Mirubor Oghenebrume: Standing out while achieving strategic goals
We honour individuals who leave an impression, those who go on an epic adventure with zeal. Nigeria, on the other hand, had created a branching storyline in which you might become your own boss by tugging the strings. However, it is amazing how most of our interviewees manage to keep the session lively and engaging, […]
Kwara Governor launches 10-year agric transformation plan
…NEPAD, govt to spend N2bn to boost food security …Plan, a product of consultations: Farmers’ body Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday launched a 10-year Agricultural Transformation Plan, which is designed to ensure food security, generate employment opportunities, and reduce poverty rate. The plan is hinged in six pillars of crop production, finance, livestock, […]
Anger as Pfizer, BioNTech cut back vaccine deliveries to EU at ‘short notice’
Pfizer and BioNTech will temporarily cut shipments of its coronavirus vaccine to Europe, several European governments confirmed on Friday. Germany said the delivery schedule would be impacted for the next three to four weeks as the US company is making changes to its production site in the Belgian town of Puurs. “At short notice, the EU […]
No basis for Nigeria’s unity – Nnamdi Kanu
…It’s time to say never again – Kukah, Adebanjo, Amechi, Yakassai, other …CIVIL WAR: ‘Nigeria more divided now than in 1967’ By Clifford Ndujihe, Political Editor YEESTERDAY, January 15, marked exactly 51 years of the end of the 30-month Nigerian-Biafran Civil War that claimed an estimated three million lives on both sides. After the war, […]
Don’t politicise Nigeria security issues, APC advises Nigerians
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to stop politicising the issues of security and efforts of security services, particularly the Armed Forces, to keep Nigeria safe. The party gave the advice in a statement signed by Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, on Friday in Abuja, while celebrating with the military officers on the Armed Forces […]
Lagos’ll give Ndubuisi Kanu befitting burial, says Sanwo-Olu
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government would participate fully in all the programmes leading to the final burial of the former Military Governor of the State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd). He said the State has set up a four-man committee led by the Commissioner of […]
Fresh concerns as Nigeria records 1,867 new COVID-19 cases
There are fresh concerns as Nigeria recorded 1,867 new COVID-19 cases which is one of the highest recorded as the country continues to combat second wave of the virus. Lagos state still hold the ace for the most number of cases, recording 713 new cases followed by Plateau State with 273 cases. In a bid […]
COVID-19: Ways to build your body’s natural defenses
By Sola Ogundipe As cases of coronavirus continue to rise, taking daily precautions such as washing your hands, social distancing, exercising and getting enough sleep is key to lowering risk of infection. Strengthen your lungs The important role your lungs play in keeping you strong and well is clearly defined. Like the rest of your […]
Insecurity in Niger Delta: Should militants confront criminals?
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South, Sam Oyadongha, Jimitota Onoyume, Gabriel Enogholase, Festus Ahon, Egufe Yafugborhi, Emmanuel Una, Ike Uchechukwu, Chioma Onuegbu, Emem Idio, Perez Brisibe, Ozioruva Aliu and Paul Olayemi LATELY, there have been undercurrents from a number of persons who feel Niger Delta militants have turned empty barrels, issuing threats all the time […]
US Capitol Attack: Rioters planned to capture, assassinate lawmakers, FBI reveals
By Henry Ojelu with agency report Federal prosecutors offered the most chilling description yet of rioters who seized the Capitol in the US last week, writing in a new court filing that the intention was “to capture and assassinate elected officials.” The view was included in a memo seeking to keep Jacob Anthony Chansley, who […]
The messenger and the message
It is sometimes said that we should look at the message and not the messenger. But in journalism, we look at the two. For us practitioners, the credibility of the source is very important in determining the veracity of the story. If your source has proven to be credible over time, then you can go […]
