Our leaders must make sacrifices too
By Muyiwa Adetiba We all literally woke up last week to find the pump price increased – again. Almost every administration does this at least once during its tenure. The script remains the same while the actors vary. Government of the day increases price, the petrol stations rush to comply, a bargaining see-saw ensues between […]
UNIBEN VC approves matriculation for 2019/2020 academic session
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin(UNIBEN), Prof Lilian Salami has approved a virtual matriculation for students admitted into the 2019/2020 academic session of the university. Dr Benedicta Ehanire, Public Relations Officer of UNIBEN disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Friday. “The event holds on Tuesday 15th September 2020. “Only the university’s […]
World Suicide Prevention Day: Foundation calls for strict regulation of pharmaceutical industry
Sets to intensify public awareness, engagements By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As the world marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a humanitarian organization, One Love Foundation, OLF, Friday, called for strict regulation of the nation’s pharmaceutical industry in order to curtail the worrisome sale of suicidal drugs to young people. The is was stated by […]
Gana and the Rest of Us
By Richard Murphy In the most bizarre turn of events yet, Benue State Government and leaders from Sankera axis of the state said they have accepted the killing of notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza, aka Gana, “as an act of God” while also elevating themselves into a pontificate conclave with the powers to grant absolution […]
Klopp hails Bielsa ahead of premier league opener clash
Jurgen Klopp believes Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is an inspiration to the football world as the fabled coach prepares to make his Premier League bow. Former Argentina, Chile and Athletic Bilbao boss Bielsa has transformed Leeds’ fortunes since arriving at Elland Road in 2018, leading them to the Championship title last season after falling short […]
Ondo fire incident will not have effect on gov election ― INEC Chairman
By Abayomi Adeshida The National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has promised that the fire incidence at the Ondo Office of the Commission would not have any effect on the Ondo State Governorship Electoral time table, even as he assured of a thorough investigation into the unexpected fire outbreak. Yakubu who spoke […]
