Ondo election: I’ll not betray people’s trust, says Akeredolu, as he beats Jegede with 97,039 votes
…Extends olive branch to opponents …We’re studying results – Jegede, Ajayi …Buhari, Oshiomhole, Lawan, APC, others congratulate Akeredolu …Results reflect people’s wish —Yiaga Africa By Clifford Ndujihe, Dayo Johnson, Henry Umoru, Johnbosco Agbakwuru & Omeiza Ajayi AT exactly 3.03 pm, yesterday, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State was handed another four-year mandate to oversee the […]
#ENDSARS: NHRC commends FG on dissolution
The National Human Rights Commission has commended the Federal Government for promptly dissolving the Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), an action it said showed the qualify of a listening government. The Commission spoke in reaction to an announcement on Sunday by the Inspector General of a Police, Mohammed Adamu, dissolving the special squad. According to a statement […]
APCON, NBC to tackle industry debt, advertising code issues
The Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), two government agencies with the responsibility of regulating advertising practice and the broadcast media in Nigeria, have commenced moves to resolve the age-long industry debt and adherence to advertising code, among other critical industry issues.
Preparing for the Brave New World of 2050 (2)
By Obadiah Mailafia The first part of this piece published last week submitted that while preparing for the emergent new world, governments must invest in human capital and skills, while updating the technical competencies of young people I met the Japanese-American physicist Michio Kaku a few years ago at an international scientific conference in Jordan. […]
SARS dissolution is victory for Nigerian youths — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, was a victory for Nigerian youths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dissolution followed nationwide protests against the anti-robbery squad. Sanwo-Olu said this on Sunday while speaking with journalists […]
Nigeria @ 60 and our wasted opportunities
By Martins P. Iwuanyanwu I have tried to reminisce over Nigeria’s nationhood journey, particularly at this its adult age of 60 years, and to find reasons to celebrate the so-called Nigeria political independence. But I still cannot find any cogent reason to do so, especially when we consider the many wasted opportunities we have had […]
Gov Lalong congratulates Akeredolu on re-election
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has congratulated Rotimi Akeredolu on his re-election as governor of Ondo State, following his victory at the polls on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday in Jos by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, Lalong, described Akeredolu’s victory as well deserved considering his achievements in […]
LASG targets 100,000 participants for economic summit
The Lagos State Government has said it is targeting 100,000 participants for its economic summit, Ehingneti 2020.
Economy loses N900bn credit, private sector stagnates at N30trn
Credit to the economy fell by N900 billion or 2.27 percent in August driven by slump in credit to the government during the month. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this in its Depository Corporation Survey report for August.
West Ham agree deal for Algerian wing wizard
West Ham have agreed a £30m fee with Brentford for Algerian winger Said Benrahma. The 25-year-old lit up the Championship last season, registering 17 goals and nine assists for Thomas Frank’s side. Ever since the Bees lost to Fulham in the 2020 playoff final, speculation has been rife over his future, with several Premier League […]
Holding the centre in Accra
By Owei Lakemfa Nnaji, the President of the Nigeria Union of Traders in Ghana was a pitiful sight last week as he made a passionate appeal to the Nigerian government to evacuate his members. Many Nigerian traders seemed to have come to the end of the road in Ghana after their shops had been shut […]
