It was not by accident that the tagline selected to capture the essence of Lagos is, Centre of Excellence. The tagline does not say, close to excellent, neither does it say trying to be excellent. The tagline implies, Lagos is fully settled in the midst of excellence, right at the very heart of excellence regardless …

President Muhammadu Buhari, October 1st, 2020. PHOTO: Bayo Omoboriowo As Nigeria clocked 60 years since it gained independence from colonial rule, here are 10 quotes extracted from President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech delivered October 1st, 2020. 1. “We are bound by destiny to be the largest and greatest black nation on earth.” 2. “At this stage …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said that it made no sense for Nigeria to sell oil cheaper than Saudi Arabia or other neighbouring countries that produce the product. President Buhari also said that Nigerians should collectively resolve to continue their journey beyond the sixty as it was better to remain …

Though we are celebrating Nigeria at 60, the country has many issues militating against its growth and development. Though one can say that the country has recorded some achievements over the years, but as a country that is celebrating its 60th anniversary, Nigeria is long overdue to be among top 3 best countries in the world, …

By Davies Iheamnachor The Council of Chiefs in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers State has said King Ateke Tom did not reign in the region as a criminal, but as a peacemaker and freedom fighter. The Council of Chiefs in Okochiri also cautioned the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, against attacks on the ruler of …

…Middle belt backs IPOB sit-at-home order By Peter Okutu, Ugochukwu Alaribe & Chinonso Alozie The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that there is no going back on the sit at home order it had declared to hold today , October 1, 2020. There has been panic buying in Aba as some residents said they …

Fellow Nigerians, ​I speak to you today as your President and fellow citizen on this epoch occasion of our country’s 60th independence Anniversary. As President, I wish to renew my appreciation to Nigerians for entrusting me with your hopes and aspirations for a better and greater Nigeria. Today, it is my unique privilege to re-commit …

File: Gridlock as tankers shut down Apapa road. By Ebunoluwa Sessou As part of efforts to ease the burden of transportation in the state, the Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced process to harmonize the state’s Transport Sector Reform (Amendment) Laws 2018, in a bid to ensure its workability. In view of this, the House, …

Slam Buhari over poverty, electoral injustice, nepotism Urge Buhari to rejig cabinet, security architecture By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed sadness  over the socio-economic and security challenges in the country’s and urged Nigerians to remain hopeful of better times ahead. The party stated this in a statement issued on …

… Power supply by GENCOs in 2019 average 32,799,114MWh — NBS By Ediri Ejoh There are indications that despite the pronouncement of the suspension of the new tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, on Tuesday, the directive has not been implemented as bills paid yesterday to the Nigeria Electricity Distribution Companies, DISCOs, remained at …

…As Jang laments monarchs’ killing by herdsmen, says 10 have been killed By Henry Umoru THE Senate yesterday asked president of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has asked security agencies to provide security for all citizens, especially the traditional rulers, to ensure their protection. Speaking yesterday in Abuja, following a point of order raised by Senator Istifanus …

…Atiku: Country in dire need of healing …says force alone cannot defeat separatist agitations …begs separatist groups to lay down arms …Jonathan urges Nigerians not to lose hope …Nigeria sick unto death — Cardinal Okogie …Nigeria moving closer to reality of greater nation — Tinubu …Implement 2014 confab report, fix Nigeria’s problems, CAN tells Buhari …We’re …

President Xi Jinping By Victoria Ojeme The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has honoured 49 Nigerian employees of Chinese companies operating in Nigeria for their outstanding performance and contributions to strengthening diplomatic ties between both countries. Mr Zhao Yong, Charge D’ Affaires of the embassy, presented 100,000 naira cash awards to each of the 49 beneficiaries yesterday …

Today, I Engr Ben Akak join millions of well-meaning Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to celebrate the 60 years anniversary of our union as an independent nation. Some people argue that there is not much to celebrate after 60 years. They argue we are yet to be self-sufficient as a nation, our economy is …

…Says with her resources, Nigeria should’ve achieved more By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Arewa Consultative Forum felicitates with President, Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian people on the 60th anniversary of Nigeria as an independent nation. The ACF, in a message from Mr. Emmanuel Yawe ,the National Publicity Secretary, noted that given our resources, both material and human, …

Malam Uba Sani …Seeks support for Buhari By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Senator Uba Sani representing Kaduna Central has called on Nigerians to continue supporting the incumbent administration, saying ” the Buhari Administration needs our total support as it grapples with the challenges of managing the economy in a time of COVID-19.” The Senator in his Independence message …

…Says Wike should not play politics with unemployment record Network for Defense of Democracy and Good Governance, NDDGG,  has affirmed that the National Bureau for statistics was right when it listed Rivers state as one of the top three states in the country with highest unemployment rate. The body in its statement to mark  the nation’s …

The House of Representatives has approved the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), the Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), and put the total government proposed 2021 expenditure at N13.08 trillion. This followed a unanimous adoption of a report presented by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance, Rep. James Faleke (APC-Lagos), at the Committee of Supply on Wednesday. …

So-called “flying cars” may be all the buzz these days, but Hyundai has established a new team in Silicon Valley tasked with developing a production version of the futuristic Elevate walking vehicle concept it unveiled at CES in 2019. The vehicle is equipped with robotic legs that have wheels instead of feet that allow it …