NBTE boss denies causing setbacks in Kadpoly affairs
The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje has denied allegations from the Kaduna Polytechnic "Kadpoly Stakeholders’ Forum" that he was meddling in the affairs of the institutions, causing a series of setbacks.
DELTA: We can’t afford inexperienced hands as governor in 2023 – Edevbie
Chief David Edevbie, three-time commissioner for Finance in Delta State; director of Finance and Administration of the Yar’Adua Campaign Organization in 2006 and 2007; later, principal secretary to the President Umaru Musa Yaradua, is one of the frontline governorship aspirants in Delta State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Unconquerable spirit: Madam Zelaya becomes Honduras President
By Owei Lakemfa The Madam Xiomara Castro Zelaya tsunami that on November 28, 2021 swept away the narcotic-centred political structures in Honduras, was a dozen years in the making. The ex-protest leader and former First Lady is not only set to become her country’s first female president, but the Liberty and Refoundation, Libre, Party she […]
Ugwuanyi flags off COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign in Enugu
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday flagged off Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) mass vaccination campaign in the state.
Delivering on the legacies of excellence: NAPTIP driving Nigeria’s strides against human trafficking and SGBV to become the toast of global community
The Resurgence of the old transatlantic illicit trade in humans The primordial trade in humans was a key feature of the primitive African society. As a notable trade in pre-historic account of human beings; men were sold into slavery as a result of war, for debt bondage, and other exploitative reasons. This preceded the advent […]
Convention 2022: APC groups back Dada Olusegun for national youth leadership position
Ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC) national convention in 2022, some progressive youth groups have thrown their weight behind Comrade Dada Olusegun to contest for the National Youth Leader of the party citing his political acumen and widespread influence over the years. In a separate declaration of support, Friday, a group known as ‘Kano […]
CACOVID urges Nigerians to get vaccinated in the wake of new COVID-19 variant Omicron
Just when it seemed like a semblance of normalcy was returning to the world after a grueling battle with COVID-19, yet another variant of the virus simply known as Omicron has reared its head.
School cults as incubators of violence
By Adekunle Adekoya Trending heavily in the media- new, traditional and social- is the death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni, a student of Dowen College in Lekki, Lagos, last week, ostensibly from injuries sustained from beatings by a group of bullies, also students of the same school. Deaths are emotional occurrences for us humans, even when […]
Foundation takes campaign against rape, other gender-based violence to local markets
Bothered by the rising cases of rape, sexual harassment and other gender-based violence against women and girls, Obige Obukpa Widows Care Foundation, yesterday, sensitized traders in various markets in Obukpa community, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State on ways of seeking justice.
Apc reconciliation committee fails to reach truce in Kebbi
The ruling all progressives congress (APC) reconciliation committee led by former governor of Nassarawa state Abdullahi Adamu has failed to reach truce between aggrieved members in Kebbi state.
Ooni of Ife emerged Royal Patron of the Nigerian Youth Congress
Nigerian Youth Congress has nominated and appointed the Oonirisha, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye, Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife as a Royal Patron.
Remy Martin 24 Carat Gold Decanter debut in Nigeria
Following in what has now become an iconic tradition, the world-renowned house of Remy Martin produced 24 Carat gold bottle is now available in Nigeria for collectors and Opting for a trendy, ‘pixar’ theme, the decanter, label, and presentation box are all encased in a 24 carat gold plating. This limited edition of which a […]
2023: Rep aspirant tasks Nigerians on participatory democracy
An aspirant jostling to represent the Awgu, Aninri, and Oji River Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the 2023 general elections under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Barrister Oleka Udenze, has enjoined Nigerians to get involved in active politics, arguing that their participation in the game will prevent politicians from manipulating the electoral process.
Los Angeles California Awards: Nigerian Actress Etinosa Idemudia wins best Actress in an African TV series
Nigerian star actress and movie producer, Etinosa Idemudia, has been named best actress in an African TV series by the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) for her outstanding performance in the ROK original show, “Blood of Enogie.”
Ugwuanyi flags off COVID-19 mass vaccination campaign in Enugu
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State yesterday flagged off Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) mass vaccination campaign in the state.
LG poll: Only 10% of voters took part -LASIEC
By Olayinka Ajayi The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, has said that the recent local government elections in the state recorded poor voter turnout with 10 per cent of the over 6 million eligible voters in the state taking part. Speaking at a post-election assessment event, yesterday, LASIEC Chairman, Justice Ayotunde Phillips, rtd, who […]
