Ken Saro-Wiwa’s children have a responsibility to preserve his works – Kunle Ajibade
The children of the late founder of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP ) has a legacy to keep his memory through his works that are scared in circulation . This was the submission of the author of Jailed for Life and Executive Editor of TheNews magazine, Kunle Ajibade while speaking about the late activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, whom he covered during his stint as journalist in the Abacha led junta; at a colloquium organised by the 17th Lagos Book & Art Festival, LABAF to honour the late activist.
Finance sector worries over rising rules violations
Stakeholders in the financial market have expressed dismay over the rate at which public companies violate extant rules of their respective regulators, thereby attracting heavy fines. According to a cross-section of key shareholders that spoke with Financial Vanguard, recklessness and carelessness on the part of companies’ chief executives that give rise to such penalties should be curtailed, or the board and management of such companies should either be sacked or be made to pay the fines instead of using shareholders’fund.
Nigerian staff sue Virgin Atlantic Airways for N5bn
LAGOS—The 20 Nigerian cabin crew members recently laid off by Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, have instituted a N5billion suit against the Airline before the National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos.
CAF U-23 AFCON: Senegal will be a high hurdle – Siasia
AS Nigeria prepare to take on hosts Senegal in the semi-final of the CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations, coach Samson Siasia has acknowledged that it will be a tough task facing the Senegalese in front of their vociferous fans. However, he has urged his team members to roll back to 1992 when he scored […]
Why I shunned partisan politics, by Diya
Former Chief of General Staff in the administration of former Head of State, late Gen. Sanni Abacha, Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya, has said that he prefers to play the role of elder statesman rather than being actively involved in partisan politics.
Govt reject Naira rain for victorious Eaglets
A reward package proposed by the sports ministry for Nigeria’s team to the recent FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile has been rejected by the country’s government as “too outrageous”, sources at the Presidency have revealed.
NMA to FG: Impose more taxes on breweries, tobacco, GSM firms
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called on the Federal Government to ensure the implementation of one percent of taxes accrue-able from breweries, tobacco and telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria to fund the health sector.
State of economy: Why we need national conversation — Oshiomhole
In this interview, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State spoke about the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, his quarrel with his predecessor, former Governor Lucky Igbinedion and his strategy to ensure that he hands over Osadebey Avenue to an All Progressives Congress (APC) governor in 2016
Seeing each other
Seeing each other
Gov Ikpeazu’s mother dies @ 87
MRS. Bessie Ikpeazu (Nee Nwagwu), the mother of Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu is dead, aged 87.
Ooni Ogunwusi unveils multi-billion naira resort
The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, last night unveiled a multi-billion naira Ife Grand Resort and Leisure outfit as part of the activities marking the presentation of staff of office to him today.
