Critical observations on Nigeria’s economic and political stability
IN this column a fortnight ago, I asked whether the ‘Amalgamation of 1914’ was a mistake. The feedback was that judging by the present state of events in Nigeria, the step taken by Lord Lugard, though helpful to Britian, was not in the best interest of the country.
ASUU gets new President
Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge of Bayero University Kano has emerged the new President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the 17th National Delegates’ Conference of the union.
Afghans, Pakistanis training Islamists in Mali
Jihadi fighters from Afghanistan and Pakistan are training Islamist groups in northern Mali, Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou told France 24 television on Thursday.
Heavy traffic in Enugu as Abakpa-Nike bridge collapses
THE collapse of the 50-year-old Abakpa-Nike Bridge in Enugu State capital Wednesday night following an intense rainfall Thursday caused heavy traffic build up in the city.
Wife sues ex-husband for neglecting child
A woman, Mrs Abigail Amadikwah has dragged he ex-husband Benson Amadikwah before an Abuja Customary Court for alleged negligence.
FG commences distribution of textbooks to schools
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja began the distribution of 14 million textbooks and Library Resource Materials to primary and junior secondary schools across the country.
