By Samson Aboh By my estimation, patience is not merely one of life’s fusillade of virtues. It means much more than such simplistic conclusions to me. And maturing with each passing day, I devout considerable time to gauge the actions and postures of others before sketching conclusions or pinning down judgements from informed perspectives. Therefore, […]
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Group hails NPHCDA over administration of Covid-19 vaccines
The National Vanguard for Vaccine Administration and Advocacy (NVVAA) has commended the management of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) for the seamless arrival, distribution and administration of coronavirus vaccines across the nation. The group, in a statement by its Secretary-General, Akor Oche, on Monday, said the agency has displayed a high sense of transparency and accountability […]
Appreciating Ibrahim’s compassionate leadership at NYSC
By Philip Agbese One of Africa’s globally celebrated novelist and erudite scholar, Chinua Achebe spewed this timeless maxim in one of his novels; “The man of the people is not about Harvard or Cambridge degrees; but the man that speaks and understands the language of the people.” Achebe’s wisdom sparkles with a timeless relevance in […]
GLOBAL INTEGRITY CRUSADE NETWORK APPOINTS JOSEPHINE EJEH MEDIA OFFICER
Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), a pro-democracy anti-corruption and justice sector Civil Society Organization based in Abuja has approved the appointment of Josephine Eboh Ejeh as its Media Officer. The appointment which was announced on Thursday, 4th March, 2021 by the Chairman Board of Trustees/President of GICN, Barrister Edward Ejembi Omaga, is with immediate effect. […]
Oil Sector: Time for labour to review its stance on deregulation
Helpless Nigerians presently managing to eke a living are being subjected to yet another stress of standing in long-winding queues of vehicles to buy petrol at fuel stations across the country a practice that many thought was history. Those without the strength for the hassles at the fuel stations are forced to cough out scarce […]
Insecurity: Buhari is leader for all, NIFROP appeals to CAN
The National Inter-Faith Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other religious bodies in the country to embrace President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader for all. According to the foremost interfaith-faith group, the president has never demonstrated bias against Christians, Muslims or any other religious sect in the country. This unshakable […]
Group faults RevolutionNow protesters over calls for Buhari’s resignation
A pan socio-cultural group, Nigeria First, has condemned the purported rally by Omoyele Sowore-led RevolutionNow movement demanding for President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation. According to the group, Sowore, having failed legitimately to become president, aims to make the country ungovernable for the current administration, not minding the consequences. The Nigeria First movement made these known at […]
COVID-19 and NPHCDA’s rescue mission
By Philip Agbese At last, salvation from the asphyxiation of the COVID-19 pandemic for Nigeria looks very certain now. Like the popular idiomatic cliché, there is now light at the end of the tunnel. A bright hope and reality of the total freedom from the sickening torments of the global coronavirus pandemic on Nigerians stares […]
NYSC: Ibrahim’s Silent Transformation
By Bukola Olasanmi Youths of any nation globally are the foothold of a secured tomorrow for the country. Nigeria is a country blessed with agile and vibrant youths. In them, the portrait of endurance and perseverance exudes, laced in the dogged determination to conquer the challenges of life. But most times, they are not properly […]
North – East : Group scores NEDC high on good governance, accountability
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has been rated high for entrenching transparency, good governance and accountability in its operations. The National Accountability Watch Group (NAWG) said it came to this conclusion after a strategic assessment of NEDC’s operations. In an interim report signed by its Executive Director, Dr Okpe Joseph Okpe, on Monday, the group […]