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Africa & World Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Accra, the capital of Ghana, said with the right leadership and implementation of public policies, Africa’s drive to eradicate poverty and entrench democracy is on course. Speaking at Ghana’s 61st Independence anniversary celebration at the Independence Square in Accra, President Buhari noted that Nigeria and Ghana were benefitting immensely from […]
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Edo, Headlines, State News
Monday, March 5th, 2018
By SIMON EBEGBULEM • Dania of Auchi Kingdom, Edo govt vow to tackle human trafficking menace BENIN CITY – The recent CNN report on human trafficking in Edo state, indicated that despite the efforts by the state government to stop traffickers in the state, the trade is still booming. What is even more shocking is […]
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Headlines
Monday, March 5th, 2018
======================== By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO- Intra cultural marriage between the Fulanis and the Yorubas in Kano weekend thrown up an engaging drama between Governor Isiaka Ajimobi, and his Governor in-law Abdullahi Umar Ganduje over the amount set as dowry. Ganduje who was overwhelmed by turn out the creme and dela creme within and outside the […]
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Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics
Saturday, March 3rd, 2018
Eniola Akinkuotu and Leke Baiyewu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has seized the passport of a former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, after grilling her for several hours on Wednesday. A senior EFCC official told our correspondent that the commission had built a ‘strong case’ against the ex-minister. He said, “Senator Stella Oduah […]
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Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Nyerhovwo Tonukari, Oil Politics
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
By Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari | Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria | February 28, 2018 – Price controls are regarded by economists as one of the worst forms of intervention in markets. Over the years, the history of governments implementing price controls has shown that it is a failed venture. If truth be told, no measure implemented […]
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Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Tochukwu Ezukanma
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
By Tochukwu Ezukanma | Lagos, Nigeria | February 28, 2018 – The Nigerian ruling elite can be repulsively arrogant, disgustingly snobbish and frighteningly coldhearted. With the superciliousness only fitting of colonial masters and medieval feudal lords, they ride roughshod over the masses of Nigerians; treating them as though they deserve no respect and their lives […]
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Articles, Columnists, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, NNP Columnists
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | NNP | February 28, 2018 -Many adults can remember the ‘class idiot’ in their primary and secondary school days. Virtually every class had its own ‘idiot’ – someone who was always the butt of jokes for either being an academic or social misfit or both. Ironically whenever the ‘class idiot’ […]
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Headlines, Philip Amiola, Press Releases
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
Posche Secrets provides free prosthetics for breast cancer survivors As part of activities to mark the 2018 World Cancer Day, Posche Secrets, a non-governmental organisation, has reiterated its commitment to supporting breast cancer survivors with free prosthesis. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally. While it appears to be more […]
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Elections, Elections 2019, Latest Politics
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
— 28th February 2018 As IPAC throws weight behind INEC over 2019 election sequence Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the timetable for the General Elections till 2055 in an effort to ensure certainty in the electoral calendar and allow for longterm planning. Speaking on Wednesday at the regular quarterly consultative meeting between […]
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Latest Politics
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Mr. Olusegun Awolowo as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council for another four-year term. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Adesina said the Secretary to the Government of […]
