As the tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, is about to end, it is time to appoint a replacement. The assignment is a big deal in Nigeria because the country runs a system of strong men instead of strong institutions. In another clime, all that is needed to be […]
Much ado about new INEC chairman, by Tonnie Iredia Read More »
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Friday evening ambushed some members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and some motorists along Kirawa-Pulka road in
Ndume fumes as Boko Haram kills vigilante Read More »
Ten days after he was reinstated following the end of the emergency rule in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara is yet to make key appointments.
Fubara commissioners absent 10 days after resumption Read More »
Ahead of the October 2 deadline to enforce the permit requirement for vehicles with tinted glass, some motorists have criticised the plan, saying it will
Tinted glass permit: Motorists kick as police begin enforcement Thursday Read More »
An annulled election collides with a father’s return, and history rewrites a family’s story in the movie My Father’s Shadow. JUNE 23, 1993, is a landmark
In the shadows of June 12 election… Read More »
A deepening rift between the camp of former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, over disputed dates for state
State congress crisis puts PDP convention at risk Read More »
Etymology shows that the phrase ‘different strokes for different folks’ has its origin from the US in the 50s. It was however, the boxing legend, Muhammad Ali who is said to have popularised it in November 1966 while explaining his boxing strategy during his many fights. Why am I bringing this here? It is because
Poor funding of sports, by Patrick Omorodion Read More »
The leadership of the African Democratic Congress, alongside several top party chieftains nationwide, has pushed back against the Obidient Movement’s
Obi’s camp rejects fresh call to join ADC Read More »
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reversed itself, announcing the resumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as
Dangote refinery makes U-turn, resumes petrol sales in naira Read More »
The Kwara State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intercepted a vehicle transporting 127 bags of suspected cannabis
Kwara police seize cannabis hidden in yam tubers Read More »
