The death of Justice Nabaruma and other matters
By Fred Chukwuelobe That Chief Judge of Yobe State, Justice Garba Musa Nabaruma, is dead is no longer news. The news is that he was the chairman of the election tribunal in Anambra State which ruled that INEC declaration of Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige as governor of Anambra State in 2003, was wrong and which […]
Heartland coach canvasses cancellation of 2019/2020 NPFL season
….As team’s players are owed four months salaries By John Egbokhan Heartland Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has canvassed for the cancellation of the 2019-2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season because of the rising case of coronavirus in the country. And he also revealed that his players are being owed four months salaries by the management of […]
Okowa mourns New Telegraph editor, Waheed Bakare
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday commiserated with the management of New Telegraph Newspaper over the passing of its Saturday Editor, Mr. Waheed Bakare.
How to rescue Nigeria from deep economic recession (2)
By Babajide Komolafe, Michael Eboh, Emmanuel Elebeke, Gabriel Ewepu The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for first quarter of 2020 released yesterday by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) confirmed that the nation’s economic growth is on the decline and hence the country is heading towards a recession. According to the NBS, the recession could […]
Dozens of Sri Lankans from Kuwait test positive for coronavirus
Nearly 160 Sri Lankans repatriated from Kuwait last week have tested positive for coronavirus and one returnee has died, officials said Wednesday, with concern mounting about imported infections just as the nation eases its lockdown. A total of 460 men and women — who were mostly working illegally in the Gulf state as domestic helpers […]
TCN MD removal threatens power reforms, $1.66bn foreign funding – Forum
The Nigerian Power Consumers Forum, NPCF, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately direct a reversal of removal of Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Mr Usman Gur Mohammed, saying the action would threaten $1.66 billion foreign donor fund the company has attracted to expand power transmission to 20,000 megawatts.
Poland to allow larger gatherings
Poland will allow public gatherings of up to 150 people and no longer require residents to cover their mouth and nose in open spaces, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced on Wednesday. Face masks will still be required in enclosed spaces as well as during gatherings if a required 2-metre distance between participants cannot be kept. […]
Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen Sunday ― Official
The Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem will reopen Sunday after a two-month closure due to the novel coronavirus, a senior official said Wednesday. “All the doors of the Al-Aqsa mosque (compound) will be opened at dawn on Sunday,” Omar al-Kiswani, the mosque’s director, told AFP. Details of the reopening have not yet been finalised, including […]
The Relationship between Payment Systems and Banks in Africa
By Osaze Omo-Ojo Payment systems consist of the process, people, methods, technologies, rules, instruments and practices. Broadly speaking, there are two types of payment systems; traditional and modern. Traditional payment systems involve documentation credits (letters of credit) and negotiable instruments (cheques). The arrival of computers, electronic means of communication, and mobile devices gave rise to […]
It’s a blessing to play with Ighalo, says Iwobi
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has revealed what he has learned from his compatriot Odion Ighalo. Ighalo is one of the best African strikers having won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Golden Boot award. Iwobi, who is on the books of English side Everton FC, is keen to improve his finishing in front of […]
Children’s Day: Ereyitomi facilitates with children
The Member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives Hon.Thomas Ereyitomi has congratulated children of Warri federal constituency as they join their counterpart in other parts of the country and across the world in celebrating children’s day 2020.
Unicef seeks menstrual support for adolescent women, girls
THE United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has solicited support from the government, organizations, parents and other stakeholders, to enable adolescent women and girls have safe and proud menstrual cycles, particularly during school periods.
Niger Delta Group eulogises Rotimi Amaechi at 55
Eulogies are trailing the 55th birthday anniversary of the Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi as regional sociopolitical pressure group, the Niger Delta Progressives (NDP), has described him as a pillar in the development structure of Niger Delta. In a goodwill message, the group through its spokesman Deacon Fidelis Chimokwu expressed its joy at the […]
Cece Yara foundation launches child sexual abuse app
In commemoration of the 2020 Children’s Day celebration and in a bid to curb the high rate of child sexual abuse and violence in Nigeria, the Cece Yara Foundation has launched an innovative solution to empower children and adults with resources, skills and knowledge and to provide direct access to child protection professionals. It also features a helpful chat feature.
Kano loses another traditional leader as Ganduje mourns
By Bashir Bello – Kano Kano State has on Wednesday lost another traditional leader, Sarkin Ban Bichi and Hakimin Dambatta, Dr. Wada Ibrahim Waziri to the cold hands of death. A family source said Dr. Wada, one of the kingmakers in Bichi Emirate died on Wednesday at the age of 89 years after a protracted […]
VerifyME, Jobberman join skills towards robust last-mile authentication
Digital identity and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) technology company, VerifyMe, has entered into a partnership with Lagos-based job portal and career platform, Jobberman, to boost capacity and create jobs for Nigerian youths.
