Whose tenants are they?
At independence, it was clear that our nation is constituted by large and in some cases, smaller ethnic groups. It was thought right from inception that the larger ethnic groups would have a tendency to dominate the smaller ones, for which reason, the fears of minorities were assuaged by the stipulation of fundamental rights as a chapter in the independence constitution of 1960, as well as subsequent constitutions. Irrefutably, we have had to endure ethnic tensions throughout the history of this would be great country. We may at this stage borrow a few words from a book (Foundations of a New Nigeria) edited by two great and celebrated scholars, Sam Oyovbaire and Tunji Olagunju.
Edo Pensioners tender unreserved apology to Govt
Following efforts of the Edo State Government at sustaining the monthly payment of pensioners’ entitlements in the state, officials and members of the Local Government Staff Pensions Board Branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in the state have distanced themselves from the sponsored protests at Ring Road, Benin City.
For vocation’s obligation, truth, probity, journalists should never be harmed – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has stressed the need for collaboration among stakeholders to end the culture of impunity for crimes against journalists, urging that laws that protect those who dig up truth and ensure probity be enacted.
Piracy attacks: US warns ships over Nigerian waters
The United States of America, through its Maritime Administration, has published the latest Maritime Alert. In the alert, which was released, Wednesday, it warned ships to be wary when approaching Nigerian waters.
Fayose reiterates call for Justice Abang sack
Say; “He’s polluting the judiciary” Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has reiterated his call for the sack of controversial Federal High Court Judge, Okon Abang, saying “Justice Abang has polluted the judiciary enough and the National Judicial Council (NJC) must save the judiciary from what has now become the Abang’s embarrassment by showing him […]
Muslim countries push UN to speak out on Myanmar abuses
Muslim countries led by Saudi Arabia want the United Nations to denounce serious rights abuses in Myanmar and demand an end to the military campaign against the Rohingya, according to a draft resolution seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Kane starts for Spurs in Real showdown
Harry Kane was named in the Tottenham starting line-up for their Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Two Nigerians, 14 others win $100,000 each to participate in Expo Dubai 2020
Two Nigerians are among the 16 innovators granted $100,000 each by Expo Dubai 2020 live to participate in the 2020 event. The grant of $100,000 each is to aid the innovators to expand their project and impact the lives of rural dwellers. The two Nigerian innovators are Dr. Emmanuel Owobu co-founder of OMOMI and Misan Rewane, CEO of WAVE
White House sees New York attacker as ‘enemy combatant’
The White House on Wednesday said it sees the perpetrator of a deadly attack in New York an “enemy combatant,” opening the door to his detention without normal rights.
New York City truck attack: what we know
Eight people died when an assailant acting in the name of the Islamic State group drove a pickup truck along a New York City bike path Tuesday in the city’s worst terror attacks since September 11, 2001.
CIA releases vast Bin Laden archive seized in compound
The CIA on Wednesday released a vast archive of intimate Al-Qaeda documents, including Osama Bin-Laden’s handwritten diary, seized in the deadly 2011 raid on his Pakistani compound.
