidate or rule out their interest. Each of these candidates who were once or are still leaders of a political post or the other rely on different concepts, ideology which gives them the assurance that they can boldly come out to declare their interest and win the elections.
Most of these leaders believe in their plans. While some of them have read out the plans they have for the country once elected, others are still drafting out their intentions. The plans of each of these candidates will go a long way to determine how people's opinion on who to vote for. Their plans are like their voices.
Just as their plans are important, their popularity is also quintessential in determining who will win the coming elections. Being a popular figure among the mass is also a great factor which each of these candidates are hoping to make use of, and this is where strategic campaign movements come into play.
Some of this candidates also believe they wield power. Having been former leaders of states and members of the National assembly, different opponents believe the power they wield from these posts will also have a great effect as to how they perform in the coming elections.
While bearing all these factors, let's have a look at some of these aspirants who publicly and formally declare their interests in running for the presidential post, while examining what they intend to achieve if elected:
Senator Ibikunle Amosun has officially declared his interest, and he promises to provide a leadership that will galvanize Nigeria to achieve her destiny as a leader in Africa.
Former Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade also made his intentions known as he hopes to concentrate on power, security and economic challenges if elected as president.
Yahaya Bello, also made his aspirations known and was one of the first candidates to purchase the presidential nomination form.
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state has also declared his interest.
Rabiu Kwankwanso, the former Governor of Kano state feels it is high time the problem of insecurity was looked into, among other things.
The Minister of Labour and employment, Chris Ngige is not left out. He has also declares his intention Nas he believes he has all it takes to steer the ship of Nigeria to a safe harbour.
Current Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo declared his intentions also ,while holding the belief that the time for business and entrepreneurs to grow has come.
Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor also made his intention clear with the aim of returning the power in the hands of the ruling party to his own party - The People's Democratic Party.
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria's minister of Transportation and Rochas Okorocha, former Governor of Imo State have also declared their interest, with the latter believing he has a compassionate heart to care for the poor and downtrodden and also the masses of the country.
The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi is also not left out in this race.
Atiku Abubakar has also decided to rerun after failing to win in the last presidential election. He promises that his administration will focus on unity, security, economy, education and devolving more resources to federating units, which he believes are key areas affecting the country.
One of the major figures who has been tipped to win and is also viewed by many as being the favourite is former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is a big political figure.
From National Pride to National Shame
National pride is the positive affect that the public feels towards their country as a renult of their national identity. It is both the pride or sense of esteem that a person has for one's nation and the pride or self- esteem that a person derives from one's national identity.While National Shame is a kind of en-masse guilt trip spread by newspapers and other media. Has its roots in archaic beliefs/notions of deference and paternalism that go a long way to fortifying nationalist sentiments and spreading xenaphobia. You only feel national shame if you swallow that sort of bullshit.
Take a look at today’s world culture. Most Countries are oblivious to global problems. Many are self centered. There’s little to no cooperation between nations. National pride needs to disappear if we are advance as a human race. National pride is present everywhere. National pride has its positive implications but it creates far more problems here, by the time children turn 18, they've been given three half-terms of intensive education in the crimes and moral wrongs of their country and people in the 20th century, and are taught to see their government and people as perpetually guilty. What happens to a people raised for three generations on limitless shame and apology? They have, at the moment, the strongest economy in the world and the most influential role in their continent's politics.
The grand finale of AMVCA 2022 (Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards) eighth edition which was held at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos has ended in glamour and style. The award show kicked off on Sunday, May 8 with series of event consisting of fashion runaway show, content creators brunch, young film makers day, culture and food festival day.
The grand finale was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South Africa’ Bonang Matheba. AMVCA is a yearly gathering of industry professionals and lovers of African movies and television.
In this 8th Edition, Nigerian actress, Osas Ighodaro won the Best Dressed Female at the event, while Best Dressed Male was Denola Grey, each going home with a cash price of N500,000. Also, Pascal Aka and Raquel from the movie ‘Gold Coast Lounge’ won the Best Soundtrack category walking away with one million Naira.
Nigerian actress, producer, Teniola Aladese won the Trailblazer award, going home with a cash price of One Million Naira, and also an extra gift of $2,000 dollars from the Hollywood star, Tasha Smith.
