archiveOctober 2019

Prof Charles Soludo, Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for collective response in tackling poor healthcare system, poverty and other major challenges facing the country. Soludo made the call at the 26th Annual Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) Development Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. He said...

  Dr Tayo Haastrup, Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), FCT Chapter, says leadership failure is the major cause of the country’s underdevelopment. Hasstrup said this in Abuja on Tuesday during a news confrence organised in preparation for the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NIPR FCT chapter...

VP receives 2019 Compliance Report on Executive Order 001 on promotion of efficiency in Nigeria's business environment   The Buhari administration will continue its determined pursuit of reforming Nigeria's business environment until the full attainment of the objectives, which will bring dramatic changes in the country's economy, according to Vice...

Says NASS is building a new momentum for good governance in Nigeria   President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday inaugurated the principal officers of the Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF). The inauguration is sequel to the conduct of election by the group at the National Assembly. Lawan, who presided...

  By Michael Owhoko Who will rescue Nigeria from the clutch of ethnic venom that is gradually but steadily being secreted by ethnic nationalists through their actions and behavioral disposition? I have opted to refrain from specific examples in this write up to water down envisaged reactions from those who...

VP receives US delegation We must actively engage in building bridges across religions and ethnicities to ensure a better society and nation, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Tuesday when he received at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a delegation from US-based Bridgeway Community Church,...

The South-West Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the decision of the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, to reconstruct the Iwo Road Interchange, saying that the bold move was a show of courage by Makinde. The South-West PDP, in a statement by the Zonal Publicity...

  canvasses inclusion of anti-corruption teaching in schools President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said on Tuesday that the National Assembly will provide the necessary support to the anti-corruption agencies in the fight against corruption. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences...

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government “stinks” and remains the “most corrupt in Nigeria’s history.” The party in efforts to justify its claims raised 15 questions, asking any citizen in doubt to provide answers to them. The questions which the party posted on...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Dubai-based bureau de change operator, Mr Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha. In a chat with the Press, it was revealed that Mustapha was arrested in connection with alleged graft and has been moved to Lagos. Wilson Uwujaren, a spokesperson...