Peace in Lagos, Kano necessary for Nigeria’s stability — Tinubu
NATIONAL leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said, yesterday, that Lagos and Kano states must remain peaceful, given their large population and economic potential.
Abia: PDP rejoices over its landslide in House of Reps bye-election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed joy over its landslide victory in Saturday’s Aba North/South Federal Constituency be-election.
Obajimi wins Unity Cup, as Polaris Bank pledges Commitment to tourney
Rotimi Obajimi, a former athletics coach stole the show at the maiden edition of Polaris Bank-sponsored Unity Cup Golf Championship. To emerge winner, Obajimi grossed 81, for 69-net score to lift the tournaments coveted trophy. The event which attracted golfers from across the country also served as the Inaugural tournament for the newly elected Captain, […]
Ibori, Obasanjo, Ribadu: Anatomy of corruption in Nigeria
By Tony Eluemunor Last Saturday provided a peek into the anatomy of corruption in Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. Corrupt practices were of epic dimensions and the practitioners were audacious despite President Olusegun Obasanjo and EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu’s advertised anti-graft stance. Scandalised readers asked what happened to Pentascope after it had ruined NITEL/M-Tel. Answer: […]
How Borno Assembly led by Abdulkarim Lawan dispelled impeachment rumours against Gov Zulum
Last week, precisely on Friday 26th March 2021, the Borno State House of Assembly had to convene for an Emergency Meeting of Public Importance at the complex in Maiduguri, despite the nationwide strike embarked upon by parliamentarian workers demanding financial autonomy.
COVID-19: NPHCDA announces vaccination of over 500,000 people in Nigeria
The National Primary Health Care Agency (NPHCDA) said 513,626 persons have received the first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine across the country.
Abia: I will not challenge result of Saturday’s bye-election — APC’s candidate
Mascot Kalu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency bye-election, says he has accepted the result of the poll.
Nigeria’s poor universal health coverage
UNIVERSAL Health Coverage, UHC, as defined by the World Health Organisation, WHO, is the presentation of healthcare systems in a way that provides a specific benefit package to all members of a defined population, through provision of financial risk protection in the course of accessing necessary health care services. The core concept of UHC was […]
Author laments children abduction
A children’s book author, Mr. Anote Ajeluorou, has lamented the increasing rate of school children abduction in northern states like Niger, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna, stating that the ugly trend needed to be halted at once, so as not to truncate the education of the Nigerian child. He specifically blamed President Muhammadu Buhari-led’s administration for […]
COVID-19: NCDC reports 104 new Infections, 7 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 104 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 162,593.
With emphasis on convenience and reliability, 81% of bank account owners think Fintechs offer better service
With over $9 billion in value pools, the Nigerian banking sector remains an attractive sector for investors. In the first nine months of 2020, Nigeria’s leading banks performed remarkably well as their earning results revealed much lower-than-expected loan loss provisions, coupled with exceptional revenue from the banks’ trading portfolios and mark-to-market gains. As Africa’s largest […]
