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Nigeria: Fayose Vows to Defeat Federal Might, Win Election for Party
By Ayodele AfolabiAdo-Ekiti — Governor Ayodele Fayose has vowed to defeat the federal might of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to win the poll.The governor, who made the declaration at the 23rd Convocation of Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Ado-Ekiti, which he attended as visitor, explained that he had succeeded in giving Ekiti the party's candidate, Prof. Kolapo Olusola, who is a scholar.
Nigeria: 'Delay in Judicial Process Affects Housing Delivery'
By Bertram NwannekanmaThere are growing concerns that the delay in Nigeria judicial process, especially in commercial matters has compounded the inadequate housing for Nigerians. The agitations on housing deficits date back to 1991, when Nigeria was said to have housing deficit of seven million units. Since then, the deficits in housing requirements have been growing at 5.8 per cent per annum, which has given rise to a slum population estimated at about 70 per cent.
Nigeria: Expect Tough Challenge From Argentina, Onigbinde Warns Eagles
Adegboye Onigbinde, a former CAF/FIFA Coaching Instructor and ex-Super Eagles Technical Adviser, has warned the team to be wary of Argentina in their final Group D match on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match slated for St. Petersburg will determine the Eagles' progress at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Onigbinde told NAN on Sunday at St Petersburg that the team should not underrate the Azurris in the make-or-mar encounter.
Nigeria: Kayode Fayemi Tells Voters to Ignore Alleged Intimidation
By Ayodele AfolabiAdo-Ekiti — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday told the people not to be intimidated by the ruling party.Fayemi gave the charge yesterday during his campaign at communities in Ido/Osi Local Government Area.He told them that he was on a mission to rescue Ekiti people from poverty, misery, and bad governance, so that the state could be on the path of good governance, progress and development.
Nigeria: My Priorities, By Kolapo Olusola
By Ayodele AfolabiAdo-Ekiti — Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Kolapo Olusola, says the development of Ekiti State and welfare of the people are his top priorities.He stated this yesterday at his ward-to-ward campaign in Ekiti East Local Government Area.Olusola said the mandate that he is seeking is not for himself alone, noting that God has blessed him already.
Nigeria: Many Nigerians Still Believe Chibok Abduction Is Conspiracy Theory, Says Shettima
Photo: Screenshot/CNN A group of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram (file photo). By Kanayo UmehAbuja — Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima has said many Nigerians still believe that the Chibok schoolgirls' abduction of April 14, 2014, is conspiracy theory cooked up to embarrass former president, Goodluck Jonathan.
Nigeria: Ruling Party Elects New Officers Amid Tight Security
By Kanayo Umeh and Anthony OtaruAbuja — For the first time since assuming power as the ruling party, members of All Progressives Congress (APC) will today elect its national officers at its maiden convention in Abuja. The convention which many have expressed fears that it would be crisis ridden, may be hitch-free, following last minute consultations and horse trading among the party leaders.
Nigeria: Award for Top Yoruba Actress Toyin Adegbola
By Shaibu HusseiniNotable Yoruba actress, Toyin Adegbola, who is famous for playing the titular character in the 1991 movie 'Asewo To Re Mecca' will on June 24 receive the 'Professional Excellence Award' courtesy of Symbol of Hope Foundation.
Nigeria: South Africa Plans to Ease Visa Burden
The South African Minister of Tourism, Derek Andre Hanekom, has assured that much is being done with procedures already in place for a seamless visa process for West African nations.
Nigeria: Minister Unveils Second National Strategic Health Development Plan
By Murtala AdewaleKano — Minister of health, Professor Isaac Adewole, yesterday unveiled the second National Strategic Health Development Plan for effective health care delivery in the country.Besides, the minister ruled out the possibility of settling the May and June salaries of health workers in federal health facilities across the country.He announced the introduction of the second blueprint for the health policy implementation at the 61st National Council on Health Meeting in Kano.He...
