Erdogan’s Victory, What It Means For Turkey, Rest Of World – Ishaan Tharoor Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan embarked on a two-nation tour of Africa two years ago, as part of efforts to strengthen his country’s influence on the continent. No, he was not pursuing economic interests. Many opine that he is trying to build a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said its official duty is to prepare for and conduct polls and not to monitor vote buyers during elections. The electoral body said there is a limit to what it can do in terms of ending the act of vote buying during elections in Nigeria. Buy Landed Properties…
President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The deceased was a renowned businessman and politician. He was the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. President Tinubu commiserates with the friends and colleagues of the late Senator, the National Assembly, and the government and…
By Al Humphrey Onyanabo As Nigeria celebrates its 64th independence anniversary, the country faces a crippling reality: the massive exodus of its most valuable resource – its people. Educated, creative, and ambitious Nigerians are fleeing their rich and blessed nation in search of better opportunities abroad, leaving behind a devastating impact on the country’s future….
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani Kayode is said to be among many candidates being considered to fill diplomatic roles in Nigeria’s 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. According to Punch Newspaper report, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, is also among the nominees. The newspaper reported that…
Lamenting the misinformation in certain quarters, the management of Dangote Cement Plc, yesterday, denied any form of price increase, clarifying that the product from its factories and plants nationwide sells for N2,450 in Obajana and Gboko, and N2,510 in Ibese inclusive of value-added tax (VAT).The clarification, the company noted, followed recent insinuations that it was…
I heard the APC governorship candidate Senator Ovie Omo-Agege made former minister Orubebe his campaign Council Director General. The APC in Delta just added to their existing failure by making someone who is not a grassroot politician Director General of their campaign council. You can imagine a situation where a product is not sellable and…
“Iran Claims to Possess Game-Changing Weapons Beyond Nuclear Capabilities: Regional Implications and Global Concerns” In a provocative declaration, Ebrahim Rostami, former head of International Relations and secretary of the Development and Equipment Commission of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), revealed that Iran has developed covert weapons that surpass nuclear capabilities. “We have equipment far…
A former employee at the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja has been remanded in prison custody following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mohammed Dangana was arraigned at the Federal High Court 7, Abuja on Friday along with one Mohammed Sani Bello, a former Finance Controller at the ECOWAS Secretariat who is…
Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, today Saturday, 16th November, 2024, at it’s 12th Convocation Ceremony Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Political Science Degree(HONORIS CAUSA) to Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu, Senate Minority Whip. The occasion which was well attended witnessed the presence of many dignitaries, including the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr Peter Mbah,…
