Professor Akin Ogundiran: The Serenity of Strength
By Toyin Falola In the realm of academia, a shining light, Akin, an inspiring sight. A beacon of dedication, unwavering and true, His journey through knowledge, a remarkable view. With determination as his guiding star, He ventured far and wide, both near and far. From Obafemi Awolowo to Boston’s embrace, A scholar’s quest, leaving […]
Water shortage is a challenge at our slaughter slabs, Council official laments
Water shortage is a huge challenge at livestock slaughter slabs in Bwari Area Council of the FCT, Dr Babatunde Kayode, Head, Agriculture Department at the council has said. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, “We have wells dug at the facilities for water supply, but they dry up during the […]
Police arrest Isese activist
Another Isese activist, Oluwo Of Tede, Chief Ademola Olawoore, has been arrested and detained in a correctional facility in Ilorin, Kwara State. A visibly shaken Olawoore, as he is fondly called, in a video that has since circulated on social media, was charged with defamation of character. The elderly Isese activist was arrested in […]
Families of 58 deceased policemen get N22.5m in Kaduna
The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, Mr Musa Garba, has presented N22.5 million cheque to the families of 58 police officers who died in active service in the state. A statement on Thursday by the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, said that the cheques were presented by […]
Abuja impounds rickety vehicles, set to crush them and prosecute owners
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) at the FCT Administration (FCTA) impounded at least 20 rickety vehicles, 10 tricycles and 15 motorcycles on Tuesday and indicated that it would crush them. Its Head of Operations, Mrs Deborah Osho, told newsmen during the raid that owners of the vehicles would also be […]
Tribunal dismisses petition against Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu’s election
The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has dismissed a petition challenging the election of Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. In his ruling, Justice Samson Paul-Gang, who led the three-member panel on Tuesday, dismissed the petition by the Labour Party (LP) for lacking merit. He urged all parties […]
Minister pledges strong defence apparatus to counter emerging threats
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, and his State counterpart, Dr Bello Matawalle on Tuesday assumed office at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Badaru in his remarks shortly after officially taking over from Dr Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, pledged to review past reports on insecurity in the country. He said this […]
Troops arrest 39 suspects over banditry, attack on Plateau community
Troops of the military taskforce, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau State and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna States, arrested 39 suspects for banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery in one week. Capt. James Oya, its Media Officer stated on Tuesday in Jos that the suspects were arrested between Aug. 14 and Aug. 21. […]
Arab League welcomes reunification of Libya’s central bank
The Arab League (AL) on Monday welcomed the reunification of the Central Bank of Libya, which had been divided into two entities due to a long civil war in the country. “The move would impact the Libyan economy and the living conditions of Libyans in a positive way,” the AL said in a statement. “It […]
CAC’s plan to delist tax-defaulting companies not designed to generate funds, says CEO
The plan by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to delist registered companies that had been failing to file their tax returns was not designed to generate funds for the corporation. “About 100,000 business names and 10,000 incorporated trustees that have defaulted in the last 10 years will soon be published for striking off from the […]
