International Women’s Day 2022 from project alert on violence against women
As the world marks yet another International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, with the campaign theme #BreaktheBias, Project Alert on Violence Against Women cannot but note the extreme bias and discrimination against women in Nigeria by federal legislators at the recent plenary session during which they voted on 68 bills seeking to amend the 1999 constitution.
Bademosi Cup: Team Oyo retains title
Oyo State beat Lagos by 18 runs to emerge winners of the Professor Jide Bademosi South West U19 Cricket tournament over the weekend. In a very close final played at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium Cricket Pitch Ibadan, Oyo exhibited grit and determination to beat their high flying counterparts from Lagos to win the trophy for […]
Pollution: Nigerians, tourists tasked on proper disposal of plastic waste
Nigerians and tourists have been advised to develop the attitude of disposing plastic wastes properly in order to reduce the negative effect of plastic pollution around the beaches in the country.
SOUTH-EAST: Monarchs, religious leaders blame presidency, govs for rising insecurity
SOUTH-EAST traditional rulers and religious leaders have blamed the Presidency and governors of the five South-East states for the escalating wave of insecurity in the zone.
Nigeria Google customers to pay 7.5% VAT from April 1
By Juliet Umeh, with Agency Report Technology giant, Google, has said Nigerians using its platform to do business will start paying 7.5 per cent as value-added tax, VAT, from April 1, 2022. Google said in a statement that the new rate was in a bid to comply with Nigeria’s legislation on VAT which came into effect […]
Affirmative action should be centered more in the grassroot, says Obidike
As we celebrate 2022 International women’s day, Obidike Chukwuebuka who’s a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC National Strategic Lobby Committee and the Director General – Conference of APC Support Groups has urged the leaders to center affirmative action more in the grassroot to promote women participation in leadership.
IWD 2022: 22 Women that’ve broken the barriers
The Nigerian woman has definitely come into her own, having broken barriers in various fields over the years, both locally and internationally.
Consultant discovers treatment for chronic health problems
A new breath of fresh air has come for people suffering from Cancer, prostate enlargement, Kidney disease among other chronic diseases as a consultant now uses herbs to treat those suffering from these ailments across the globe.
Ramos Realty wins big at African Excellence Awards
Following a rigorous selection process, Ramos Realty, a full-service luxury real estate company, has emerged winner of the Best Luxury Real Estate Company (Nigeria) in the fourth annual African Excellence Awards, proudly hosted by MEA Markets.
IWD 2022: Anyim, Obi, Tinubu x-ray women’s contribution to national devt
•Anyim expresses dissatisfaction over rejected gender bills •Says NASS can’t afford to sideline women in nation building •Contribution of women in society, critical to development —Obi •Triller joins #BreakTheBias in support of International Women’s Day By Ebunoluwa Sessou Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, and ex-governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, yesterday x-rayed the contribution of […]
Ministers and their report cards
LAST week this column focused on the legacy of elected political office holders as we wind up a political era and transit to a new one. This week, we will focus on political appointees. After nearly three and seven years respectively of service to the nation, it is time to reflect on the performance and value […]
