Group accuses NDDC of N641m fraud, asks Buhari to disband IMC
Group known as Transparency and Accountability Advancement Group, Thursday asked President Muhammadu Buhari, to as a matter of urgency disband the activities of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
How i started using my comedy skits to make people laugh – OfficialMCCasino
Generally, comedians are to make people laugh and ensure their audience leave arenas laugh their hearts out when they recollect some of the jests. But it would take a lot of creativity from a comic act to make his audience completely forget themselves by his jokes specifically directed at addressing societal challenges. By a mile, […]
Bolt improves safety measures, introduces “Bolt Protect” in Nigeria
Bolt, the leading on-demand transportation platform in Africa, has introduced a new ride-type in its platform dubbed Bolt Protect meant to protect passengers and drivers against the spread of COVID-19 virus. Vehicles under this new category will be fitted with protective plastic film of nylon installed between the passenger and driver seats acting as a […]
Healthcare key to socio-economic development – FCT Minister
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, says integrated healthcare delivery system remains key to socio economic development and progress of any nation, just as she emphasized on active community participation.
ADB: Let Akinwunmi Adesina be
WE join all people of goodwill all over the world to urge the United States government and others behind the call for an independent investigation of the African Development Bank, ADB, President, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, to allow him to face his work without further distraction. With three months left of his first five years, Adesina […]
Wike: Man with a new vision
By Paulinus Nsirim GOVERNOR Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has every reason to celebrate the first anniversary of his second tenure as the Governor of Rivers State. From every political calculation and calibration, the unequivocal conclusion is that he is a man of the people who emblematises the Divine injunction that “Power comes from God alone”. Throwback […]
Why we launched Viable X for farmers – CEO Farm4Me
Adama J Adama, the MD/CEO of Farm4Me, has revealed why he floated Viable X for farmers in Nigeria.
As INEC wins landslide in legal tussle
By John Nwokocha THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Thursday, May 28, recorded a landslide victory in a suit determined by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit filed by the erstwhile National Unity Party, NUP, challenged the constitutional power of INEC to deregister political parties. The NUP is one of the 74 political […]
Five years of elusive ‘change’, Buhari’s self-congratulation grates
By Olu Fasan LAST week, having self-assessed his five years in power, President Muhammadu Buhari adjudged himself a success. In a 26-page self-assessment report, tagged “Buhari Administration Fifth Anniversary Factsheet”, the presidency said the Buhari administration “has made salutary impact in almost all the facets of Nigerian life”. Basking in the self-congratulatory mood, Lai Mohammed, […]
APC Chieftain, Anifowoshe-Ajasin mourns former Ondo Gov, Olumilua
Jumoke Ajasin – Anifowoshe, a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State, has commiserated with the people and Governments of the State and Ekiti State over the death of Bamidele Isola Olumilua. Olumilua, a former Governor of old Ondo State died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 80. Ajasin-Anifowoshe […]
Col Umar’s letter, Buhari’s agenda
By Ikechukwu Amaechi AFTER reading Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar’s recent letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, I couldn’t help but recall my encounter with Prof. Ben Nwabueze, Nigeria’s foremost constitutional lawyer, five years ago. Umar, former Military Governor of Kaduna State, a respected voice on national issues, cautioned Buhari in the Sunday, May 31, consequential letter […]
Bini group faults report against Captain Hosa Okunbo, warns fake news peddlers to back off
A Bini group, Edoseghe Social Cultural Group, has condemned reports that Edo-born billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo, contributed to the political crisis in the State and derived his wealth from in illegal activities.
Klopp has transformed Liverpool into an amazing team – Benayoun
Jurgen Klopp has turned Liverpool into an “amazing” side who are a joy to watch, according to Yossi Benayoun. The Reds are 25 points clear at the Premier League summit and two wins away from a first top-flight title in 30 years. ALSO READ: I have unfinished business with Super Eagles – Gernot Rohr Klopp has […]
NAF makes history as all female crew carry out ISR Operation
By: Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja In furtherance of it’s air assault against armed bandits camps and hideouts in the North West of the country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has made history with the conduct of an operational Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission by an all-female crew. The mission, which was conducted on 28 May […]
Vertonghen could miss end of season at Spurs as ‘he wants to leave’
Jan Vertonghen could miss the end of the Premier League season with the Spurs defender unlikely to accept a contract extension, according to reports. The 33-year-old defender’s current deal expires in the summer, though there is still doubt about what will happen with the Premier League season set to extend beyond June 30. ALSO READ: Champions […]
Tribute: What Lai Mohammed said about Majek Fashek
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has mourned the death of international reggae star Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly called Majeck Fashek describing it as a huge loss to the Creative Industry, especially coming at a time the industry has taken a hit from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
