2027: Sokoto Senator declines re-election bid, says Senate lacks powers to tackle insecurity
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, has explained his decision not to seek re election to the National Assembly, declaring that the legislative office lacks the executive authority required to effectively confront the worsening insecurity affecting communities in his constituency. Speaking in an interview with with journalists over […]
APC Primary: Odigbo youths, women warn against tampering with results
By Dayo Johnson Akure Youths and women of the All Progressives Congress in Odigbo have called on the party leadership not to tamper with the outcome of the House of Representatives primary held last Saturday. The supporters converged on Odigbo, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, insisting that the votes cast must be protected and […]
WISTA Nigeria celebrates, Ani on ICAN merit award
The Executive Committee, Diamonds and members of Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria have congratulated their President, Dr. (Mrs.) Odunayo Ani, ACA, FCTI, on her conferment of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Merit Award in the Members’ Diamond Category, describing the recognition as a fitting tribute to a distinguished […]
Dulles Lounge, Inspiro unveil ‘The Uncommon Jazz Experience’
A new era of elevated live music is set to redefine the Lagos nightlife as Dulles Restaurant/Lounge, in strategic partnership with Inspiro Productions
Our zero-tariff policy shows sincerity, real results for Africa, says Chinese envoy
By Nkiruka Nnorom Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has said that the decision by Beijing to eliminate tariffs for 53 African countries is a concrete demonstration of its principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith in Africa. Speaking at the Lagos Forum marking 70 years […]
Red salute to Segun Osoba, leader of the Nigerian Left, by Owei Lakemfa
The 1970s to the 1990s were some of the most pitiless seasons in Nigeria. Except for a four-year interregnum, the military was in power and, it was brutal. In the mid-1970s, the seemingly genial General Yakubu Jack Gowon had radical activists like Edwin Madunagu and Tony Engurube detained without trial. But the Murtala-Obasanjo regime that succeeded Gowon […]