Here is a full list of winners of the 8th Edition:
5. Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) - Broda Shaggi – Dwindle
6. Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series) - Omowummi Dada – Country Hard
7. Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series) - Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo
8. AMVCA Trailblazer Award - Teniola Aladese
9. Best Director - Ramsey Nouah – Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story
10. Best Art Director (Movie/TV series) - Tunji Afolayan – Amina
11. Best Picture Editor - Tunde Apalowo – For Maria Ebun Pataki
12. Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV series) - Jim Lively and James Nelson – Amina
13. Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series) - Mathew Yusuf for Rattlesnake- The Ahanna Story
14. Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) - Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen – Introducing The Kujus
15. Best Cinematographer - Muhammed Atta Ahmed – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
16. Best Makeup - Balogun Abiodun – Omo Ghetto The Saga
17. Best Costume Designer - Millicent T. Jack – Amina
18. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili) - Freddy Feruzi – Obambo
19. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa) - Rogers Ofime for Voiceless
20. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba) - David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy – Alasie
21. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo) - Uche Nnanna Maduka – ‘Nne-Ka
22. Best Television Series (Drama/ Comedy) - Rogers Ofime -The Mystic River
23. Best Documentary - Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz and Ann Katrina Boberg – If Objects Could Speak
24. Best Short Film Or Online Video - Taiwo Ogunnimo – I Am The Prostitute Mama Described
25. Best Online Social Content Creator - Oga Sabinus – Mr Funny
26. Best Movie (Southern Africa) - Hairareb- Dantagos Jimmy-Melani
27. Best Movie (East Africa) - The Girl In The Yellow Jumper- Morocco Omar
28. Best Movie (West Africa) - Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom
29. Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series) - Gold Coast Lounge – Pascal Aka and Raquel
30. Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series - The Johnsons
31. Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series - The Rishantes’ – Dimbo Atiya
32. Industry Merit Award – Taiwo Ajayo-Lycett
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo Olu, has presented his nomination and expression of interest form to the National Leader of the party. According to a post via his social media handles, he aptly said "I presented the nomination and expression of interest forms to our leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Hours earlier, the form was bought on his behalf by Honourable James Faleke, and handed over to the Governor, at the Lagos House, Ikeja.
Sanwo Olu expressed his heartfelt regard, that the presentation signifies the beginning of a historical journey. In his words, "the presentation of these forms signifies the beginning of a historical journey and the birth of a new dawn in the political landscape of our dear state and country Nigeria." He further said, "With the best of intentions, and a conscientious heart, we say thank you to the leadership and members of our party, The All Progressives Congress (APC), the good people of Lagos State, and Nigeria as a whole."
Seun Osigbesan, an actress popularly know as Jennifer in the popular Africa Magic TV series "The Johnsons" took to her Instagram account to celebrate her 36th birthday.
The beautiful actress, posted stunning pictures of herself in a native attire she styled herself, on her Instagram page to celebrate her birthday. She posted different pictures of herself with different poses for the camera as she shows off her beautiful smile.
She posted on her Instagram page @Zsheunic "Your April 26 baby is a year older today. A year prettier, a year wiser, A year stronger in the spirit. Happy birthday Zsheunic".
On Monday, 18th April, 2022, The New Man Movement, organisers of the New Man Gospel Writing Contest released its final winners list for the gospel writing competition. In an official release published on the website, the founder and President of the New Man Movment, Mr. Nelson Vincent Ayomitunde congratulated the participants of the writing contest with special mention to
Weeks earlier, we duly reported that the New Man Gospel Writing Contest was open for entries into its 2022 edition of the annual gospel writing contest. The contest which has held since 2016
In Africa, reports and statistics show that as at 2018, 258 million children were out of school. Today, the numbers are rising geometrically; yet the social, political and economic factors in many African countries are not helping the situation of things.
Since the full completion of a business contract agreement in December 2019, Eric M'bayo and the Kono District Entertainment Awards (KDEA)have remained unfaithful to their parts of the agreement
Below are screenshots of the completed website which was used for voting
10. Osemawe of Ondo - Oba Adekolurejo Jimosun II (Otutubiosun)
The Oba whose reign was from 1918 to 1925 was removed and banished to lle-Ife in 1925, where he lived and died. It was during the reign of Oba Jimosun that Ondo town had its first secondary school, called Ondo boys high school.
