Taraba: Malle emerges winner in APC’s bye-election
Aminu Ibrahim Malle has emerged as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the upcoming bye-election in Jalingo-Yorro-Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State. The party’s […]
Month: January 2024
US-Africa Trade council unveils new identity to boost investment
The United States-Africa Trade Council has transitioned to the US-Africa Trade Commission. On Monday, Titus Olowokere, Executive Director/CEO of the Commission, disclosed this in a […]
Betta Edu: Tinubu vows to “decisively take action” as controversies grow overs N585m scandal
A thorough inquiry into the purported N585 million scam at the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation was ordered by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday. He vowed to “decisively punish” those involved in any breaches and infractions unravelled during the investigations. The President gave the directive in a statement […]
Ex-commissioners pledge loyalty to Wike as Fubara misses Wike’s luncheon
The long-running conflict between Rivers State Governor Siminalaye Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, may have been officially settled last December thanks to President Bola Tinubu’s “intervention,” but it is impossible to say that the two gladiators’ previous camaraderie has returned because the governor did not attend his predecessor’s luncheon on Sunday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. While Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was present at the luncheon with many of his allies, Fubara and his […]
Cotonou degrees and our wimpy education policy, Hassan Gimba
Last week, we got a dose of what investigative journalism ought to be. Umar Audu, a promising young journalist, proved to be an outstanding student […]
Ozempic body and the less tasty path to weight loss, by Osmund Agbo
Ozempic body and the less tasty path to weight loss, by Osmund Agbo In a serendipitous encounter, I crossed paths with an old school mate […]
FG approves airlines for 2024 Hajj
By Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu has over the weekend approved three airlines to serve as exclusive […]
Check out results of English FA cup third round matches
The third round of the 2023/24 English FA Cup is well underway as games continued on Saturday. Chelsea, Newcastle, and a host of teams were […]
AFCON 2023: Super Eagles jersey numbers revealed (full list)
The jersey numbers for Super Eagles players at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed. Jose Peseiro’s side will be competing at the AFCON finals […]
Bingham varsity launches 8 projects worth N2.6bn
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, has inaugurated eight new projects worth N2.6 billion as the outgoing vice chancellor, Prof Williams Qurix prepares to hand over. […]
N585.2 million: AGF distances office from Betta Edu’s illegal transfer
The Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Oluwatoyin Madein has distanced herself and her office from the illegal transfer of N585.2 million to a private […]
Devastating Congo conflicts: Stories of resilience, strength among women, by Faleke Oluwakiite
The civil war in Democratic Republic of Congo started in 1998 and lasted until 2003. It was a complex conflict involving multiple armed groups and different militia from […]
Minimum Wage: NLC raises negotiation team, lists conditions
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assembled a team to negotiate with the government in light of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration in his New Year’s address that his administration will enact a “national living wage” this year. The current minimum wage, which was agreed upon in 2018, will run out in April 2024. The duration of each agreed-upon minimum salary is five years. As a result, the present national minimum wage’s lifespan is almost up. “The economic aspirations and the material well-being of the poor, the most vulnerable, and the working people shall not be neglected,” Tinubu stated in the speech. “It is in this spirit that we are going to implement a new national living wage for our industrious workers […]
‘We paid N91m for our freedom’ — Abuja music band leader recounts ugly ordeal
Adewunmi Samuel Sofomade, the leader of the Abuja-based music band kidnapped along the Lokoja highway, has disclosed the amount paid for their release. The band […]
EPL: ‘He guarantees 20 goals’ – Michail Antonio cautions Arsenal on striker to sign
West Ham United United forward, Michail Antonio has urged Arsenal to break the bank again and sign Brentford striker, Ivan Toney. Antonio believes the Englishman […]