Blue economy: Lagos govt expresses committed to water tourism
Lagos State Government has announced its commitment to enhancing the potentials of the waterways to boost water tourism in the state.
CSO, PWDs demand implementation of Disability Act after 5 yrs
….1% of annual budget ‘ll boost productivity of PWDs- Dr Okogwu By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS the need for equality and justice takes the front burner in socio-economic development, a Civil Society Organization, CSO, Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment, CARE, and Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, weekend, demanded for implementation of the Disability Act […]
NDLEA Lekki Deep Sea Port command stages walk against drugs
By Evelyn Usman The carnival-like procession conducted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, through the corridor of Lekki Deep Sea Port at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, left a lasting impression on the community, as it marked a significant milestone in the fight against drug abuse.The occasion was the Walk against Drugs, organized by the National Drug Law Enforcement […]
Abdullahi Liman, and the making of a judicial scandal, by Chidi Odinkalu
IN the month since 23 May 2024, when – during hours reserved by nature entirely for meetings of witches and wizards – he began sitting as Kingmaker for the Emirate of Kano, Abdullahi Liman, a senior judge of Nigeria’s Federal High Court, has handed down at least five rulings. Defying settled Supreme Court jurisprudence, he has […]
CBN: Strengthening banks and the financial system
By ARIZE NWOBU THE banks recapitalisation policy scheduled for March 2026, by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is a proactive and commendable policy which aims at enhancing the solidity of banks in driving the economy for greater impact in a globalised world with fast systemic interactions. Research has shown that banking crisis occur on […]
Police crackdown on pro-Palestine protest, arrest six Shi’ites in Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police command have arrested six members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shi’ites, in Abuja during a pro-Palestine demonstration.
Group condemns removal of ex-Benue Commissioner from chieftancy list
…calls for reversal By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue Youth Frontiers for Democracy and Good Governance, BYFDGG has condemned the delisting of Benue’s former Commissioner for Finance, Mr. David Olofu from the list of intended chieftancy honouress by the paramount ruler of Idoma land, HRM, Och’Idoma Dr. John Odogbo. Mr. Olofu had been nominated as […]
71,459 Nigerians’ obtain Canadian citizenship in 19 years
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC, has said over 71,459 Nigerians obtained Canadian citizenship between 2005 and 2024.
Reviving Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature
Albert Chinualumogu Achebe (1930-2013), popularly known as Chinua Achebe, is regarded in the Western world as the father and central figure of modern African literature — a title which Achebe, in his characteristic humility, rejected. Achebe, born in Ogidi, in modern day Anambra State of Nigeria, was a novelist, poet and critic. His first novel, […]
Most Unique Afrikan Queen Int’l to hold in Lagos
The beauty and diversity of African culture will take center stage in 2024 as Most Unique Afrikan Queen International, a pioneering beauty pageant founded by visionary CEO Olayemi George, prepares to celebrate the richness of African heritage. Olayemi George has created a platform that goes beyond the conventional beauty contest. Most Unique Afrikan Queen International […]
FG’s retirees groan under N230bn pension arrears
The agonies of retirees from the Federal Civil Service appear to be getting worse as the Federal Government has failed to release funds for payment of accrued pension rights in the first half of 2024, H1’24, which ended yesterday.
