Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano, former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, outspoken, fearless and audacious, but nevertheless controversial, has fallen from the high pinnacle, from grace to grass. Sanusi has been dethroned as Emir of Kano and exiled to Nasarawa State. Oh, how has...
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JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Ministry of Defence Agricultural Cooperative Society (MODACS) has reiterated its determination towards ensuring that members attain financial stability. The President of MODACS, Dr Edacbhe Okoh Adigwu gave the assurance on Friday, at a press briefing heralding the Cooperative society’s forthcoming Annual General meeting (AGM) in...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the dethronement and banishment of Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, as undeserved. In a letter he addressed to Sanusi and personally signed, Obasanjo however noted that the action of the Kano State Government was also good because, in...
The whole country of Italy is now on lockdown, Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced at a news conference on Monday. According to CNN report, Conte said the measure was taken in order to protect citizens, especially the most fragile individuals.
As one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle brands, UD Trucks has long been a major player in the Eastern African market. Yet 2020 is set to be a landmark year for the Japanese brand that is fully owned by the Volvo Group, as it rolls out ambitious new...
EHIME ALEX, Lagos Maritime expert, Violet Olaitan Williams, on Sunday appraised critically the Nigerian Maritime sector and concluded that a Catch Them Young programme was necessary. In a statement to NATIONAL ACCORD, Williams dwelt on the efforts by Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the Ocean Ambassadors Foundation...
EHIME ALEX, Lagos Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Access Bank Plc has launched TraderLite, an account that enables micro businesses with turnover of between N50,000–N1million to operate their businesses with their individual names or registered business names. According to a statement to NATIONAL ACCORD on Monday, the bank said the move is in...
By Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ambassador George Adesola Oguntade is a fine gentleman. He parades very rich intellectual, legal and moral pedigree. Anyone who encounters him would love to associate with him for his candour, courage and forthrightness. As a human being, his humility and modesty is second to...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Monday that the Federal Government was set to enforce the provision for 70% local content in all radio and television programmes in the country. The Minister who announced this at a meeting with...
By JACOB KUBEKA Aminu Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi and the son of the late Emir Ado Bayero, has emerged as the new Kano Emir. He replaces Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was dethroned by the Kano state government earlier this morning. A terse statement by Abba Anwar, the...
Authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have ordered all its Chinese lecturers and others who travelled to China as part of the university’s exchange programme to remain there in view of the dreaded coronavirus ravaging that country and other parts of the world. Vice-chancellor of the university, Professor Charles...
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has announced a second case of coronavirus in the country. Ehanire announced this on Monday at a press conference in Benin City, the Edo State capital. According to THINKERS NEWS, the minister briefed reporters at the boardroom of the University of Benin...
The annual Lenten period of forty days of prayers, fasting, abstinence and charity, is always an opportunity for Christians all over the world to look back and take stocks, with a view to mending their lives for the betterment of society and the salvation of their souls. In line...