By Richard Murphy As a first, Nigeria is not a banana republic where everything goes. There are laid down rules and regulations. There is a Constitution that also guides our actions and inactions, just like in the majority of the world where there is a democracy. The piece by Bertrand Perrochet, the director of operations […]
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European group endorses Sowore’s prosecution
The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) believes the prosecution of Sahara Reporters founder, Omoyele Sowore, will save the country’s democracy. The umbrella group of Nigerian professionals in Europe made this known on Thursday after an emergency meeting in Brussels, Belgium to deliberate on the state of affairs in Nigeria. In a communique jointly […]
Emergency Activists and the Soul of Nigeria
By Babatunde Ajayi Foreign powers have sustained diabolic political and economic hold on African nations, even with the flag independence the 54 countries on the continent savour, or granted since the early 50s and 60s. Of late, Nigeria, with its status as the most populous and richly endowed black nation on earth has come under […]
Nigeria Deposits Aviation Law Instruments Of Ratification With ICAO
Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, deposited the ratification on ‘Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft with the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO at the United Nation agency’s headquarters in Montreal, Canada. This feat is […]
Zubby Michael appointed Special Adviser to Anambra Governor
Nollywood actor, Zubby Micheal has been appointed as a special adviser on media to Willie Obiano, governor of Anambra State, The actor announced the good news via his Instagram page on Monday. He shared a photo of himself holding what appears to be his appointment letter. “Duty calls #SAonmedia #doings #nawedeyhere #blessup” he captioned the […]
Sciacchitano to succeed Aliu as ICAO President
MR. Salvatore Sciacchitano, the representative of Italy has been announced as the Sixth International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council President after an election of the 36-member council which he won with 19 votes against his closest contestant, Captain Aysha Alhameli of United Arab Emirates who got 13 votes. ICAO in a statement released said, “The […]
Popular Comedian, AY seals Deal with Chinese Movie group to produce “30 Days in China”
Nigerian film maker and comedian, Ayo AY Makun popularly known as AY has sealed a deal with the Huawen Movie group in China to collaborate on the making of his next project, ‘30 Days in China’. The comedian revealed the collaboration via an Instagram post where he had a meeting with executives of Huawen Movie […]
President Buhari Orders the Completion of Ajaokuta Steel Company
President Muhammadu Buhari has given the marching orders to his ministry for the completion of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, disclosed this in Abuja at a media briefing on the proposed Nigerian solid minerals downstream workshop scheduled to hold December 2. The minister, who spoke through his Special […]
UK, USA, no longer choice destinations for corrupt Nigerians – Uwajeh
A former Presidential Panel Investigator based in the United Kingdom, Evangelist Victor Uwajeh, has said that many politically exposed persons from Nigeria can no longer find the United Kingdom and United States of America attractive for money laundering. Uwajeh, who served as a consultant to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) stated that “the […]
Bayelsans rejected your stooge, don’t blame army, police, Nabena tells Dickson
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Yekini Nabena has dismissed claims by the governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, claiming that security agents connived with the APC to hijack electoral materials in many local governments in the recent Bayelsa governorship election. The APC deputy spokesman said Nigerians should disregard […]