Ramadan: Gov. Obaseki, Muslim leaders pray for Buhari’s speedy recovery
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on Wednesday night joined the Otaru of Auchi, Alhaji Haliru Momoh, Ikelebe III and other Muslim traditional and religious leaders in Edo to pray for the speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at the break of day five of the ongoing Ramadan fast at the Otaru’s Palace in […]
$50bn leaves Africa illicitly every year – UNECA
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) says an estimated 50 billion dollars leaves the shore of the continent illicitly mostly to the Western countries, every year.
Nigeria tasks global community to return her stolen funds, assets
Nigeria has renewed calls for the international community to ensure the return of stolen funds and assets illicitly stashed abroad in order for the country to utilise it for development purposes.
Biafra: When enough is enough
In the wake of the Nigeria’s Civil War almost five decades ago a mistake that could well be hounding us all now was made. That mistake was in not addressing the emotional facet of the survivors, who no doubt suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PSTDs). The blame won’t go to anyone because the body of […]
Nigeria accounts for 40% of gas flared annually in Africa — Senate
THE Senate said, yesterday, that Nigeria accounts for over 40 per cent of the gas flared annually across Africa, which amounts to about $7 billion in waste.
Police in A-Ibom moves to forestall herdsmen, farmers clash
Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner, Mr. Don Awunah, has said that his command has taken proactive measures to forestall any clash between herdsmen and farmers in the state.
