Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon (retd); Publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Uncle Sam Amuka and Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Sir Mike Okiro have been pencilled down to be honoured at the launch of CrimeWorld newspapers.  

The Tiv Cultural and Social Association has called on the relevant security agencies to immediately arrest Garba Chede, the member representing Gasol/Bali federal constituency, and the former Taraba State’s Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Saidu Ajuji, for disenfranchising internally-displaced persons, IDPs, in Gasol Local Government Area of the state.

Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Ameachi has said that he concorred with those who said that the All Progressive Congerss Goverenemet of President Mohammadu Buhari should halt criticising the past administration of Dr Goodluck Jonathan.

Moved by the outpouring of affection from the people of Kano State at the beginning of a two-day official visit, President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, vowed to overwhelm any opposition to his undeclared 2019 re-election prospects.

Network of Enterprising Women of Nigeria (NEWN) has said that the unveiling of its community business directory will help boost trade among its members.

Justice Adeniyi Ademola who was among eight superior court judges that were arrested after a “sting operation” the Department of State Service, DSS, conducted in October last year, has voluntarily retired from the Federal High Court bench.

ABUJA——The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen,  on Wednesday, said Nigerians would soon appreciate reform measures he has put in place with a view to making the Judiciary more efficient and vibrant.

Why is the Budget today shrouded in secrecy? Time was when the citizen could walk into the PAPER OFFICE and a copy of the budget was his for the asking. Not anymore. We demand greater accountability and more transparency on the Budget

A renowned economist, Prof.   Pat Utomi has called on the Republic of Vietnam to invest in manufacturing in Nigeria to bridge the trade imbalance with Nigeria, noting that most exports from Nigeria are primarily unprocessed products.

The trio, Samuella Sam-Orlu from British Nigerian Academy, Abuja; Deborah Chinwendu Innocent of Enal International Schools, Abuja and Ya-Hofon Ettah Essien from Nigerian Christian Institute, Akwa Ibom have emerged first, second and third respectively at the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2017.

The word: “carpet crossing” is a term in the British political lexicology which describes the change of political platform, especially by elected Members of Parliament. It is also called “ratting”

Maina’s escape

Students across the country have been charged to focus more on their abilities and talents in order to take advantage of opportunities in their chosen career.  

In a quest to implement the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode’s, policy thrust on Information Technology in the state’s public service, the Ministry of Education, Office of Education Quality Assurance, OEQA, has organised a two-day training on Education Management Information System, EMIS, for education districts coordinating directors, heads of department and zonal directors on electronic method of data collection and information management.

Though ASUU is not on strike, the effect of non-academic staff will definitely affect others on campus including lecturing, as students will be left with the option of going home if their non-academic needs are not met