Quit Notice: Governors’ Forum meets Miyetti Allah, others in Akure – Read the Communique
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS’ FORUM WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF MIYETTI-ALLAH CATTLE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MACBAN) AND […]
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Chief John Nnia Nwodo: Ijele Ndigbo takes a bow, By Osmund Agbo
On Sunday, January 10th, Prof. George Obiozor emerged as the new President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural body of an estimated 40 million Igbos […]
Expelling Pastoralists from Forests that Kill, By Jibrin Ibrahim
My column of 12th September 2016 was entitled “Forests that Kill and Destroy: Rural Banditry in Northern Nigeria.” I was reporting on a seminar […]
Institute partners FG, others to address high cost of building
The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) says it is collaborating with the Federal Government and other professional bodies to address high cost of building […]
Buhari orders NSA to address bandits’ attacks on communities in Zamfara
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for an immediate response to rising cases of bandit attacks on communities in Zamfara State. Malam Garba Shehu, in a […]
Taxes: Buhari asks FIRS to plug revenue leakages by foreign companies, others
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja directed the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and related government agencies to plug all revenue leakages by ensuring […]
Democracy has prevailed, says Biden in inaugural address
“We learned again that democracy is precious … fragile, and at this moment, my friends, democracy has prevailed,” were the words of Joe Biden after taking […]
Badaru tasks youths on critical thinking as Pantami hails Jigawa’s digital drive
The Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Badaru Abubukar, has urged Nigerian youths to key into the digital technologies and focus more on critical thinking in […]
#EndSARS: Oyo judicial panel concludes preliminary analysis of complaints
…to begin public sitting next week Tuesday The 12-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to look into […]
Like police like Amotekun – different name; the same affliction? by Fredrick Nwabufo
We are outcomes of our society and our society is a consequence of our essence. We live by the governing examples and norms of our […]
More women with disabilities receive FG’s cash grant in Kebbi – Farouq
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government’s Special Cash Grant for Rural Women has been launched in Kebbi state with more women with disabilities benefiting from […]
Amotekun didn’t clash with Fulani in Ibarapa, Oke Ogun – Commandant
The Commandant of Oyo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), has said that there were no clashes between his men and […]
Salami to deliver CIBN 7th National Economic Outlook address
Chairman, Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Dr Doyin Salami, will be delivering a keynote address in a Roundtable organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of […]
Trump and emerging questions on electoral democracy
By Dr. Matthew Ayibakuro As I lay back and watched the news last night on the developing events in Washington, DC, the best phrase to […]
Tension mounts over end of tenure of heads of Prisons, Immigration, Civil Defence
There is a combination of confusion and unease over the expiration of the extended tenures of some Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)/Heads of paramilitary outfits […]
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𝘉𝘺 𝘋𝘳. 𝘜𝘮𝘢𝘳 𝘑𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘶 𝘎𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘶 Characterized by COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the year 2020 recorded low-key operations of many governmental, commercial and social activities. […]
8,000 in Kano to benefit from FG’s Cash Grant for Rural Women Project
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development,Sadiya Umar farouq, has revealed that about 8,000 women in Kano state will […]
Remaking Nigeria, Sixty Years After, By Chido Onumah
“…Nation-building is a futuristic venture; it is not something you do looking back. If a nation would be tempted, like Lot’s wife, to keep looking […]
2021: Which Way Nigeria ooo ??? By Dakuku Peterside
Legendary Highlife and Afrobeat Musician Sunny Okosun in February 1983 sang a prophetic song with the above title. In the music, the Ozzidi Master […]
‘Probe missing N3.8bn in health ministry, NAFDAC, others’, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar […]
Wike makes new year broadcast at 6.30am
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State will make a new year broadcast at 6.30am Friday. This was announced in a statement signed by Paulinus […]
2021: Sen Nnamani wants justice, equity for all Nigerians
Former Governor of Enugu State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has urged governments at all levels to ensure justice, fairness and equity in the affairs […]
It’s unfair to say I called for a coup – Bishop Kukah
Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah has debunked the impression that he called for a coup in his recent Chrismas message. While addressing a […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah: And Our Paths Crossed, By Hassan Gimba
I first met Sam face to face in March 2013. He had the idea for in-depth coverage of states beyond “The governor said…” with which […]
Nigeria, nowhere close to a failed state – APC
By Chimezie Godfrey The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has debunked the insinuation by political opposition that Nigeria is a failed state. In a statement […]