11. Osemawe of Ondo - Oba Adenuga Fidipote
Oba Adenuga was reported to be a wealthy king of Ondo town and was on record to be the one who built the first modern Palace for ondo town. He reigned for 7yrs after which his deposed and chased him away from the town to Ibadan in 1942. Read more about Ondo Obas here
17. Olowo of Owo - Oba Olateru Olagbegi II
Unarguably the richest and most influential Olowo of Owo town in Ondo state, Oba Olateru became Olowo in 1941 and reigned till 1966 when he took side with Chief S.L Akintola against Chief Awolowo who was his ally. Of a fact, Awolowo Action Group party was founded right inside Olowo palace and Owo for years experienced political and kingship battle, which came to a climax in 1966 following a cold blooded coup with many properties and lives lost in the course. The people of Owo revolted their King and sent him away on exile where he lived for another 27yrs, and his stool was taken over by Oba Ogunoye. At the demise of Ogunoye, Olateru was reappointed as the new Olowo of Owo in 1993 and spent another 5yrs on the throne till he died in 1998. His eldest son, took over from him in 1999 and reigned for 20yrs.
18. Deji of Akure - Oba Oluwadamilare Adesina Osupa III
The inglorious exit of Oba Oluwadamilare as Paramount king of Akure is another reminder of the importance of carriage and conduct in kingship, as they are seen as leaders and role models. The king was deposed on 10th of June, 2010 following the beating of his estranged wife at her home in Akure, in what the Ondo state government referred to as, a dishonorable, condemnable and disgraceful conduct unexpected of a king which invoked a section of the state chieftaincy law of 1984 as amended. With an immediate action, a new Deji of Akure Adebiyi Adeshida Afunbiowo II was announced on 13th of August 2010.
Other Kings dethroned are;
Alagbaka
Postcode => 340223
The Postcode include Ajasin Way , Akure Shopping Compx. , Bishops Court , Central Bank , Code of Conduct Way , Federal Secretariat , G.R.A , Government Press , House of Assembly , Igbatoro Rd. , Investment House , Olukayode St. , SDP Secretariat , State Secretariat , WAEC INEC Rd.
Araromi
Postcode => 340282
The Postcode include Abibirin St. , Adegbola Memorial Gram. Sch. , Ademuagun St. , Ajaye Oba St. , Ajaye Quarters , Akinsncu St. , Akinwale St. , Akosile St. , Akupe High School Road , Aliu St. , Araromi St. , Ayetoro St. , Ayeyem St. , Bishop Hughas High School , Dare Ajayi St. , Dayo-Idowu St. , I. K. Ojo St. , Ifelodun St. , Igbehinadun St. , Inaro A & B St. , Irepodan Abcde , Isolo St. , Mayegun St. , Odo Ikoyi St. , Oja-Oshodi St. , Oke Anu St. , Oke-Ibunun St. , Oke-Ijebu Quarters , Ola-Olawa St. , Olorunsogo St. , Oyejola St. , Plaza Motel , Temibire B St. , Temidire St. , Tinubu St. , Uncle Olubo St.
Fanini Estate Federal University of Technology
Postcode => 340252
The Postcode include Agunloye , Akad Filling Station , Akinsola Sawmill , Akupe Local Govt. Office , Alaba Layout , Apatapiti Layout , Aralepo , Ayo Nio St. , Benaof Beverages Depot , Caeco Furniture , Champion , Coca-cola , Eddoye St. , Fanibi Est. , Ijalade St. , Lydia Rd. , Mojere Market , Ogundele/Ogunlusi Layout , Oguntoye Layout , Oke Eresu Layout , Ondo Rd. , Power UNE , State Industrial Layout , Titilayo Lodge , United C.A.C. Gram. Sch.
Gbadare Ondo Bye Pass
Postcode => 340251
The Postcode include Adinlewa St. , Afanbiowo St. , Ajebanidele , Albert Lane Ln. , Ayetutu St. , Bishop House , C.A.C Arammal School Rd Rd. , Fagbamigbe , Gbogi , Igbeyinadun St. , Korede St. , Odofin St. , Ojijigogun , Ondo Bye Pass , St. Lewis Girls Gram. Sch. , Survey Office
High Court
Postcode => 340222
The Postcode include Akure Shopping Compx. , Governors House Rd. , High Court , Kudirat Abiola Shopping Compx. , NEPA Court , Oke Eda St. , Ondo State Water Corporation , Secretariat Offices , Union Bank
Ijapo Estate
Postcode => 340212
The Postcode include Ado St. , AP Filling Station , Ewti St. , Eyemote St. , Gbolaji St. , Henry Fajemirokun St. , Ijapo Police Station , Ijepo St. , Ikogosi St. , Ikole St. , Imade St. , James Adegoke St. , Kola Ogunmola St. , Mown St. , Ojumu St. , Oke Ijebu , Omuo St. , Ondo Ave. , Otun Cr. , Owo Ave. , State Housing Corporation , Victory Garden
Ijare Irese Rd.
