Dickson: Celebrating a consummate democrat @ 51
BEFORE Governor Henry Seriake Dickson was born some 51 years ago, Sarki, a Kano-born itinerant Trado- Medicine Practitioner had foretold the greatness of this emerging statesman and consummate master strategist. But Sarki didn’t imagine that the boy who was eventually named after him would be Governor. But by dint of hard work, support of Bayelsans and God’s grace, he would later surmount the challenges of life to be overwhelmingly elected Governor of Bayelsa State for two consecutive terms.
Atiku says only a knowledge-based economy can guarantee growth
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that a knowledge-based economy would guarantee a speedy technological advancement in Nigeria.
BELGORE: Salute to a distinguished jurist at 80
IF one says Kwara State is the pride of Legal Profession in Nigeria, factually, one will not be exaggerating because it was the State that produced the first Nigerian lawyer from the whole of the Northern Nigeria in person of Abdulganiy Folorusho Abdulrasaq, SAN. The State has also produced two Presidents of the Court […]
Fayose cautions DSS over planned detention of Apostle Suleiman, Bishop Oyedepo
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr Ayodele Fayose has warned the Department of State Services (DSS) over the planned detention and trial of Apostle Johnson Suleiman of The Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide and the General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide International (Winners’ Chapel International), Bishop David Oyedepo, describing it as indirect invitation to religious crisis in the country.
Breaking: Barrow removes “Islamic” from Gambia’s official name
Gambian new President, Adama Barrow has removed the word “Islamic” from Gambia’s official name.
Trump tweets support for ‘strong borders’
US | politics | migration | Muslim | justice | Trump | Twitter Washington, United States | AFP | Sunday 1/29/2017 – 15:40 UTC+1 | 186 words President Donald Trump tweeted his defense Sunday of his order temporarily banning immigration to the United States for refugees and some Muslim travelers — a controversial policy which […]
NPFL matchday 5 results
NPFL matchday 5 results
Ayew brothers send Ghana into AFCON semis
Brothers Jordan and Andre Ayew scored for Ghana as they reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals Sunday with a 2-1 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Oyem.
Suarez rescues point for Barca after goalline controversy
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez rescued a late draw for FC Barcelona at Real Betis on Sunday, with the champions not being allowed a goal which crossed the line.
Muslim world loses faith in US values as Trump visa ban bites
Families split, a father unable to reach his son’s wedding and officials warning of a “gift to extremists” — President Donald Trump’s visa ban on seven Muslim countries has triggered shock and confusion.
Benin hit by Nigeria’s car import ban
Surveying his sprawling car dealership on the fringes of Benin’s commercial hub Cotonou, Kassem Hijazi alternates between chainsmoking Marlboro cigarettes and puffing on a hookah. He and his colleagues don’t have much else to do. There hasn’t been a single customer since December, when neighbouring Nigeria banned car imports by land as part of a […]
Nigeria, Chad seek $50m to recharge shrinking Lake Chad
Nigeria and Republic of Chad have called on the African Union (AU) and international donors to assist in raising 50 billion dollars for recharging of drying Lake Chad.
Investor recovers N1.5m from illegal sale of shares
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said its Investor Protection Initiative had received a boost as one investor had recovered N1.5million shares that were illegally sold.
In one week, Trump shakes up Washington, world
Donald Trump hurtled through his first week in power, punching out at critics, dishing up “alternative facts,” polarizing public opinion and making good on an electoral promise to shake up Washington.
Nigeria signs AU convention on Cross Border Cooperation
Nigeria on Sunday signed the African Union Convention on Cross Border Corporation as part of the side line events at the ongoing 28th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
Gov. Ahmed tasks MDAs on revenue drive
Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to embark on prompt collection of taxes to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
