Buhari on Ballot-Snatching:Too little,too late, too draconian
The country is faced with the dire task of making the 2019 general elections free (as in truly unrestricted and according to people’s choice) and fair (as in actually impartial). Last Saturday, despite all the alluring promises by leaders, Nigeria pulled off a “no show;” the poll was cancelled at the last minute. But instead of asking the right questions so as to get the right answers, public officials have been dodging responsibilities and pulling off the most acrimonious blame game.
Ballot box snatchers should be treated like armed robbers, Senator Adeyeye defends Buhari
Senator Olusola Adeyeye has reacted to the attacks on President Mohammadu Buhari for directing the military to be ruthless at ballot box snatchers. The Osun State senator backed the President, saying that ballot box snatchers were like armed robbers and deserve the penalty such criminals pay.
Tackling the epidemy of wife abuse
“You wake up every morning wondering what ‘crimes’ you’ll commit today —and how your husband will punish you,” a victim of a violent husband laments. “A punch in the face for asking him for money for the children’s school fees?
The Akpata in Teni, Niniola
At my age, I thought I knew so much about young Nigerian hip pop stars. Lucky chaps, they are busy making all the money and creating global headlines. While the older generation put in so much into singing without producing more than a clutch of millionaires, the new breed are smiling to the banks with ease.
Pa James Adekunle: Exit of an Icon – Church Organist Extraordinaire
Born on 22nd October 1930 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Adekunle, James Adekunle was the organist and choirmaster of the Holy Trinity Church, Ebute-Ero Lagos since 1962 to 2019 (58years), till his death on January 20th 2019.
How today’s vote may cause a bandwagon in the governorship
It was a matter of controversy last year when the National Assembly raised objections to the order of elections as prescribed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The order as stipulated by the commission put the General Election in two stages with the presidential and National Assembly elections holding on the first day and the governorship and state legislative election holding on a latter day.
Integral begins sale of hospitality packages
Even as the Super Falcons have just commenced preparations for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, Nigeria’s leading sports event and hospitality company, Integral has begun the sale of hospitality packages for the tournament billed for France
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Aiming to be among the big six
The 2019 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has come and gone with all its highs and lows, and as organizers plan for another test of endurance and fitness fiesta, Nigerian race enthusiasts are hoping for a long sustained tradition just like is obtained in other big cities around the world.
Dominion Total Sports Ventures lifts BFN with equipment
Nigeria’s quest to take part in the badminton event of the 2020 Olympics got a boost Thursday as sports kits and equipment company, Dominion Total Sports Ventures donated kits and equipment to the national team. The presentation which took place in Abuja saw the representative of the Dominion Total Sports Ventures Tolu Agboola give out […]
Assassination attempt : Wike berates Amaechi for defending Nigerian Army
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that the unsolicited defence of the killer General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division of the Nigerian Army by the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi may not be unconnected to amorous links to the wives of officers.
Election: Police debunk social media rumour of bomb explosion in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has debunked a social media rumour of a bomb explosion within Enugu metropolis on Friday.
