Buhari approves ‘safe re-opening’ of schools, inter-state border movement
The Federal Government has approved the “safe reopening” of schools nationwide as the country goes into the second phase of the easing of lockdown in […]
Month: June 2020
Makinde mourns Bode Akindele, says ‘Oyo has lost a worthy statesman’
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described the death of foremost Ibadan businessman and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele, as […]
Nigeria, 25 others to benefit from lifesaving cancer treatments
Nigeria, among 26 other countries in Africa and Asia are said to benefit from lifesaving cancer treatments supported by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and […]
COVID-19: WFP to assist largest number of hungry people
As the devastating socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic push millions more people into food insecurity in low- and middle-income countries, the United Nations World […]
Oil mixed on improving economic data, uptick in virus cases
Oil prices mixed on Monday, supported by improving economic data and supply cuts by major producers. However, the prices were held in check by sharp […]
Buhari receives PTF’s report as 2nd phase of easing lockdown ends Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received an update from the Presidential Task Force (PTF) committee on COVID-19, at the State House, Abuja. According to the […]
Zulum establishes 6 Reform Agencies for effective implementation of projects, Programmes
From SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Government has established 6 reform agencies to effectively and efficiently enhance and implement the state government policies, […]
Malami responds to whistleblower’s claims over $1bn secret govt account
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has explained that his office only pays whistle-blowers after successful recovery […]
Dasuki introduced Buhari to Tinubu during 2011 merger, midwifed negotiations- Kurfi, ex-CPC Chieftain
…. IBB Assisted Buhari with money for electionsFurther, albeit exclusive details have now emerged as to how the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigerian […]
I exposed $1bn secret govt account, yet Malami is withholding my reward – Whistleblower
A whistleblower, John Okupurhe, has written a letter to the President, Maj.Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), accusing the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), of […]
Nigeria records 490 new COVID-19 cases totaling 24,567
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The Nigerian Centre for Disease Cpontrol (NCDC) announced on Sunday it recorded 490 new cases of COVID19 for the day. […]
Politics without parties, By EMMANUEL YAWE
The constitutional order we are operating today expressly bans independent candidature. You cannot run for elective positions if you are not sponsored by a political […]
ACF mourns Hama Bachama
PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), said on Sunday it received with shock, news of the sudden death of His Majesty, Homun […]
Shell’s 20km gas pipeline connects industrial zones in Aba
Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has completed the final phase of its 20km domestic gas pipeline expansion project in Abia State, connecting Agbor Hill, Osisioma and […]
Nigeria: Looking ahead to a planned future under PMB, By SUFUYAN OJEIFO
Will the world and its economy return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic? The answer to the above question will probably be in the negative. […]
Ghanaian Presidential Elections: NPP endorses Akufo-Addo, Bawumia as flagbearer, running mate
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today endorse the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, as its flag bearer for the 2020 elections at a […]
MALAWI: Chakwera to be sworn in as President
Newly elected president of Malawi, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, is expected to be sworn in at Parliament in the administrative capital of Lilongwe by Chief Justice […]
Re-imagining the Business School Model – By Austin Okere
This pandemic has uncovered the soft underbelly of our unwillingness to think beyond the present and anticipate future eventualities. There have been various experiences and […]
COVID-19: SERAP asks court to order FG, CBN to name beneficiaries of cash payments, donations
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court, Abuja to order the Federal Government and Central Bank of […]
Nigeria’s COVID-19 tally rises to 24,077 as NCDC records 779 fresh cases
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced another 779 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria, bringing the total number of […]