Urgent actions needed to save the earth
OUR planet is dying faster than we realise. This is the latest message contained in a new paper published on January 13, 2021 by a team of 17 US, Mexico and Australia-based researchers in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science. The scientists, like their colleagues had done in the past, are calling the attention of […]
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Oduduwa Worldwide slams FG over attacks on Igboho
By Dapo Akinrefon The Oduduwa Worldwide, a Diaspora pro-Yoruba socio-cultural group, on Friday, condemned the recent attacks on the residence of Yoruba freedom fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho and his being placed on wanted list by the Federal Government. The Soka home of the pro-Yoruba self-determination activist was invaded by men […]
Anti-corruption: CISLAC, FRC, engage varsity students on fiscal, extractive transparency
In the bid to open up space for young people to join the fight against corruption in all sectors, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, FRC, partnered to engage university students on fiscal and extractive transparency
Arsenal leading race for Locatelli with offer made, says club director
“It’s true that there are foreign clubs interested, including Arsenal, and so far they are ahead and are the only side realistically to have made an important proposal for Manuel.”
WHO warns Europe of new COVID-19 wave by autumn
The World Health Organisation’s regional director for Europe has warned the continent could see a fresh wave of Coronavirus cases by autumn. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Hans Kluge said that loosening restrictions in many countries and increased travel activity were increasing the risk of infection. After 10 weeks of decline, the number […]
Army extends shooting training in Rivers to July 10
The Nigerian Army 6 Division says it has extended its ongoing annual range classification training in Rivers to July 10. The division’s Spokesman, Lt.-Col. Charles Ekeocha, made this known in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday. According to him, the shooting practice which commenced on June 13 was earlier scheduled to end on […]
Funding Nigerians’ education abroad with illicit funds
IT has long been public knowledge that most occupants of political offices in Nigeria send their children to schools abroad due to the virtual collapse of quality education in Nigeria. A non-resident scholar of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Matthew Page (who is described as “a Nigerian”), in a study titled: “West African Elites’ […]
Robbers invade Offatedo community in Osun
Some robbers on Tuesday night stormed the Ilupeju community robbing residents of their valuables, leaving two persons injured.
FG targets 5% growth as contribution to GDP for solid minerals sector by 2025
The Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed target of five per cent for solid minerals sector contribution to Gross Domestic product by 2025 from the current 0.6 per cent.
FIDA makes case for widows
Mrs Phil Nneji, Chairperson, International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Lagos State chapter, has appealed to governments and policymakers to provide laws and policies that will eradicate harmful practices against widows in the country.
Kiaani: Taking afrobeat to the next Level
Kiaani, whose real name is Stephen Kofi Annan, says making music comes to him easily because he is a freestyle artiste. He flows effortlessly in freestyle and has been invited on several occasions and he has great effect on his audiences. Kiaani’s music is different from the usual because he amazingly puts life into his […]
