The Nigerian Army, no doubt remain one of the strongest in Africa. There are several tales of the force’s exploits both on the foreign mission and on the home soil. It is an Army of disciplined and committed Officers and Men. Despite the challenges posed by the Boko Haram insurgency and other internal security challenges, their moral is always high and this was made possible by the visionary and dynamic leadership style of Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, the Chief of Army staff, Nigerian Army, under whose leadership the Army has continued to record tremendous successes both against the insurgents…
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The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has been described as a blessing to Nigeria. This was contained in a statement released by an All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Lagos State, Hon Adedoyin Adeyinka who equally urged Nigerians to support Hon Gbajabiamila to become Speaker in June. Adeyinka who spoke on Monday at the 2019 Alaka Children’s Day Celebration in Lagos, praised the member representing Surulere Constituency 1 for meeting the expectations of his constituents. “Allow me Mr Chairman to state a few general positions. The Face of Alaka 2019 Children’s Day Celebration, Hon Femi…
A Lagos group under the auspices of Save Lagos Group (SLG) has applauded the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai over his stand on godfatherism in Nigeria politics, particularly in Lagos State, declaring support to el-Rufai position, the group maintained that the godfatherism saga has eroded the State of finest governor in person of Mr. Akinwumi Ambode. Meanwhile, the group also declared that the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not fit to rule the country come 2023 as being aspired by him ( Tinubu), explaining that if the Presidency was to…
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has been described as a beacon of exemplary leadership in contemporary Nigeria and the indisputable leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region of the country. A chieftain of the APC in the South-South, who is also an associate of the Minister, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, who gave the description in a statement issued and circulated in Port Harcourt on Monday, to celebrate the 54th birthday anniversary of Rt. Hon. Amaechi, also encouraged the Minister to stay focused and not be distracted by those intimidated by his sparkling profile. Recalling…
A social platform that mobilizes citizens to collaborate, track budgets and give feedback on public projects in their communities, Tracka has announced the expansion of its transparency advocacy into six new states – Anambra, Abia, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Benue and Kastina – in collaboration with Google Impact Challenge. Tracka hitherto operated in 22 states across Nigeria since inception in 2014, combining both physical and digital advocacy to ensure implementation of government projects, which are mostly abandoned, uncompleted or poorly executed, through citizen collaboration and government engagement. “A fortune of funds are allocated as capital expenditure, yet, projects are left undone. We…
Saying Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON is a distinctive personality, no doubt, amounts to stating the obvious. Times and events have certified him as a father of nations, he also carries toga of an enigma of detribalized intercontinental leadership. He has served in various local, regional and national capacities, including as a Commissioner for Education, Finance and Establishment in the old Bendel State in the 70s, Federal Minister for Information and National Orientation during the civil war till 1975 when General Gowon’s regime was terminated, as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1983 and today as…
BudgIT has charged the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to engage the National Assembly on the passage of the UBEC Amendment Bill 2018, as states’ failure to fulfil their counterpart funds obligation exacerbates education crisis in Nigeria. This call is aimed at achieving the objective of the amendment bill — to amend the UBEC Act 2004 thus increasing the block grant contribution of the federal government while reducing states’ counterpart funding from 50% to 25% in the interest of the dwindling education standard and millions of out-of-school children. The viral news of a schoolgirl in Warri, Delta State, who was…
The Chairman of Bayelsa State Environmental Degradation Commission and Arch-Bishop of York, Dr. John Tucker Sentamu on Sunday raised the alarm over environmental terrorism and genocide facing the state. The prominent Clergyman said that it would be an understatement for anybody to describe the magnitude of violence done to the environment due to spillages and pollution by the oil firms as degradation. A statement by the Special Adviser, Media Relations, Mr. Fidelis Soriwei, quoted Dr. Sentamu as having made the comment while speaking to journalists shortly after a Special Sunday Service at the Government House, Yenagoa. He lamented that the…
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) has announced a major expansion of its MamaCare Antenatal and Postnatal Education program in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The ‘MamaCare + Nutrition program’ will now reach four more local government associations and a further twenty-eight healthcare facilities. The Foundation has strengthened its midwifery workforce, who will help the program to reach an additional 11,000 mothers and newborns annually with respectful inter-personal maternity care, communications, education and counsel. This expansion, which will improve the nutrition component of the MamaCare program, is being supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the lead UN agency for…
