School vs Country: Which should attract more loyalty?
Alhaji Abdulkadir was the Managing Director of NIDB in 1985 when the then President Babangida made him to head a committee on IMF following the heated national debate on whether Nigeria should go the IMF route or not.
Coalition flays FG’s indifference to IDPs/humanitarian crisis in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Coalition of Southern and Middle Belt Youth Leaders Assembly, COSMBYLA, has expressed its displeasure over the perceived indifference of the Federal Government to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, situation in Benue state and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the state. The Youth leaders in a statement issued weekend said it […]
2023: Let’s sack APC, PDP with new democracy model — Akeni, NCC-LIT global coordinator
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South GLOBAL Coordinator of Nigeria Cannot Continue Like This, NCC-LIT, one of the forefront political movements involved in the mega party coalition project by Nigeria opposition progressives, civil societies, labour, professionals and others, Comrade Tony Akeni, has said it is possible to create new political leaders and unpretentious patriots that will collapse […]
Effects of colonialism still being felt – UN chief
The consequences of colonialism are “still being felt to this day”, the UN Chef de Cabinet, Courtenay Rattray, told the Special Committee on Decolonisation on Friday. Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, he also reminded the participants of the challenges which face the so-called Non-Self-Governing Territories which remain around the world. “Global cooperation is […]
Masari compensates victims of Katsina underpass bridge with N133.4m
By Ogalah Ibrahim The Government of Katsina State has donated the sum of N133.4 million as compensations to individuals, mostly traders, whose shops or properties were affected by the ongoing construction of underpass bridges in the state. The Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Mustapha Inuwa, made the disclosure when he led the […]
Lasisi returns with ‘Ada, Ada’ video ahead of dropping new album
By BENJAMIN NJOKU Award-winning performance poet, Akeem Lasisi, is out with a new video titled ‘Ada, Ada’. The video is off his new album that goes by the same title. He says the fresh offering is a celebration of love along other values. “Primarily, ‘Ada, Ada’ is a celebration of a lady called Ada. Because […]
Boye Oyewumi: Unveiling a high-flying investment Maestro
By Mike Famiyesin Quoting the immortal line of the English bard of the Elizabethan era, Williams Shakespeare; some people are born great, some achieve greatness while some have greatness thrust on them, Boye Oyewumi could be captivatingly described as someone who has achieved greatness by dint of diligence and stroke of fate through providence. Measuring […]
The photography art of Kanayo and his innovative Egedi project
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor Kester Kanayo Onyemaechi’s photography art, more particularly his EGEDI project, stands out as a deep exploration of memory, identity, and healing through visual storytelling. The EGEDI project of this renowned photographer is a rich collection that revisits and reinterprets the family old photos, giving a conversation between past and present […]
Man, son, 3 others killed, houses razed as herdsmen attack Benue community
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Five persons, including a father and his son, have been reportedly killed by armed herdsmen in an attack on Tse Udeghe community, Mbakpa Council Ward and Ahumen community in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack is coming less than a week after the marauders attacked and razed […]
Fuel scarcity: NSCDC warns against hoarding products
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) in Ilorin has warned fuel station owners to desist from hoarding products and worsening the fuel scarcity situation in the state. The State Commandant, NSCDC, Mr Makinde Ayinla, gave the warning on Wednesday at a news conference on the activities of the corps since the beginning of […]
Steve Gukas and Dotun Olakunri Announce 12-Film Project with Release of ‘CAKE’
Two Nollywood veterans Dotun Olakunri and Steve Gukas have announced that they will be releasing a 12-film project over the coming months.
First Bank, Airtel And Others Revealed As Sponsors Of The Voice Nigeria Season 4
Coming back to your screen with its fourth season is the world’s most popular international talent show, The Voice Nigeria. This season of the show is sponsored by First Bank and Airtel with full production in Nigeria and assurance of authenticity with a thrilling experience for viewers and participants at large.
2023: Group to buy Nomination/Intent Form for Gov Wike
By Boluwaji Obahopo, LOKOJA A Group rooting for Governor Woke to contest for Presidency, Wike4Nigeria Support Group said it has made money available for the purchase of Nomination and Intent Form for Gov. Nyesome Wike ahead the 2023 Presidential Election. The Director General of the group, Olumeyan Oluwafemi made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen […]
New Lafia power transmission substation excites Sule
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has expressed his excitement at the completion of the Lafia 2X150 MVA & 2X60 /132/33/330 KV Transmission Substation, saying its recent energising by Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) sent scenes of jubilations across the state. President Muhamadu Buhari is scheduled to formally […]
Stakeholders behind Anioma Progress Union — Dr Okubor
By Emma Amaize, Regional Editor, South-South CHIEF Political Strategist to the Delta State Government, Dr. Festus Okubor, in an interview with Saturday Vanguard, shed light on why group of academics, media practitioners, sociologists and other Anioma stakeholders, who are still carrying out consultations, came up with the idea to float an umbrella body, Anioma Progress Union, APU, […]
Gbajabiamila commissions roads, ICT centres, refurbishes schools in Surulere
By Dapo Akinrefon Speaker of the House of Representatives , Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday, commissioned five refurbished nursery/primary schools, four streets, three new ICT centres, and a new Agricultural Training Centre building in his Surulere 1 Federal Constituency. According to the Speaker’s office, the streets, with solar-powered streetlights, are Ashimowu Bakare, Oshogbo and Omilani […]
