COVID-19, #EndSARS batter Insurance sector
Adverse operating environment headlined by COVID-19 Pandemic and #EndSARS protest in 2020 has taken a massive toll on the growth rate of the Nigerian insurance industry.
National Theatre transformation: Private touch will be Midas touch
By Osa Amadi, Arts Editor Government, in this part of our world, has never been good managers of anything. Government businesses and properties are regarded as nobody’s business or property and therefore allowed to fall and waste, or even run aground by citizens who are employed to manage those businesses and properties. Interestingly, and it […]
Kingsley Moghalu congratulates Wizkid, Burnaboy over Grammy Awards
Former presidential candidate, Professor Kingsley Moghalu joined other Africans and Nigerians in particular in celebrating A-list artistes Wizkid and Burnaboy for their feat at the recently concluded Grammy-award event. Burna Boy who was nominated for the second consecutive year, won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his […]
How Landon Hall’s passion for drums and music led to the founding of Diemond Star
Music leads you to destinations. It was this passion for music that led Landon to create more than he had ever aspired. Landon Hall is an American musician, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur. His versatility with the drums has influenced many upcoming talents. Landon has shared the stage with artists like Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Chad Smith […]
Asaba International Airport: Build-up to concession, issues, benefits
BY CHRIS ALIGBE Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 is a day that will not escape a chapter in the history of Aviation in Nigeria and a reference, even if obliquely, in Africa. It was the day the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa presided over the signing of the Concession Agreement of the Asaba International Airport. […]
Imran Khan government deluged with public protests
The Imran Khan government is on war with its own people—journalists, lawyers, doctors, women health workers, government employees and now farmers. It seems all and sundry are out on the streets of Islamabad, raising slogans against Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government. For years, they have been demanding a raise in their salaries to […]
NEITI seeks new approach to attract investments to petroleum industry
By Obas Esiedesa THE new Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji has said that the agency is offering a new approach to ensure that fresh investments are attracted to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. NEITI in a statement by its Head, Communications and Advocacy, Mrs. Obiageli Onuorah […]
Stop marginalisation cries, develop Igboland instead —Amechi, Anya, Anyim, Utomi, Nwuche, others
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor A collection of Igbo leaders, yesterday, urged Ndigbo to end the cries of marginalisation and channel their energies towards the development of Igboland. Igbo leaders, who made this call include First Republic Minister of Aviation, Chief Mbazulike Amechi; former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator […]
Gunmen kill family of 6 in Osun, one other in Ekiti
Police launch manhunt for killers As Amotekun boss demands sophisticated weapons to tackle criminalities in S’West By Dayo Johnson & Shina Abubakar No fewer than seven persons were killed, weekend, in Osun and Ekiti states by gunmen suspected to be bandits. Among the victims was a family of six reportedly killed when the gunmen stormed […]
2023: APC having presidential candidate from North unconstitutional —Ndume
*Laments Nigeria divided more ever than before *Says issues of security, citizens’ welfare not prioritised by FG *Reveals most equipment used by soldiers procured by Shagari 42 yrs ago By Henry Umoru, Levinus Nwabughiogu & Omeiza Ajayi FORMER Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume (All Progressives Congress, APC, Borno South), has condemned moves to retain the […]
Reps to make B.Sc, HND minimum qualifications for offices of president, govs
…Enact laws to enable citizens sue govt for lack of security, good roads, healthcare system, education, others By Levinus Nwabughiogu For purposes of proper governance, the House of Representatives is on the verge of enacting a law that would make first degrees in the form of Bachelors of Science/Art, B.SC/B.A or Higher National Diploma, HND, […]
