Constitution restructuring’ll revive Nigeria’s economy — HURILAWS
Human Rights Law Service, HURILAWS, has said the crucial issues in the nation’s constitution that should be looked at to revive Nigeria’s economy, include restructuring of the political arrangement to strengthen the states and local governments through the devolution of more powers and funding.
Ajimobi condoles with Oyo APC over legal officer’s death
Ibadan—THE Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has mourned the death of the Director of Legal Services of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr. Wale Diya, an incident he described as the exit of a shining star within the fold of the progressives.
Pains, gains of CBT, PPT
As the House of Representatives moved the motion on the need for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to revert to Paper Pencil Test, it is imperative as stakeholders to recapitulate the pains and gains of Computer Based Test, CBT and Paper Pencil Test, PPT.
Alleged N32bn fraud: Dasuki declines to appear in court
ABUJA — Alleged refusal by the erstwhile National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), to appear in court, yesterday, stalled hearing on the 19-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him and four others.
The art of networking
EVERY so often, we are bombarded with statistics upon statistics of women underperforming in virtually every field of endeavour. This dismal state of affairs cannot be too far removed from our abysmal ability to network.
Siasia raises alarm over Kaduna heat
Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has admitted the hot weather in Kaduna is affecting some of his players, but praised the commitment of the team ahead of tomorrow’s AFCON showdown against Egypt.
Power outages, threat to security —Oshiomhole
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has expressed dissatisfaction with the low power supply by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, to Edo State, saying it posed a threat to security in the state.
Stakeholders advocate restructuring of NHRC
As the human rights community in the country awaits the constitution of a fresh Governing Council for the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, stakeholders have called for its restructuring, with the appointment of capable hands to run it for the maximum benefit of Nigerians.
Core issues in the Rivers polls
EVERY election sends a message. What were the messages behind the partially conclusive parliamentary rerun polls in Rivers State which took place last weekend? It is important to answer this question to know the juncture of Nigerian politics and democracy from that corner of the Nigerian commonwealth.
Quack doctor treats barren couple with antibiotics
It was a chilling story, yesterday, at Oyo State Police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, when a middle-aged woman, Mrs Ojo Damilola, a quack doctor, confessed how she had spent years administering injections and drugs on unsuspecting victims, including a couple that has been childless for 12 years.
Economic Summit: We need new national economic order — Rev. Okotie
Pastor and politician, Rev. Chris Okotie has delved into the discourse on the direction of the nation’s economy.
