FG will complete 2nd Niger Bridge next year ― Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has reaffirmed that construction of the Second Niger Bridge would be completed next year. The minister gave the assurance at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, to mark the sixth year anniversary of the present administration. According to Fashola, […]
NADECO writes UNO over political instability, insecurity in Nigeria
The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) has lamented the level of political instability and insecurity in Nigeria. The General Secretary and Spokesman of NADECO, Mr. Ayo Opadokun, in an open letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization, (UNO); The Security Council of the UNO; the President of the United States of America; the […]
Kenneth Kaunda – The Last of the Titans (1924-2021)
By Obadiah Mailafia The Founding-Father of independent Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, passed away last week, Thursday 17 June. He was 97. During 1990, I travelled from England to the Copperbelt Region of Zambia for field work on my doctoral dissertation. I evaluated the impact of EU-funded projects in Luanshya, Chingola, Ndola and Kitwe. Zambia’s countryside was […]
SSANU threatens industrial action over FG directives on Staff schools workers
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, (SSANU), has advised the Federal Government to withdraw the circular directing that workers of the Staff schools should not be captured in the 2022 budget. The President of SSANU, Mr Mohammed Haruna, gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, He threatened that the union […]
Why there is resistance to COVID-19 vaccine in Africa – CoDA
THE over dependence on foreign made vaccines coupled with attendant conspiracy theories has been attributed to being part of the reason why there is resistance to accepting vaccines for covid-19 pandemic by most Africans and countries.
MWAN commissions first Mini Wellness Clinic in Edo
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Edo state branch under the leadership of Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin on Sunday assured patients of free breast cancer screening as it unveiled it’s first Mini Wellness clinic in the state. President, Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Edo state branch, Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin made this known during the […]
JUSUN strike: How judiciary should handle backlog of cases —Lawyers
By Innocent Anaba, Henry Ojelu & Onozure Dania Formal application, case argument procedure should be suspended ― Agbakoba, SAN Former Nigerian Bar Association, NBA Chairman, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, is of the view that to be able to clear the backlog of cases, procedure for making formal applications and argument should be suspended. He said: “The […]
Tale of two Nigerian athletics federation presidents
It wasn’t a surprise when two presidents emerged after the Athletics Federation of Nigeria board membership elections held Monday, June 14 2021. The scenerio was the climax of a saga that has been unfolding since June 19 2017. Delta State sports commission chairman, Tonobok Okowa emerged president of the “officially recognized AFN” in a rancour […]
Nigeria earned N79.96bn from solid minerals in 2019, highest in 5 years – NEITI
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) says Nigeria earned N79.96bn from the solid minerals sector in 2019, according to its 2019 audit report on the sector, released on Sunday, in Abuja. It said that the figure, which represented accruals to the Federation and other subnational entities, showed a 15 per cent increase when compared […]
Skit maker, Mariam Oyakhilome signs management deal with The Undaground Media Limited
Fast growing instagram sensation and creative skit maker, Mariam Oyakhilome have assigned a management deal with leading entertainment outfit, The Undaground Media Limited. Describing her new management, Mariam disclosed that the decision to pitch her tent with Undaground media is the fact that it gives respect to her brand and as such the team will […]
A poem to celebrate 2021 Father’s Day
A poem to celebrate 2021 Father’s Day
D’Chriz: An Expression of Self Through Songs
His name is Christian Chinedu Odenigbo , also known by his stage name D’Chriz. Many refer to him as that emerging incredibly talented act whose music is deeply rooted in African rhythm and sound; Afrobeats. D’Chriz is an artist who is fast becoming a household name, as his sounds and music make it impossible to […]
Zamfara bandits rustle 700 cattle, over 200 camels, sack 5 villages
Rampaging bandits who attacked Gana and Rampashi communities in Zamfara state have rustled about 700 cattle and over 200 camels, even as locals in 5 villages in the state have since deserted their villages.
Book reading event stresses value of reading
If you read a lot, you can achieve a lot. That was the key message during the 2021 edition of Book Reading/Open Day organized by Total E&P Nigeria held virtually last week Friday, June 18, 2021 in Lagos
NDLEA arrests officer, 6 others for dealing in cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a serving officer of a law enforcement agency for selling assorted illicit drugs to students of a federal university and cultists in Ogun state. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
Geena launches app to help SMEs digitally manage business, workforce
A fast-growing tech company in Nigeria, Xend Tech, creators of the first decentralised finance (DeFi) platform for credit unions in Africa, through their subsidiary, Geena, has launched a new product in the market. Describing the purpose of the app, Mr. Ugo Aronu, Geena’s founder, and the co-founder of Xend Tech, explains, “Geena is the first […]
