Tinubu’s Proposed tax reform’ll destroy public tertiary institutions, COEASU warns
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), has warned that the proposed tax reforms of the Federal Government would have devastating consequences on Tertiary Education. In a statement issued in Abuja Wednesday, President of COEASU, Dr. Smart Olugbeko warned that the Bill if passed into law, would affect the source of funding to the […]
The charade of gubernatorial liaison officers
By Pita Agbese Governor H.I. Alia wears a cassock and other priestly regalia, but to hope that those accoutrements inoculate him from behaving like a run-of-the-mill Nigerian politician tantamount to throwing sputum at the moon for not being as bright as the sun. In every way, expectations to the contrary notwithstanding, Alia has followed the […]
Media group lauds Governor Alia’s civil service reforms
The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) has commended Benue state governor Hyacinth Alia for initiating reforms in the state civil service, saying they have ushered in an era of effective e-governance system that promotes transparency, and accountability. In a statement signed by its Vice President Ewache Ajefu on December 1, CBJ urged Governor Alia to […]
Ending AIDS requires tackling inequalities, says WHO
By Esther Angwa The World Health Organisation (WHO) has charged global leaders to tackle inequalities in healthcare access, saying the disparities hinder progress in ending acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) by 2030. WHO’s Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu made the call in a report titled “take the rights path to end AIDS” as part of activities […]
FBI arrests Nigerian fraudster Bola ‘Bobo Chicago’ over $2.8 million business email ramp, money laundering
Authorities of the United states of America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI have arrested an alleged notorious fraudster, Oluyomi Omobolanle Bombata alias Bobo Chicago for allegedly scamming several companies and individuals of monies going up to $2.8 million. The alleged fraudster who acquired the notorious nom de gore ‘Bola Flexx’ because of his obscene extravagant […]
Tax Reform Bill: why we invited experts to brief Senators – Akpabio
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that the National Assembly invited experts to provide insights on the proposed tax reform, ensuring that lawmakers are properly informed about its potential economic and social implications. Akpabio stated this when he received the leadership of the Association of Nigeria Delta Monarchs of Nigeria (ANDMON), Captain […]
Experts urge use of technology to combat sexual crimes
Regina Bella At the end of the 10th Network Conference of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) organised by the European Union-funded Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (RoLAC) Programme, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice Sexual and Gender-based Violence Response Unit in Abuja, participants called for the utilisation of digital technology to gather and […]
Gov Okpebholo: The promise keeper, breaking the yoke of retrogression
By Fred Itua Within 10 days of his swearing-in on November 12, 2024, Governor Monday Okpebholo has proven himself capable of administering a complex and multicultural environment like Edo state without getting distracted by darts thrown at him by either Fifth Columnists or partisans who would rather the status quo remained. In his inaugural address, […]
Random musing: My Birthday Anniversary Haircut
By Prof. Terhemba Shija I was at the Barber’s shop in Abuja yesterday for my regular haircut, and just before I stepped in, it struck me that today would be my 64th birthday anniversary. I thank the Almighty God for His mercies on me and my family. For every one year added to us by […]
Atiku Abubakar: politician in search of a throne
By Stephanie Shaakaa Atiku Abubakar’s political journey is a tale of ambition, resilience, and sometimes self-sabotage. Few figures in Nigerian politics have demonstrated such dogged determination, yet his story reads like a litany of missed opportunities and strategic missteps. For decades, he has pursued the presidency with the enthusiasm of a man convinced of his […]