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Being the text of a lecture delivered by Anyim Pius Anyim, a former Senate President, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) during the Faculty of Social Sciences’ Distinguished Annual Public Lecture held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. The topic I am requested to talk about is: ‘Political Succession and …

The Senate, on Tuesday, waded into assault allegations leveled against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar in a petition received to that effect. The Petition was brought to the floor by Senator Istifanus Gyang (PDP, Plateau North). Accordingly, the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, referred the …

Being remarks by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Godwin Emefiele, at the Zenith Bank 2021 International Export Seminar on “Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity: The Role of Intra-Regional Trade and Non-oil Export Initiatives” held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (Protocols) I am indeed delighted to attend this seminar …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has increased the daily supply of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across the country from 550 trucks to 1,661 trucks to combat the build up of fuel queues in some parts of the country. A statement by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, …

By Lilian Okoro Lagos, April 20, 2021 A Consultant Nutritionist, Dr Mashudat Adams, says frequent intake of fruits will help to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and high blood pressure. Adams, a staff of a Lagos hospital, said this in an interview with the News …

By Yunus Yusuf Ikeja, April 20, 2021 The Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal two (MMA2), has returned a bag containing N2.35 million and other vital documents to Uyo-bound passenger, Mr George Etuk. The Head, Corporate Communications of MMA2, operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), …

Montreux (Switzerland), April 20, 2021 FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the 12 breakaway European Super League clubs on Tuesday that they could not be “half in, half out” of the established football system. He added that they must face up to the reality of their decision. Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, …

  By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, April 20, 2021 The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has frowned at the re-emergence of petrol queues across the country, assuring that the situation will normalize in hours. Kyari gave the assurance when he addressed State House correspondents …

Corruption is not in the African blood says US Professor of Sociology, Akil Khalfani Equipe Patriota Global 2 horas atrás África , local , notícias , política , mundo Deixe um comentário 16 visualizações O professor de Sociologia do Essex County College, em Nova Jersey, Estados Unidos da América (EUA), Dr. Akil Kokayi Khalfani, rejeitou a noção generalizada de que a corrupção …

William Attah, Gombe Tiv Youths Peace Initiative (TYPI) have bestowed on Secretary to State Government (SSG) of Gombe , Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, the award of ‘Warrior of Peace’ for his sterling efforts at peace building across borders. President of the association Mr. Tenaa Anakaa who led other members of the …

By Awoyinfa Babajide Lagos, April 19, 2021 A Psychologist, Busola Akinmada, says good behaviour and personality traits are some of the attributes that attract women to men. Akinmada, a Senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology, University of Lagos, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, April 19, 2021 The Abia Police Command has confirmed Monday’s attack on the Uzuakoli Divisional Police Station in Bende Local Government Area. This is as President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, April 19, 2021, received Acting Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba in State House, Abuja. The meeting …

Berlin, April 19, 2021 Sunday’s announcement of a long-feared European “Super League” raised the possibility of unprecedented change in football. Already, the 12 founding clubs are seemingly at threat of being kicked out of other competitions as a result. The Premier League’s so-called “big six,” Spanish giants Real Madrid, FC …

Dr Mahmud Tukur who died recently in Abuja held many prominent offices of state but no post defined him like his spirit of nationalism and patriotism. In his adult life, he was Principal Secretary Northern Nigeria Civil Service; Principal of the Institute of Administration, Kongo, Zaria; an affiliate College of …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has notified the public about the emergence of a number of fake Twitter accounts masquerading as the genuine Twitter handle of the Executive Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. A statement by Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC said that some …

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, April 19, 2021 Prof. Bamidele Owoyele, the President, the Ilorin Neuroscience Group (ING) says one out of every four Nigerians suffer one form of mental disorder or the other. Owoyele, a Professor of Physiology at the University of Ilorin, said this at the maiden Global Engagement …

Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Monday, April 19, 2021 attacked the Nigeria Police Force Zone-13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State. According to the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer ( ZPPRO) DSP Nwode Nkeiruka, “the attackers, who came in their numbers shooting sporadically in order to gain access to the …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, April 19, 2021 All Progressives Congress (APC) Advocates Forum has urged the party’s Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee to call those fomenting trouble in the Akwa Ibom chapter to order. Mr Johnson Essien, National Coordinator of the forum made the call in a statement on …

The sachet water, commonly known as ‘Pure Water’ all over Nigeria, is the most popular source of drinking water in most cities and villages. Last week, reports emerged that the price of a sachet of water has jumped from N10 to N20. The doubling of the cost of sachet water …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The write-up you are about to read was forwarded to me by a friend who now lives in the United States of America. We had been comrades at the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife. Interestingly, the write-up is an investigative report by …

By Yakubu Uba, Maiduguri,/Sumaila Ogbaje, Abuja, April 18, 2021 Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has commended the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole combating insurgents in the north-eastern part of the country, saying that President Muhammadu Buhari appreciates their performance. Magashi made the commendation on Sunday while addressing the …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 18, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed as false, the purported suspension of former Kano State Governor, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Sunday, the PDP also said former …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, April 18, 2021 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and others critising the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to allow it efficiently and effectively perform its mandate. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, the National Secretary of APC Caretaker …

Abuja, Nigeria/New York, USA, April 18, 2021: Ground breaking agreements were reached on the development of Mbaise in Imo State, Nigeria through agriculture at a high level meeting between the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) and the Abuja, Nigeria based CSS Group of Companies, one of the largest mechanized Agribusiness organisation in …

Candidate for election to the Addison Texas City Council in the United States, Lilly Anyanwu participated actively in a “Meet and Greet” event at the Town of Addison Texas City Council on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The program took place at the Bitter Sisters Brewery in Addison and gave the …