Nigeria: Warif Seeks End to Sexual Violence, Launches Boys Conversation Cafe
By Tobi Awodipe and Geraldine AkutuOne in four boys are survivors of rape and sexual violence; nearly 100 per cent of boys are involved in alcohol and substance abuse; one in five boys will walk away rather than intervene when they see a girl being harassed; and 81 per cent of teenage boys believe that a rape survivor is responsible for the abuse because of her mode of dressing.These were some of the shocking outcome of a recent survey conducted by the Women At Risk International Foundation...
Nigeria: Fetuga Gives Eagles Tips On How to Beat Iceland
By Gowon AkpodonorSt. Petersburg, Russia — Former Golden Eaglets captain, Olusegun Fetuga, has given the Super Eagles some tips on how to cage Iceland in today's must-win second group D match in the on-going Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria: Mago-Mago? Wuru-Wuru?
opinion By Dan AgbeseIf you are reading this this Friday morning, the big do in All Progressives Congress (APC), its national convention, would be less than 24 hours away. The bell is tolling for those with the ambition to serve the party at the top in the country. And by tomorrow, they would know their political fate as the system throws out losers and embraces winners. It has not been an easy walk this far to the big day for the party.
Nigeria: Fire Guts National Museum, Shops in Ondo
By Oluwaseun AkingboyeAkure — It was sorrow and tears in Akure, Ondo State capital as over 100 lock-up shops located beside the Deji of Akure's palace were razed to ashes, partly destroying the National Museum established in 1987.The incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday at about 1:00a.m. in one of the shops along the popular Oba Adesida Market, which also destroyed the rate office of Akure South Local Government Area.
Nigeria: Stakeholders Allege Plot to Kill Bill Against Estimated Billing
By Kelvin Ebiri and Roseline OkerePort Harcourt and Lagos — Civil society groups in Rivers State have urged the National Assembly to be vigilant against a plot to scuttle the bill seeking to criminalise estimated billing by electricity distribution companies.A human rights lawyer, Mr. Toluwani Adebiyi, said some members of the National Assembly perceived to be political protégées of powerful Nigerians with stakes in the distribution companies (Discos) had been assigned to kill the bill.He...
Nigeria: Investors' Wealth Depreciates By N186 Billion in Three Trading Days
By Helen OjiThe bears continued to maintain dominance on the equities sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), as major highly capitalised stocks suffered price depreciation, causing investors' wealth to dip by N186 billion in three trading days. Specifically, the market capitalization depreciated by N186 billion or 1.3 per cent to N13.820 trillion from N14.006 trillion at which it opened for trading on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Enugu Sets Up Inquiry Over Mob's Killing of Monarch
By Lawrence NjokuEnugu — The Enugu State government has announced its decision to constitute a judicial panel of inquiry to find out the immediate and remote causes of the recent civil disturbances that occurred in Ogbozinne Akpugo autonomous community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, which led to the death of the traditional ruler, Igwe Stephen Nwatu and destruction of property.
Nigeria: Religion - Links to Academic Decay in Nigerian Universities
opinion By Leo IgweThe overwhelming emphasis has been on how the different religions have contributed to the growth of education and learning in Nigeria. It is widely known that religious organisations have been at the forefront of building and managing schools, colleges and universities. Christian missionaries introduced the formal education system to Nigeria while their Islamic counterparts have established several schools and other institutions of learning.
Nigeria: Jonathan's Kinsmen Back Dickson's Public Service Reforms
By Julius OsahonYenagoa — Kinsmen of former President Goodluck Jonathan have expressed support for the ongoing public sector reforms embarked upon by the Bayelsa State government.Political appointees, lawmakers, women groups, students and youth leaders, as well as traditional rulers including the Obanobahn of Ogbia Kingdom, King Charles Owaba, were among those who endorsed the reforms at a Town Hall Meeting in Ogbia.
Nigeria: Alarming Slow, Painful Death of CDMAs
By Ken NwogboTo say that the Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) sector is trouble, is stating it mildly; they are disappearing from the Nigerian telecommunication scene.It is only a matter of time before the last one fades into oblivion.It is true that worldwide, telcos face daunting task of staying afloat due to competing demands for new products and service; but the disappearance of the CDMAs in Nigeria has been hastened by paucity of funds; and poor corporate governance; among others.
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