My attack on Alakija bridge: Let the Virtual Operators come
By Prince Osuagwu Last Sunday, dare-devil armed robbers, at gunpoint, dispossessed me of my two operating tools; a sleek, smooth Samsung Galaxy A31 and a Tecno Phantom 9 smartphone, on top of Alakija bridge while one was trapped in a satanic hold up. It was a close shelve with death. The bandits sprayed the driver’s […]
2021: Agye Apparel launches Fofo Collection
The Fofo Collection by Agye Apparel, by the visionary Prince Agyemang, signifies a sartorial renaissance, propelling Ankara fabric into the limelight of contemporary fashion with a bold, fresh take. As a seasoned fashion reviewer, it’s a delight to witness a collection that not only transcends traditional expectations but also sets new paradigms in style and wearability.
Regional security outfit: Ndigbo knock South East governors over delay
•‘South-East govs can’t act; they are the co-architect of same insecurity’ •‘They signed away their regional and citizens’ security just to be made governors’ •Delay by South-East governors amounts to betrayal — ASETU •It reflects lack of focused leadership in the zone — Don •Stop playing politics with security, Igboke warns •‘There is leadership vacuum […]
INEC moves to create new Polling Units, set to engage stakeholders
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has expressed its desire to engage stakeholders in the nation’s electoral space with a view to reaching a national consensus on the creation of new polling units across the country.
Akeredolu raises alarm over illegal immigrants in Nigeria
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has expressed concerns at the alarming rate which illegal immigrants pass through the nation’s land borders to perpetrate crime in the country. Akeredolu raised the concern on Tuesday in Akure when playing host to Mrs Dora Amahian, Zonal Coordinator, Nigeria Immigration Service, Zone F, comprising Oyo, Osun, Ondo and […]
Fanfare as Adekunle Gold headlines UB Live concert
By Juliet Ebirim It was an evening of fun, music and games last Friday, as Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold thrilled fans at the Unity Bank Live concert. The bank made history by being the first commercial bank in Nigeria to host a virtual music concert. The event which was held on the bank’s official Instagram […]
APC Membership Registration: Oyetola assures hitch-free exercise
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has assured of a hitch-free exercise of the recently flagged-off nationwide membership registration and revalidation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.
Avert lead poisoning disaster waiting to explode in Nigeria’s gold industry
By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria’s mining sector was engulfed with the outbreak of lead poisoning in 2008 that drew global attention to rescue and remedy the situation as over 600 children lost their lives, and it was traced to unsafe mining practices by illegal gold miners in Zamfara and Niger States. The incidence brought pain to […]
Children of Cain and Abel
By Francis Ewherido Stories of rags to riches are abound in our midst. For instance, a family is very poor, but God leaves no one empty-handed, and so gives them a very brilliant eldest son. Even in the harshest conditions, the son strives academically. The family invests its non-existent resources in the son’s education. Mother […]
NDDC: No going back on suit to reverse Akwa’s appointment- Aggrieved Niger Deltans insist
Reveals hearing begins February 17 The four Concerned and Aggrieved Niger Delta indigenes, Messrs. David Odeli, Anino Ajemigbogho, Adidi Preboye and Albert Edumogiren, have vowed to pursue the suit, seeking the reversal of the appointment of Mr. Effiong Okon Akwa, as the Interim Sole Administrator of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to a logical […]
Sanwo-Olu condoles Dabiri-Erewa over mother’s death
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on the death of her mother, Alhaja Sadiat Erogbogbo. She was aged 90.
