People Talk: COVID-19: Should FG lockdown the country? (2)

People Talk: COVID-19: Should FG lockdown the country? (2)

By Bose Adelaja, Olayinka Latona & Samuel Ameh “The Federal Government should adopt total lockdown, but in doing this, they should provide the necessary healthcare kits and some funds should be given to the masses to take care of themselves for the mean time while they eradicate this deadly virus.” -Ibemesi Cynthia, Corps Members “The […]
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Coronavirus’ cost on education

Coronavirus’ cost on education

AS Coronavirus continues to ravage many nations across the globe, its economic impact on different sectors is better imagined as such is still being collated on daily basis. However, with an estimated six million people studying at tertiary institutions outside their countries, the period when the disease struck, (beginning of the new academic session in many countries), may inflict a great blow on institutions relying on foreign students to make money.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Pastor Enenche explains why Sunday Service held

COVID-19 Pandemic: Pastor Enenche explains why Sunday Service held

Says church remains law-abiding By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Founder and Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, DIGC, Wednesday, explained why Sunday Service was held with congregation numbering over 50 members. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Sylvester Edoh, said the […]

Democratically elected local government council: truth or myth?

Democratically elected local government council: truth or myth?

By Justice Usman Bukar Bwala DEMOCRACY could be unitary, federal or otherwise. Where a federal democracy is adopted such federating units will have the composition, functions, powers, etc., clearly spelt out in a law. In Nigeria where we practise a federal system of democracy, each federating unit vis-a-vis federal, state and local government, have powers […]

INSECURITY: Why women, children, youths are at risk

INSECURITY: Why women, children, youths are at risk

Gender discrimination and inequality as a result of security challenges is one thing that has reduced women to live in fear and terror in Edo, one of the states in the eye of the insecurity storm in Nigeria. And due to the poor socio-economic situation and the invasion of the country’s territory by foreigners from […]

Ayade enforces Covid-19 screening at major entry, exit point in Cross River

Ayade enforces Covid-19 screening at major entry, exit point in Cross River

Cross River State Governor, Senator Prof Ben Ayade has called for support from the Federal Government and Development partners as regards the COVID-19 outbreak. The Governor who conducted investors on inspection to the super Highway while observing the screening for COVID-19 at Tinapa Junction, Calabar  said Coronavirus pandemic is a call for all Cross Riverians to be watchful and respect the lay down protocols established in the State.

NBC rates YABATECH radio equipment high

NBC rates YABATECH radio equipment high

THE Zonal Director of National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Dr. Chibuike Ogwumike, has commended the management of the Yaba College of Technology for providing top class and quality equipment for Yabatech radio 89.3FM.

Economy: Sailing strong through stormy waters

Economy: Sailing strong through stormy waters

By Arize Nwobu THE global economy is sailing through stormy waters, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic which is threatening menacingly to totally shut down the economy. Social distancing has become the norm and production lines and factories are being shut down with a break in supply chains. Countries are on lock-down and imposing travel […]

Nigeria can’t cope with global pandemics amid vanishing oil revenue

Nigeria can’t cope with global pandemics amid vanishing oil revenue

  By Olu Fasan EARLIER this month, shortly before the global outbreak of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, the price of oil tumbled from $68 to $30 per barrel. It’s a double whammy for oil-dependent countries, but particularly Nigeria, one of the world’s most volatile economies. With oil accounting for 96 per cent of […]

Oro Festival: TASCE students seek Abiodun’s intervention

Oro Festival: TASCE students seek Abiodun’s intervention

STUDENTS of Tai Solarin College of Education, TASCE, Omu-Ijebu, Ogun State, have appealed to the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to as a matter of urgency, to check the excesses of Oro worshippers in the community before it degenerates into a major crisis between the students and indigenes.