Letters
2 hours ago
Sir: The translation of work into world languages has been on the rise. It means that in the past, when technical, commercial, science and even polytechnic students graduated, jobs awaited them just for the fact that they carried out practical activities while in school.
1 day ago
For the first time in a long, long time, Nigerians well and truly have a mother in Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady and wife to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For all that Nigerians have to say about the office of the first lady
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Action speaks louder than words. From the moment Dr. Alex Otti assumed office as the governor of Abia State, he has shown that leadership is about using available resources to create meaningful change. In less than two years,
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In the last few days, especially after the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its figures on the rebased CPI , which indicated a reduction in inflation figures from 32.5% in December 2024 to 24.5% in January 25, experts have reasonable predicted a considersble difference in the rebased GDP figures when it is released which…
3 days ago
Following the lack of critical infrastructure at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate construction of male and female hostels, a health centre, administrative blocks, among others. The governor acknowledged that immediate intervention at the university was necessary to improve the learning standard. Governor Fubara vowed…
3 days ago
Sir: The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) is a premium health insurance agency with the mandate of providing quality healthcare services and financial risk protection for residents of the state.
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Chief Olaseni Olubusola Salako, a seasoned professional, philanthropist, and astute politician, has become a formidable force in Ogun State's political landscape. Born on June 13, 1973, into the respected Salako family of Agbole Oluwo in Idogo, Yewa South Local Government, he has dedicated his life to service, development, and the betterment of his people. After…
4 days ago
Sir: Since assuming power, the Bola Tinubu administration has confronted numerous challenges, with insecurity being a significant concern, particularly in the North West geopolitical zone.
24 Feb
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, says he will resign if the current APC state chairman, Abdullahi Abbas, is re-elected. Ata made this statement at a press conference in Kano on Monday. He reaffirmed his position, stating he would resign from both his ministerial role and the party. He said, “This…
24 Feb
Nigeria’s potential as a country has never been in doubt, neither has its promise as a country that can go on to achieve great things, and specifically as a country that can rise from the ashes of colonialism and civil war to take its place among developed nations
24 Feb
Just about two weeks ago during Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, President Donald Trump during the press conference made a proposal that the United States “takes over” the Gaza Strip and “own it”.That comment came as a big shock to observers around the worldas no one saw that coming. In his words, “The…
23 Feb
A civil society organisation, Niger Delta Civil Society Coalition, NSCDC, has condemned the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network for invoking the Freedom of Information Act and the Fiscal Responsibility Act to request documents on alleged financial mismanagement in the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB. NSCDC urged sponsors of the George Uboh Whistleblowers Network to…
23 Feb
The President of the Association of African Private Universities (AAPU), Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, on Thursday, visited Baba-Ahmed University, Kano, to discuss the advancement of private universities in Africa and promote academic collaboration. Prof. Gwarzo, who is also the founder of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), led a high-profile delegation that included the…