APC gears up for National Convention, set to release timetable
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, said it is currently working on modalities for the conduct of Wards, Local Governments and States Congresses, a process that would culminate into its National Convention. This was disclosed in a New Year Message titled ‘Rebuilding our Party for a Stronger Democracy’ and jointly signed […]
ICC Probe: Nigerian Army must account for its actions — Adegoke
By Henry Ojelu Kunle Adegoke, SAN, is a former governorship aspirant in Osun State and one of the lawyers recently conferred with the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In this interview, he speaks on the decision by the International Criminal Court, ICC to probe the atrocities allegedly committed by the Nigerian army and the […]
I want to win souls for Christ through gospel music — Opeisa
A budding gospel artist, Stephen Temitope Oluwatobi Opeisa, has said that his vision for 2021 and beyond is to win more souls for Christ through gospel music.
Orphan empowerment and Christmas festivities
By Kingsley Alumona AS we mark Christmas today and the New Year draws closer, orphanage homes are usually devoid of Christmas aura, and the hope of celebrating these festivities like other children are bleak. However, while most people do not care about institutionalised orphans and their caregivers, The Orphan Empowerment Society, TOES, an Afrocentric non-governmental […]
COVID-19: Ortom pardons 16 prison inmates
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State Thursday granted pardon to 16 prison inmates at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre, MSCC, Makurdi. The Governor said the decision to pardon the inmates was based on the directive of the Federal Government as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor who was represented […]
NAICOM waives enforcement of first phase of recapitalization
By Rosemary Onuoha INSURANCE Following an Interim Injunction from the High Court to suspend the recapitalization of insurance companies, pending the determination of the suit challenging the process, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) said it has complied with the court order and will waive the initial mandate given to companies to meet up with half […]
Giulio Regeni: Italy condemns Egypt for ruling out charges against police
Italy has condemned Egypt’s decision to rule out charging five state security officers over the torture and murder of an Italian student near Cairo. Earlier this year Italian prosecutors named four suspects believed to be behind the death of Giulio Regeni. But this week Egypt’s public prosecutors said there was insufficient evidence against the group. […]
Three things for a happy New Year!
AMONG all the good wishes in the world, human beings have chosen, as a tradition, to wish themselves happiness at the beginning of every new year. That may be an instinctive recognition of the fact that happiness is the purpose of life, and that “the very motion of our life is towards happiness.” The above […]
