Early morning downpour that occurred in Abeokuta metropolis on Saturday had created a problem of flood for some residents and motorists in the city. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the heavy downpour had destroyed many properties in the affected areas, especially houses at the back of Ogun River. Among the property destroyed were personal belongings of some people which were washed away by the flood and also the destruction of building fences...
Nigerian Igbo complain about political “marginalization”. While true because of the civil war, and while Nigeria needs “a new grand bargain” between its ethnic nationalities, the Igbo themselves have harmed themselves. We must first shed our (political) victim mentality. Then we must address the disadvantage of being “led” by selfish, greedy and self-centered political elite masquerading as political and social-cultural leaders who are the first to shoot down their own. Many Igbo leaders are fine...
Dahiru Usman Bauchi, an Islamic scholar and leader of Almajiri has kicked against the ban on Almajiri by the Northern governors saying it is an infringement on human rights. In an interview with The Sun Newspaper, Usman stated that the constitution gives everyone the right to practice any religion of choice. “The constitution of the country gives us the freedom to practice our religion the way we want it. Our biggest religion is the Quran....
America Claude McKay – 1889-1948 Although she feeds me bread of bitterness, And sinks into my throat her tiger’s tooth, Stealing my breath of life, I will confess I love this cultured hell that tests my youth! Her vigor flows like tides into my blood, Giving me strength erect against her hate. Her bigness sweeps my being like a flood. Yet as a rebel fronts a king in state, I stand within her walls with not a...
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the posting and redeployment of senior police officers in line with the recent presidential approval for the re-organisation of the force. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the presidential approval included the creation of an additional Department, the Directorate of Intelligence, expansion of the police zonal structure from 12 to 17...
Nine Nigerians have missed the second evacuation flight from the United States for running foul of the Federal Government’s COVID-19 guidelines. Among them is a family of five, according to Mr. Benaoyagha Okoyen, the Consul General of Nigeria in New York, who oversaw the evacuation activities. Okoyen told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the airport that they were not allowed to check in after five of them failed to present a negative coronavirus...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 454 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The information is on the centre’s official Twitter page on Friday night. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that with the latest cases, Nigeria’s total infections now stand at 27,564. The health agency said that no new state reported a case in the last 24 hours. According to it, till date, 27,564 cases have been confirmed, 11,069 cases have been...
The UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Regional Office and ECOWAS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on response to COVID-19 in West African countries. The signing of the MoU took place on Friday, by Mr Yao Ydo, UNESCO Regional Director and Mr Leopoldo Amado, ECOWAS Commissioner for Education, Science and Culture in Abuja. Ydo said the response was in line with UNESCO’s mission of contributing to the building of a culture of...
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 6,618 senior officers, one Assistant Inspector General (AIG), four Commissioners and three Deputy Commissioners. The Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said that the approval was one of the high-points of the 8th Plenary meeting of the commission that ended on Wednesday, after three weeks of deliberations. Ani noted that the officer...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its commitment toward curtailment of COVID-19 pandemic as domestic flights resume on July 8. Mr Sani Mahmud, FAAN Regional General Manager, North-Central, made this known while receiving face shields from the Universal Disaster Recovery Foundation (U-DIREF) in Abuja. U-DIREF is a Nigeria-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) registered in 2019 to provide humanitarian services to victims of disasters through life-saving support initiatives. It seeks to rebuild hope in...
