Obasanjo speaks on leadership and why nations fail
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says deficit of leadership is a major challenge confronting the world, Africa inclusive. Obasanjo made the assertion on Monday at the 11th African Biblical Leadership Initiative…
Alleged $6bn fraud: Ex-power minister opposes EFCC amended charge
Oct. 21, 2024 A former minister of power, Dr Olu Agunloye, on Monday challenged the amended charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an…
Ododo swears-in 21 LG chairmen in Kogi, urges accountability
Kogi Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, on Monday, swore in 21 newly-elected local government chairmen in the state, urging them to ensure accountability in the service to the people. Ododo…
Nigeria blocks Shell’s asset sale in the Niger Delta
October 21, 2024 Nigeria has blocked the sale of Shell’s entire onshore and shallow-water oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta, the country’s upstream regulator said on Monday, roughly…
Kogi First Lady to LG chair persons: Work for the people
The Wife of the Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo, has urged the newly elected local government chairmen to ensure that dividends of democracy benefit people at the grassroots. Gov. Ahmed…
Death rumour: Army confirms CDS spoke to Lagbaja, warns coup mongers
The Nigerian Army says there is a leadership vacuum following the absence of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. It dismissed reports of appointment of any replacement…
Oil prices steady after losing over 7% last week
Oct 21, 2024 Oil prices were broadly steady on Monday, following a more than 7% drop last week on worries about demand in China, the world’s top oil importer, and…
Gospel Singer aims to break GWR in singing
Oct. 20, 2024 Nigerian gospel artist, Somtochukwu Nsofor, professionally known as Essemm, has embarked on a mission to break the Guinness World Record for the longest hours of continuous singing….
#EndSARS memorial protesters recount ordeal
Arrested protesters marking the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings at the Lekki Toll Gate in 2020 have been recounting their ordeal in the…
Gowon at 90: Peter Obi explains congratulatory messageÂ
The Labour Party leader and the Presidential Candidate of the party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has given a subtle response to the barrage of attacks he received…