Gani Fawehinmi: A dogged fighter departs in a blaze of glory
By Olarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) We received the news of the transmutation of Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN, from his finitely temporal existence to immortality with a mixed feeling. The sense of loss is profoundly devastating. The mere thought that our adorable Gani will be referred to in past tense is difficult to bear. More unsettling is […]
ASUU Strike: FUTO Governing Council urges work resumption
OWERRI—As the nation’s educational system continues to wither under the lingering strike action by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other University-based unions in the country, the Governing Council of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) has appealed to its workers to resume normal academic and associated activities in the University in the interest […]
Lagos to distribute 200 transformers to rural communities
By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Monsur Olowopejo LAGOS — As the nation continues to experience epileptic power supply, Lagos State is set to distribute 200 transformers to rural communities before the end of this year. This came just as it launched solar-powered water closet toilets in Lekki area of the state aimed at serving communities which […]
Nigerians dissatisfied with EFCC’s anti-corruption battle
A survey carried out by the NOI/Gallup Polls has revealed that half of those polled are dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s current fight against corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). NOI Polls conducted the survey to get the opinion of Nigerians on the issue after sentiments were heightened after the recent visit […]
State of rural areas worries Gov Jang
By Taye Obateru Jos – Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has directed council chairmen in the state to concentrate on projects that can transform the life of rural dwellers, expressing worry at the slow pace of development of rural areas. Specifically, the governor wants the N7.4 billion Paris Club debt relief meant for councils […]
Anambra loses N5.4bn to fake revenue collectors
By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA – Anambra state government has lost N5.4bn to fake revenue collectors in the last eight months, the Commissioner for Information, Chief Maja Umeh has said. Umeh, who spoke with reporters on the state of government internally generated revenue projected target, said a total of N12bn had been projected as government IGR […]
