Nigeria at 60 should work for all, not few – Aremu

Nigeria at 60 should work for all, not few – Aremu

By Ibrahim Hassan …Says Nigeria’s not a failed state As Nigeria celebrated 60 years of nationhood, Comrade Issa Aremu has called for drastic monetary and fiscal measures to overcome inequality income and opportunities, failing  which the country would be in perpetual underdevelopment. In a statement marking  Independence at week end   in Kaduna, the Member of National […]
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Liverpool, Man Utd lick wounds after humbling Premier League defeats

Liverpool, Man Utd lick wounds after humbling Premier League defeats

Liverpool became the first reigning English champions to concede seven goals in a league match since 1953 and Manchester United were thrashed 6-1 as inquests started after a humiliating day for England’s two most successful clubs. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side thought they had grabbed the headlines for all the wrong reasons against Tottenham on Sunday […]

Netflix India releases three episodes of ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’ amid legal tussle

Netflix India releases three episodes of ‘Bad Boy Billionaires’ amid legal tussle

Netflix has partially released its much-awaited series on four Indian tycoons facing fraud allegations after a state court lifted an injunction over the weekend, a lawyer representing Netflix said on Monday. The “Bad Boy Billionaires: India” documentary series about liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya, Subrata Roy of the Sahara group, IT executive Ramalinga Raju and jeweller […]

Police brutality: Naira Marley to lead peaceful protest on Tuesday

Police brutality: Naira Marley to lead peaceful protest on Tuesday

By Juliet Ebirim Popular Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has taken to Twitter to announce that he’s ready to lead a peaceful protest against constant police brutality in the country. According to him, corruption, injustice, war, and intimidation are threats to the peace of the nation, hence the need for a peaceful protest and revolution. The […]

Oil prices rebound 2% on Trump’s health, Norway strike escalation

Oil prices rebound 2% on Trump’s health, Norway strike escalation

Oil prices rose more than two per cent on Monday, lifted by comments from doctors for U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting he could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday. This is just a few days after his positive coronavirus test sparked widespread alarm. Trump’s health update eased political uncertainty in global markets, pushing […]

Photos: Niger partners Anti-Drugs consumption security organisations, meet Ibrahim Kagara

Photos: Niger partners Anti-Drugs consumption security organisations, meet Ibrahim Kagara

The Governor of Niger state, Governor Abu Sani Bello directed his Chief of Staff, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Kagara to hold a meeting with ADC (Anti Drugs Consumption) private security organization to discuss how to complement the efforts of security agencies in checking the activities of hoodlums who take advantage of the peaceful nature of Minna to exercise their wickedness on the unsuspecting public.

Int’l Friendly: Etebo out, as Super Eagles officials arrive in Austria

Int’l Friendly: Etebo out, as Super Eagles officials arrive in Austria

Super Eagles and Galatasary SK, Turkey midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has been ruled out of the international friendly match between Nigeria and two North African countries – Algeria and Tunisia. The team’s Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that Etabo pulled out after he sustained an injury in club’s […]

Restructuring: Buhari will not succumb to threats ― Presidency

Restructuring: Buhari will not succumb to threats ― Presidency

The Presidency has reacted to the calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups calling for the immediate restructuring of Nigeria, saying the Buhari administration will not succumb to threats and undue pressure over the matter. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, stated this in a statement on […]

10,000 Police Recruitment Saga: PSC to meet over Appeal Court Judgment

10,000 Police Recruitment Saga: PSC to meet over Appeal Court Judgment

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following the judgment of the Court of Appeals in Abuja returning the powers of recruitment of Police personnel to the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector General of Police taking the issues in dispute to the Supreme Court, the PSC is to meet this week on the gate of the […]

CALDA inaugurates Board of Trustees and Advisory Board

CALDA inaugurates Board of Trustees and Advisory Board

The Board of Trustees, Centre for Advocacy, Leadership, and Development in Africa (CALDA) was inaugurated on Saturday at the Eruwa Town Hall, Oyo State. The CALDA Director-General, Mr Ojewola Olawale while delivering his welcome address commended the usual support of Leaders of thought who has been a source of inspiration years back and till now. […]

Credit Bureau pushes for more education on CBN’s intervention funds

Credit Bureau pushes for more education on CBN’s intervention funds

By Kingsley Adegboye CRC Credit Bureau Limited hosted an online webinar themed ‘CBN Intervention Funds- Access, Impact and Prospects’ recently, the 4th in the ‘You and Credit’ webinar series organized as part of CRC’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to educate individuals and businesses on credit and finance. In his address, the Managing Director/CEO, CRC Credit […]

FG, S’East Governors, others commend Ugwuanyi’s support for FRSC Academy

FG, S’East Governors, others commend Ugwuanyi’s support for FRSC Academy

The federal government, governors of the South East geo-political zone and other stakeholders, have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for his administration’s commitment and uncommon support towards the completion of the Administrative Block of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Academy, at Udi Local Government Area of the state. The FRSC Academy which […]

Women account for only 16.1% of lawmakers in West Africa- ECOWAS Parliament

Women account for only 16.1% of lawmakers in West Africa- ECOWAS Parliament

By Victoria Ojeme The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has condemned the low level of women representation in country-specific parliaments across the region. The Speaker of the ECOWS Parliament, Sidie Mohamed Tunis who spoke at the First Annual Kwara Gender Equality Conference said ECOWAS as an institution has made significant […]

Bayelsa local government workers suspend planned strike 

Bayelsa local government workers suspend planned strike 

By Samuel Oyadongha – Yenogoa Local Government workers in Bayelsa State have suspended the planned strike earlier scheduled to commence today (Monday) over issues relating to their welfare. The decision suspending the planned industrial action was reached at a meeting between representatives of labour unions, state and Local Government late  Sunday in Yenagoa. The meeting […]

In Biafra, no zone’ll be subservient to another —Uwazuruike

In Biafra, no zone’ll be subservient to another —Uwazuruike

By Chidi Nkwopara Protagonist of Biafra Independence Movement, BIM, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has assured South South leaders that “no zone shall be subservient to another”, as calls for independence keeps rising in Nigeria. Uwazuruike, who stated this when he played host to a delegation of South South people, led by Alhaji Mujaheed Asari Dokubo, also […]