Igbo youths blame current political crises on Gowon, other military leaders
By Anthony Ogbonna ENUGU—Igbo youths have said that the unitary structure of Nigeria, has thrown up “a predatory political class who live like movie stars, and rob the country dry, while the masses watch helplessly,” adding that restructuring the country along regions as agreed by the founding fathers was the only genuine solution to the current political malaise in the country.
Lagos Council Poll: ‘APC unfair to women this time around’
THE All Progressives Congress, APC, has been flayed for not bending towards women in its consideration of nominees for the forthcoming council election.
Akwa Ibom pensioners decry unpaid five years benefits
It was gathered that the state government owes retirees over N5 billon, and 46.9 % of 2017 budget has been set aside to service debts, administrative charges etc.
Infrastructure deficit undermines Africa’s development, says Shittu
THE greatest challenge to socio-economic development in Africa is the huge ICT infrastructure deficit across various countries in the continent.
UN regrets killing of 97 Nigerians in Bakassi, commends Osinbajo
The UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, UNOWAS, has commended Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for his handling of the recent conflict in Bakassi Peninsula, which affected Nigerian fishermen.
FIRS nets N1.782trn In 6 months
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, has collected a total sum of N1. 782 trillion tax revenue between January and July 2017. This figure represents an increase in tax revenue of N224.140 billion when compared to N1.558 trillion amount collected within the same period in 2016.
