A socio-cultural group of cross-sectorial professionals of Isoko extraction, Enyaharo Isoko, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for upgrading three tertiary institutions in the state to university status.

The Federal Government (FG) says it has set up a joint committee to address  anomalies complained of by Non Teaching Staff Unions of Universities  as it threatens  nationwide strike on Feb. 5. Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this while addressing newsmen at the end of a closed door meeting with the […]

It is often said that people become an amalgamation of what they surround themselves with. In 2020, everyone has been stuck inside the four walls of their own homes for everything from working and studying to exercising. In an effort to spark imagination and bring in the light of positivity, Mike Pashayan’s Elitist is a […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Federal Government, on Tuesday, said it has successfully traced forfeited assets that are currently situated in 25 different locations in the country. It disclosed that the assets included landed properties, plants, machinery, motor vehicles, electronics, furniture and equipment, water vessels, jewelry, ornaments, as well as clothing materials. The assets […]

A prominent ijaw leader, Chief Lucky Akara Gbeneyei has drummed up support for election of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege  as governor of Delta state come 2023. Chief Gbeneyei who spoke in Warri, recalled the achievements of former governor James Ibori as governor of the state, stressing that Senator Omo-Agege  had similar qualities with the former governor […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to meet with stakeholders in a few weeks time to address the inadequacies of Polling Units (PUs) in Nigeria. INEC disclosed this in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye in Abuja on Tuesday. Okoye said that […]

By Daniel Enyi The Boko Haram conflict in North-East Nigeria indeed came with its attendant consequences that saw countless persons’ death and the destruction of properties and livelihoods worth several billions of naira. The impact of this conflict has left a sour taste in the mouth, which indeed necessitated the establishment of an interventionist agency […]

As Lagos govt promises support By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Lagos-based foreign electrical wares manufacturing firm, Elsewedy Electric has disclosed plans to commence full operation by February ending, 2020 with emphasis on the production of pre-paid meters. Meantime, as part of measures to create jobs and a business-friendly environment, the Lagos State Government has assured that […]

THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senate Caucus has thrown its weight behind Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano over his call on the Federal Government to come up with a law that will ban the movement of cattle from the North to other parts of the country.

By Rotimi Fasan IT would look like there is nothing the Buhari government or the President himself does that will satisfy his critics. But while I would not deny there are opponents like that who would never be satisfied with what the President does no matter the merit of his actions, I am also inclined […]