Police confirm kidnap of woman, 2 daughters by gunmen in Abuja
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Sunday confirmed the abduction of a woman, Mrs Bukola Oladapo, in Pegi, Kuje, Abuja even as the Police said a manhunt has been launched with a view to get the kidnappers and rescue the victims. Mrs Bukola Olapade, 45 years […]
We’re bridging gender gap — Chizoba Anyika
Women represent less than three percent of the global maritime workforce and Chizoba Anyika is one of the few who have managed to scale up to top management positions in the sector in Nigeria. Anyika is an Assistant Director at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and Head, Shipping Development, Apapa Port. She is also the Secretary of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, WISTA, Nigeria.
Imo Anglican Bishop begs kidnappers to release Justice Oti
The Bishop of Ohaji/Egbema Anglican Diocese, Rt. Reverend Chidi Collins Oparaojiaku, on Sunday, called for prayers for the kidnapped Chancellor of the Diocese, Justice Nnenna Oti, to be freed by her abductors.
Being Cerebral and Being Prolific: the Quadrangle of an Academic
A truism in scholarship which has become a slogan is: PUBLISH or PERISH! Scholars are celebrated primarily for their intellectual output, and this explains why research is one of the three essential duties of academics—with the two others being teaching and social services. The task of publishing an academic work is onerous.
Group alleges plot to rig Delta Assembly by-election
LEAGUE of Professionals for Strategic Advocacy has frowned at the alleged movement of Party agent tags for the September 11, 2021, Isoko South constituency I by-election from the Delta State headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Asaba to Oleh in Isoko South, describing it as a ploy to rig the election.
Ambassador Onowu woos Belgium-Luxembourg investors to Nigeria
THE Nigerian Ambassador to Belgium, Obinna Onowu, has told members of the Belgium-Luxembourg-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, BLNCC, that Nigeria is a major investment hub and the largest economy in Africa.
Group drums support for Saliu Mustapha as APC national chair
As members of the All Progressives Congress Party, APC, are preparing for the national convention that will produce the national executive members that will pilot the affairs of the party, a group known as APC Progressive Minds, has called on members across the geo-political zones to support the aspiration of Mallam Saliu Mustapha to emerge as the national chairman of the party.
Sowore’s Murder: A nation stained by blood of its youths — Afenifere
The Yoruba Socio-Political Group Afenifere has said that the blood of Nigerians killed by the ” pampered herdsmen” is on the neck and hands of President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
Nigerian automotive firm Zeetin seals export MoU with Turkish-American company
As it finalises arrangements to go into vehicle and spares production, Nigerian firm, Zeetin, has signed an export Memorandum of Understanding with a Turkish-American company, JMT Limited.
2023: Rotimi Amaechi is healthy, should become President – Sen. Kadiri
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Alex Kadiri has called on prospective Presidential aspirants from the North Central zone to perish the thought of succeeding Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, saying there is nobody of substance from the zone fit for the exalted office.
How we tackled cultism, sex-for-grade syndrome – Kogi Varsity VC
By Boluwaji Obahopo, LOKOJA The Vice-Chancellor of Kogi State University, Anyigba, Prof Marietu Tenuche has stated that the institution under her watch has been able to successfully tackle cultism as well as put an end to sex-for-grade phenomenon between the lecturers and students. This is just as the VC also said no student of the […]
El-Rufai visits Plateau on condolence over attacks
Governor Nasiru El’ Rufai of Kaduna State, has visited Plateau to commiserate with the government and its people, over loss of lives and property in recent attacks in the state. El’Rufai’s condolence visit to Plateau is contained in a statement on Sunday by Mr Doman Wetkum, Chief Press Secretary to the Plateau Deputy Governor, Prof. […]
Kebbi Govt. imposes Curfew in troubled towns
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi state government, Sunday imposed curfew of 6am to 6pm on Danko/Wasagu and Bena, following the spate of killings in the state. Disclosing this, the special adviser to the governor Muhammad Rabiu Kamba, said that the curfew will restrict movement of motorcycles and tricycles in the affected areas. Muhammad added […]
Create businesses around adverse situations, Wabote tells youths
By Udeme Akpan THE Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Kesiye Wabote, Saturday, urged youths to create business opportunities around uncomfortable situations, rather than complain about them. In his keynote address, delivered at the Junior Chambers International (JCI) Nigeria Senate Association Leadership Excellence for National Development (LEND) Webinar Series in Lagos, […]
FG sets up fish village in Abia to engage women
Development Authority, NALDA to set up integrated farm estates on the 108 senatorial districts across the country.
Conflicting Orders: CJN to quiz 6 CJs Monday, demands court records
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, will on Monday, query the six Chief Judges he summoned to an emergency meeting over conflicting court orders that emanated from their judicial divisions within the last one month.
