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by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode.  Much has been said and written since President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's book, titled 'A Journey In Service: An Autobiography' was launched. As to be expected, the reviews are interesting and the commentary has been in some cases good, in some bad and in some ugly. This is a healthy development because the worst that one can do to a book or an essay is to ignore it. Whether you agree with it's contents or not or whether you like the author or not is not the point: what makes it worth writing is the commentary that follows and the oftentimes divided opinions. This more than anything else makes the literary contribution a success and as the saying goes: it is better for it to be spoken about, even in negative terms, than for it to be ignored. There is no doubt in my mind that few can ignore either Babangida or his controversial yet factual book and ever since it's launching on February 20th 2025 it has been the talk of not ju...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, extends warm Ramadan greetings to all Muslim Ummah across Nigeria and  The Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Muslim across Nigeria to utilize this sacred period for deep reflection and fervent prayers for peace, unity, and national progress. Egbetokun who extend warm Ramadan greetings to all the the Muslim brothers in a statement signed on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja said Ramadan, a time of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and communal solidarity, presents a valuable opportunity for all Muslims to strengthen their faith and promote harmony within society.  The IGP underscores the significance of interfaith tolerance and peaceful coexistence, calling on religious and community leaders to foster mutual respect and understanding among all Nigerians. He directed all police officers to uphold the hi...