Abia Govt approves reopening of schools on Jan 11
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, has approved the reopening of all schools in the state on Monday, January 11, for the continuation of the first term of 2020/2021 academic session. This is contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr Kanaelechi Nwangwa, in Abia on Friday. Nwangwa directed all school heads and […]
CACOVID: Much needed succour for a challenged nation
By Babajide Komolafe IT was a response, an alliance that was as unprecedented as the challenge it was established to tackle. The challenge was COVID-19 pandemic. By the beginning of March, the coronavirus was spreading at an alarming rate, with overwhelming pressure on health infrastructures, devastating impact on government finances and massive disruption to business […]
An unusual year, uncommon winners
By Ochereome Nnannah, Chairman, Editorial Board THE year 2020 was unlike any other in the living history of most people, not only in Nigeria but also all over the world. It was the year that the deadly coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19, born in Wuhan China, hit the entire world. It crippled the best healthcare systems the […]
A new chapter upon us, says Orbih, renews hope for greater Nigeria
National Vice Chairman South-South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has expressed optimism the South-South region and indeed Nigeria, can emerge from the “dark phase” it was trapped in beginning a journey of renewal from 2021. Orbih, in his New Year’s message titled, “A New Chapter is upon us,” said the pathway […]
STATE OF THE NATION: Change strategy to restore confidence — Ohanaeze, PANDEF, Afenifere tell Buhari
…Buhari can’t continue to shield those troubling Nigeria—Afenifere …Get competent hands to you run the country’s security, MBF advises Buhari …As Atiku berates FG’s handling of Covid-19, security By Anayo Okoli, Dapo Akinrefon, Samuel Oyadongha, Peter Duru & Dirisu Yakubu As Nigerians welcome the New Year, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to change […]
Buhari signs 2021 Budget of N13.588trn, Finance Act
…Deliver on targets or be sanctioned, Buhari warns revenue generating agencies By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Yinka Kolawole & Nkiru Nnorom PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N13.588 trillion as well as the 2021 Finance Bill into law. He also issued stern warning to agencies of government saddled with revenue generation to work […]