Postcode => 340283
The Postcode include Ijare Rd. , Irese Road , Orita Obele , OSRC
Ijomu
Postcode => 340211
The Postcode include Ayetoro St. , Edo Lodge , Fiwasaye Girls Gram School , Ijomu St. , James Adegoke St. , Min of Agric & Nat Resources , Obanla St. , Oke Emeso St. , Olunatedo , Oluyide St. , Princess Hotel , St. David’s Pry. School , St. Mary Children School , Vining Christian Centre
NIPOST Headquarters
Postcode => 340271
The Postcode include Arikawe St. , Arowosafe Layout , Banire , Dandare Workshop Area , Dominic Rd. , Elecfosan Famotua Layout , Faloye Av. , Fayanju St. , Femi Alewi St. , Idea Paint Nig. Ltd. , Lafe Inn , Leo Rd. , Martins St. , Min. of Works & Housing , NEPA Quarters , NIPOST Head Quarters , Oba Adesida Layout , Obadare , Okeitura , Okuta Elerinwa , Saint Peters , Town Planning Authority , Yemi Ajibade
Oba Ile
Postcode => 340214
The Postcode include C/S Rd. , Ejioba High Sch. , Mission Rd. , Oba-Ile Housing , OSRC.
Obas Palace
Postcode => 340221
The Postcode include Afunbi Owo Rd. , Alakunre St. , Amudipe St. , Arakale St. , Ayegunle St. , Edungba St. , Egbedi St. , Epekesan St. , Eruoba St. A & B , Idiagba St. , Igan St. , Igbede St. , Min of Justice Igbede St. , Igboyegun St. , Ijala St. , Ijofi St. , Iromu St. , Kemo St. , Oba Osupa St. , Oeji’s Palace , Okelisa St. , Orisa St.
Oke Aro Danjuma
Postcode => 340241
The Postcode include Abiodun S St. , Adebobajo St. , Adebowale A & B St. , Ajebamidele St. , Ajipowo Layout School , Akupe Commercial College , Aladetoyinbo St. , Aratusin Layout , Arisoyin Qtrs. , Army , Army Children School , Awoyokun St. , Ayobami St. , Binkin St. , C.A.C Ada Memorial , Ereketa St. , Eru Oba Titun , Fanimokun St. , Folahan Aladeniyi St. , Gbajumo St. , Hotel Honey Moon , Idi Iroko St. , Ifelere St. , Ifelodun St. , Ilupeju St. , Isafiri Family Layout , Jeje St. , Kolanole St. , M.A.N.R Poultry Farm Area , Min of Agric & Natural Resources , Odi Olowo St. , Odole St. , Odundun Rd. , Oke Alafia , Olukayo Sawmill , Oruntan St. , Osabiyi Layout , School Ln. , Surulere St. , Tutugbua Layout
Okearo
Postcode => 340231
The Postcode include Ajegunle St. , Akure Musum College , Alafe St. , Alafiatayo , Ayelabola St. , Debonah Lodge , Eleye St. , Eyinke St. , Falokun St. , Gbangbalogun St. , Green Park , Igbolini St. , Ijemikin St. , Irowo St. , Iselemo St. , Iwalewa , Iwaro St. , Koro Quarters , Moferere , N.P.F Station , Odige St. , Odopetu St. , Odundun St. , Oke Apata St. , Oke Padre , Okebola St. , Osinle St. , Otutubiosnu St.
