Editorial
3 Mar
The National Assembly’s fresh proposal for an increase in the budget of the Special Intervention Projects (SIP), popularly known as the Constituency Projects, is uncalled for and undeserving of a positive consideration.
1 Mar
The dislocation of human and vehicular movement in parts of Lagos, following the torrential rainfall days ago, is not a good sign of things to come in the state, as the dry season gradually drags to an end.
29 Feb
The undercurrent of arguments for and against the plan by the government to ban production, sales and distribution of alcohol in sachets and miniature bottles has made it imperative for the opposing parties to engage more closely with a view to finding a lasting and mutually agreeable resolution.
28 Feb
The postponement of Senegal’s February 25 presidential election by the incumbent, and outgoing President Macky Sall, ostensibly for proper arrangements to be made for the presidential election to be held at another..
27 Feb
The recent revelation by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in its 2024 Outlook document that, of 345 companies in Africa with yearly turnover revenue of $1 billion, only 23 are in Nigeria
26 Feb
The report is welcomed that the Federal Government is gearing up to assess its ministries, departments, and agencies on their respective performance within the one-year budget cycle from June 2023.
25 Feb
The decision of the Federal Government to proceed with the trial of Nnamdi Kanu for terrorism may be legally expedient, it however is only likely to prolong the tension surrounding the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra...
23 Feb
Reported hitches, irregularities and voter apathy in the February 3, 2024 by-elections and re-run polls in three senatorial districts, 17 federal and 28 state constituencies across the country are neither positive signals of progress in the electoral system nor cheering indicators of democratic consolidation.
22 Feb
Regular reports of vandalisation of public assets nationwide has made it necessary for governments at both state and federal levels to initiate concrete actions to stem the ugly tide. Indeed, interrogating the mental health of culprits should not be ruled out in finding...
21 Feb
Mind boggling allegations of thefts and misappropriation of funds that are meant for various social intervention schemes lately forced President Bola Tinubu to suspend the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA).
20 Feb
With incessant killings and abductions of people ravaging all parts of the country, Nigerians are rightly united that if the unprecedented level of insecurity in the country persists,
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has proposed the adoption of public-private partnership in the health sector to enhance sustainability and efficiency in order to reverse medical tourism in favour of the country. This was proposed during a medical expo held by the association yesterday to find ways of strengthening Nigeria's private health sector to be…
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Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has ramped up promotion for his upcoming album Morayo by actively reposting responses on X (formerly Twitter). His online presence has become even more electric since reigniting his long-standing feud with fellow Nigerian artist, Davido, a spat that continues to captivate fans. On Tuesday, the Grammy Award-winner…
16 mins ago
Available data by the West and Central Africa Wheat Development Network (WECAWheat) has shown that Nigeria spends $3.03 billion annually on wheat importation despite increased production. The network, while raising concern over the widening demand and supply gap, noted that over 200,000 metric tonnes of wheat are produced annually as against the 6 million metric…
20 mins ago
Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan facility from the World Bank to boost livestock production, commercialisation, and resilience across the country. The project, tagged the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), runs from 2022 to 2028, funded with a loan of $500 million granted in 2021 and complemented by $46 million in counterpart…
28 mins ago
The Enugu State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Thursday asked its national President to expediently rein in some members of the National Officers' Committee (NOC) to refrain from unlawful and embarrassing actions in Enugu and other state branches. It regretted that the actions of some members of the national committee are greatly…
29 mins ago
Recently, there's been a buzz on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter), where some people, mostly men, claim that women get pregnant just to gain weight and then abort the baby. But is this really true? The conversation online suggests that some unexplained weight gain in women might be caused by abortions. But does…
42 mins ago
The Committee for Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) Kwara State chapter has urged the state government to pay adequate attention and encourage the state's Chief Justice, Abiodun Adebara, to ensure the timely prosecution of the growing number of inmates at correctional centres across the state. Comrade Afolabi, speaking at a press briefing marking this year's…
53 mins ago
The Delta State Government is set for the construction of internal roads at the headquarters of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ibusa, in Oshimili North Local Government Area. The state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, who made this known to journalists in Asaba on Thursday, said the approval for the construction was part of…
56 mins ago
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has announced the expansion of its livelihood programmes aimed at empowering Ogoni youths. HYPREP Project Coordinator, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, made the announcement during a quarterly interactive session with Ogoni youths, noting that the programmes include postgraduate scholarships for Ogoni youths, support for medium and small-scale businesses, and capacity-building initiatives.…
58 mins ago
The Chairman of the House Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, Hon. Adegboyega Adefarati, has lauded President Bola Tinubu's initiative on the Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), announced during the 64th Independence anniversary. According to Adefarati, who is representing Akoko South West/South East Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, the introduction of…