Ribadu backs Tinubu, says he’s most sellable candidate
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, has said that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is the most sellable of those vying for the presidency in the 2023 elections. He, however, warned the party not to underrate the candidates of other political parties ahead of the […]
Court sacks Taraba lawmaker over defection
A Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State has sacked Senator Emmanuel Bwacha representing Taraba South for defecting to the All Progressives Congress. Delivering the judgement in a suit brought before the court by the Peoples Democratic Party, Justice Simon Amobeda ordered Bwacha to immediately vacate his seat as a Senator. The […]
Plateau: Two abducted clerics regain freedom
Two clerics Nuhu Bakwa and his pastor friend, who were abducted on Monday by gunmen in Plateau State, have regained their freedom. The two were released on Thursday night after their relatives paid an undisclosed amount as ransom. The two clergymen were abducted at Bisichi in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau […]
Prince Yemisi Shyllon: Protecting Arts, Preserving History, and Promoting Peace
By Toyin Falola On December 3, 2022, the Pan-Atlantic University will confer an honorary doctorate on Prince Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon in recognition of his immense and impactful work in the furtherance and promotion of Nigerian art. Prince Shyllon’s commitment to art and engineering is legendary. I am addicted to the two television programs he […]
Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari is away in the UK for a routine medical check-up. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari and National Security Adviser, […]
COUNTERTERRORISM, TECHNOLOGY, AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
By Toyin Falola Undoubtedly, Africa has a persistent issue with insecurity. Terrorist groups like Boko Haram and Al-Shabab have continued to endanger the security of people’s lives and property as well as the survival of democratic governance in Africa. Unsurprisingly, the threat of terrorism has put Africa’s collective development and growth in even greater jeopardy. […]
We are not casual workers, says ASUU
*Faults payment of half salaries The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the payment of half salary for the month of October, describing it as an attempt to reduce Nigerian scholars to casual workers. The National President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday after the emergency meeting […]
Court nullifies Zamfara PDP gov primary, again
The Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, the Zamfara State, has nullified the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which produced Dauda Lawal-Dare as the governorship candidate of the party. Justice Aminu Bappa also ruled that PDP will not field any candidate for the 2023 governorship election in the […]
Gbajabiamila explains why varsity teachers may not get full salary
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said the Federal Government may not fully pay lecturers for the eight months the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was on strike. He said in a statement that the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari for the proposal of “partial” payment was being awaited. According […]
Flooding: 1.3 Million People Affected, 96 Die In Bayelsa-SEMA
The Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency (BYSEMA) says no fewer than 1.3 million people were affected by by flooding. According to the date released by the agency on Monday, 96 deaths have been recorded and 1.2 million people displaced The BYSEMA Chairman, Walamam Igrubia said the collation of data is ongoing. The Bayelsa State Emergency […]
