OWORAC Demands End To Poisoning Of Water Bodies In Ghana
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and nine other rights organisations in seven African countries have demanded that the Ghanaian government immediately halt the ongoing poisoning of water bodies, lands, aquatic/marine life and human health by illegal miners. In a statement issued on Sunday under the auspices of the Our Water Our Right Africa […]
Like a meteor, Evelyn Joshua crusade lightens Latin America
BY DARE ADEJUMO People of Latin America are eagerly waiting with intense interest, excitement and high expectations for Pastor Evelyn Joshua Crusade of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN scheduled to hold on 11th and 12th of this month at the city of Resistencia in Chaco province of Argentina. The Argentines are particularly elated for […]
Workplace ethics and mental health in Nigeria and beyond
By Temidayo Taiwo Oni Virtually every methodical human activity in life which involves the gathering of people of different cadres and backgrounds is guided either by a set of laws or ethics. This is to maintain peace and pave way towards achieving stated goals and objectives. These ethics and laws also serve as a measuring […]
Memories of a true friend
By Mofolorunso Adekunle Enigbokan Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. (Shakespeare’s Macbeth) I first met Adeyemi Adegboyega Akanni Samuel Sanni at a “Lesson” class (after-school prep […]
Like A Meteor, Evelyn Joshua Crusade Lightens Latin America
BY DARE ADEJUMO People of Latin America are eagerly waiting with intense interest, excitement and high expectations for Pastor Evelyn Joshua Crusade of Synagogue Church Of All Nations SCOAN scheduled to be held on the 11th and 12th of this month at the city of Resistencia in Chaco province of Argentina. The Argentines are particularly […]
Edo 2024 Governorship election: A postmortem
By Sebastine Ebhuomhan Saturday, 28th September, 2024. Abuja. The 2024 Governorship election of Edo State has come and gone. As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) scheduled, it held last Saturday, the 21st of September. Contrary to the wish of dictators, brutes, thugs and saboteurs, the election held in an atmosphere of peace, fairness, justice, […]
We Age While They Grow – Part 2
By Toyin Falola I have come to be a tail Without weapons but watching, guarding, and guiding These, who are “my girls” Both the old, the not-too-old, and the children I have looked closely so they do not derail. My temple waves more for their span The stretching of their curiosity as they are gaining […]
How Nigeria Can Make World Lung Day, World Heart Day Meaningful
By Robert Egbe Which habit is common to some men, women and sadly, minors, but damages the heart and lungs, among other organs of the body? The significance of this question became even more apparent as Nigeria joined the rest of the world in marking World Lung Day (WLD) on September 25 and World Heart […]
Yahaya Bello Looted Another N110bn From Kogi, EFCC Claims In Fresh Charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, stole another N110,446,470,089.00 from the state’s treasury during his eight-year tenure from 2016 to 2024. Nigerian Current reports that the Commission filed the fresh allegation in a new 16-count charge against Bello on September 24, 2024, […]
ASUU AND THE STATE OF THE NATION
By Toyin Falola From October 2nd to 5th, 2024, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will gather several of the country’s best minds in Abuja to search for “a new path to development.” I am glad to have been invited to this intellectual gathering. I look forward to listening to the Keynote Speaker, General […]