I won’t be surprised if Buhari fails to sign amended electoral bill – Ohuabunwa
Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has said that he would not be surprised if President Muhammadu Buhari, declines his assent to the amended Electoral Bill transmitted to him Monday by the National Assembly.
APC moves to resolve Kano crisis before convention
The Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has embarked on last-minute troubleshooting efforts to resolve the existential crisis in its Kano state chapter.
Opinion: The Okowa Mystique in Delta Politics
There is a characteristic, call it a distinctive quality that is discernible in the person of the Governor of Delta State, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. It is the aura of his bright glow in handling issues of politics in a way that produces results that assuage and engender peace and togetherness.
Nigeria’s unfinished Igbo business
THE 2023 political/electoral season has opened. The search for the next president is on. While some Nigerians want the next president to come from their regional or ethnic section, others are calling for the prioritisation of “merit” without defining what it means in the context of Nigeria’s politics.
Dowen College: Doctor narrates how Oromoni died
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS—THE Medical Director of Vicah Clinic/Hospital, Warri, in Delta State, Dr. Owhojedo Henry, yesterday, narrated how Dowen College student, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, died, while receiving treatment in his hospital. Owhojedo, in a statement on oath sworn before the Chief Coroner’s Court in Epe, Lagos, said the parents of the deceased contacted him after […]
OPC role in securing S-West commendable —Ooni
By Gabriel Olawale ILE-IFE—Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, weekend, commended members of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, for the active role in securing the South-West zone. Speaking during the 2022 edition of the Oodua Festival in Osun State, the Ooni said that the security challenges in the region could have worsened, if not for the […]
ASUU strike: Lectures ongoing at OAU campus —Management
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO—MANAGEMENT of the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, in Osun State, yesterday, dismissed reports of an indefinite strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, of the school, saying students have been attending lectures regularly. The ASUU in OAU had, on Monday, declared an indefinite strike over unpaid allowance by […]
Olubadan: Court dismisses suit by Ibadan high chiefs
By Adeola Badru IBADAN—Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, yesterday, dismissed the case challenging the judgement that nullified the promotion of Ibadan High Chiefs as Obas. This followed the withdrawal of the case instituted by Olubadan-in-Council. At the resumed hearing of the emergence of a new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Kehinde Eleja, SAN, counsel to […]
1.3m passport booklets printed in 2021 — FG
By Etop Ekanem THE Minister of Interior, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said 1,350,000 passport booklets were printed and distributed by the Federal Government in 2021, almost double of what was achieved in 2020. The minister spoke at a Lagos Business School, LBS, Forum themed, “Nigeria in Challenging Times: The Contributions of the Ministry of Interior and […]
Higher oil prices pushing subsidy cost to N3.5trn
There are indications that the subsidy burden on the 2022 budget may worsen as oil industry experts forecast higher landing costs for imported petrol in the days ahead.
Vehicle Importation: My reforms, reason for attacks, says Nigerian Ambassador to Spain
Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Mr. Ademola Seriki has stated that his impetus for reform in the embassy has pushed certain stakeholders to fight back through media coercion. Speaking to newsmen the Ambassador disclosed that the embassy has 25 staff against the benchmark of 15 as approved by the federal government. Ademola said the bloated workforce […]
Ortom orders investigation into fire incident at ex-President Obasanjo’s mango farm
4 suspects, arrested, more being trailed Obasanjo condemns burning of farm By Peter Duru & James Ogunnaike Makurdi—Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State yesterday ordered full scale investigation into the fire incident that razed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s mango farm in Howe community, Gwer Local Government Area of the state. The governor who expressed sadness […]
2023: We didn’t endorse Yahaya Bello for president — Northern CAN
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Northern Region has denied endorsing Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for president in 2023, describing as “a fabrication” an online report on the issue. The Christian body stated that no candidate was endorsed by the CAN leadership in the 19 Northern states and Abuja during its […]
Nollywood group partners NFVCB to launch campaign against smoking in movies meant for kids
A civil society organisation, Smoke-Free Nollywood and the National Film and Video Censors Board, on Tuesday, launched a digital media campaign to discourage smoking scenes in home movies meant for children.
APC: Fears over Adamu Committee’s request for extension
The request by the Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, National Reconciliation Committee for a seven-day extension of its mandate has generated fears among some stakeholders of the party who considered it a ploy to shift the February 26 national convention of the party.
Greenlight Planet organized a webinar on overcoming financial barriers for renewable energy entrepreneurs
Greenlight Planet, a global leader in solar home energy products, organized a webinar on overcoming financial barriers for renewable energy entrepreneurs on 27 January 2022. Five renowned experts: Dr. Segun Adaju, President of Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, Ms. Chinenye Anekwe, Country Business Development Manager, Solar Sister Nigeria, Mr. Amitesh Sinha, Partner at SIMA Funds, […]
