Why Obaseki’s cabinet is delayed – Shaibu
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has said that the delay in the formation of a cabinet by Governor Godwin Obaseki was his position that those who would serve in his cabinet should be nominated by people in the grassroots and not himself picking commissioners and […]
A’ Ibom leaders call for dialogue, true federalism over agitations in Nigeria
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo LEADERS of Akwa Ibom States have advocated the need for a dialogue to address the various tribal and religious agitations that are threatening the unity, peace and Nigerian democracy in recent times. The leadeelrs who spoke weekend in Uyo at a one-day dialogue organised by Civil Liberties Organisation Akwa Ibom State […]
World Music Day webinar: PMAN, MCSN partner Banwo-Ighodalo
By Ayo Onikoyi The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) are partnering in conjunction with Banwo and Ighodalo to host the second edition of the World Music Day Webinar on Monday, June 21, 2021, starting from 12 pm to 2 pm. Anchored by Olisa Adibua and themed: Collective […]
NAF working steadily in right direction
By Gbenga Adedoyin When the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao hinted of a new and renewed synergy in the Nigerian military set up, most of us doubted it’s workability. A keen observer will note that in the past the different arms of the military seem to be working to restore […]
Appraising the Content and Context of the Oganiru Enugu East mega rally
By Prince Ejeh Josh The coming together of the good, great, loving and peaceful people of Enugu East Senatorial Zone, yesterday, 17th June, 2021, at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, was a milestone in the history of Enugu State. The event might have come and gone, however, the impact and positive impression created by the […]
UEFA opens investigation into ‘discriminatory incidents’ in Hungary
UEFA has launched an investigation into “potential discriminatory incidents” during Hungary’s opening two games at Euro 2020. Budapest is one of the host cities for the tournament and Hungary’s 3-0 defeat to Portugal and 1-1 draw against France in Group F each took place at the Puskas Arena. During the Portugal game, images of a banner […]
Reality shows, poy-TV and what value means to a 24-year-old Nigerian
If you met me during the second season of the Gulder Ultimate Search, it would be all I talked about. The idea of people being adventurous, vulnerable, and providing premium entertainment for us was exciting.
ECONOMY: Time to take diversification seriously
The untold hardship being experienced by Nigerians today due to the high cost of food items, goods and services and high rate of unemployment is an issue of serious concern.
NDDC: Only someone from oil producing community can represent us – Warri group
The Warri Consultative Forum(WCF) has Challenged various groups establishing that Mr. Barnard Okumagba is from an oil producing community to tell the world if the Okere Urhobo community in Warri South Local Government is among oil communities in the Local Government Area. The group insisted that the NDDC is aimed at compensating oil-producing communities who […]
Delta 2023: The Isoko question
One is tempted to recall the words of Charles Dickens in one of his classics, The Tale of Two Cities, that, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us. “
AKEREDOLU: 100 Days of ‘Talk and Do’ in Ondo
No doubt, since taking the oath of office on February 24, 2017, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu has, in no small measure, moved Ondo State to enviable heights as governor.
