‘Worse than a jungle’: the cartel controlling Iraqi borders
Along Iraq’s borders, a corrupt customs-evasion cartel is diverting billions of dollars away from state coffers to line the pockets of armed groups, political parties, and crooked officials. The prime beneficiaries are Iran-linked Shiite paramilitaries that intimidate federal officials who dare obstruct them, sometimes through chillingly specific death threats, a six-month AFP investigation has found. The network is so well-oiled […]
We will intensify on Corps Members’ security – Governor Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi has pledged that his administration will do more on the security and welfare of Corps members serving in the state. He made the promise when he received the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim in his office in Ado Ekiti, the state […]
Journey of Humanity: The $62m world’s largest art canvas
By Osa Amadi It was Norman Vincent Peale, author of the bestseller, “The Power of Positive Thinking” who advised we should not pursue dollar; but instead, pursue some other altruistic objectives, because when we pursue other selfless objectives, the dollar comes around to see what manner of persons we are. Sacha Jafri, the 44-year-old contemporary […]
Gbajabiamila tasks Surulere students on ICT compliance, good behavior
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on secondary school students in his Surulere 1 Federal Constituency of Lagos State to focus on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) learning to be relevant and competitive in the modern world.
Edo: Obaseki floors ADP, others at tribunal
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state Monday floored the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and its governorship candidate in the September 19, 2020 governorship election, Iboi Emmanuel at the Edo state governorship election petition tribunal as a petition brought against him and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was dismissed. In a five […]
Jealous Cop shot Dele Udoh
By Emeka Obasi America was his dream, land of opportunity. Otenkwa Dele Ndubuisi Udo bagged a degree, got himself a teenage wife and rushed back home to represent his country only to be murdered by a policeman for daring to mention the United States. Fela did a track with Ojuelegba. Whizkid did too, much later. […]
Resident doctors threatens to embark on nationwide strike April 1
*Over welfare packages, unpaid salaries,others By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–THE National Association of Resident Doctors,NARD, has threatened to embark on nationwide strike from April 1st, 2021. The body of Nigerian resident doctors said the planned strike was informed by poor welfare packages,unpaid salaries, and alleged ineptitude of Registrar of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria,MDCN, Dr. […]
I’ll restore dignity to Warri North through devt — ASEKUTU
The new chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, Capt. Smart Asekutu has assured the people that his administration will restore the fleeing glory of Warri North Local Government Area within his first year in office.
ANAMBRA 2021: Imperative for youth in emerging leadership calculation
As the Anambra State election of November 6, 2021 approaches, youth empowerment must be our mantra and imperative; and must re-define our body polity if we must take our beloved State to a new level of global competitiveness. The people of this state, like their Brethren in the Sister states of Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo and Abia have a shared heritage and history.
Our women deserve more recognition — Yahaya Bello
The Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, on Saturday in Abuja said women deserve to give recognition in various fields of endeavour.
5th Idowu Sobowale Conference: Prof Agbaje delivers keynote address
Professor Adigun Agbaje, renowned Professor of Political Science and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, will deliver the keynote address at the 5th Idowu Sobowale Conference scheduled to hold at the School of Communication, Lagos State University, Ojo, on 30th (tomorrow) and 31st March 2021
