Banks’ total assets fell by N115bn in February

Banks’ total assets fell by N115bn in February

The total assets and liabilities of banks in the country fell by N115 billion to N24.29 trillion in February. This represented a 0.5 percent decline when compared with the total assets of N24.41 trillion recorded in January.
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Piracy: US to give Nigeria another vessel —Envoy

Piracy: US to give Nigeria another vessel —Envoy

The Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, USA, Mr. Ade Adefuye, has said that the US government is to provide Nigeria with another war ship to assist in the fight against piracy on the waters of the West African region.

Norwich dent Chelsea title hope

Norwich dent Chelsea title hope

Norwich’s hopes of staying in the Premier League remain alive after they dented Chelsea’s title ambitions with a hard-fought draw at Stamford Bridge.

Ref Boye proves FIFA, CAF right

Ref Boye proves FIFA, CAF right

When on Sunday Warri Wolves and Bobbies United Football clubs of Warrii filed out for the Delta State Federation Cup final, football fans expected nothing but a perfect show from both teams, in terms of football display and the match officials.

IGNORANCE + POVERTY + GREED = CORRUPTION

IGNORANCE + POVERTY + GREED = CORRUPTION

I still want those who are discussing “us” now in Abuja to focus on few more items. They, as our representatives or better, delegates, should search for answers to our questions. We, the represented, or the non-delegates, have the privilege to give them terms of reference as they seek answers to the questions.

Tribute: Pini Jason: One year after

Tribute: Pini Jason: One year after

It is one year exactly today since ace columnist, Pni Jason Onyegbado, passed on. In his memory, we present extracts from the book he was working on at the time death came entitled, ‘Nigeria-The Years of Impunity’.
The book, now ready, will soon be out.

The lingering memories of Pini Jason

The lingering memories of Pini Jason

Pini, my very good friend, those of us you left behind in this wonderful, sinful and godless world are still grieving your demise 365 days after. It is unbelievable that a whole year has rolled by since death enveloped you. We will not see you or read your column on the pages of newspapers or hear your voice calling me “Enerable” again. All I am left of you is your book, “A Familiar Road”, and memories of your screaming philosophical words reminding me of what we should not have ordinarily known. Like a properly tuned acoustic percussion or guitar, your inspirational words and kind deeds echo in my mind.

Pini Jason: One year after: Let’s have an inclusive dialogue now!

Pini Jason: One year after: Let’s have an inclusive dialogue now!

In August 2010, Ambassador John Campbell published the following views about Nigeria: “Nigeria is in trouble.  National elections scheduled for 2011 have the potential to undermine the country’s current precarious stability by exacerbating its serious internal ethnic, regional and religious divisions. Since 1999, national presidential elections have adhered to an informal power sharing arrangement between […]