Covid-19: UN cautions Nigeria over reopening of schools
The United Nations has called for caution to ensure safety protocols against the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The global agency made the call against the directive by some state governments over the resumption of school activities. It said over 46 million primary and secondary pupils across the country are affected due to pandemic-related school […]
Benue’s ‘most wanted criminal’ killed
The Nigeria Army has killed Terwase Akwaza, who is popularly alleged to be the most wanted criminal in Benue State. Akwaza better known as better known as Gana has been on government’s wanted list for long. Moundhey Ali, commander of ‘4 special forces command’, said Gana was killed along Gbese-Makurdi road after an exchange of […]
Ehimuan unveils mentorship scheme
*Participants to win N1m grant Leadership Coach and Founder, Beyond Limits Africa Initiative, Juliet Ehimuan has unveiled a leading mentorship and leadership development platform. Known as Beyond Limits Initiative, the platform is committed to empowering young professionals and entrepreneurs with training, mentoring, and support. Ehimuan, who is a Director at Google, said “There’s a […]
What To Do About Buhari’s Failed Government – Ike Okonta
Nature abhors a vacuum. When you take power before working out before hand what to do precisely with that power, your government will be trapped in a vicious cycle of confusion and ineptitude. This is what has happened to President Muhammadu Buhari and his lacklustre government. Buhari campaigned on a tripod of policies in 2015: […]
Govt faults resident doctors over strike
The federal government has faulted the strike action embarked upon by resident doctors saying all their grievances were being addressed. The Minister of Labour Chris Ngige said the doctors had no reason to go on strike because more than half of their demands have been met. He said in a statement that the government had […]
A past reborn: The Pan African Heritage World Museum and our renaissance
The exterior of the Museum By Toyin Falola On September 21, 2020, a new museum, the Pan African Heritage World Museum (PAHWM), will be inaugurated in Ghana. As a member of the academic board of this impressive project, I can attest to its dedicated commitment to the restoration of the dreams of our ancestors, […]
COVID-19: It Costs N400,000 To Treat One Patient, Says El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has called on northern traditional rulers not to relent in spearheading the campaigns to avoid the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the region, stressing that the cost of treating COVID-19 patients is very expensive. The governor who made the call on Monday at the executive committee meeting of the […]
Nigeria’s Olatoni, Film Director, Wins American Award
Nigeria’s film “The New Normal” has won the Best International Narrative at the recent American Black Film Festival (ABFF). The film directed by Teniola Olatoni won the award at the 24th annual festival which was held online from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 30. The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is an annual event […]
Buhari Speaks On New Prices For Petrol , Electricity
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigerians of the willingness and determination of the Federal Government to provide stable electricity to every home and industry, while considering the economic challenges before individuals, families and businesses, explaining that “implementation of a Willing buyer, Willing Seller Policy for the power sector has opened opportunities for increased […]
No Provision for Fuel Subsidy In revised 2020 Budget- Buhari
President Muhammed Buhari on Monday said there is no provision for payment of fuel subsidy in the revised 2020 budget. Buhari who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made this know during the first year ministerial performance review retreat in Abuja. According to him, the country has lost 60% of its revenue due to […]
