The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board on Wednesday began full investigation into allegations of fraudulent practices discovered by the board in various local government education authorities where the board had carried out staff biometric auditing so far. The Executive Chairman of the board, Dr Stephen Odey stated this at Boki Local Government area […] The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board on Wednesday began full investigation into allegations of fraudulent

Prince Anthony Olatujoye is a Public Affairs analyst and an indigene of Ondo State. In this interview with journalists, he counsels the Ondo State Governor, Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu on how he can move the state forward. Mohammed Abubakar brings excerpts. What is your advice to the Ondo state governor, Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) as he […] Prince Anthony Olatujoye is a Public Affairs analyst and an indigene of Ondo State. In this interview with journalists, he counsels the Ondo State

A member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Obokun Constituency , Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has condemned the alleged report of Indian imported Gari into Nigeria Market, describing it as unacceptable. Oyintiloye stated this while fielding questions from newsmen following the break of the news on Social Media that imported Gari was cited in […] A member of the Osun State House of Assembly representing Obokun Constituency , Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has condemned

Abuja – The newly introduced foreign exchange policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will help shore up the naira, an official of the bank has said. Mr Emmanuel Ukeje, the Special Adviser to the CBN Governor on Financial Markets, said this in an interview in Abuja on Thursday. Ukeje described as baseless the […] Abuja – The newly introduced foreign exchange policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will help shore up the naira, an official of the bank has said. Mr Emmanuel Ukeje,

The England captain wants to play a part in the Red Devils’ continued involvement in four competitions despite links with the Chinese Super League Wayne Rooney has confirmed he is staying at Manchester United despite reported interest from the Chinese Super League. Reports this week have claimed Rooney’s agent, Paul Stretford, travelled to China to […] The England captain wants to play a part in the Red Devils’ continued involvement in four competitions despite links with

The Monaco boss has hailed the contribution of his rejuvantaed star striker to a Ligue 1 title chase and a positive Champions League campaign Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim feels Radamel Falcao has silenced his critics with his fine performances this campaign. The 31-year-old returned to Monaco ahead of this season following unconvincing loan spells with […] The Monaco boss has hailed the contribution of his rejuvantaed star striker to a Ligue 1 title chase and a positive Champions League

Ghana Must Go is a comic Nollywood and Bollywood film directed by Frank Rajah Arase. The movie reiterates history of Nigeria and Ghana and through what can be described as a sad historical past, produced a rib cracking comedy that celebrates love that defies odds, and also heals decades of animosity and grudge. The movie […] Ghana Must Go is a comic Nollywood and Bollywood film directed by Frank Rajah Arase. The movie reiterates history of Nigeria and Ghana and through what can be described

Something interesting is happening in the gospel music world. From the most reserved corner of Christendom as portrayed by Catholicism, melodious tunes are wafting to add to the call for the faithful to consolidate their trust in Jesus. A laudable effort came last year when Fr. Albert Ofere, a UK based Catholic priest, released his […] Something interesting is happening in the gospel music world. From the most reserved corner of Christendom as portrayed by Catholicism, melodious tunes are

Franka Osakwe …NURHI undertakes refurbishing Although family planning commodities are free in Lagos, lack of consumables and poor state of family planning clinics at the Primary Health Care (PHCs) remains a major hurdle to accessing the services at the PHC level.   A visit to some of the Lagos PHCs reveals that many of the […] Franka Osakwe …NURHI undertakes refurbishing Although family planning commodities are free in Lagos, lack of consumables and poor state of family planning

President Muhammadu Buhari about whom so much falsehood had been written stepped out of his residence in London today, to debunk stories that he was on admission at Princess Grace Hospital. Here the Nigerian leader is captured with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress and Chief Bisi Akande, former […] President Muhammadu Buhari about whom so much falsehood had been written stepped out of his residence in London today, to debunk stories that he

Franka Osakwe Worried about the 12,000 new cases of Fistula occurring yearly in Nigria, EngenderHealth- managers of USAID funded fistula Care Plus Project (FC ), says prevention as the best way to end the number of new cases.. They made this appeal yesterday at a 3-day journalist roundtable on fistula prevention by the organization in Abakiliki, […] Franka Osakwe Worried about the 12,000 new cases of Fistula occurring yearly in Nigria, EngenderHealth- managers of USAID funded fistula Care

SEKINAH LAWAL The Mercy Corps’ Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises, ENGINE, program has really impacted positively in my life and many other girls. This was the summation of Elizabeth Adeniyi, one of the beneficiaries of the ENGINE program in Lagos, Nigeria who has been able to grow her small scale business from two crates […] SEKINAH LAWAL The Mercy Corps’ Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises, ENGINE, program has really impacted positively in my life and many other girls. This

Lawmakers of South Africa’s far-left Economic Freedom Fighters party brawled with parliamentary orderlies as they were ejected from the chamber for interrupting President Jacob Zuma’s state-of-the-nation speech on Thursday. Scuffling spilled over into the precincts of the building, Reuters reporters saw, as the lawmakers, clad in their trademark red overalls, continued to push the orderlies […] Lawmakers of South Africa’s far-left Economic Freedom Fighters party brawled with parliamentary

SEKINAH LAWAL … Ratifies Hajj 2017 seat allocation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, have agreed to join forces with the ultimate aim to end the perennial sectarian crises in the country. The resolution was taken at the end of an interactive meeting held between the leadership […] SEKINAH LAWAL … Ratifies Hajj 2017 seat allocation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission,

Sekinah Lawal As the world recently marked Hijab Day, a coalition of Muslim women groups, under the aegis of Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, HRAI, has called on peace-loving Nigerians to respect the right of Muslim women to wear their Hijab and stop frequent discrimination and harassment of women over the use of hijab. The groups […] Sekinah Lawal As the world recently marked Hijab Day, a coalition of Muslim women groups, under the aegis of Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, HRAI, has

SEKINAH LAWAL The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government and all state governments to pass death penalty for rape. This call was contained in a communique signed by the Lagos NAWOJ Chairperson, Hajia Sekinah Lawal at the association’s February Congress which held in Ikeja, Lagos State. […] SEKINAH LAWAL The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government and

Rear Admiral Mike Onah is the President Ndokwa Political Leaders Forum. In this interview, he implored the National Assembly leadership to call the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC to order over alleged neglect and marginalization of Ndokwaland in Delta State. Onah also spoke on wide range issues including the presidential system of government which he described […] Rear Admiral Mike Onah is the President Ndokwa Political Leaders Forum. In this interview, he implored the National

Chief Willy Akinlude is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and two terms Chairman of Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. In this interview with AYO ESAN, he speaks on the crisis within the PDP as well as the All Progressive Congress, APC administration at the Federal level. Excerpts: There were protests […] Chief Willy Akinlude is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and two terms Chairman of Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State. In this interview

ISESELE EZEKIEL, BENIN The Justice Ahmed Badamasi  led three -man Edo State Governorship Election Petition  Tribunal yesterday granted Pastor Ize- Iyamu Osagie and the  Peoples Democratic Party, PDP   the request to recount ballot papers used in four local government areas during the September 28 , 2016 Governorship election. The affected Local Government  Areas to be […] ISESELE EZEKIEL, BENIN The Justice Ahmed Badamasi  led three -man Edo State Governorship Election Petition 

Factional president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has pressed the panic button over the purported FIFA? ban on five board members of the Chris Giwa led faction. The global football ruling body had on Tuesday approved the five-year ban imposed on Chris Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Shema and Johnson Effiong by […] Factional president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has pressed the panic button over the purported FIFA? ban on five board