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Many lives have been lost to incidences of food poisoning a development that has jolted relevant government agencies into taking steps in the form of campaigns against it ELEOJO IDACHABA writes. There are several food preservation methods used to avoid the consequences of mishandling perishable goods, however, some people who are all about making quick gains could not be bothered. Read More
In these days of stock-taking, one is bound to look at the records of some former public office holders for the sake of posterity. This week, ELEOJO IDACHABA looks at how these gentlemen fared while in public service. Nicholas Ugbane Nicholas Ugbane once represented the people of Kogi-east senatorial district in the Senate between 2003 and 2011. He served for Read More
For some months now, the number of recorded Covid-19 cases in Nigeria is on a steady decline, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) often reporting less than 100 or even 75 cases in a day. PAUL OKAH takes a critical look at the implications. Before the berthing of the Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria in February this year, many Read More
Former Nasarawa state governor now a serving senator, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has not hidden his solidarity with persons living with disabilities especially in the state. MOHAMMED YANGIDA writes on his sterling records in that regards. From the very beginning, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura felt duty-bound to the vulnerables, particularly people living with disabilities (PLWDs).Indeed by all indices of good governance, he Read More
All is not well with the traditional institution in Anambra state following the suspension of some of them lately. OKECHUKWU ONUEGBU reports that it was a spill over from a rift between two major sons of the state.In Anambra state, the media war between Prince Arthur Eze and Governor Willie Obiano has turned into a whirl wind. When it all Read More
It is an industrial zone mapped out host major multi-nationals companies, but of late, due to the activities of touts and criminals, operators and residents are crying out as GODWIN EGBA reports.Eleme local government area of Rivers state stands out among the 23 area councils that make up the state.It prides itself as an envious economic engine house of the Read More
This small community though hosts many government institutions, yet a shadow of itself. JOY EMMANUEL reports. Swali community in Yenagoa local government area of Bayelsa state is by the river bank through which it connects all other riverine areas, but can also be accessed by land. As soon as a visitor enters Yenagoa, the name begins to resonate. What makes Swali Read More
From all indications, the crisis rocking the opposition APC in Oyo state is far from over with the discordant tunes from party stakeholders. BAYO AGBOOLA writes that all is not well. Close to two years after losing out as the ruling party in Oyo state, the prolong crisis that resulted in the defeat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Read More
Bickering between the leading political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo state has left much to be desired. ABDULRAHMAN ZAKARIYAU writes on the fear of violence and the chances of the electorate exercising their constitutional right. It goes without saying that the Peoples Democratic Party’s Read More
They once served their fatherland meritoriously. Owing to their records in office, ELEOJO IDACHABA asks in this piece where they could be now. Ike Nwachukwu Ike Nwachukwu is a retired army General as well as a former senator. Prior to his retirement and subsequent journey into the world of politics, he had held strategic military postings such as the position Read More
The federal government has stated that there is no going back in the removal of subsidy on petroleum products, while electricity distribution companies (DisCos) pay deaf ears to the lamentations of Nigerians at this Covid-19 pandemic period. This has left Nigerians gasping for breath. PAUL OKAH reports. There is no gainsaying that the Covid-19 pandemic took a great toll on Read More
The advocacy by the Zamfara state governor, Senator Bello Matawalle ,on August 30, 2020, that reckless drivers should be visited with death penalty is still generating controversies. TOPE SUNDAY takes a look at it in this piece. Matawalle, his supporters’ deaths On August 27, 2020, twelve supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara state lost their lives in Read More
Last Tuesday, the Taraba state commissioner for information and re-orientation, Barr Danjuma Adamu, parleyed with the media to update them on the accomplishments so far recorded by the state government under Arc Darius Ishakus watch. Blueprint’s ANDREW OJIH was there.Upon assuming office on May 29 2015, Governor Darius Ishaku spelt out the cardinal areas his government would be anchored on. Read More
Sequel to series and perpetual reports of sexual abuse at IDP camps in Borno state, investigation is underway to ascertain the complicity of some security personnel and others in those camps. SADIQ ABUBAKAR reports. Borno State Emergency Management Agency in collaboration with the United Nations Humanitarian Coordination Office constituted a high-powered committee on resettlement of IDPs which was inuagurated by Read More
Jinx of about 20 years was broken penultimate week by the Senate for the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) as regards required 1% allocation from the Federation Account. Taiye Odewale reports. Historical journey The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) was established in 1992 by the federal government of Nigeria based on recommendations made to that effect Read More
The custody of a four-year-old boy is enshrouded in mystery following the intrigues in the matter as two families are laying claim to the child. AMARACHUKWU EGWUAGHA reports that the foster parents are claiming N500 million as compensation before the child can be released.A former mentally-unstable lady who goes by the name Ifeoma Chukwu is demanding the custody of her Read More
Recently at a webinar on media coverage of virtual court proceedings in Nigeria, the vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, explained why Nigerians need a new set of practice directions for virtual court proceedings. EDET UDOH reports.Need for computerisation of court proceedingsThe vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo said having contemplated the computerisation of court proceedings over the years, the endorsement of Read More
If care is not taken, the relative peace being enjoyed by residents of Ibadan may be truncated if the controversy surrounding Babaloja stool is not settled amicably and on time as BAYO AGBOOLA reports.Indeed, all is not well among traders in Oyo state as investigation clearly reveals a divided house bothering on who is the authentic head of the entire Read More
Some private individuals are setting up private tertiary institutions in order to boost the educational needs of Kano state. BASHIR MOHAMMED reports about such initiative and other recent developments.When Governor Abdullahi Ganduje made it clear that education is one of the cardinal thrusts of his administration, the people of Kano greeted the pronouncement with jubilation considering the need to make Read More
When ambassadors are appointed as representatives of their countries, the mandate is always to further the existing relationship between their home countries and their host countries. Naturally, these ambassadors once they have submitted their letters of credence to Presidents and Commanders-in-Chief are expected to interact with stakeholders that would deepen bilateral and multilateral relationships. JIBRIN BABA NDACE in this piece Read More
These three former public servants who served the country meritoriously have since their stewardship been quiet despite the political activities in the country. ELEOJO IDACHABA asks where they could be at the moment. Ibrahim Abdullahi Not many people in Nigeria would still be able to place a face to this name, but he is someone that once played a crucial Read More
Taking a look at the on-going fight against corruption, ELEOJO IDACHABA writes on stakeholders’ views employing unconventional means. In recent times, this monster called corruption which the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari promised to tackle head-long on coming to power and which his administration has been tackling since 2015 seems to be a very difficult fight. This is in Read More
After many months of delay and stiffer opposition, the new electricity tariff regime started on September 1, 2020. TOPE SUNDAY takes a look at the hue and cry over the development. Since Monday, September 1, 2020, when the tariff of the electricity was hiked, Nigerians have been expressing their anger over the development. For them, the hike was ill-timed following Read More
YAHAYA SARKI writes on the damaging effects of the recent flood that hit Kebbi state and the succour fast coming their way. Kebbi state is synonymous with food production, largely due to the formidable revolutionary approaches of the state chief executive, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu in food production, particularly rice production. Kebbi has the potency to produce myriad of agricultural products, Read More
A visit by the minister of mines and steels development to Benue has stimulated further interest in the sector as JOHN SHIAONDO reports.Recently the minister of state, mines and steels development, Uche Ogah led other officials of the ministry to Benue state on a working visit.The visit according to the minister was to apprise Governor Samuel Ortom and the state Read More
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