British envoy urges govt to develop legal framework for free-cycling
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has called on government to develop policies and legal environment that will provide an enabling environment to promote Free-cycling. Laing who made this known in Abuja during a Free-cycling awareness Initiative said it would ensure proper waste management and reduce environmental degradation. She said the British High […]
How Africa shortchanges her children
It was the best place to be on the night. To watch a high profile match without any vested interest. It meant there would be no anxiety. And no palpitating heart. There would be no chewing of nails or kicking against the poor stool, or worse still, knocking someone’s head as you tried to nod an imaginary ball into a seemingly empty net.
Anambra guber: Umeoji reacts to INEC list, says no victor, no vanquish
The All Progressives Grand Alliance governor candidate in Anambra State, Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji, has solicited the cooperation of all members of the party that contested the primary, saying there was need for unity ahead of the election. This was as he said there was no victor or vanquish following the governorship list released by the […]
Court fixes Oct 4 for judgment in Abdulrasheed Maina’s son trial
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Oct. 4 to deliver judgment in the trial of Faisal, son of the embattled Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina
With a cosmic wave approaching, KomzEE is ready to take the industry on new heights
I’m a believer and what sets me apart from other artistes is basic as I AM KOMZEE, I AM ME AND NOBODY ELSE CAN EVER BE KOMZEE AS I AM A LIMITED EDITION” says Eloho Mavis Akporie popularly known by his stage name as KomzEE. With the fusion of AFROBEAT and DANCEHALL as his bedrock […]
Ogun High Courts begin annual vacation July 19
The judiciary in Ogun says the state High Courts will commence annual vacation on July 19. This was announced in a statement issued by the state Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, on Friday in Abeokuta. According to the statement, the high courts will proceed on vacation from July 19 and resume on August 30. ALSO […]
Cholera Outbreak: ActionAid roles out prevention kits to Bauchi residents
By Boluwaji Obahopo ActionAid Nigeria has responded to the Cholera Outbreak in Bauchi State through the provision of cholera prevention kits to 1500 households, particularly, affected households. Similarly, 100 hygiene promoters, 20 house-to-house disinfection volunteers, and 500 water vendors have also been trained and equipped to combat the deadly endemic. Making the presentation, David Habba, […]
INEC shifts physical CVR commencement date to July 26, says Okoye
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the date of the commencement of physical registration for the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration from July 19 to July 26, because of the declaration of public holidays by the Federal Government
It’s time for aggrieved persons to protect INEC, says SONPED
The Executive Secretary, Society for Neighbourhood Peace and Development, SONPED, George Utomhim, has joined millions of Nigerians in appealing to aggrieved persons to sheathe their swords, as the coming elections need a secure environment to be free and fair, especially in the South-East.
Robben retires again after injury-hit season with Groningen
Arjen Robben has decided to bring his playing career to an end just a year after announcing his return with boyhood club Groningen. Former Bayern Munich and Netherlands great Robben initially called it quits in 2019 following a decade in Bavaria, having seen the final few years of his time in the Bundesliga partially interrupted […]
My Nigerian traits, secret of my success in America, says international model Joseph Walters
Rising international model Joseph Walters whose real name is Babalola Otitoju Joseph in a recent interview disclosed how his African traits helped him to succeed in America’s cutthroat modelling industry. “Life in American is not as easy as people think, due to culture change and diversity. To survive, you have to always remember who you […]
