Written by Rate this post •Unveils plan to restore school’s lost glory …Calls for collective support By Nnamdi Ojiego President of the Ekiti Parapo College Old Students Association, Mr Lanre Arogundade, has renewed calls for the Ekiti State government to formally adopt Ekiti Parapo College, Ido-Ekiti, as a legacy secondary school, saying such recognition would help preserve … Continue reading “Why Ekiti govt should adopt Parapo College as legacy school – Arogundade, Alumni President”
Rate this post •As residents flee community over letter of imminent attack By Demola Akinyemi Following the trending video of Boko Haram victims abducted last week, Kwara State government has affirmed its commitment to the safe return of the victims. In a related development, residents of Oyun Local Government Area are fleeing the area over … Continue reading “Woro: Boko Haram trending video sparks fresh concerns over abducted victims”
Rate this post By Golok Nanmwa Former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, retd, yesterday, praised President Donald Trump of United States for drawing international focus to the security challenges in the country’s Middle Belt region. Danjuma made the commendation during his remarks shortly after receiving an honorary doctorate degree (Honoris Causa) from Plateau State … Continue reading “Trump drew global attention to Middle Belt crisis – Danjuma”
Rate this post By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, has said that his country will scrap trade tariffs for all African countries starting from May 1. Xi made the announcement yesterday at the ongoing annual African Union summit at Ethiopia. China already has a zero-tariff policy for imports from 33 … Continue reading “China to scrap tariffs for Africa from May — Xi”
Rate this post By Adeola Badru Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has expressed grave concern over persistent terrorist attacks in states bordering the South-West, warning that the development is heightening fears of a full-scale incursion into Yorubaland. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the organisation said repeated attacks in Kwara, Kogi … Continue reading “Afenifere raises alarm over escalating terror in border states, urges S’West govs to act decisively”
Rate this post By Bashir Bello Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima as Chairman of the Governing Council, Kano State Polytechnic. In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, quoted Governor Yusuf saying the decision to relieve Galadima of the position followed the restructuring and alignment … Continue reading “Gov. Yusuf sacks Buba Galadima as Kano Poly Governing Council chair”
Before Thursday’s drama, which saw Kaduna’s former Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, squeal over what awaited him upon his return to Nigeria after his year-end holiday, the former holder of power, who had tasted what it meant to wield authority, was determined to confront any action aimed at tampering with his freedom. Less than 36 … Continue reading “Under The Microscope: El-Rufai Grapples With Public Scrutiny – By Simon Reef Musa “
As controversy grows over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) N873.78 billion election budget proposal, Ademu Idakwo examines how the request has raised nationwide questions about cost, priorities, and trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. When the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) submitted a proposed N873.78 billion budget to the National Assembly, it did more … Continue reading “Storm Over INEC’s N873.78bn Election Budget Request”
The title captures the interwovenness of economics and the social factors that define our well-being. It is a reality that any lender or partner must weigh when judging the true creditworthiness of a nation. This interrelationship must be laid bare; otherwise, what is fast becoming an intractable problem will never be solved with … Continue reading “Insecurity, Economic Fragility & The Poverty Of Politics – By Abiodun Komolafe”
Rate this post One of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about dear our country by those in the diaspora is on insecurity. My general answer has always been that the state of our insecurity is not as bad as what it is being orchestrated to be. While it is a vague answer, deliberately so, … Continue reading “One step forward, two steps backward? By Muyiwa Adetiba”