A Revelation of the Big Fall―Predictions from an Armchair Prophet

“Racism is terrorism. Period.” ―Don Okolo The American system of government is still on the move, going into its two hundred and fifty-fifth year as a nation. It has, undoubtedly, endured. The bulk and size of her polity, the one singularity that had woven the ligaments of her fabric into a tight, waterproof structure…the sole rationale for her longevity, the reason it has persevered inside both rigors of good and bad politics are because of...

OPINION: Nigerian Government Minister’s Jihadi Statements Cause Uproar

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist & Blogger   Isa Pantami is minister of communications and digital economy in President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. Some years ago, in sermons and other statements, he used rhetoric about Christians and the West that mimics that of al-Qaeda and the Taliban. He also fulsomely praised Osama bin Laden. Some years later, he apologized. Recently, however, those statements surfaced on social media. One Nigerian newspaper claimed that Pantami was on a U.S. government watch list for terrorists—a...

The Isa Pantami’s Saga: Reflections on Nigeria’s Dysfunctional Politics

“At what point did Pantami deny all those extremist ideologies, and under what circumstances? Then, should such a man have been appointed a minister in Nigeria? ” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy Minister, Dr. Isa Pantami is facing a major accountability challenge. This would not be the first time a serving member of the Federal Executive Council would be facing such a serious test on the government’s strength to hold its members accountable....

El-Rufa’i, Tambuwal Call for Collective Action to End Banditry

SOKOTO — Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have stressed the need for states to cooperate in tackling the menace of banditry and kidnapping. The two governors took the stand in Sokoto when El-Rufai visited to condole with Tambuwal over the death of Hajiya Aishatu, the daughter of late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello. This is contained in a statement signed by Tambuwal’s Special Adviser on Media...

Malaria: Anambra Govt. Distributed 100,000 Mosquito Nets in 2020 – Official

AWKA — The Anambra Government says it distributed about 100,000 Long Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLIN) to school children and pregnant women in 2020, as part of measures to prevent malaria. Dr. Vincent Okpala, Commissioner for Health made the disclosure in Awka on Tuesday at an event to mark the 2021 World Malaria Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World Malaria Day is celebrated globally every April 25, to highlight the need for...

My 40-years-old Marriage `Still Dey Leak”–Charly Boy

ABUJA — Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, says his 40-year-old marriage to his wife Diane has not been easy and `still dey leak’  though they are not giving up on each other. Charly  Boy, who took to his Instagram to give an insight into his marriage, said that every marriage has its issues. He added he and his wife agreed to never give up on each other. Charly Boy said further that “marriage...

Imo-West Senator – Elect Takes Oath of Allegiance

ABUJA — The Senate has administered oath of allegiance on Mr. Frank Ibezim (APC – Imo ) as a member of the 9th Senate. This follows the Supreme Court decision affirming him as APC authentic candidate for Imo -West by-election. The oath was administered by Clerk of the Senate, Mr Dauda El- Ladan, shortly after the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary. The by-election for the Imo -North Senatorial District followed the death of Sen. Ben Uwajumogu...

Creative Work: Enugu State Govt Set Aside Loan for Youth

ENUGU — The Enugu State Government says it has set aside loans for youths who want to engage in creative work in the state. Mr. Arinze Chilo-Offiah, Special Adviser to Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on SME Development and Investment, made the disclosure in Enugu on Monday at an event to mark the 2021 World Intellectual Property Day organized by the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC).  The theme for the year is ‘Intellectual Property (IP)and SMEs : Taking...

Group Trains 400 Ebonyi Cassava Farmers on Akilimo Tool

ABAKALIKI — The Cedro Royal Multiventures, Abuja has trained 400 grassroots cassava farmers in the use of Akilimo advisory tool for fertiliser recommendation and weed management. The Lead team of the venture, Mr. Fakunle Aremu, said this on Monday in Abakaliki during a training workshop on the use of the tool. Aremu said the innovation was meant to increase cassava production. He said the firm, together with Eleanya Empowerment Foundation Africa in the state, wanted...

Attacks in S/East: Nigeria Army Promise to Secure NYSC Camps, Lodges

ENUGU — The Nigerian Army has pledged to protect all orientation camps and corps lodges of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the South-East amidst current insecurity in the zone. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 82 Division of the Nigeria Army in Enugu State, Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, gave the assurance in Enugu on Monday when the Director of the South East Area Office of NYSC, Mrs. Ngozi Nwatarali, visited him. Lagbaja requested...

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