ALIERO AND KEBBI STATE
By Ibrahim Dangana The political cup of former Governor Muhammad Adamu Aliero of Kebbi State now in his third term as Senator representing the Central Senatorial District may soon be filled with his latest plot to install the next governor in 2023 and still retain his Senate seat. In what looks like a desperate attempt […]
At last, govt begins Kyari’s extradition process to U.S.
Nigeria may have approved the request by the United States for the extradition of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari. The police officer was last April indicted by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California for an alleged link with the internet fraudster Hushpupi. A deputy clerk of the court […]
CIAPS to host HR Managers
Lagos based International Graduate School, Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), will play host to senior Human Resources and Talent Managers from different sectors and industries from Nigeria and other African countries. These experts will gather in Lagos for a one day conference to discuss business transformation from the HR perspectives in a […]
Brouhaha as National Assembly wants life pension for presiding officers
A move by the National Assembly to give life pension for its presiding officers, has sparked controversy in the country. According to the proposal, the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives as well as their deputies will benefit if approved. This will include the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; the Speaker, Femi […]
Russia bombs Ukraine
What could perhaps signify the biggest war in Europe since 1945 has begun as President Vladimir Putin of Russia has ordered forces to attack Ukraine in what he called a “special military operation” at dawn. The major targets are military infrastructure with explosions reported at airfields, military headquarters and military warehouses Within minutes of Putin’s […]
Buhari visits Nasarawa State
*To inaugurate projects President Mohammadu Buhari has arrived Lafia, Nasarawa State capital to inaugurate projects carried out by Governor Abdullahi Sule. The Presidential aircraft landed at the the Lafia Airport at 9:57am. He was received by Governors Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa); Yahaya Bello (Kogi); Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi); Simon Lalong (Plateau) and the Deputy Governors of […]
COGITATIONS ON LOVE
By Jude Obuseh Love your enemies —Matthew 5:4 Festive seasons are those periods of the year when the deeply religious pause briefly from their usual everyday concerns to reflect deeply on some issues of common human concern, most especially on the subject of LOVE. These seasonal reactions seem to have been programmed into us. Just […]
Bishop Adebiyi is dead
*Dubbed ‘NADECO Bishop’ Rev Peter Adebiyi, one of the foremost critics of military rule of the ‘90s is dead. He was 78. For his fierce criticism of military rule, he was nicknamed “NADECO Bishop”, after the National Democratic Coalition, a group formed by frontline politicians to fight against military government in Nigeria. He died on […]
Supreme Court voids Executive Order 10
*Says it’s unconstitutional The Supreme Court has declared as unlawful and unconstitutional the Executive Order 10 (EO10) issued by President Muhammadu Buhari on the funding of State Judiciary and Legislature. In a split decision, majority of the court’s seven-member panel agreed that the President exceeded his constitutional powers in issuing the EO10. The verdict which […]
FIRSTBANK REWARDS CUSTOMERS VISA GOLD CUSTOMERS
First Bank has in appreciation of its customers, embarked on rewarding holders and customers of its branded Visa Gold card. This is part of the bank’s promotion of the adoption of mobile payment solutions in the country. The promo will have over 300 Visa Gold cardholders rewarded during the scheduled period to end on March […]
