As the minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, summons Niger Delta ethnic nationalities over agitations, Niger Delta Elders Forum, Wednesday described his action as a sham. Recall that Akpabio had invited all ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region with a view to addressing issues causing unrest in the oil-rich region. The Ijaw […]

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it had paid over N32 billion to 7,998 retirees of its public service in the past two years. Mr Babalola Obilana, Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) disclosed this during the 85th bond presentation to benefiting retirees in the state. Obilana said that the state government considered the […]

By Ayuk Tarhbey In the rapidly evolving global business landscape, forming strategic alliances with local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for companies seeking to accelerate market entry and achieve sustainable growth. This paper delves into the importance of these alliances in scaling operations, enhancing market penetration, and navigating the […]

DEji Atoyebi Fashion has been a source of livelihood for lots of creative designers, and the evolution of the industry coupled with the increased open-mindedness to design outfits has resulted in an appreciation in the demand for creative garments and an ascending number of dressmakers. It has made it possible for people—especially in Africa to […]

By Bashir Bello Secondary school students in Kano State have appealed to the Kano State government to provide free sanitary pads for the female students in the same way free text books are provide in the state. The students complained that many of the girls cannot afford to buy sanitary pads, hence their appeal for […]

By Omeiza Ajayi Some chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC under the aegis of ‘APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign team’ have warned the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP against trying to assault the sensibilities of Nigerians in the lead up to the 2023 general elections, saying the APC has been trying to correct […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the killing of AIG Christopher Dega, rtd, an aide to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. The deceased was reportedly shot and killed at the Bukuru area of Jos South local government area, on Monday evening and the Police stated some suspects have been arrested […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has said it is excited over the appointment of Ahmed Mustapha Habib as the Director General, National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, describing the development as reward for party loyalty. Habib, a Business Administration graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, took over from AVM Muhammadu Alhaji […]

…Say Establishment of such Institutions will end Armed Banditry, Kidnapping  By Henry Umoru SENATORS have called on the Federal Government to establish a college of Education in all the 109  Senatorial Districts of the country.  Former Senate Majority leader, Senator Ali Ndume, All Progressives Congress, APC, Borno South and former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Biodun […]

A foundation under the aegis of Believers Family Foundation has educated the youths in the country that the act of building a virile nation is not only the sole responsibility of government but all and sundry.

BY GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the ruling of the Supreme Court affirming his victory in the September 19, 2020 governorship poll and dismissed the alleged certificate forgery suit against him, marked an end to godfatherism in the state and freedom for Edo people. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to ensure transparency in its planned acquisition of 20 per cent shares in Dangote refinery. The PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja. “The PDP has nothing against any genuine and honest incentives for private refineries, […]

By Godwin Oritse  FREIGHT forwarding associations at the Ports and Terminal Multipurpose Limited (PTML) Terminal, Tin Can Island Port Complex, Lagos, have expressed support for the review of handling charges at the terminal by 50%.  PTML is the biggest roll-on-roll-off (RORO) terminal in Nigeria, handling a sizable chunk of vehicles imported into the country.  In […]

By Prince Faloye Nigeria has a 195,000km road network of which 32,000 are federal roads, 31,000km state roads and 132,000 km are local government roads . Only about 60,000km are paved. Basically only state and federal roads are paved, so over 80% of Nigerians live on bad roads. So no matter what the president or […]

…Nigeria in dire straits, no efforts must be spared to stop the free fall— Gov Akeredolu …Adds: Drop bicameral structure of NASS …Says Nigerians’ limit of endurance stretchedl1999 constitution below standard — Gbajabiamila …Sanwo-Olu restates Special Status for Lagos By Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South-West, Olasunkanmi Akoni & Tordue Salem Chairman of the South-West Governors’ […]