Accidents often happen, and we’ve all taken a few missteps in our lives. But, what if you make an on-the-job mistake that leaves you hurt and unable to work? Although worker’s compensation covers many of these incidents, it doesn’t apply in every case. Furthermore, some accidents occur due to an employer’s negligence. Here’s everything you’ll need to know about when you can get compensation for a slip and fall incident at work. Proving the Employer’s Liability When dealing with workplace slip and fall accidents, it’s important to know that to sue an employer, you must first document their liability. This…
Child custody cases are some of the most difficult to pursue because emotions are often running high, making the decision process cumbersome. If you are pursuing custody of a child, knowing how the decision is made by the courts is essential. While each state is different in their family law process, there are some similarities across the United States. Prepare Yourself for the Battle It is important to note that a custody battle is never easy. It is wise for you to emotionally prepare for the process. Many individuals end up needing therapy as they go through a big custody…
Remarks about Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s efforts at promoting Yoruba culture, Yoruba history, Yoruba nation and the Yoruba diaspora against the odds of the complex realities of our nation-state, Nigeria, abound. They range from applause for the awesome zeal with which the Ooni has been pursuing this laudable agenda to pedestrian illogical idle chattering. Unfortunately, included in the range of such remarks are tantrums from individuals who are supposed to demonstrate that they are highly cultured. Chief Oyeyemi’s recent outrageous remarks about Ooni’s purported establishment of a linkage between Ile-Ife and the Igbo of Nigeria is a…
An assessment centre is a viable alternative to the traditional promotional examination protocols. At the same time you should be aware that it is not suited for everyone and does not aim to eradicate problems arising with traditional examinations. There are both pros and cons associated with assessment and development centres. Administered and designed in a proper manner, an assessment centre is more reliable than a traditional testing module to evaluate managerial, administrative and supervisory potential. Though a large chunk of empirical data is not available to support this reliability the success is outlined by the evolving number of policy…
A reputable Human Rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has dragged the Minister for Youths and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung before the nations’ anti-graft bodies over criminal diversion of sum of N7.2b. The rights group, maintained that the sum of N7.2 billion was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Ministry for the promotion of a World boxing championship bout which involving a former world cruiser-weight champion, Mr. Bashiru Alli popularly known as Bash Alli. This was contained in a Petition letter dated March 25th,2019 and signed by the Executive Chairman of CHRSJ, Comrade Adeniyi,…
A renown Human Rights activist and Executive Chairman, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), Comrade Adeniyi, Alimi Sulaiman has called on Magistrate (Mrs.) A.O. Salawu handling the case involving a dismissed Police Inspector, Olalekan Ogunyemi who sniffed a life from a 36 year-old Johnson Kolade on March 31st,2019 around 5.10 pm at Onipetesi Estate, Idi-Mangoro, Lagos State, to do justice to the matter before her accordingly. Although, Ogunyemi, 45, has been remanded in Ikoyi Maximum Prison by Magistrate Salawu of an Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court in Lagos and he was earlier arraigned for murder,after an orderly room trial found…
Your Imperial Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, with utmost respect, and on prostration, we are responding to your letter dated 2nd May 2019. We greatly appreciate your contribution to the public consciousness of our cultural origins, linkages and identity. We are also informed that the Ooni of Ife is also glad that the conversation is taking place to give us a true picture of our cultural origins and linkages. ASHE Foundation welcomes all scholars to contribute to this most important conversation in 500 years. We have previously stated that the discussion is about whether Ifa recorded the full…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, seized the occasion of the 2019 Aje festival to pronounce that the Igbo people are aboriginal to Ife. Since then his pronouncement has shocked many Igbo and Yoruba. At the same time the pronouncement has brought a great relief to many Igbo who have for long been in search of a true account of origin with verifiable evidence and that is free from the clutches of any form of Hermitic hypothesis that renders them historically alien to Africa, an appendage of the Jew’s historical progression across space and time. Reactions from many…
There are many different types of crime all with their own legal definitions and police proceedings. This is because depending on the crime, it will have to be handled in the correct way. White collar crime is one type of offence which is often spoken about as individual crimes but never as one whole genre. What do we mean by white collar crime? Let’s take a look. What is White Collar Crime? White collar crime includes; theft, fraud, identity theft and forgery as well as many other types of crime that involve money and are nonviolent. The FBI deals with…
Have you been assaulted by a police officer or have been wrongfully arrested? You might be eligible to make a claim against the police. Find out more here.
Spain’s recent Champions League dominance could be about to end, if the betting odds are any indication. Spanish teams have won the last five Champions Leagues, with Real Madrid winning four and Barcelona one. On the eve of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, Barcelona are the outright favourites to win the tournament. But with Liverpool and Tottenham both representing the Premier League in the last four, England is more likely than Spain to be the winning nationality. The semi-finals kick off Tuesday with the first leg between Tottenham and tournament surprise packet Ajax Amsterdam at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.…