Ambodeism: An example in leadership
I SEEK the indulgence of readers in my coinage of the word Ambodeism, but one cannot completely explain the phenomenon called Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State, until one examines him as a central theme or perspective, projected as strong feeling, combining a mix of economic, political, social, moral and spiritual principles.
N-Delta: FG engages 10, 000 youths in pipelines security
ABUJA—The Federal Government and Host Communities Producing Oil and Gas in Nigeria, HOSTCOM, have successfully screened and engaged 10, 000 Niger Delta youths in pipeline surveillance and security services in the region.
UK indicts Nigeria over Radio Biafra
Kanu, also a British citizen, operated the radio on behalf of MASSOB and later took over the radio as a megaphone of IPOB.
Chinese Embassy to open Visa Application Centre in Abuja
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Abuja has opened a new visa application centre for prospective Nigerians who wish to visit the country.
I am not afraid of Gov. Umahi’s probe -Elechi
Former governor of Ebonyi, Chief Martin Elechi, said he was ready for probe by his successor, Gov. David Umahi, alleging that he had been under investigation since 2015.
Job vacancies or death traps?
IT is time that governments at all levels, including the law enforcement and non-statutory vigilante organisations, took more than a passing interest in the rash of “job opportunities” being advertised at prominent junctions, crossroads and pasted on walls and bridges, especially in major urban centres throughout the federation.
Patients lament, seek voluntary discharge as health workers’ strike bites
LAGOS—The indefinite strike embarked upon by health workers under the auspices of Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, took its toll on Federal Government-owned health institutions in many states of the Federation, yesterday, as patients lamented the development, with several opting for voluntary discharge, following the withdrawal of medical and clinical services.
SSANU, NASU, NAAT suspend strike, resume work Monday
ABUJA—ACADEMIC activities will commence in the universities next Monday, following the suspension of two weeks indefinite strike embarked upon by non-teaching staff of universities.
President AMATAS drums support for Obiano’s 2nd term, says ‘he justifies the confidence reposed on him’
The President Amalgamated Market Traders Association (AMATAS ), Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo, Friday stated that Governor Obiano deserved to be re elected for 2nd term due to the facts that he has justified the confidence reposed on him by the people of the State.
Omawumi, Akpororo, others for Nigerian Icon reality show
The talent hunt which is scheduled to kick off in November 2017, on Wazobia TV, will cut across four major artistic talents to include; singing, dancing, comedy and pageantry, producing four ultimate winners at the grand finale which will take place in January 2018.
Lagos DNA forensic centre: Here comes Nigeria’s first crime bursting facility
MANY Nigerians, especially victims of crime and survivors of rape and other cases heaved sigh of relief when Lagos State government announced commencement of skeletal work at its Deoxyribonucleic Acid, DNA Forensics Centre, LSDFC. Their action bordered on the fact that many high-profile cases had been stalled due to lack of evidence that could link the suspects to the crime.
