Shekarau laments corruption by Nigerian graduates
Education has remained a vital tool in human existence. It is regarded as the act of acquiring knowledge and skill in different spheres of life. An educated person is believed to have acquired the skill of being logical and rational, knowledgeable and sceptical in his or her dealings. Education does not only give us the privilege of acquiring knowledge, it also helps us develop our sense of morality, ethics and the dexterity of presenting facts when necessary.
Anilingo series, to the rescue of mother tongue
The clamour for the promotion of Nigerian indigenous languages received a boost last week with the presentation of “anilingo series” by Iyin Creative. Anilingo Series” are animated multimedia products creatively designed to make the teaching and learning of Nigeria languages appealing to the younger generation., which come in a DVD that contains the three major languages (Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa).
Anti-Corruption Day: EFCC can’t fight corruption alone — Lamorde
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, has called for the support and cooperation of Nigerians in the fight against corruption, stating that “the job of fighting corruption should not be left only to statutory organizations.”
LEDAP, Intersociety task FG on citizens’ rights
As Nigeria join the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s Human Rights Day, Legal Defence and Assistance Project, LEDAP, and International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law, Intersociety, have tasked the Nigerian Government, to ensure that it and its agencies, respect the rights of Nigerians.
Agbakoba’s law firm re-launches Police Dialogue Series
The law firm of former Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, President, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has re-launched its Police Dialogue Series, which it noted was in keeping with new trends and best practices in the world legal practice.
Kogi govt dismisses alleged missing N750m agric loan
The Kogi State government has denied claims that the N750 million meant for the Agricultural Loan Scheme for farmers in the state was missing, saying the delay in its disbursement was due to efforts to reach out to more farmers.
Two suicide bombers, 4 others die in Kano market blasts
KANO— SIX persons died yesterday while seven others were injured when two female suicide bombers blew up themselves at Kantin Kwari textile market in Kano less than two weeks after a similar incident happened at Kano Central Mosque which claimed more than 100 lives.
Extent of application, realities of section 38 of 1999 constitution
In this piece, I have endeavoured to chart the legal and spatial perimeters of the fundamental rights entrenched in Section 38 of the Constitution( hereinafter referred to as “the Constitution”). The ‘extent’ element of the topic is addressed first. I have also addressed the ‘veracity’ of application of the right. The latter is with a view to ascertaining whether indeed that right truly enjoys recognition in our legal jurisprudence; and lastly if it does, how is it applied in real life by relevant state actors?
What Pa Akindayomi told me, by Pastor Rathod
UNITED States-based Indian preacher and senior pastor of Covenant Family Church, Pastor Stephen Rathod, was born in India and graduated from high school at the age of 16 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat India. He entered Gujarat University in 1966 and graduated in 1970, with a B.Sc in Chemistry. Four years after, he received his Masters degree in Organic Chemistry from the same university.
DPR warms against adulteration of petroleum products
Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, has warned against adulteration of petroleum products.
Court voids Ebonyi Speaker’s impeachment
An Abakaliki High Court, presided over by Justice Anslem Nwigwe, yesterday, voided the impeachment of Chukwuma Nwazunku, as the Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, raising fears of possible impeachment of Governor Martin Elechi.
LearnAfrica rewards NECO best students
MASTER Nder Sesugh Samuel from Vaatia College, Makurdi , Benue State has emerged overall best candidate in the 2014 NECO examination in Nigeria.
Nigeria, first in Sub-Saharan Africa to deliver ISA to schools
For their excellent commitment to embedding an international dimension in their curriculum, Glisten International Academy, Abuja, Grace Schools,Lagos, Jephthah Comprehensive Secondary School, Rivers and CITA International School, Rivers have been presented with the British Council International School Award (ISA)
Anambra okays 2015 Appropriation Bill
Anambra State House of Assembly, yesterday, passed into law, the 2015 Appropriation Bill of over N164 billion, after some amendments to some sectoral allocations.
Why old students must support their Alma mater — ECOBA
Edo College still remains one of the cherished schools in Nigeria and this old generation school has churned great men for Nigeria. However, some former students of the school, who left the school 50 years ago have decided to return to their old school to contribute their quota and the coordinator of this initiative, Dr. Osarieme Bazuaye told journalists that it is high time that former students returned to their alma mater and make meaningful impact.
2015: APGA fails to field gov candidate in Enugu
All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Enugu State, chapter yesterday concluded its primaries for the various political positions, but failed to field a gubernatorial candidate for the 2015 general elections.
