Audit report: BudgIT advocates reform of NNPC to curb losses
Data analytics and transparency firm, BudgIT, has called for an urgent reform of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to boost its profitability and reverse the massive losses recorded by some of its subsidiaries.
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Emeritus Professor of medicine, Akinkugbe is dead
By Chioma Obinna Emeritus Prof. Oladipo Akinkugbe was on Monday, reported dead. Vanguard gathered that the foremost Nigerian professor of Medicine at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, died at the age of 86. Before his death, Prof. Akinkugbe who practised medicine for 60 years was the chairman of the Board of Management of University College […]
Poor Infrastructure: Ochumode community cries out for help
As pregnant women, children die helplessly By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A rural community, Ochumode, Yehe, in Yala Local Government Area, Cross River State, Monday, cried for help over poor infrastructure and alleged negligence by the government of the State. Making this known as the Youth leader of the community, Mr. Sylvanus Ogbor, while speaking […]
Timo Werner won’t play rest of Champions League ahead of Chelsea move
By Emmanuel Okogba Soon-to-be Chelsea forward Timo Werner has reportedly refused to play the rest of the Champions League season when it returns in August ahead of his move to the London side. The Blues are on the verge of landing the Leipzig forward who may likely play for the Stamford Bridge side this season; […]
Gerrard names Liverpool’s Klopp as world’s best football manager
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has named Jurgen Klopp as the best football manager in the world. The former Liverpool captain believes that the Reds manager stands above Pep Guardiola in a class of one. “Let’s cut to the chase, sitting here, doing this interview right now, I think Jurgen Klopp is the best manager in […]
Akwa Ibom denies alleged plan to cut civil servants’ wages
By Harris Emanuel, Uyo Akwa Ibom State government has refuted insinuations in high quarters that it was planning to cut workers’ salaries due to the dwindling revenues accruing to the state. The explanation is coming against the backdrop of the recent slashed of the state budget by 33% and the 20 % cut in the […]
Do people still read?
By Babatunde Ayo-Vaughan THIS has become a million-dollar question these days, particularly from those who know the vital value of reading. The dictionary says reading is the art of being able to look at and be able to understand something written or printed. I will say if reading is an attempt at the understanding of […]
George Floyd and the burden of the Black Race
By Ebele Orakpo IT is no longer news that the Black race is being maltreated, dehumanised, hounded and killed just for being Black. From North America to South America, to Europe, to Asia, the Black man is punished for all sorts of reasons. It’s a paradox that Africa, unarguably the most beautiful and richly endowed […]
Declare State of Emergency on Rape, SGBV, NHRC tells FG
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The National Human Rights Commission NHRC has urged governments at all levels to declare a state of emergency on rape and other forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence SGBV, describing both as “criminal offences that have devastating effects on both the survivors and the society at large”. Executive Secretary of the […]
Wike played major role in ‘killing’ Governors’ Forum, says APC Dep. Spokesman
By Omeiza Ajayi Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress APC, Yekini Nabena has accused the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of playing a leading role in “killing” the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, challenging him to explain the part he played when the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Administration introduced the “16 is greater than […]
Osinowo’s death, painful reminder of battle against COVID-19, says Sanwo-Olu
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Senator Bayo Osinowo, who represented Lagos East in the National Assembly. Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile described Senator Osinowo’s death as a rude shock, coming at a time when the […]
