What N-Delta leaders‘ll tell Buhari -Chief Edwin Clark

What N-Delta leaders‘ll tell Buhari -Chief Edwin Clark

Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South MANY persons, both within and outside the Niger Delta, have apparently misconstrued the November 1 meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, led by former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, as the intended summit between the Federal Government and the region, and practically raised the […]
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AWCON: Super Falcons dismiss boycott reports

AWCON: Super Falcons dismiss boycott reports

Super Falcons captain, Evelyn Nwabuoku has dismissed suggestions that the team plans to shun the Africa Women Cup of Nations billed to start next month in Cameroon.

Appearance, reality and the idols (1)

Appearance, reality and the idols (1)

One of the most interesting issues dealt with in metaphysics as a branch of philosophy right from the time sages in different parts of the world began to philosophise in antiquity is the question of appearance and reality. In thinking about the subject, philosophers use it to signify a contrast between the world of “mere appearance” usually considered to be nothing more than a reflection or shadow of something greater, with what is real and, therefore, probably of more value and permanent. It is claimed further that when the “really real” is cognised as such, it serves as the foundation of wisdom and knowledge.

Rules to stop erring judges:  Why corruption thrives in the judiciary  – Justice Isa  Ayo Salami

Rules to stop erring judges: Why corruption thrives in the judiciary – Justice Isa Ayo Salami

Justice Isa Ayo Salami (retd) was the President of the Court of Appeal. In a paper delivered at the 2015 annual lecture of the Nigerian National Merit Award, titled: ‘ Corruption Eradication and the Nigerian Ethical Revolution’ , Salami spoke about his controversial retirement from the Bench under Chief Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, saying the incumbent CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, played a role in the episode.

Budget padding controversy: Jibrin raises fresh illegal N10m pay claim against Reps

Budget padding controversy: Jibrin raises fresh illegal N10m pay claim against Reps

Embattled former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin, has vowed to ensure that Speaker Yakubu Dogara and other principal members of the lower chamber fingered in the 2016 budget padding controversy go to jail, just as he said that, until the right thing was done to address the problem of corruption in the House, he will keep talking.

Ighalo, Etebo back for Algeria

Ighalo, Etebo back for Algeria

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has included Odion Ighalo and Oghenekaro Etebo in the list of players invited for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria November 12.

Emir of Borgu sobs at coronation

Emir of Borgu sobs at coronation

The 17th Emir of Borgu Kingdom, Barrister Muhammad Sani Haliru Dantoro,”Kitoro1V”, could not control his emotion at his coronation as he sobbed during the turbaning in remembrance of the immediate past Emir- his father-who passed on exactly a year ago.

Nigerian CSD Market: Transition from Bottles to PET

Nigerian CSD Market: Transition from Bottles to PET

According to the Association of Fast Food and Confectioners of Nigerian (AFFCON), an umbrella body of Quick Service Restaurants (QSR); in Nigeria, just the Fast Food segment of the entire food industry is worth over N250 billion, and still with a huge growth potential.

How NCS seized bullet proof cars, ammunition, arrested over 30 suspects

How NCS seized bullet proof cars, ammunition, arrested over 30 suspects

Seme, the border between Nigeria and Republic of Benin is the busiest border in entire West and Central African Sub-region. Seme is where Customs work with their eyes, ears and minds open 24 hours. They must be alert to ensure that aside from blocking, prohibited goods, arms and ammunition that can jeopardise national security, individuals on government’s wanted list do not pass through the border. All consignments coming into Nigeria through Seme must go through strict scrutiny and thorough scanning process, at the Scan-system Unit beside Customs office.

Rio 2016: WADA’s report troubles IAAF boss

Rio 2016: WADA’s report troubles IAAF boss

World athletics boss Sebastian Coe has admitted Friday that reports from the World Anti-Doping Agency alleging serious drug testing failings at the Rio Olympics made for “uncomfortable reading”.

Bello condemns assassination of Fulani leader; appeals for Calm.

Bello condemns assassination of Fulani leader; appeals for Calm.

The Koji state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has condemned the assassination of the Chairman, Kogi Chapter of Wuro Miyetti-Allah Association, Alhaji Ibrahim Abubakar. Speaking in a press statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, the governor condemns the killing, and is already working with security agencies to unravel the incident. Bello in the […]