Finally, the Akinrogun returns home to APC
THE roles reportedly played by prominent Yoruba monarchs in the return of Chief Segun Osoba to the All Progressives Congress, APC, underscored the prominence of the former governor of Ogun State in the affairs of the South West region.
David Mark: Celebrating an Icon @ 68
On this historic day, Sixty-Eight years ago in the ancient town of Otukpo, a child was born. As sounds of his cry echoed through the airwaves of the then county town, his mother filled with tears of Joy, smiled, looked down on him and called him ‘Alechenu’ meaning ‘I never expected this’. Names are indeed revelations from God and the true identity of man. This is epitomized by the way Mark rose from grass, went through the ranks to become a political Hercules, a priceless jewel in Idoma land and Nigeria in general.
Senate summons Dalung, NFF over state of football
Following the continuous dwindling fortunes of Nigerian football, the Senate Committee of Sports has summoned the Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung and the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) to appear before it on April 12
In retrospect: International Women’s Day
THE International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. The focus of the celebration in different countries ranges from general celebration of love, appreciation and respect towards women to political, economic and social achievements. The theme for this year is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for gender equality”.
No need for industrial strike, FG “ll honor all valid agreements, Buhari tells doctors
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said that the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) needed not to go on strike as the Federal Government would soon address all their grievances.
2016 Budget: Buhari, ministers study details
President Muhammadu Buhari and his ministers are studying the details of the 2016 budget transmitted to the Presidency by the National Assembly on Wednesday.
Ordega, Oparanozie confident of Falcons
Super Falcons stars, Francisca Ordega and Desire Oparanozie are confident of a win over Senegal’s Teranga Lioness today.
Bankers C’ttee to address N649bn bad loans
The Bankers Committee, yesterday, said it was working to address the problem of bad loans which rose to N649 billion in the industry last year.
Insurers cough out N11bn for outstanding claims
Insurers have been forced to cough out over N11 billion to settle all outstanding claims in their books, owed consumers for over three years running, Vanguard investigation reveals.
Rail System: How the cloud will take trains into a new era
Bodnar is quick to point out that the “brilliant” locomotive is just one piece of GE’s vision for the industry’s digital future.
An alarming situation
Nigeria has been a failing state for decades. And we’ve become accustomed to philosophically coping with its myriad problems and disappointing leaders. But things are particularly bad at the moment and Nigerians are extremely angry.
