Significant of Ize-Iyamu’s consensus endorsement and melting pot strategies
The consensus endorsement of Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu as the sole aspirant against the incumbent governor of Edo state governor, Mr Godwin obaseki for the forthcoming governorship primaries is a welcome development.
How COVID-19 can help Nigeria rethink education policy ― AACS
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought immense pressure to almost all segments of life in Nigeria as it has in other countries of the world. The health, education, business, social and religious sectors have been hit by the pandemic, but a recent report has revealed that the global health crisis has presented Nigeria an opportunity to […]
Redknapp claims Houllier preferred Wright to Gerrard at Liverpool
Jamie Redknapp had to convince Gerard Houllier that Steven Gerrard was a “different class” with the former Liverpool boss initially preferring the look of Stephen Wright. Gerrard and Wright came through the Liverpool academy together before their career paths eventually went completely different ways with Wright leaving the Reds in 2002 to join Premier League […]
Man United legend names ‘cocky’ player Ole should get rid of
Teddy Sheringham thinks Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should sell Paul Pogba this summer as he “gives off the wrong vibe”. The France international has been linked with moves to Juventus and Real Madrid over the last 12 months with rumours he wants to leave Man Utd. The Red Devils, meanwhile, have struggled to […]
Berbatov calls for rule change if Man Utd lose Ighalo
Dimitar Berbatov thinks Man Utd and other clubs who lose a loan player should be able to bring one in before the Premier League season resumes. The Daily Mail claimed on Monday that Man Utd have ‘hit a brick wall’ in their attempts to extend Odion Ighalo’s loan with Shanghai Shenhua rejecting ‘United’s requests to […]
School feeding programme still on because food items are perishables — Ngige
By Vincent Ujumadu The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has explained that the Federal Government decided to feed the pupils under the government’s school feeding programme, while they were still at home as a result of the COVID -19 pandemic, because the food items are perishables. Ngige, who spoke with reporters at […]
LCCI expresses worry over neglect of solid mineral sector
The Federal Government has been urged to stop, forthwith, the continuous neglect of the solid mineral sector of Nigeria’s economy as it portends grave danger to the country’s solid foundation and development. Following the spate of news of illegal mining activities by foreigners across the nation, especially in Osun and Zamfara states, Chairman, Solid Minerals […]
NLC celebrates Falana at 62
By Victor Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has congratulated human rights activits and lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on his 62nd birthday, describing him as a great Nigerian patriot, lawyer and defender of workers’ and people’s rights. NLC, in a statement by its President, Ayuba Wabba, celebrating Falana at 62, said: “Femi Falana, since his […]
COVID-19: 24 Imo commissioners test negative
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri All the twenty-four Imo state commissioners have tested negative to COVID-19 virus. This development was confirmed in Owerri, by the Commissioner for Special Projects, Simon Ebegbulem, adding that the result of the test came out on Sunday. He explained that governor Hope Uzodinma had insisted that his commissioners should submit […]
Navy nabs 42 suspected cultists during initiation in Cross River
Hands them over to C’River govt By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Nigerian Navy Victory Ship (NNSV) has apprehended over 42 suspected cultists during initiation at Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River state. The suspects who were arrested by naval personnel were handed over to the Cross River Government for further investigation and prosecution. Briefing newsmen […]
Ugwuanyi donates bus to ECCIMA
By Jacob Ajom In his determination to boost the state’s economy, provide job to the teaming youths and diversify the non-oil sector of the economy, Governor lfeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, has presented an 18-seater bus to Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ECCIMA, to enable the members to discharge their duties more […]
Nigeria risks losing generation to insurgency in North-East — Amnesty International
Amnesty International, AI, on Tuesday, warned that Nigeria might lose a generation to insurgency in the North-East. AI declared that Nigeria must urgently address its failure to protect and provide education to an entire generation of children in the region devastated by years of Boko Haram atrocities and gross violations by the military. In a […]
2020 Appropriation Bill: NASS cuts short break to consider the Review
ABUJA – THE Senate and the House of Representatives Assembly have cut short their resumption date with some days from its hitherto resumption date, with a new date fixed for Thursday, May 28 to enable the Senators and members of House of Representatives consider the reviewed 2020 budget.
Labour accuses Power Ministry of unethical practises
Organised labour, on Tuesday, raised alarm over moves by Ministry of Power to acquire a new office complex for the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN at the cost of N13 bilion after the same complex rejected by stakeholders in the power sector in 2015 at the cost of N7 billion.
The African Development Bank: Tolling bells for humanity
COVID-19 is severely testing Africa’s social, economic and political resilience. While it is true that our countries are taking bold actions to slow down and contain the spread of the virus, it is also undeniable that recession looms in our continent.
Buhari never reversed appointments, 150 memo by late Abba Kyari – Presidency
ABUJA- THE Presidency last night said that there was no iota of truth on the allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari has upturned about 150 memos and reversed some appointments made by the late Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari.
