Hijab and its unending controversies
THE several statements put out by various Christian associations in Osun and Lagos state on the judgments held by the courts in the cases for or against the ban of hijab in public schools, have been predictably insensitive, somewhat chauvinist, but unsurprising in a country where religion romances politics.
True Federalism: Fayose calls for restructuring of Nigeria
Ado-Ekiti— Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has thrown his weight behind those calling for the restructuring of the country, wondering why the All Progressives Congress (APC), which was at the fore-front of the agitation for true federalism was now against restructuring as the ruling party.
Naira vulnerable to further losses in future – FXTM
The global markets have been flung onto a chaotic rollercoaster ride in 2016 as the ongoing concerns over slowing global growth, depressed oil prices and persistent Brexit uncertainties have weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Stock markets started the year pressured, but have been surging higher on hopes of potential stimulus measures while risk aversion continues to keep Gold buoyed.
Recession: Woman drops suicide note, disappears
The whereabouts of a mother of three, said to have walked out of her Fola Agoro home in Somolu area of the state with one of her sons after leaving a suicide note, was still unknown at press time.
IGP hails Onyema for building police station in Anambra community
Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris has commended Air Peace Chairman, Chief Allen Onyema for building a Police Station at Uli in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
How we intend to stop inconclusive elections — INEC
ABUJA— The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is to propose amendments to its guidelines to stem the spate of inconclusive elections through removing the eight million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards from its assessment of elections in the country.
