Jega’s ethnic agenda
Before now, I would have staked my soul to vouch for Prof Attahiru Jega’s professional impeccability when President Goodluck Jonathan appointed him the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission in 2010. I wondered if the President was not committing political hara-kiri. I therefore decided to “siddon look”.
Terragon boss to speak at GSMA Mobile 360 Africa 2014
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Terragon Elo Umeh, will be among the speakers at the GSMA Mobile 360 Africa event slated to hold next month in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference is expected to bring together stand-out industry leaders from all over Africa and beyond with the theme ‘Advancing Economic Inclusion, Empowerment & Growth Through Digital Channels’.
How geo-politics undermined Nigeria in ITU election
The race for the Deputy Secretary General of the ITU was seen as a straight fight between the United Kingdom and Canada. Poland also featured a lady flaunting some intimidating credentials. Nigeria didn’t feature so much in the expectations of the delegates who under- estimated the fighting spirit of the country.
MoboFree for Lagos
Social marketplace, MoboFree.com, is set to launch its local presence in Lagos, Nigeria saying this was necessary because its registered members in Nigeria grow significantly on daily basis.
Man allegedly kills friend
Enugu—A man, identified as Onyekachukwu Edeh, has allegedly killed his friend with a machete, following a heated argument.
Provost gets 5 years in jail over DTA
ABUJA—The State High Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has sentenced Acting Provost of the Federal College of Education, Technical, Gusau, Dr. Bello Ahmed, to five years imprisonment for collecting double Duty Tour Allowance, DTA, for the same trip.
