Reality versus illusion: How religion poisons everything (2)
By Douglas Anele Historically speaking, there has been a symbiotic relationship between religion and spirituality, although the former is parasitic on the latter. Now, religion tends to emphasise externalities such as places of worship, rituals, observances, and scriptures usually ascribed to divine revelation (with the notable exception of traditional African religions). On the other hand, […]
May Day: Labour to begin strike over minimum wage
…Buhari backs workers over pay …Sanwo-Olu promises 395,000 jobs By Our Reporters Organised Labour yesterday, directed workers in the states where governors were yet to implement the new minimum wage to immediately begin an indefinite strike. This came as the Federal Government said state governors had no choice but to pay the N30,000 national minimum […]
Yoruba nation agitators defy police, arrested, released in Abeokuta
By Dapo Akinrefon and James Ogunnaike THE Police, yesterday, clashed with members of Ilana Omo Oodua in Abeokuta, Ogun State during a rally organised to drum-up support for the actualisation of Yoruba nation. The group, under the leadership of Professor Banji Akintoye, is the leading organisation agitating for the emergence of Yoruba nation. Ogun Police […]
2023: Obasanjo backs Akinwunmi Adesina over Tinubu
…as efforts to reconcile Tambuwal, Kwankwaso fail Pushes for hybrid party to replace APC, PDP By Soni Daniel Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is in support of a move to draft the current President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, into the 2023 presidential race, a competent source close to the former President confirmed […]
Lokonon Michel: Fast emerging gospel act with great dreams
Lokonon Deale Michel, a.k.a Michelloko is a Lagos based gospel music singer and Chef from Benin Republic who specializes in intercontinental and African meals. In an exclusive discourse with team Southjamz, the Praise singer left some noteworthy impression, reassuring fans of his dedication to becoming a world renowned Gospel Star and Chef. Speaking on how […]
Workers’ Day: Gov Uzodimma commends Imo workers for patience, cooperation
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has commended workers in the state for their understanding and patience in the face of security and other challenges.
IT firm moves to ease cloud transition for Nigerian SMEs
By Cynthia Alo Indigenous Information Technology solution provider, AkolagTech, has reiterated its commitment to enhance cloud seamless transition for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, in Nigeria. This came even as the company advised SMEs in the country to embrace clouding and virtualisation to efficiently navigate the COVID-19 era and seamlessly run their businesses. Speaking […]
Nigeria police contingent in Somalia
SOME Nigerians have been raising concerns over the despatch of a contingent of 144 officers of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to terrorism-wracked Somalia to help in efforts to stabilise security and restore the rule of law and order. Their grouse is that this is ironically coming at a time that the police force is […]
Bayelsa: Labour hails Diri’s worker-friendly policies
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have lauded the worker-friendly disposition of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa
HIC, partners empower youths on building from small to great
By Moses Nosike In attempt to reduce the rate of unemployment in the country especially among the youths and make them become self-reliant, and by extension create jobs for others, an international christian newtwork organisation, Higher Impact Club International and its partners had concluded a life changing empowerment programme with seasoned entrepreneurs. The programme was […]
Guest accuses hotel staff of sneaking into room through toilet window to assault her sexually
By Nimat Otori A hotel attendant has been arrested by Lagos state police command following a complaint by a guest that he sneaked into her hotel room at night to assault her sexually. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu on arrest of the 27-year-old hotel attendant, Samuel James, said, “ […]
May Day: Demand for N30,000 minimum wage subdues other issues in Kwara
The organised labour in Kwara have declared that the demand of workers for implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage is non-negotiable
Residents appeal to LASG over alleged land grabbing
Some residents of Ogudu in Kosofe council area of Lagos have appealed to the state government to save them from activities of land grabbers. At a peaceful protest in Lagos, the families also called on former Gov. Bola Tinubu, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos and the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in-charge of Zone 2 […]
Southeast Security: IGP commences overhauling of Security architecture, appoints new CP for Anambra
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the posting of CP Christopher A. Owolabi as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of Anambra State Police Command.
For DSO, a new life in a season of expectations
By Okoh Aihe THE thing about the future is that it steals on you like a thief at night and you are hardly prepared. The launch of the second phase of the Digital Switchover, DSO, which looked very far away, is beginning tomorrow from Lagos. Whether it is the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, who should […]
Conditional cash transfer: FG disburses N18m to 1,799 beneficiaries in Jigawa
The Federal Government has disbursed about N18 million to 1,799 beneficiaries in Kafinhausa Local Government Area of Jigawa, under its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme
