Letters
10 Mar
Sir: Some measures have been taken to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians arising from policies of the federal government. But how effective are they?
9 Mar
As was the case on his previous business missions abroad, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the oil-rich Emirate of Qatar was aimed at presenting a different face of Nigeria to the world, different from the stereotype that has, unfortunately, enjoyed the most traction in the imagination of the international business community over the…
8 Mar
Celebrating women is an important gesture that should be encouraged globally but empowering them is cardinal. I have always believed that empowering women is more than a kind gesture by governments and civil society organizations, it is an essential component for progress and socio-economic development. By empowering women, we create a ripple effect that impacts…
8 Mar
Sir: In these times of economic turmoil, there is something that I have observed which I am going to dwell on in my write-up.
8 Mar
Philanthropy is the purpose of humanity. To give unto others from our limited means is to surrender oneself to the greater good of the universe. The scripture has many leading passages where the Creator Himself admonishes us to do good by the way of charity. The book of 2 Corinthians, Chapter 9 verses 6-8 says…
8 Mar
'It is more blessed to give,' the Holy Book says, "than to receive." That is not a principle commonly associated with the corporate world. A business is, after all, set up with the primary aim of MAKING money. As for giving said money away, some would say, that job belongs charitable organizations - be they…
7 Mar
Sir: The typical response one would get from Herbert on commending his achievement of yet another business feat would be “Small thing Bros, let’s go and do bigger things.” He was always about the next move, the next big conquest. Ever bold, ever so farsighted, always about the next audacious conquest.
6 Mar
Senator Orji Kalu, a well-known figure in Nigerian politics, has recently been the subject of legal controversy. However, with the court's decision to strike out the re-trial attempt, it is only fair that Senator Kalu be allowed to continue the commendable work he has been doing in the national interest. As citizens, it is crucial…
6 Mar
The decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, three landlocked sub-Saharan African countries, to pull out of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sparked fears of increased instability and insecurity in the region.
5 Mar
Sir: Militias are rising in Nigeria, thanks to insecurity. An explosion of militias, some government-backed, and others backing themselves, is currently rocking the country.
4 Mar
The toilet was a jerry-built improvised by the market users and sat wobbly nine metres from the garri displayed in different sizes of bowls. The flies held her gaze: they rose in thick, green swarms and perched in formation on the dingy slab of the toilet.
3 Mar
One of the major challenges of West African states is leadership deficiency, which has often led to political instability. West Africans have attempted to solve their problems through the formation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), known as CEDEAO in French and Portuguese. ECOWAS was established in May 1975, but the people’s…
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has called for an improved immunisation and more Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State for children welfare in the state. The UNICEF Ambassador made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on her field trip with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office to observe immunisation…
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The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with management of the school following a disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on the social media earlier on Tuesday. "The committee's…
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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to support the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project being executed by the Federal Government. Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, had on Monday said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway…
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FOLLOWING the success of its 'Back to School project' at St. Michael's African School, Ipari-Nla, Ogun State, in February, the Angel Foundation has successfully completed another transformative project at the school, which was commissioned on Monday. It renovated and modernised the school's toilet facilities, enhanced hygiene standards for students and teachers alike, as well as…
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Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Godwin Emefiele approved the printing of N684.5 million naira with N18.9 billion, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said. EFCC made the claim in a new four-count charge filed against Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency's prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders of the commission to enhance the formulation and sustenance of the Commission's overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise during an interactive forum…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…