Osinle Sijuade Estate
Postcode => 340232
The Postcode include Ajowa St. , Akinola Oluyede St. , Akure Musum School , Ala Cl. , Ala Quarters , Davog , Dele Akinluyi St. , Dele Johnson St. , Ejioba Motel St. , Elewa Pantaku Layout , Fairmont Hotel , Farmers House , Ifelodun St. , Ijo Mimo , Ijoka Rd. , Ijomimo High School , Investment House Oda Rd. , Kemobola St. , Majeobaje Giwa St. , Mercy St. , N.R.C. Secretariat , N.U.T , New Hospital Rd. , New Sijuade St. , Odopo Layout , Odopo Rd. , Old Sijuade St. , Olisa Layout , Olu Ibukun St. , Oluwatuyi Rd. , Onoduni St. , Owena Motels , Owobamigbe St. , Power Line , Psychiatric Hospital , Rainbow Hotel , School of Health Technology , School of M/Denifery , Shitu St. , Sijnade Rd. , Sijuade Housing Estate , St. Luke’s Ang. Church , Surulere St. , Temidire St. , Trade Fair Complex
Owode
Postcode => 340281
The Postcode include Adeniyan St. , Adeola St. , Afere St. , Ajayi St. , Ajerom/ St. , Ajisola St. , Akinniranye Av. , Alco St. , Alhaja Ln. , Eringbo A & C , Esho St. , Fabusny St. , Fakunle St. , Glorunimbe St. , Glowomeye St. , Gpopoala A & C , Ibera St. , Idera St. , Iloro , Imaagun A & B , James Badejo St. , Lawman Academy , Makanjnola St. , Meshe St. , Odo Ijoka/Ehin Ala , Onode I & II , Prince Adeniyi St. , Stadium Rd. , Tuyi St.
School Of Agric
Postcode => 340213
The Postcode include Fabilola Estate , Min of Justice , Rural Education Centre , Texaco Petrol Station
Shagari Village
Postcode => 340284
The Postcode include Humaj , Presidential Av. Av. , Primary School Rd. Rd. , Tawani Rd. Rd.
Rural Locations
Igba -Toro
Postcode => 340101
Towns using The Postcode include Alasoadura , Aponmu , Awule , Eleyowo , Igbatoro Femilugba , Igoba , Isinigbo , Ita-Oniyan , Iwoye , Osi
Oba-Ile
Postcode => 340102
Towns using The Postcode include Araromi , Bolorunduro , Eleyewo , Owode
Oda
Postcode => 340103
Towns using The Postcode include Adejubu , Ajagbusi , Emilolo , Ilekun , Isagba , Olokuta , Onipanu
Ita Ogbolu (Rural)
Postcode => 340104
Towns using The Postcode include Abusoro , Agamo , Ago Egbira , Amosi , Aresun , Igbogede , IJU 340105 , Ilado , Ipole Irado , Odudu
Aiyede-Ogbese
Postcode => 340106
Towns using The Postcode include Ago Oyinbo , Alayere , Ayunla , Ilu Abo , Kajola
Ondo State is a state in Nigeria created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It originally included what is now Ekiti State, which was split off in 1996. Akure is the state capital.
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The Next African President is a social impact driven initiative for secondary school students.
Hosted by Lead Footprints Africa, it is marked with the aim of engaging and harnessing the power of capacity building to empower and equip young minds in public speaking, leadership, human rights Education, including pending and rising global issues.
In an official press release signed by the founder and Executive director of Lead Footprints Africa (LFA), Tolulope Oguntayo, one of the gaps present in the African state is the absence of effectively driven orientation projects and capacity development trainings for young ones. As a result of this prolonged observation, Next African President is using an Oratory approach as a means to broaden the knowledge gaps amidst young minds on societal and developmental issues. Apart from ensuring that the young populace contributes to arising societal issues through value-driven opinions, it will also ensure that they gain access to practical aspect of the theoretical subjects as they are long used to in the present day educational system.
Tagged "21st Century Leadership", Next African President premiers its first edition and accommodates schools to participate with 3 participants each. To launch this programme, Lead Footprints Africa is engaging a social media campaign tagged "Throw back to Secondary school". According to the release, the social media campaign seeks to create awareness on the essence of the program, Next African President. The campaign also hopes to reflect on the concept of human rights, taught in school as an elementary topic and pursues proper enlightenment as a result of the current situation of things.
The Next African President Contest will take a stage process. At the initial stage, participants from each school are expected to carry out a research on the program's theme (21st Century Leadership) and provide recommendations from their research. The second stage will involve a brainstorm by the students on a different topic. At this stage, participants are required to come up with supportive points.
In its finals, students would be assigned to a sustainable development goal on the spot. The student is expected to discuss on the subject and after the final drill, a winner would be selected by the Judges.