NUC okays re-opening of universities on January 18
The National Universities Commission, NUC, has given Nigerian universities the go-ahead to re-open for academic activities on January 18, 2021. This comes a few weeks after the commission ordered all tertiary institutions to remain shut indefinitely, in response to the second wave of COVID-19. The commission said universities should adhere strictly to safety measures put […]
Governor Ugwuanyi swear in six new judges in Enugu
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has sworn in six new Judges, saying the move is to enhance speedy justice delivery in the state. Swearing in the new judges, Ugwuanyi lamented the difficulties being experienced because of the death of judges in the state. He pointed out that the appointment of the new Judges was […]
Capitol riot: This is terrorism, Trump has to be impeached, say 37 lawmakers, Lady Gaga
By Nwafor Sunday Over thirty-Seven (37) United States Lawmakers, Lady Gaga and other celebrities have called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, following the protest that took place at the Capitol hill, Washington. Trump has been accused of instigating the riot. Report had it that a lady yet to be identified was shot dead […]
US reports over 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths for first time
The United States (U.S.) reported more than 4,000 Coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in one day for the first time on Thursday, as health systems struggle to cope with the number of sick and dying patients. A total of 4,033 people died in connection with the disease within 24 hours, according to the COVID-19 Tracking Project. The […]
Nigeria records 1,565 new cases of COVID-19, six deaths
Nigeria recorded on Thursday recorded 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 95,934. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its verified website. The centre said that 24 states recorded the new infections with Lagos State registering 807 while the FCT has 236. Others are Kaduna-79, Oyo-57, Plateau-47, Rivers-37, Katsina-35, Edo-30, Sokoto-30, […]
To those who say Trump will go to jail
By Femi Fani-Kayode You keep screaming “Trump will go to jail! Trump will go to jail!” You even went as far as to boastfully proclaim that, “Trump is shameless and he will spend the rest of his life in prison!” and that “he’s fighting for his life, but it is too late!”. Your dark heart, […]
Covid-19 and the Professors by Femi Adesina
By FEMI ADESINA I hate to see professors die. And in recent days, we have lost three of them to the strange ailment called COVID-19, currently ravaging the world. Within two weeks, we lost three professors in quick succession. Habu Galadima, Director-General, National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). Femi Odekunle, renowned criminologist and […]
Biden’s last ‘hurdle’
By Cosmas Odoemena ANYONE who has followed Joe Biden’s odyssey through the US presidential election will agree that he has faced hurdles. Biden has been up against an incumbent in President Donald Trump who won’t leave the White House without a fight. So far though, all Trump’s efforts at discrediting the election with unsubstantiated claims of […]
Re-inventing Nigeria’s lost glory in sports (1)
NIGERIA witnessed a spontaneous growth in sports in her early history of nationhood. Indeed, even before independence, competing under the British flag, the Union Jack, Nigerian athletes won laurels for the country. The likes of Hogan Kid Bassey (World Featherweight Boxing champion in 1957), and Richard Iheatu, also known as Dick Tiger (World Middleweight Boxing […]
Duplicitous British judiciary, revengeful American bully and unbowed Assange
IT was a marvel that WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, was still standing on his feet this Monday, January 4, 2021 as the British courts stopped his extradition to the United States, US, where he is already guilty even before making a plea. WikiLeaks has been firing from all cylinders propelling a universal movement exposing secrets the […]
Place where angels fear to tread
By Azu Ishiekwene YOU cannot inspect the wreckage of 2020 closely without seeing the rubble of spectacularly failed forecasts by reputable seers. I’ve seen, in many forums, fans of renowned predictors trying very hard to defend the reputation of a number of these seers against the onslaught of mocking videos showing just how wide off the […]
ATTACK ON CAPITOL: Lawmakers mount pressure for Trump’s removal
…Facebook, Instagram block Trump’s accounts indefinitely …More top advisers resign …Over 65 attackers arrested A growing number of lawmakers — including from Democratic leadership — are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office either through impeachment or the 25th Amendment to the Constitution after a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the […]
Garlands for GMD, NNPC, Mele Kyari at 56
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor With the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, and lockdown, economic activities contracted significantly, leading to low demand for crude oil and dwindling prices, thus putting pressure on oil and gas companies and other stakeholders to put on their thinking caps, required to drive operations. Take the Mallam Mele Kyari-led Nigerian […]
OHANAEZE ELECTION: Okwukwu, Ozobu risk contempt of court —Ohakim
…Enemies of Igbo’re at work —INC By Chidi Nkwopara & Chinonso Alozie FOR asking the court to stop the Ohanaeze general election, former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, has warned that Mr. Uche Okwukwu and Prince Richard Ozobu, risk being dragged to court for alleged contempt. In a court process filed before an […]
#EndSARS protests: It’ll take long to rebuild destroyed property — Sanwo-Olu
….Briefs Buhari on COVID-19, security situation in Lagos ….As LASG targets N971bn to fund 2021 budget By Olasunkanmi Akoni & Johnbosco Agbakwuru GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, said, yesterday, that it would take the state time to rebuild the properties destroyed during the EndSARS protests. This came on a day the Lagos State government […]
COVID-19: Nigeria now at tipping point — FG
By Gabriel Enogholase, Adesina Wahab, Omeiza Ajayi, David Odama The Federal Government, yesterday, took stock of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic vis-a-vis the attitude of Nigerians to embracing safety precautions, and concluded that the country was now at a tipping point. This came as government announced its decision to establish oxygen plants in all […]
