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Nigerian actress wants more women in politics condemns sexual harassments

Nigerian actress wants more women in politics condemns sexual harassments

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A Nigerian actress and movie producer, Mrs. Franca Uwoghiren has declared that there was a need for more women to be elected and appointed into political offices in Nigeria as she believes they would present better leadership to Nigerians than what is presently obtainable.   The United Kingdom based […]

US: North Carolina law allows marriage of underage girls

US: North Carolina law allows marriage of underage girls

Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was “first in flight,” North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children. State lawmakers are nearing passage of a bill that could dampen the state’s appeal as the go-to place to bring child […]

#FixPolitics condemns attack of NIPC scribe

#FixPolitics condemns attack of NIPC scribe

A CITIZENS’ movement, FixPolitics Initiative, has condemned alleged harassment of Ms. Yewande Sadiku, Executive Secretary of Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC, by several agencies, the most recent one being by the EFCC. According to the group, Ms. Sadiku had earlier been petitioned and investigated by several agencies in government, including anti-corruption agencies, following petitions against […]

On the Duties of Government and the Obligations of the New Prince

On the Duties of Government and the Obligations of the New Prince

By Obadiah Mailafia IN his classic allegory,The Leviathan, the English political philosopher Thomas Hobbes depicts a state of nature where there are “no arts; no letters; no society”, where men live “in continual fear and danger of violent death; and the life of man solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short”. The state emerges, according to […]

Hollywood actor Derrick Ashong to host second edition of Take Back The Mic

Hollywood actor Derrick Ashong to host second edition of Take Back The Mic

After the huge success from the first show, Ghanaian CEO, entrepreneur and Hollywood actor Derrick Ashong has been influenced to host another edition of ‘Take Back The Mic’ (TBTM). The well packed entertaining show allows consumers, who are the actual curators of culture, to determine what’s “Hot” by measuring and rewarding their engagement with content […]

Governors Forum condemns killings in Jos

Governors Forum condemns killings in Jos

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the tragic incident that led to the loss of 23 travellers at Rukuba Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau. The forum flayed the attacks in a statement issued by its Head, Media, and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, in Abuja on Sunday. While describing it […]

Ahmed Joda: We’ve lost a patriot, most valuable citizens – Buhari

Ahmed Joda: We’ve lost a patriot, most valuable citizens – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has described former Permanent Secretary, Ahmed Joda, as a patriot and most valuable citizen, who gave his best for unity and development of the country. Joda, who was also the Chairman, Buhari administration’s Transition Team, 2015, died at the age of 91 on Friday in Yola, Adamawa. The president made his feelings […]

What we need to conquer Africa – Paul Bassey, Chairman Akwa Utd FC

What we need to conquer Africa – Paul Bassey, Chairman Akwa Utd FC

Veteran journalist and Chairman of Akwa United Football Club of Uyo, Paul Bassey has, for the first time, since leading the Promise Keepers to their NPFL title spoken about the team’s successful campaign in the league, the quality of his technical staff led by Kennedy Boboye and above all the support from the government of […]