Lauretta Onochie and the burden of partisanship, by Onyeisi Chiemeke
If there is a calibrated index of President Muhammadu Buhari’s supporters on the social media, Ms. Lauretta Onochie will rank amongst the top contestants to take the trophy. For that reason, it is not a surprise that since the announcement, about eight months ago, by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan of the President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Reaprite allow users to grow their savings at ease – Tunde Saliu, MD
Tunde Saliu, the Managing Director, Reaprite Global Limited brings with him a wealth of experience as a Cyber Security and Systems Engineer. At the helms of affairs, he is a key player in creating a unique fintech solution for wealth creation and management that Reaprite offers its users. His vast experience and knowledge in the technology industry are […]
Lack of democracy at the local government level prevent grassroots development
By Adebayo Adewale Simon In the advent of our political and Democratic build-up, it is therefore expedient that we have a thorough and detailed outlook into our political processes, and evaluate our political scorecard. It truly burdens my heart to see that as Nigerians we are fast losing our grip on objectivity and unbiased judgments […]
Obasanjo’s true “One Nigeria” mantra
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo deserves commendation for rekindling faith in our country by reminding us of the true meaning of “One Nigeria”. According to the retired General who spoke in Abeokuta when he was invested with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors: “I am a strong believer of One Nigeria, but not One […]
3 killed in plane crash in eastern DR Congo
Three people were killed in a plane crash Wednesday at Kavumu airport in South Kivu province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to Radio Okapi, a United Nations-run radio station. The three killed in the plane crash were two crew members and one passenger said Radio Okapi in a tweet. According to […]
COVID-19: Hope beckons as Mastercard Foundation, Africa CDC deploy $1.3bn to save lives
To hasten the economic recovery of the African continent, Mastercard Foundation, Tuesday, said it is deploying a total of $1.3 billion over the next three years in partnership with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC, to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Africa. They also pledged to […]
Samantha McGregor gives insight on raising the bar in business of digital entrepreneurship
We all envy the big brands. We look up to businesses that have stayed longer and have thrived, from Apple to Microsoft and other local companies that have survived through their vision amidst many economic downtimes. What these businesses did, and are still doing, is build a deep foundation, Samantha McGregor says. The secret of […]
EURO 2020: Best XI of players missing from tournament
It is the wish of every footballer to represent their country in international football tournaments. Footballers often speak of pride every time they are privileged to dorn the jersey of their national teams. Unfortunately, some players have been ruled out of EURO 2020 through injuries or not being called up by the national team coaches. […]
NEC now receiving reports from state judicial panels on EndSARS
To convene Council session soon on implementation VP Osinbajo inaugurates 26-member National Road Safety Advisory Council As judicial panels set up by State Governors to resolve issues of police brutality and related concerns across the country round up their assignments, the National Economic Council (NEC) is set to convene a special session to review reports […]
Be civil and law abiding — Youth Congress tells Nigerians
By Fortune Eromosele Worried by the uprise of Nigerians about the security situation in the country, the Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, has urged citizens to be civil and law abiding. This was contained in a statement signed by the President of NYC, Blessing Akinlosotu, where he stated that the best form of government remains the […]
Police arrest 8 suspects for kidnapping, homicide in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have arrested eight suspects involved in criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, and culpable homicide. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige announced this at a press briefing on Wednesday in Kaduna. He explained that the eight suspects were arrested in three separate incidents of kidnappings. The police […]
Restructuring: Buhari is wrong to abdicate leadership on constitutional change
By Olu Fasan In last week’s column,I urged President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the process of restructuring Nigeria and giving this country a new Constitution. I concluded with the following words: “I await his ‘Democracy Day’ speech with bated breath!” Well, I commend the president for addressing the issue in his June 12 Democracy Day […]
JOHESU-UITH embarks on 3-day warning strike
Members of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter, on Wednesday embarked on a three-day warning strike to press home their agelong demands. Mr Olutunde Oluwawumi, the branch Chairman of JOHESU-UITH who declared the warning strike during an emergency congress of the union in Ilorin, noted that their agitations border […]
Suddenly the president is talking
By Rotimi Fasan, It was a bolt from the blue and a little extraordinary for Nigeria’s most tight-lipped ruler; quite unprecedented that President Muhammadu Buhari would address Nigerians, in major television events, twice even thrice (if one adds his visit to Lagos to launch the Lagos-Ibadan railway) in as many days. What was happening? A […]
From Nigeria to the World: Recyclan in the race to hold a Guinness World Record
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which promote a healthy world and sustainable future for all, Recyclan Global Services Limited and Humanity Nigeria, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment, are embarking on a 30-Day exercise that will see to the recovery and recycling of 400 metric tons of plastic […]
The National Assembly can enact a new constitution (1)
By all standards, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s position on the seeming unchangeability of the 1999 Constitution is unfounded particularly against the antecedents of Nigeria’s constitutional exodus.
