Rasaq Ibrahim

Lagos

Correspondent at The Nation (Nigeria)

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Articles

It's wicked stealing public funds amidst citizens' suffering, cleric slams corrupt leaders

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

A cleric, Evangelist Lucky Obayendo, has urged political leaders at all levels of governance in Nigeria to rule with the fear of God and show compassion to the masses by coming up with policies that will reduce poverty in the country. Obayendo made the remarks while ministering during the grand finale of a five-day open air revival held at the premises of the Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT), Hephzibah Cathedral, Kajola, Ikere Ekiti.
Commissioners to APC govs: Replicate Tinubu's agenda for youths

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

Nigerian Youth Commissioners’ Forum has called on the governors under the All Progressive Congress (APC) to replicate President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Youth Agenda in their states. Chairman of the group and Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development, Gold Adesola Adedayo, stated this at the two-day agenda-setting programme held by the Progressive Congress Forum in Abuja.
Ooni urges Nigerians in Diaspora to invest at home

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to return home and invest in their various communities. Speaking at the second edition of the Traditional Rulers Retreat organized by Cavista Holdings and Agbeyewa Farms held at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, the first-class monarch emphasized the need for Nigerians abroad to bring their skills, expertise, and resources to develop their homeland.
Ekiti 2026: Will Oyebanji break succession jinx?

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

Ekiti State has a peculiar history when it comes to gubernatorial elections. Since its creation in 1996 by the military junta, no incumbent governor has successfully secured a second term. The second term jinx otherwise called the self-succession puzzle has become a recurring theme in the state’s electoral politics.
Bamidele raises bar of political representation

4 days ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

The major responsibilty of the legislature in most democracies is to make laws for the socio-economic development of the society. Lawmakers elected into the legislature are usually immersed in law making process to justify their mandate. However, some with progressive vision and developmental ideas veer into other people-centric activities that have the potentials and capabilities to touch the lives of their people.
Ekiti PDP defies court order, holds local govt congress

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

Despite that an Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti restrained Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its caretaker Chairman in Ekiti State, Dare Adeleke, from conducting local government congress, the party yesterday went ahead and held the congress. Adeleke claimed that the local government congress was conducted successfully without any hitch.
Alleged sexual harassment: FUOYE VC sues varsity staff, others for defamation

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Professor Abayomi Fasina, has filed a lawsuit against a senior staff of the institution, Mrs Folasade Adebayo, Sahara Reporters, and the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) for alleged defamation. The suit instituted at the Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Judicial Division, arises from the publication of sexual harassment allegations made against Prof. Fasina by Mrs. Adebayo by Sahara Reporters and FIJ.
Ekiti backs Tinubu’s inclusive education plan

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim |Alao Abiodun

Ekiti State Government has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s initiative to implement an all-inclusive education system across the country. The Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, said Ekiti would align with the Federal Government’s plan to create a unified education system that catered to all students, regardless of their physical or social differences.
Family accuses Ekiti monarch of property’s ‘demolition’

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

Traditional ruler justifies actionFamily of Oluode in Ayetoro-Ekiti has petitioned the state Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, over alleged land grabbing, assault, and destruction of property by the Alayetoro of Ayetoro-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Olufisan Ajayi. The family claimed that despite a court ruling affirming their ownership of the disputed land, the traditional ruler demolished their property and attacked workers on site. The family in the petition, through its counsel, Wole Falola and co.
Ekiti's digital platform sets new standard for good governance

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Rasaq Ibrahim

The Ekiti State government has launched a groundbreaking digital platform called Ekiti Dashboard that provides citizens the opportunity to track projects as well as hold the government accountable for its actions, writes RASAQ IBRAHIM. In Nigeria, the culture of transparency and accountability in governance have long been elusive, with corruption and inefficiency plaguing the system.