As 2023 polls advances into its last ninety (90) days stretch before the 25 February and March 11 D-Day, issues around corruption and the like which had defined the last general elections, particularly in 2011 and 2019, are not occupying…
Contribution of women in society, critical to development — Obi
Former Governor Peter Obi has described as critical to development, the contributions of women in society. In his message to mark International Women’s Day 2022, Obi explained that, beyond providing stability in homes, which are the bedrock of society, women…
Okowa’s Conversion of Tertiary Institutions into Universities: Sagacity or accidental masterstroke? – Magnus Onyibe
One of the iconic leaders that is often cited all over the world as an exemplar, is Lee Kuan Yew, who was the prime minister of Singapore that owes much of his fame to the legacy of a phenomenal, rapid…
*Lagos restricts movement of trucks on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, others (Punch)*Court jails mechanic for attempting to steal car (DailyTrust)
Lagos restricts movement of trucks on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, others (Punch) The Lagos State Government has announced the restriction of truck drivers within the state, especially on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, The PUNCH reports. This was contained in a statement on Thursday…
Nigeria drops on TI’s corruption index, now second most corrupt in West Africa
Nigeria has dropped to 149 on Transparency International’s 2020 Corruption Perception Index, the worst ranking received by Africa’s largest country in recent time. Nigeria also scored 25 out of a possible 100 points. In the last TI rating in 2019,…
Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign below par – Transparency International, CISLAC (Guardian)
Few days before his inauguration for a second term in office, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International (TI) said President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption campaign has yielded little result. Demanding an urgent intervention as the new cabinet is…
