DOAMF moves to rescue ailing community
In a bid to reduce high mortality rate in rural communities in Nigeria often caused by poverty and unwillingness to access medical facilities, a Non-governmental organization, Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial Foundation (DOAMF) in collaboration with Hospital Assist Nigeria, has taken a rescue mission program to Obafemi-awode in Mowe community in Ogun state.
Evidence of Trump misconduct ‘overwhelming’: impeachment report
The evidence for impeaching President Donald Trump for misconduct in office and obstruction is “overwhelming,” the final report on the House investigation into the US leader said Tuesday. The 300-page report, meant as the basis for articles of impeachment, accused Trump of endangering national security and of an unparalleled effort to stifle the probe into […]
More than 23 killed, 123 injured in Sudan factory fire
A fire at an industrial area in Sudan has killed no lesser than 23 people and injuring nearly 130 persons. The incident happened in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital after a fire triggered by an explosion tore through the factory, the nation’s government confirmed. Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky after the blaze broke […]
Former CBN governor urges reform of Nigeria’s foreign service
Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has called for the reform of Nigeria’s Foreign Service to ensure effective application of Nigeria Foreign Policies, stating that the Foreign Policies also needed to be reviewed. Sanusi made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of the maiden Foreign Policy Journal by the Association of Retired […]
Presidential taskforce team can’t clear Apapa gridlock — NURTW
THE National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, has said that the presidential taskforce set up to clear the gridlock in Apapa cannot achieve the task, adding that they have failed.
Huawei Releases the HUAWEI Y9s: Get More Enjoyment from Mobile Photography with A 48MP AI Triple Camera
Today, Huawei officially launches the HUAWEI Y9s, a new entry-level smartphone for the second half of 2019. To meet consumers’ diverse demands, the HUAWEI Y9s launches with impressive features including a pop-up camera and a 6.59-inch FullView Display, giving the user a truly borderless viewing experience. Crafted with flagship-level quality, HUAWEI Y9s uses stylish colours […]
Who is to blame for Nigeria’s dysfunction?
THE Nigerian situation is an extreme case of class warfare whereby so long as rich or well-off individuals believe they can continue to escape discomfort, they are perfectly fine watching poverty (and insecurity) rise.
Dichotomy between polytechnic, university education: Need for technological training, devt
By Afe Babalola TERTIARY education in Nigeria is undertaken via two primary fora: polytechnics and universities. While polytechnic education is usually geared towards technical and vocational education, usually in the field of technology, applied science, commerce and management, university education is not limited to technical or vocational teachings alone, but encompasses an array of topical […]
Border Closure: Customs agents petition presidency over 500 trucks of duty paid goods
THE National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents, NCMDLCA, has written to President Mohammadu Buhari to consider allowing goods trapped at the Seme Border following the partial closure of the nation’s borders, into the country.
Poor shipping environment: Nigeria, other African countries ranked low by UN
DESPITE Federal Government’s efforts in the fight against maritime environmental degradation and hazards, Nigeria is ranked among countries with the lowest scores on ships that have poor environmental indicators.
ASHON, 5 others sign MoU to establish global securities group
In a move to facilitate cross-border trading and settlement of securities, promote innovation and diversification, the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON) and five international associations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the African Stockbrokers and Securities Dealers Association (ASSDA) in Botswana, Southern Africa.
Nigeria to benefit from UNIDO’s new industrialisation programme — Adebayo
The Federal Government has said that the new Country Programme of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO (2018-2022), would help Nigeria to achieve inclusive and sustainable industrial development.
Oil price volatility threatening Nigerian content development — NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, expressed concern that the persisting volatility in the price of crude oil is putting pressure on the local content initiative of the Federal Government.
Drake declared Spotify’s most-streamed artist of decade
As the 2010s winds to a close streaming titan Spotify announced Tuesday that poppy rap sensation Drake is the most globally streamed artist of the decade with more than 28 billion streams. British crooner Ed Sheeran, hip hop warbler Post Malone, pop royalty Ariana Grande and rap iconoclast Eminem rounded out the top five most-streamed […]
LAGOS GOV: Why I’m taking Sanwo-Olu to Supreme Court — Salis, AD candidate
HAVING failed at the Tribunal and the Court of Appeal, the Alliance for Democracy, AD, governorship candidate in the March 9, 2019 election in Lagos State, Chief Owolabi Salis, has approached the Supreme Court seeking the nullification of the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
INEC will never connive to rig Polls — Yakubu
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has said it would never connive with any political party or institution to undermine the electoral process, saying it is inconceivable that it would go the whole hog to put in place electoral safeguards only to turn around and act in the breach. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood […]
