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4 days ago
He heartily observed the fast from the first to the last day of Ramadan. Throughout the 30 days, from 10 March to 9 April 2024, as was his tradition, Justice Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore provided plenty of food and gift items to the poor and the needy and various families and groups. On the last day…
13 Apr
In a nation as diverse as Nigeria, fostering unity and ensuring equitable development across all regions is crucial for sustainable progress. The establishment of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) represents a significant stride towards addressing historical disparities and promoting inclusivity. Under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the establishment of SEDC will embody…
3 Apr
Pursuant to the avowed resolve of his administration to remain open, transparent and consistently accountable to the people, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Saturday, 25 March, held a well-attended town hall meeting with citizens and residents of the state. It was, once again, a time for the governor to render an account of…
29 Mar
Nigerian afrobeat musician Bisade Ologunde is better known by his stage name, Lagbaja. His signature face mask denotes him as the country’s everyman—the faceless individual. Lágbájá, a Yoruba word, means a person whose name and identity are purposely concealed or an invisible person. He is somebody, anybody, and everyone. It was pretty interesting, if not…
15 Mar
_"Good governance should be an expectation, not an exception" – Abigail Spanberger Astute analysts of the Nigerian government’s actions since May 2023 concur that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu demonstrates a genuine commitment to enhancing Nigeria, particularly in the realms of security and economy, aligning with the provisions of Section 14 (2) of the Constitution. Regarding…
6 Mar
As the political climate heats up in anticipation of the September 2024 Edo gubernatorial election, the mainstream narrative revolves around the established trio of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP). However, beneath this predictable surface lies the potential for a white knight – an unexpected and…
5 Mar
Since January 2024 when I served as a Rapporteur at a 5-day National Security Course on Psychological Operations and Strategic Communication, I have been fascinated with open and secret efforts of Intelligence services to ensure peace and security of Nigeria. Organised by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the programme was well attended. The Chief of…
23 Feb
To some extent, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) play strategic roles in ensuring that the public is adequately informed about the efforts and accomplishments of the security services, especially ongoing military operations. Behind the scenes, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, facilitates inter-agency collaboration and…
22 Feb
Recently, Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, became the focus of a fierce campaign after he shared a quote on Instagram that offered consolation to Nigerians who were struggling with the removal of fuel subsidies and the central bank’s reform of the exchange rate. I felt compelled to get an unbiased interpretation of what…
21 Feb
It is true that most of the members of the highly revered Kaduna Elders’ Forum are well aware of the uncommon intellect of the young and the level-headed Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani. Not a few of the elders were however confounded, albeit positively, on Monday February 5, when the governor hosted the…
12 Feb
During a recent in-house Public Relations class, the resource person emphasised the need for effective employee relations which can foster a productive work environment, leading to increased employee satisfaction, loyalty and productivity. He added that it can also help attract and retain talented employees, reduce turnover, and minimise conflicts and disputes in the workplace. Employee…
22 Jan
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) was established by the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act, CAP N129, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 in 1955 to facilitate the operation of an effective rail system for the carriage of passengers and goods across the country. The objective of the corporation is to provide an alternative road transport…
14 Jan
I read an article in the Saturday, January 13, 2024, edition of The Guardian newspaper titled “Saraki: Waiting in the Wings for a Slip to Recapture Power” written by Abiodun Fagbemi. From the title to the byline and the newspaper, there are certain haze around the article. Abiodun Fagbemi whom I know who was the…
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Liverpool were knocked out of the Europa League by Atalanta with the Italian side reaching the semi-finals 3-1 on aggregate on Thursday.
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The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), on Thursday, declared its readiness for reconciliation with former members who have expressed a desire to rejoin the party. NNPP also debunked the claims made by some expelled individuals who announced the suspension of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State for attending the NNPP national convention. The Acting…
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In response to disruptions sparked by recent haulage rate announcements for Eastern Ports, the Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has agreed to schedule a stakeholder meeting to renegotiate the rates. This, according to NSC will serve as a platform where robust consultation and decisive action would be taken to ease the stress of port users. Emerging…
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Nigeria's Tunde Onakoya has completed one full day in his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest Chess marathon in Times Square, United States. Onakoya is attempting to break the longest chess marathon which currently stands at 56 hours,nine minute and 37 seconds. The record was achieved by Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur…
2 hours ago
The Oyo State Government says it demolished the building belonging to the Yoruba Nation agitators in its capital, Ibadan, over alleged illegal and nefarious activities in the house.
3 hours ago
Cryptocurrency exchange company, Binance said it is working very closely with the Nigerian government over its detained executive. The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, disclosed this on Thursday with the company's head of financial crime compliance still in detention in Nigeria. The Nigerian government's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Binance for laundering…
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Landmark Group said the Lagos State government is yet to consult it on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road construction and beach sand filling. Landmark made this disclosure in a statement on Thursday and said the issue of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road passing through Landmark Beach remains a topic of wide-reaching discourse. The Group said it wants…
3 hours ago
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has expressed concern about the high number of weapons in unauthorized hands in Nigeria.
4 hours ago
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has secured an exparte injunction restraining further action on his purported suspension as member of the party. In an exparte motion granted by Federal high Court in Kano, Wednesday, Justice A. U Liman ordered the purported suspension of Ganduje as member of the…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday declared former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello wanted. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello over an allege money laundering of N80.2billion. The former governor was absent in court earlier today when the EFCC arraigned him. Bello’s arraignment is coming on the heels of a warrant of arrest…