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You can move ahead by rolling away stones of despair ― EJ Gray

You can move ahead by rolling away stones of despair ― EJ Gray

Everyone encounters ‘stones’ at different times in life which could be stumbling blocks or ‘steppingstones’ to something greater. Well, whatever stones represent, they need to be “rolled away” to ensure a seamless transition into what we desire. Ejiro Gray, Lawyer and Company Secretary at energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, captures engaging thoughts about how to handle […]

If Wike says I am a thief, he’s the bigger thief — Bazia

If Wike says I am a thief, he’s the bigger thief — Bazia

Prince Dr. John Bazia, two terms member, Rivers State House of Assembly, and two-time commissioner under Governor Nyesom Wike, in this interview over the governor’s scathing reference to him as “a thief” among other allegations, says “If the Governor says I am a thief, he’s the bigger thief.” He also spoke on why he left the PDP for the APC.

WIKE ON BAZIA: Who would reappoint loafers as commissioners?

WIKE ON BAZIA: Who would reappoint loafers as commissioners?

Governor Nyesom Wike, in this interview on the state of Rivers politics, speaks on his former Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Dr. John Bazia, and his Transport counterpart, Ibinabo Michael West, who both recently left the Peoples Democratic  Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC, because he did not reappoint them into his cabinet.

Why Apapa gridlock persists— FASHOLA

Why Apapa gridlock persists— FASHOLA

*Road constructions; Why govt is focusing on Lagos-Abeokuta, Benin-Lokoja Highway, Gombe-Yola Highway, Calabar-Itu-Ikot Ekpene Highway etc *Housing; Way out for Nigerians, what FG is doing *We’ve issued over N50 billion mortgage loans since I became minister *More than 25,000 housing units at different levels of completion Nigeria’s Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, […]

Declare services export sector priority sector — Dr Obiora

Declare services export sector priority sector — Dr Obiora

By Gabriel Ewepu As the Buhari-led administration continue to harp on diversifying the economy to non-oil sectors, the National President of the Association of Outsourcing Professionals of Nigeria, AOPN, Dr Madu Obiora, in this interview tasked the government on declaring the services export sector a priority sector and also showcase Nigeria as reliable and quality […]

How Nigeria can get things right again – Olu Falae

How Nigeria can get things right again – Olu Falae

…Says partisan politics dead in Nigeria …It’s uncivilized for govt to unleash violence on peaceful protesters By Dayo Johnson, South-West Regional Editor The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Chief Olu Falae has been having uninvited guests in his farms in the last three years. In one of the visits, he was […]

True Federalism, State Police: Buhari agrees, National Assembly must act now ― El-Rufai

True Federalism, State Police: Buhari agrees, National Assembly must act now ― El-Rufai

•Says draft bills ready since 2018 but lawmakers failed to take action •On 2023: I don’t believe in rotation but zoning favours South •On Zabarmari killings: Governors are frustrated By Chris Onuoha Governor Nasir El-Rufai was the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on True Federalism which was raised by the ruling party […]

World HIV/AIDS Day; a message to the public

World HIV/AIDS Day; a message to the public

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a public health issue of concern. To commemorate the 2020 World AIDS Day, the media team of the Young Pharmacists’ Group (YPG) Cross River state, headed by Pharm. Ama Ekanem, paid a visit to the Chairperson of the Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPS), Pharm Ema Ebong, and the Chairman, […]

NASS may reduce 428 federal ministries, depts, agencies ― Reps spokesperson

NASS may reduce 428 federal ministries, depts, agencies ― Reps spokesperson

***Says those querying legislature’s budget of N128bn, lawmakers ‘jumbo’ salaries unintelligent ***‘How we will review Constitution’ ***#EndSARS: Our position on protesters By Levinus Nwabughiogu The National Assembly is contemplating a reduction in the number of federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the country to save the cost of running the government, according to Hon. […]

Why I want to be NANS President – Olaseinde Adeyinka

Why I want to be NANS President – Olaseinde Adeyinka

By Dapo Akinrefon Comrade Olaseinde Adeyinka, fondly called NEWTON by his admirers, is a 23-year old former Students Union President, SUG, and a final year Student of Federal University of Technology, FUTA, Akure, Ondo State. In this interview, the activist said his priority for running for the apex leadership of the students’ body is to […]

Buhari, Pastor Adeboye and I, since 1984 by Pastor Bakare

Buhari, Pastor Adeboye and I, since 1984 by Pastor Bakare

*‘How Jimi Agbaje, Oby Ezekwesili, Niyi Adebayo couldn’t make presidential running mate’ *Says Tinubu proposed alliance with Buhari as far back as 2011 *On presidency: My day will come like Joe Biden’s By Dapo Akinrefon You have an intimate relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari… President Muhammadu Buhari’s destiny and my destiny kissed on October 1, […]

Ghana harassing Nigerians as if we  have no country — Nnaji, Traders Union President

Ghana harassing Nigerians as if we have no country — Nnaji, Traders Union President

…Says losses unquantifiable By Charles Kumolu, DEPUTY EDITOR Following last week’s call for evacuation by 753 Nigerian traders in Ghana, President, Nigerian Traders Union in Ghana, NUTAG, Chukwuemeka Nnaji, in this interview, gives reasons the hostility towards Nigerian traders has continued despite earlier intervention by the Federal Government. He says the condition of Nigerians, whose […]

N1bn in 2021 budget for EEG not enough for export claims — Dafinone

N1bn in 2021 budget for EEG not enough for export claims — Dafinone

  By Gabriel Ewepu In this interview, the Chairman of Non-oil Exporters in Nigeria, Chief Ede Dafinone, spoke on the inadequacy of N1 billion in 2021 budget for Export Expansion Grant, EEG, claims by non-oil exporters, and what the Federal Government should do to boost export business for healthy competition in the global market including […]

Youths should get more involved in politics to effect changes in the system – Humourous

Youths should get more involved in politics to effect changes in the system – Humourous

By Pascal AIGBOGUN & Ekaette Bassey Daniel Nwoka, popularly known as Dan D Humourous is a household name in the Nigerian entertainment industry. In this interview with Vanguard correspondents, the standup comedian cum actor bares it all on issues relating to family, career, politics and a potent message to the Nigerian youths. Please introduce yourself […]