By Omeiza Ajayi The COVID-19 Pandemic brought with it so many things and even helped to expand the vocabularies of many students. For a long time, some were not conversant with words such as Coronavirus (a family of viruses to which COVID-19 belongs), pandemic and then, palliatives, which is often used in medical circles. With …
By Omeiza Ajayi The COVID-19 Pandemic brought with it so many things and even helped to expand the vocabularies of many students. For a long time, some were not conversant with words such as Coronavirus (a family of viruses to which COVID-19 belongs), pandemic and then, palliatives, which is often used in medical circles. With COVID-19 …
By Dr Omaghomi Ofioritse At face value, the present CBN/ FGN policy of “Zero percent “ equity contributions of housing loans of less than 5 million naira is laudable because: *It attempts to solve the housing needs of a vast majority of Nigerians. * It serves as a boost to the Private sector, due to …
By Henry Ojelu with agency report Democrats once wrote off Texas as a guaranteed victory for Republican presidential candidates, but in 2020, Democratic party activists sense an opportunity to snatch victory from the GOP for the first time in more than four decades. Joe Biden currently maintains a substantial lead over President Trump nationwide, according to a new CNN …
By Dirisu Yakubu Renowned Professor of Political Science, Bolaji Akinyemi has warned writers of President Muhammadu Buhari speeches to be mindful of the implication of what they dish out for public consumption, particularly as it concern the international community. Akinyemi who stated this in a Breakfast programme, the Morning Show on Arise Television also cautioned the …
•Govt duplicating police services not helping Nigeria •Wants Mobile police returned to their original function •Now every politicians wants a mobile officer even when he’s just talking •Police will perform if you fund them Umaru Abubarkar Manko, a Sociologist and Prince of the Niger in Bida, Niger state was recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as …
#EndSARS protesters A youth leader in Surulere, Lagos, Mr Adedeji Adeoti, has narrated how young people in the area secured the community from attack by hoodlums during the recent EndSARS protest. Adeoti told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday that the concerned youths had to safeguard the community because “it’s our heritage. …
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p791M9c6tI?rel=0] Trending News in Nigeria today Nigerians berate Desmond Elliot for asking celebrities to stop “social media hatred” citing social media as a major influencer of the Lagos carnage. Also read: 800,000 babies die of poor breastfeeding globally each year, says Health Commissioner Vanguard News The post VIDEO: Nigerians berate Desmond Elliot for asking celebrities to stop ‘Social Media …
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Senator representing Kaduna Central, Dr. Uba Sani has urged Nigerians to shun destructive acts ,telling Nigerians that their differences as a nation and as a people are not irreconcilable. He said in his Maulud message to Nigerians, that “Nigeria is our pride. We must strive hard to make it work.” In the …
The 9th Peace Achievers International Conference and Award is promised to honour deserving personalities across the world who have contributed to the Africa and Nigeria’s peace and stability. The event which has become one of the biggest gatherings of influential personalities in Africa had in its last edition honoured the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu …
NYSC members By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday declared the NYSC orientation camp in Osun State safe for reopening ahead of the November 10 set by the scheme. A statement by the State Coordinator of National Youth Services Corps, Mr Ayodele Adegoke said officials of NCDC led by …
Daayuur By Ayo Onikoyi Nigeria-born singer who is based in the United Kingdom, Dapo Ayegbusi a.k.a Daayuur, has lent his voice to growing voices condemning the recent massive destruction and looting in some parts of the country, at the instance of the #ENDSARS protest the youths embarked on, saying it is regrettable that hoodlums hijacked the …
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau, addressing traditional and community leaders, at Government House Jos, during a stakeholder meeting to enlighten residents on the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state By Marie-Therese Nanlong – Jos Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has interacted with youths in the State as part of his consultation with stakeholders to ensure lasting …
Lalong signs 2020 revised budget into law The Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong has said that public and private property worth N75 billion were lost to the recent #EndSARS protests across the state. The governor disclosed this on Friday in Jos at an interactive session with representatives of youths in the state, held at the Government …
By Theodore Opara Having earlier ordered the suspension of all enforcement activities of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, as a result of the upsurge of the #EndSARS protests across the country, Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the immediate resumption of all operational activities in FRSC formations across the country. In a statement …
By Theodore Opara Having earlier ordered the suspension of all enforcement activities of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, as a result of the upsurge of the #EndSARS protests across the country, Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the immediate resumption of all operational activities in FRSC formations across the country. In a statement …
FRSC Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, ….Mourns victims of Enugu road crash By Chris Ochayi ABUJA: The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has ordered the immediate resumption of all operational activities in Corps’ formations across the country. Recall the Corps Marshal had earlier ordered the suspension of all enforcement activities of the …
Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has assured that hoodlums who carted away items meant for corps members would be tracked and made to face the law. Adamu said this on Friday after inspecting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Kubwa, Abuja. Recall that hoodlums attacked the camp …
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Friday, said 205 critical national security assets, corporate facilities and private property were burnt or vandalized during the EndSARS protest in the country. Adamu stated this on Friday in Abuja during a virtual conference with senior police officers in the country. He said statistics collated …
By Onozure Dania, Lagos The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of Special Ant- Robbery Squad (SARS) related abuses and other matters, yesterday visited Ikoyi Military Hospital mortuary, controlled by 65, battalion, to inspect it following an intelligence tip off that the military hospitals mortuary could help the panel in the investigation …
