The Igbo Canadian Community Association (ICCA), comprising all Igbo resident in Canada, has urged the Nigerian electorate to vote massively for Alhaji Abubakar Atiku and Mr. Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the February 16 polls. The…
Illegal haulage: Dangote partners public to arrest erring drivers (Leadership)
In a renewed effort aimed at ridding the organisation of unscrupulous drivers, the management of the pan-African Conglomerate, Dangote Group has solicited the help of members of the public to assist in apprehending persons engaging in illegal haulage activities with…
PMB hails Super Eagles return to AFCON after 6 years (Leadership)
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their qualification for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after being held 1-1 by South Africa in Johannesburg, yesterday. The President in a statement by his special adviser…
Ebonyi Gov. Increases Corps Members Allowances (Leadership)
The National Youth Service Corps members in Ebonyi are currently receiving the increased monthly allowances granted them by the state government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. David Umahi, during his recent visit to the scheme’s orientation…
‘Chinese condoms too small’ – health minister (Leadership)
Zimbabwean health minister David Parirenyatwa has reportedly challenged private manufactures in the country to produce condoms so as “to address concerns over the size of condoms imported from China”. According to NewsDay, Parirenyatwa said the move would also save on…
Donald Duke, others task youths on leadership (Guardian)
Youths have been enjoined to take proactive steps in seizing the mantle of leadership. The call was made by a former governor of Cross River State and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in next year’s general election, Mr.…
ASUU Begins Indefinite Nationwide Strike (Leadership)
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered its members across the country to commence an indefinite industrial action. This followed a meeting of ASUU leaders yesterday at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, the Ondo State capital. Read…
Wife Kills Self, Hubby, 3 Kids In Makurdi, Benue (Leadership)
The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of a man and his three children by his wife, who also took her life. “The man, Mr. Nicholas Adetsav, a staff of Makurdi Local Government Council, and his children, were…
Israel Warns On Impending Crisis In North Central (Leadership)
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has warned of impending crisis. Israel yesterday called on Nigerians to eschew bitterness and work for peace. Speaking at the 23th Memorial Lecture/ Anniversary of Late Prime Minister…
World Bank rates Nigeria high on ease of doing business (Leadership)
World Bank released its 2019 Doing Business Index (DBI) yesterday, reporting an improvement in Nigeria’s ease of doing business as the country moved from 51.52 to 52.89. The report is themed: ‘Doing Business 2019: Training for Reform’. According to the report,…