On the march towards state Police, by Adekunle Adekoya
LAST Wednesday, the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, was formally sworn-in as the 23rd indigenous head of the Nigeria Police Force by President Bola Tinubu. Before going further, some optics. His predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun was said to have been summoned by the President penultimate Tuesday, and in the aftermath of the meeting, Egbetokun resigned. Disu, an […]
Tackling pollution of our rivers
Nigerians, especially those in the rural areas, live with the ever-present pollution of their only sources of potable water – springs, streams and small rivers. This is mostly due to lack of government diligent attention to the welfare of the people and outright lawlessness by citizens, including corporate citizens. The people of Amankwo of Agbada […]
Nexus Community expands to Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan
A workforce mobility initiative, Nexus Community by Workium, has launched operations in three major Nigerian cities — Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan — within a 90-day period, establishing city-based hubs designed to organize access to international employment opportunities for African professionals.
RCCG to hold Redeemer’s Day Nationwide to celebrate God’s faithfulness
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has announced plans to hold its annual Redeemer’s Day programme across all 64 regions of the church in Nigeria, covering the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
APGA charges NASS to strike section 77 of electoral act
*** Insist it threatens internal Democracy By Olayinka Ajayi The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Ambassador Sly Ezeokenwa, has urged the National Assembly to expunge certain provisions of the 2022 Electoral Act, particularly Section 77, that could stifle internal democracy of political parties. Speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Lagos, he posited […]
Experts seek sector reforms to deepen insurance penetration in Nigeria
Experts in the insurance and financial services sector have called for stronger regulation, improved public awareness and digital distribution channels
Monarch celebrates Prince Jademi at 50, commends leadership, community impact
The Paramount traditional ruler of Igarra and Akuku Clan, Oba E. A. Saiki II, has congratulated Kingsley Onimisi Jademi on the occasion of his 50th birthday, describing him as a distinguished son of the soil whose career spans leadership development, project management, and humanitarian service.
Police launch ‘Real Odogwu’ campaign against cybercrime
By Okoye ChiomaThe Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has launched a nationwide cybercrime awareness campaign aimed at discouraging Nigerian youths from engaging in online fraud and promoting responsible digital behaviour. The campaign, titled “Online Safety and Cyber-Hygiene” and tagged “Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Him Face,” is a joint initiative between the Nigeria […]
Donald Trump, like Adolf Hitler, walks on both legs, by Owei Lakemfa
The on-going invasion of Iran by the United States, US, and Israel, coupled with the zeal of the European Union and Britain to appease President Donald Trump as he turns the international world order upside down, reminds me of Adolf Hitler. After the First World War in 1918 in which about 20 million died, the leaders […]
Scale, resilience, regulatory clarity must evolve together in Nigeria’s financial sector —Tech, fintech leaders
By Tunde Oso LEADERS from across Nigeria’s banking and fintech ecosystem have unanimously said that scale, resilience and regulatory clarity must evolve together in the nation’s financial sector. These experts were gathered in Lagos for Banking on the Cloud: Regulation, Resilience & the Next Scale Curve, a closed-door executive forum convened by Vontech Group in […]
When truth and logic are defiled by ethnic emotions, by Donu Kogbara
I am sharing this article by my friend Otunba Abiodun Olufowobi (otherwise known as Pabiekun) because it would make a lot of sense if Nigeria was less warped and if President Tinubu was more trustworthy! While global attention remains fixed on the rising tensions among the United States, Israel and Iran, Nigeria has once again found […]
