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Singapore Executes Nigerian National for Drug Trafficking: Amnesty International Condemns Use of Death Penalty

Scorecard7 months ago03 mins

Singapore Executes Nigerian National for Drug TraffickingSingapore Executes Nigerian National for Drug Trafficking: Reports from local media outlets in Singapore revealed the execution of Chijioke Obioha, a 38-year-old Nigerian, who was found guilty of drug trafficking. The Straits Times stated that Mr. Obioha was hanged early Friday morning in Changi Prison alongside a Malaysian national…

Kalu Replies Onanuga On Peter Obi – Stop Lying, We Know Who Introduced Religion, Ethnicity Politics in 2023

Scorecard7 months ago08 mins

By Comr Amos Kalu The President and his boys should wake up to their responsibility of fixing Nigeria and stop acting as if every Nigerian is blind because they are holding the helm of affairs on behalf of Nigerians. Gone are those days when they come up on National Dailies to twist our minds on…

Nkanu Odenigbo Honours Prof. Bath Nnaji, Wife in a grand style

Scorecard7 months ago08 mins

…this is very incredible, says Prof. NnajiIt was a carnival-like event as the crème-de-la-crème of Nkanu Odenigbo came together on Saturday, 30th March, 2024 to honour their illustrious son, Prof. Bath Nnaji and his wife, Agatha Nnaji for their immeasurable contributions to the development of their land. The ‘Appreciation Ceremony and conferment of chieftaincy titles…

PRESIDENT TINUBU: YOU CAN BECOME THE FATHER OF MODERN NIGERIA (A Birthday Wish for a Birthday Mate)

Scorecard7 months ago014 mins

By Law Mefor My President, it’s our birthday. March 29. As members of the ram-ruled zodiac, we are Aries. We walk where angels would not dare, because we are bullish. Our middle name is courage. People born under the sign of Aries are fearless, vibrant, and full of life; charming, lively, passionate, and motivated by…

ROWE Motor Oil CEO Loses Father, Deceased To Be Buried May 4th

Scorecard8 months ago02 mins

The Chief Executive Officer of the world’s premium lubricant; Rowe Oil Nigeria, Chief Chukwudi Nnaji (Onwa Igwurubeze) recently lost his beloved father to the cold hand of death. In a press statement signed by Chief Chukwudi Nnaji on behalf of the Nnaji family, the death of their patriarch late Chief Amos Nnamchi Nnaji of Nnaji-Nwaga…

Enugu water scarcity worsens as 25 liters bucket of drinking water now sells for 250 naira.

Scorecard8 months ago8 months ago02 mins

By Sam Chima During the elections, Peter Mbah had promised to “deliver water to everyone home” [through pipes] in Enugu within 180 days of his inauguration if elected governor of the State in 2023. To beat the 180 days deadline, on November 25th, 2023, he inaugurated the Enugu water scheme and declared thus, “I am…

Ugwuanyi: A Good Man Turns 60

Scorecard8 months ago022 mins

By Louis Amoke A deep reflection on the striking traits of Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the immediate past governor of Enugu State, as he clocks 60, is indeed a compelling excursion. It is also a veritable opportunity to relive his unique personality, leadership nous and their positive impact on the people. Marking his Diamond Jubilee…

SOLUDO AND A NEW ANAMBRA (3): THE TWO-YEAR SCORECARD

Scorecard8 months ago015 mins

By Law Mefor Opposition politicians are sometimes able to admit the truth and provide unflattering praise. Yes, the Prof Chukwuma Soludo administration is doing remarkably well. Even the opposition in Anambra State concurs. The opposition leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, gave the glowing appraisal…

Ningi and the ‘Underground’ Budget

Scorecard8 months ago027 mins

By Olusegun Adeniyi Since the conclusion of my ‘missionary journey’ to Aso Rock almost 14 years ago, I have written more than a dozen columns on the need to reform the budgeting process in Nigeria. Notable ones include ‘The Illusion of Budget Performance’, ‘Budget War and Dysfunctional Envelope System’, ‘Buhari and the Budget Palaver’, ‘Nigeria’s 2016 Zero Budget!’ and ‘Of Government and Budget…

Nigerians must vehemently denounce and condemn the decision of Nigeria’s Accountant-General’s Office to hold a workshop in London.

Scorecard8 months ago04 mins

Nigerians must vehemently denounce and condemn the decision of Nigeria’s Accountant-General’s Office to hold a workshop in London. This decision is not only unacceptable but also deeply troubling on multiple levels. Given the prevailing hardship in the country and the pitiable State of our national currency and the economy in general, any public function abroad…