Days of oil are numbered, if not over — Ekweremadu
DEPUTY President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, yesterday, said the days where Nigeria relied on oil was over, just as he urged the government to look beyond oil if we must secure economic prosperity for the country.
INEC needs more than men of integrity
As part of the determination of government to ensure hitch-free elections in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari last Wednesday swore in six new Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the work of the commission. On the occasion, the President charged the commissioners to be firm and fair in the discharge of their duties adding that his government would rely on them to help consolidate the integrity of the electoral body.
10-point plan Fiscal Roadmap 2017
Fiscal Roadmap 2017 Fiscal Policy Initiative 1. Recognise inherited debt profile after a robust audit process: Introduce promissory note program to finance verified liabilities Issue debt certificates to contractors, Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), and State Governments Expected Impact Improve cash flow of businesses Improve Banks’ Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) Free up Banks’ balance sheet […]
Only Lagosians can kill amendment bill, says Braimoh, House spokesman
Controversy is dogging the Lagos House of Assembly proposed amendment of the Public Office Holders’ Pension Law (2007), which seeks to give life pension to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House.
It’s not what you are called but what you answer to
Professor Soyinka, world renowned playwright and Nobel laureate, has had it with disrespectful Nigerians especially Internet trolls who hide behind their screen and spout out hatred and abuse.
Stay close to your people, Fayose charges LG chairmen
Governor Ayodele Fayose has charged local government chairmen in Ekiti State to stay close to their people, urging them to note that real political power resides with the people at the grassroots.
Poor Mrs Uwais: A victim of benevolence
Tell me quickly which appointed Federal Government official received the highest vote in the 2016 Budget? If your answer is Babatunde Fashola, the Super Minister of Power, Works and Housing, you are dead wrong. The biggest “pot of gold” or naira actually was handed, again on paper, to someone who is not even a Minister. She is just a Director, but a really Super-Super Director.
Two girls detained over comedian’s death in Taraba hotel room
By John Mkom, Jalingo Taraba State Entertainment Industry says it regretted the death of Mr. Samuel Awar, a comedian. Awar, popularly known as BIG SHARK, died in the early hours of Thursday while lodging in an hotel in Jalingo, the state capital. Lamenting the death, the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Atosuma, James […]
Buhari, governors, others eulogise Ooni’s leadership style
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), yesterday, received commendations from President Muhammad Buhari, governors and prominent Nigerians, including traditional rulers across all the geo-pulitcal zones in the country.
Journalists attribute heavy security presence to success of Rivers rerun election
Rivers rerun election: Some journalists in Rivers have linked the level of success achieved in Saturday’s legislative re-run electio to the heavy presence of security personnel.
Watch how frisky you get at your office Xmas party!
Economic crunch or not, quite a number of offices will definitely be throwing their door open for the traditional end-of-year party. Office parties sound innocent enough. It is, afterall, the end of a long year and companies want to thank their staff for the hard work they put in over the course of it. But don’t be fooled. Irrespective of whether the party is a massive, bash or a modest lunch, the temptation to truly let it all hang out and bring out your inner party animal can be overwhelming. It can even seem like a good opportunity to impress your boss and colleagues with your multi-dimensionality, social skills and ability to loosen up.
