My family conspired against me, voted Peter Obi — Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, Monday, disclosed how his family conspired against him to vote for the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the presidential election.
One-Way: How soldiers assault, detain LASTMA officers for arresting army chief in Lagos
Some men of the Nigerian Army, last weekend, reportedly went on the rampage, beating men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, along the Costain-Apapa area of Lagos State, for daring to arrest one of their senior officers for allegedly driving against traffic, otherwise known as ‘One–Way’.
Police bust child trafficking syndicate in Enugu
Enugu State Police Command has arrested two female suspects over alleged involvement in child stealing and trafficking, in Ameke-Uduma community, Aninri Local Government Area of the state.
Dear Ebonyi Governor-Elect, FON, Will You Be Building More Bridges?
By Jonah Nwokpoku First, let me congratulate Your Excellency on your election as the Governor of Ebonyi State. Your candidacy rode a wave of an unprecedented level of mass acceptance and it is my wish that your government will sustain this popularity throughout its duration. Your Excellency, permit me to tell you a story. In […]
I use my art to advocate for social causes – Artist, Kabeya
By Dickson Omobola Dunmade Ayegbayo’s Constance and Sons Gallery is one of the few galleries dedicated to promoting artists and their works. It also provides a veritable platform for both emerging and established artists to display their talent to the world. Among those artists is Mr. Jonathan Kabeya, who is one of the finest artists […]
Pathways to sustainable education in Nigeria
By Aare Afe Babalola THE office of the vice chancellor: In Nigeria, the statutes or establishment Acts of all universities provide for the principal officers and bodies of the university, including the office of vice-chancellor. For the University of Lagos, this provision is to be found in Section 3(1)(c) of the University of Lagos Act. […]
In the twilight of a government, tech projects guzzle billions
By Okoh Aihe LATELY, there has been a rash of tech contracts, all wearing the accoutrement of patriotism and the insignia of a government that is desperate to leave a fertile legacy for the people. The little problem is that time is running out fast for this administration and it is nigh impossible to bundle […]
RTEAN state chairmen back Maitakobi’s re-election as national president
In a resounding show of support, the 36 State and FCT chairmen of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) have congratulated the National President, Dr Musa Maitakobi, on his re-election at the 10th RTEAN National Delegate Conference held in Abuja.
Alleged 48m barrel NNPCL’s oil theft, baseless, says CHURAC
Chairman Board of Trustees, Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade (CHURAC), Cleric Ebikonbowei Alaowei, Esq has queried the credibility of the ‘George Uboh Whistleblowers Network’ against the leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over a contentious sale of 48million barrel stolen crude oil to China. In a statement he signed on Tuesday, […]
Adamawa guber crisis: At last, INEC declares Fintiri winner
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, declared Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, as the winner of the state governorship election, with the governor declaring that the state, of Adamawa, was the real winner of the election.
Oyo-owned broadcasting station on fire
The fire, which was said to have started from the studio area, according to an eyewitness, might have done a lot of damage to equipment.
