Opinion
4 days ago
As Nigerians grapple with the latest hike in electricity tariffs, soaring from N66 to N225 per kilowatt, concerns arise regarding its implications on the effective delivery of essential public services.
4 days ago
The statement credited to ELE equipment manufacturers says ‘If it’s worth building, it’s worth testing.’ This saying emphasises the importance of carrying out tests on materials for construction of structures for residential or commercial purposes.
4 days ago
The Federal Government’s blanket removal of electricity subsidy on beleaguered Nigerians is not only ill-timed, but it amounts to seeking a simple solution to an endemic problem laced with corruption and inefficiency that the government appears to conveniently overlook.
14 Apr
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…
14 Apr
The book reviewer, Wale Adebanwi, a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, said the book is about the issue of meritocracy.
14 Apr
It may sound like a fairy tale to observe that, unlike in the past, Nigerians are increasingly committing suicide today. It is sad, but that is the reality in today’s Nigeria. No two months pass without hearing that a Nigerian has committed suicide.
14 Apr
It is said that when Chief (Dr.) Chukwuemeka Ezeife died on December 14, 2023 at the ripe age of 86, Nigeria’s progressive community felt the loss the most, quite apart from his immediate surviving family – the respectable Ezeife dynasty
14 Apr
Today I celebrate an erudite scholar, a cerebral intellectual; an effective teacher; a very humane individual and indeed a deep thinker and philosopher of the Poststructuralist bent who is an embodiment of everything that have been said by greatest philosophers.
14 Apr
It is quite pathetic that despite the fact that it has been some weeks since the issue of unregulated mining in OAU gained public attention, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals has not found it worthy to react not to talk of mandating security..
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…
13 Apr
In my recent article titled - ‘Tinubu: boldly steering Nigeria’s economy towards stability and growth’, published by several mainstream media in Nigeria, especially, Business Day, The Nation and The Guardian, I analyzed various situations that posed severe challenges towards Nigeria’s economy and the bold steps being taken by the current president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to…
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Akwa Ibom State Government has indicated readiness to commence aggressive desilting of gutters and flood channels across the state.
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The Delta State Police Command has urged Point-of-Sale (POS) operators to be cautious when handling large cash transactions, particularly those involving armed individuals. It noted that customers requesting large cash transactions should be accompanied by a video by the POS operator. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated on Friday in a post on X, noting…
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Lagos State government on Friday said it has apprehended 10 fake enforcement officials around the Cele/Itire axis of the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway of the state. The apprehended persons; Ojo Oluwaseun, Rafiu Agbabiaka, Babatunde Ibrahim, Abiodun Olusegun, Daniel Olanrewaju, Aweda Kabiru, Olufowobi Michael, Olamilekan Olasupo, Bunmi James and Iyiola Shola(female) were caught carrying out unauthorised enforcement using…
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Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to prove they have the mental strength to bounce back from a painful spell that wrecked their Champions League challenge and dented their Premier League title bid.
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The WHO announced Friday it had approved a new, simpler version of an existing oral cholera vaccine, which should help increase the number of available doses as global cases surge.
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The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede has monitored the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise in Abuja. Prof. Oloyede who monitored the exercise at the Kogo Computer Based Tests (CBT) Centre in Bwari Area Council of Abuja, expressed satisfaction with the process. He reiterated the examination body's earlier order…
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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has warned newly-registered companies against paying certain fees to obtain tax identification number (TIN) amongst others. The management of CAC gave this warning in a statement on its X handle on Friday. CAC said it noticed email messages sent to directors of newly-registered companies. READ ALSO: CAC targets registration of…
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that NATO must choose whether it really is an ally of Ukraine by accelerating weapons supplies to help his struggling forces.