All Nigerians have been challenged to think outside the box in order to get the country out of recession. We columnists have often contributed valuable ideas towards heading off a recession or even a depression, but the rulers of Nigeria have not listened. We foretold a day like this. Perhaps, …

The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s brave initiative in embarking on the immediate rehabilitation of the failed sections of the Federal Government road along Oji River-Ugwuoba-Anambra State border by old road. The road was reported to have collapsed partly because of …

Nollywood super star and revered entertainer, Segun Aina Padanou globally known as Segun Arinze, has been specially chosen as the host of this year’s Bowler Hats Bash (BHB), season two. Proudly and painstakingly organised by leading daily online newspaper, Daylight.ng, the high-net-worth evening of relaxation, networking and entertainment holds elaborately …

1000 persons have so far been deployed by the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency, BOSEPA for the cleaning and fumigation of major roads and streets in Bama town in order to increase access for workers involved in reconstruction works. Governor Kashim Shettima who has so far spent four days in …

At the conclusion of his five-day activities during the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA71), President Muhammadu Buhari declared that he had a very successful outing. Addressing the media to round off his visit to New York, the President, according to Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media …

The much anticipated Clean Up of Ikoyi and Victoria Island areas of Lagos State commenced simultaneously on Saturday with officials of the State Task Force and other agencies clearing illegal structures and shanties and same being carted away by trucks of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority. The operation which …

Olutayo Isaac writes that the federal government’s decision to seek external help from international organisations is perhaps one of the best economic decisions the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has taken in response to the country being in recession The federal government may not be left with too many options to …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday said the State has witnessed significant influx of investors and visitors in recent times, saying it was largely due to the aggressive upgrade of infrastructure, especially road construction and rehabilitation. Governor Ambode, who spoke in Somolu Local Government at the climax of …

The primary objective of government’s fiscal stimulus plan is not to sell off all major critical national assets but to source immediate funds to reflate the economy and implement capital projects in the 2016 budget, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, has explained. Senator Udoma …

The Frenchman has said that the Catalans’ “side is definitely different” when they do not have the multiple-Ballon d’Or winning attacker to call upon Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane believes Barcelona could suffer in the absence of Lionel Messi, while he is relaxed over the form and fitness of his …

Encouraged by Governor Kashim Shettima’s 3rd day of temporary relocation to their town for the purpose of fast tracking ongoing reconstruction works, a group of elders and some stakeholders who hail from Bama local government area have contributed funds used to employ the services of 5,000 volunteers and vigilantes to …

In furtherance of its avowed commitment to uphold the integrity of its officers, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, September 15, 2016 arrested one of its operatives, Uzodinma Kingsley Agbazue for offences bordering on criminal conspiracy and extortion. Agbazue, a Deputy Detective Superintendent, DDS, was arrested following …

Conceptually, health denotes the condition of being physically and mentally sound. The essential role this could play in promoting sustainable economic and social development of any polity cannot be underestimated. Interestingly, health, which is equated with wealth by one aphorism, is an integral part of human capital that is greatly …

Wife of the Senate President and the Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s President, Mrs. Toyin Saraki was on Thursday September 23, 2016, at the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New York, given the prestigious Citizen Engagement Award by Speak Up Africa, for her work in improving the lives of women, girls …

The South South Zonal head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ishaq Salilu, Friday, September 23, 2016 told a group of protesters under the aegis of “Coalition of Civil Rights Organisations, Concerned Youths and the Ijaw Nation Worldwide,” who thronged the Port Harcourt zonal office of the Commission that, …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Friday said the fruitful engagement of millions of youths to increase the nation’s productive capacity remains the best way for Nigeria to quickly end the present economic recession in the country. Saraki expressed this opinion while delivering the keynote address at the …

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE Task Force Battle Group and Multinational Joint Task Force presently harbouring in Abadam village have dealt decisively with elements of Boko Haram that attempted to attack their location. The attack which was launched by the terrorist group at about 6:30 am Thursday, 22nd September 2016 …

Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has charged members of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to enthrone accountability and formulate broad policies aimed at achieving the set objectives of the Agency. The Hon. Minister said this while inaugurating the 11 member …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH FROM BAMA, BORNO STATE Indigenes of Bama, under the aegis of Bama Elders Forum (BEF) have offered to render voluntary technical services in the ongoing process of rebuilding their town by complementing the efforts of the Borno state government and other donor agencies. Addressing a press conference …

They converged from different parts of the United States of America, top rate professionals all, Nigerians whom Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora Matters and International Relations, described as “15 of the best people God ever created.” The professionals were in New York to meet …

Leading African bank, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has announced the debut of the GTBank Fashion Weekend which will hold in Lagos on the 12th and 13th of November 2016. The two-day consumer focused event is themed “Promoting Enterprise” and is set to create an ultimate fashion experience, where the most …

Nigeria’s Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has released a list of 23 players invited for next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match day 1 clash between the Super Eagles and Zambia’s Chipolopolo in Ndola. The Franco-German retained belief in the squad that pipped Tanzania 1-0 in a 2017 Africa Cup …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his signing of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change has demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to a global effort to reverse the effects of the negative trend. The President said this while addressing the opening of the meeting on Taking Climate Action for Sustainable Development in …