Akeredolu frees 7 inmates, Sanwo-Olu releases 104
Akeredolu frees 7 inmates, Sanwo-Olu releases 104
Japa: The verb that became a noun
By Chidi Odinkalu ILEKA finished high school the youngest member of his graduating set and one of the brightest. He attended an international school in Lagos where the fees were out of the reach of all but the children of the most comfortable in Nigeria. He desired to pursue a career in a rarefied field […]
Philip Costa to Buhari: Invest N239bn power budget allocation in Solar
Philip Costa to Buhari: Invest N239bn power budget allocation in Solar
MBF to Buhari: You’ve failed Nigerians; ensure you bequeath transparent, credible elections
The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to try and finish strong by bequeathing to Nigerians a transparent and credible election in 2023.
Grassroots sports: Hon Onyejeocha begins football talent hunt
…assures support for grassroots sports By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja FOLLOWING abundance and untapped sports talents, the Deputy Chief Whip, House of Representatives, and Member representing Isuikwuato/ Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has begun football talent hunt through annual football tournament in the area. This was made known through a statement signed […]
Buhari has rekindled hope for credible elections — CUPP
Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed hope for free, fair and credible elections this year with his recent warning, charging security agencies to maintain a high sense of professionalism and desist from behaviour that would bring disrepute to the service as well as his new year message urging Nigerians to resist attempts by politicians to disrupt the 2023 general elections.
Tambuwal blames security challenges in Sokoto, parts of Nigeria on Buhari’s APC
Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said at a campaign rally in the Silame local Government area that, it’s the responsibility of the federal government to provide maximum security to Sokoto state and all other parts of the country.
Trends that will shape Nigeria’s ICT sector in 2023
By Elvis Eromosele THE information and communication technology, ICT, sector in Nigeria has seen significant growth and development in recent years. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, revealed that the sector contributed 18.44 per cent to the nation’s GDP in the second quarter of 2022. Experts argue that the country’s youth-dominated, 210 million-strong population is driving […]
Obasanjo’s wish on Peter Obi doesn’t reflect wishes of Nigerians — Atiku
The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organization, on Sunday, the endorsement of the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is his personal wish which does not reflect the opinion or “position of the overwhelming majority of Nigerians across the country.”
Plea bargain, forfeitures: Antidote to corruption?
By BRAEYI EKIYE I AM wondering if plea bargains and forfeitures of fraudulently acquired properties by known financial and economic crimes perpetrators can negate the devastating effect of corruption in Nigeria’s socio-political, financial and economic space. Why is it that the fight against hydra-headed corruption has been very difficult, with no insight into a solution? […]
2023 World Day of Peace: Nigeria’s peace hampered by political failure, others- Eholor
…says INEC, NOA, media roles remain key to peaceful 2023 elections By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja AS Nigeria joins rest of the world to celebrate 2023 World Day of Peace on Sunday January 1, amid daunting challenges, Founder and President , One Love Foundation, OLF, Chief Patrick Eholor, said Nigeria’s peace have been hampered over the […]
In memoriam
Academic- diplomatic imprints of black Africa’s first Harvard graduate, Ambassador (Prof) Lawrence Ekpebu (1935-2022)
By Godknows B. Igali Prologue Unbeliavable, but it’s one gone already!Remember, with the year 2022, still at cockcrow, one of Africa’s most worthy citizens, Professor Lawrence Baraebibai Ekpebu, took a bow from mortal plains on January 2nd. Leaving in his trail at the time, an emblazon of accolades and global reminiscences of an outstanding life […]
Udi Community appeals to former customs boss to join traditional ruler’s race
Udi Community appeals to former customs boss to join traditional ruler’s race
2023 Elections: US govt supports Vote023 to tackle voters apathy in Nigeria
2023 Elections: US govt supports Vote023 to tackle voters apathy in Nigeria
That Buhari’s visit to Kogi State
By HAFSAT IBRAHIM INDEED, there is time for everything in life. There is a time to invest and a time to pack, a time to sow and a time to reap. There is a time to work hard in hope and a time to be appreciated and commended. A lot has been said and written […]
Kwankwaso’s armoured vehicle gift saved me from bomb attack in Kaduna, 2014 – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said an armoured vehicle gift given to him by former Kano State governor and now presidential candidate of Nigerian National Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, helped him survive a bomb attack in Kaduna in 2014.
He stated this in a documentary, titled ‘Essential Muhammadu Buhari, which aired yesterday
