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The director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said the organisation would work to deliver technical assistance and training for African countries to overcome their trade challenges. Okonjo-Iweala gave the assurance at a meeting with minister of industry, trade and investment Adeniyi Adebayo and minister of state, Mariam Katagum as part of her five-day working visit to Read More
In 1961, I sat for the Northern Nigeria Common Entrance Examination for admission into post primary institutions.One of the objective questions asked candidates was to name the town where the people of Kalabari live. The suggested options were: Calabar, Uyo, Eket, Abonnema and Warri. I had never heard of the word Kalabari but heard about Calabar; so without much thinking, Read More
In less than two years, Gombe state is experiencing genuine transformation in what residents ascribe to Gov Yahaya Inuwa’s prudent management of resources. Writes AUWAL AHMAD. The people of Gombe state had always dreamt of having a governor who would look into the various ailing sectors in the state and address them without what they call mere media hype. Healthcare Read More
The news that Nigeria plans to spend $1.5 billion to rehabilitate a refinery that is presently not working has continued to draw the ire of Nigerians. In this report, BENJAMIN UMUTEME looks at the issues around the proposed repairs. When the Minister of State for Petroleum announced the approval of $1.5 billion for the rehabilitation of the moribund 210,000 barrels Read More
Indiscriminate use of sirens has continued to defy ban despite repeated attempts. ELEOJO IDACHABA in this piece writes on how the abuse causes chaos in the country’s major cities. Indiscriminate use and abuse of sirens in Nigeria has for long been a concern to the citizens, particularly those living in the cities. Back in 2009, then Inspector General of Police, Read More
For a very long time after their exit from public service at different times and for different reasons, no one has heard about them; where could they be at the moment; asks ELEOJO IDACHABA. Anthony Manzo His last known public responsibility was just before 2015, when he served as the chief of staff to former President of the Senate, David Read More
China is a unified multi-ethnic country with various ethnic groups in Xinjiang that have long been part of the Chinese nation. Xinjiang was formally included in Chinese territory in the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD) and since then, it has always been a part of Chinese territory. The history of XingJiang proves it is the indivisible part of China. Therefore, Read More
As the battle for the 2023 general elections gathers momentum, various interest groups, individuals, political parties are seemingly plotting the path to clinch power, especially the presidency. Going beyond any individual or party interest, what should have been the focus for Nigeria as a nation perpetually bedeviled by insecurity and unparalleled economic crisis, is to, even for the sake of Read More
Despite reported cases of banditry and criminalities in Katsina state, available record shows that in terms of eco system, the state has one of the best environment for habitation because of the deliberate effort of the state government. HAMIDU SABO reports. The environment plays an important role in healthy living among human beings. This matters because it is the only Read More
Every sector in Taraba state has experienced the magic touch of Gov Darius Ishaku’s administration, but education is exceptional as ANDREW OJIH reports.No doubt, education is the backbone of every society. To that extent, Governor Darius Ishaku since assuming office in 2015 has placed the state on a high pedestral leading to empirical achievements. Since May 29 2015 when he Read More
In this report, MUAZU ABARI writes on how Gov Fintiri succeeded in changing the face of education in Adamawa state in less than two years leading to an award. Adamawa state is home to so many educated elites, prominent sons and daughters of repute who have made their marks in socio-economic and political arena of the country among other fields Read More
Just as the Biblical David that fought several battles and won all, Gov Diri of Bayelsa state scaled over 31 court cases to defeat his detractors, amidst good governance. Writes JOY EMMANUEL. His magic wand Governor Duoye Diri is seen by many political watchers as God-sent to Bayelsa state. Although the state is grossly bedevilled by infrastructural deficits and lots Read More
The recent emergence of foremost Awoist and lawyer, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has been applauded as a positive development for the Yoruba race. Former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives and Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Hon. Babatunde Oduyoye, stated this on Read More
Within the last two years that Governor Bala Mohammed assumed power, the electorates have every cause to be grateful that transformation has come. NAJIB SANI reports.Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state would be marking his two years anniversary in office on May 29 2021. Recall that the electorates in the state made history in the last 2019 polls when they Read More
The appointment of Brig. Gen Buba Marwa (retd.) as the helmsman at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) may have brought renewed vigour to the campaign against drugs cartel and trafficking, KEHINDE OSASONA writes. “Brace up or move out, as tackling the drug war under my leadership will be like a moving train which will crush anyone who stands Read More
t may have come and gone, but there were lessons learnt. ELEOJO IDACHABA in this report chronicles the implications and lessons learnt from the recent food blockade from the northern part of the country to the south. For nearly two weeks, states in the southern part of the country went through what analysts call artificial hunger brought about by a Read More
After many years of service to their fatherland, it is not certain where they could be at the moment; ELEOJO IDACHABA wonders in this report. James Ogebe Justice James Ogebe, a retired Supreme Court judge, was also a Chief Justice of Benue state. He was born on March 22, 1940, and went through primary school in Igumale and Katsina-Ala all Read More
There is no doubt that Akwa Ibom state under Gov Emmanuel Udom is singing a new song following some remarkable achievements while in office. UKO ETIM reports of how the administration has touched almost every sector in the state. Education Education remains a critical sector in any given society. That is why it demands massive investment for human capital development Read More
Many experts are unanimous that corruption in government remains a global challenge. To some, it is a malaise to economic and social development; to others, it hinders the delivery of valuable projects and distorts government abilities to transfer resources to the people.No longer business as usualIn Bauchi state, hitherto the assumption of Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir in office, it was Read More
MUAZU ABARI reports on how Gov Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has consolidated on his earlier achievements to return the glory of the state lost to bad governance of past administrations.Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa state came into Dougerei Government House Yola with a promise of fresh air and commitment to make Adamawa work again, not only for the present Read More
As cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) become more rampant in the country, stakeholders have continued to emphasise the need to fight the culture of silence that allows the perpetrators to go free while the victim is left to suffer in painful silence. The stakeholders have continued to emphasise the need for victims to cry out so as to get justice Read More
It is obvious that the provision of basic social amenities to the citizenry especially at the grassroots lay on the shoulders of government at all levels, but paucity of funds and competing demands more often than not hinder the government. However, a non governmental organisation took up the challenge. OYIBO SALIHU reports. How the journey started As part of effort Read More
Modern day Nasarawa state owes its success story to its immediate past governor, Tanko Al-Makura, for his invaluable contributions to the state. No wonder he is branded as the architect of modern day Nasarawa. MOHAMMED YANGIDA reports.As if the legend Reggae star, Jimmy Cliff had Nasarawa state and Senator Umaru Al-makura in mind when he sang, ‘’I have got a Read More
Rice – one of the most consumed staple crop, no doubt has a global appeal. It has found favour with many households. In fact, the food basket of many homes is never complete without rice. The rice sub-sector has been a springboard upon which the agricultural sector has assumed an active contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well Read More
As countdown to the 2023 general elections begins, the immediate past Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has returned to the Kwara political scene. Will he bounce back? TOPE SUNDAY asks in this report. In 2019, the over 40 years of political dominance of the Saraki dynasty in Kwara state was upstaged by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in sweeping revolution, Read More
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