As a development strategist, I like to indulge in scenario building. And against the current run of play in the highly fluid Nigerian political atmosphere awash with candidates in excess of 40 aiming at becoming president of Nigeria in 2023,…
2023: The Top10 magazine names 10 most electable presidential hopefuls
The Top10 magazine, Nigeria’s foremost monthly publication known for beaming spotlight on 10 leading lights in any human endeavour has released the list of the 10 presidential frontrunners under the title, “Verdict 2023: Top 10 most electable presidential hopefuls.” According…
Gender bills: Wike calls for protest against APC on International Women’s Day
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has appealed to women to march in protest against the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the 2022 International Women’s Day following the rejection of the gender bills at the National Assembly. The governor spoke at…
*Kidnappers now wear school uniforms to abduct children in Ibadan –Oyo Govt (Sun)*Man arraigned for alleged production of substandard engine oil (Punch)
Kidnappers now wear school uniforms to abduct children in Ibadan –Oyo Govt (Sun) Kidnappers now wear school uniforms to abduct unsuspecting school children in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, through free rides. The state government said the warning became necessary…
*Court remands 61-year-old man over alleged N10.8m land scam (Guardian)*Opportunities in Lagos critical to South-West economic aspirations ― Sanwo-Olu (Tribune)
Court remands 61-year-old man over alleged N10.8m land scam (Guardian) A Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Ebute- Metta, Lagos has ordered the remand of a 61-year-old man, Olasupo Alimi over N10.8 million allegedly obtained from two prospective land buyers fraudulently.…
VAT: Cloturing the media filibustering – Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
Thanks, no thanks to Nyesom Wike, the indefatigable governor of the Rivers State Government of Nigeria. Depending on the side of the divide you belong to, he’s either a villain or a godsend. Any which way, though, it’s gladdening that…
NLNG: Attah hands over to Mshelbila
Photo: New NLNG MD/CEO, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, receives the symbolic Key to NLNG from former MD, Engr. Tony Attah, at a Sendoff/Welcome Party for the executives…over the weekend The leadership transition period at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) ended at the…
*Families throng Lagos cemetery as fallen tree breaks graves (Punch)*Lagos communities fret over exposed vandalised petroleum pipeline (Guardian)
Families throng Lagos cemetery as fallen tree breaks graves (Punch) A windstorm, which uprooted an ancient tree at Abari Cemetery, in the Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, has disrupted the peace and quiet in the…
How to make Nigeria safe again – Ehi Braimah
Recently, Abubakar Sani Bello, the governor of Niger State, lamented openly that no place was safe anymore – not even Abuja. As you watch the video clip where the governor spoke to reporters with so much uneasiness, you immediately sense…
Wike assures of continued good governance as Obi commissions projects in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has assured the people of the state that he will remain committed to development and continue to deliver good governance to the people. Wike gave the assurance during the commissioning of Phase 2 of Isiokpo…