Customs: Protecting public health through strategic anti-smuggling enforcement
By Okey IBEKE Smuggling in Nigeria is no longer merely an economic crime involving the evasion of customs duties or loss of government revenue. It has evolved into one of the country’s most serious public health, national security and environmental challenges. Counterfeit medicines, illicit narcotics, expired food products and other prohibited goods continue to enter […]
Allegations against Gbajabiamila unsubstantiated, distractions — Coalition
By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS—A coalition comprising Concerned Nigerians in Diaspora United Kingdom, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria and the Assembly of Lagos Youths has dismissed allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, describing them as unsubstantiated and a distraction. In a joint statement by US-based public affairs commentator, Kofo Williams; […]
Millions need airtime credit, says Nairtime’s Agbo
Millions of Nigerians depend on airtime credit to stay connected, Nairtime Nigeria Chief Executive Officer and Optasia Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Uchenna Agbo, has said, as mobile network operators resume airtime lending services following months of disruption caused by a regulatory dispute over digital lending rules. The restoration of Airtime Credit Services, ACS, comes ahead […]
FG unveils digital offensive against learning poverty
…technology no longer optional, Education Minister, Alausa declares By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The minister of education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday declared that Nigeria has reached a defining moment where technology must become the backbone of classroom teaching, warning that the country cannot defeat its alarming learning crisis by relying on outdated, paper-based education systems. […]
Gov Mbah commended for ‘redefining governance’ in Enugu
By Nnasom David A coalition of concerned stakeholders and good governance advocates in Enugu State has commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what it described as “unprecedented firsts” across key sectors, noting that his performance-driven leadership has significantly reshaped governance and weakened opposition narratives in the state. The group, under the aegis of Concerned Stakeholders […]
Obeagwe: Anambra riverine community worships alligator as god
OBEAGWE is a riverine community in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State. It has a unique culture which has not been abandoned despite modernity. In this community, the people revere the Alligator, a semi-aquatic animal which they believe protects them and wards off external aggressors when necessary.
