By Martins Oloja When a leader encourages the culture of impunity, the society is lost and it makes the work harder for the rest of us. (Wole Soyinka) The powerful feed ideology to the masses like fast food while they dine on that most rarefied delicacy: impunity. (Naomi Klein) Nothing’s as dangerous as power with […]
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The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Prof Emmanuel Adedayo Fasakin, has wished Muslims in the institution and across the country a joyful festival as they celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr. In his goodwill message signed by him and sent on behalf of the entire staff and students of the institution, he felicitated with the […]
Continue ReadingPresident Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law, Executive Order No. 10 of 2020 for the implementation of financial autonomy of state legislatures and state judiciaries. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, yesterday, noted that a presidential implementation committee […]
Continue ReadingMen wash their feet and hands before observing Ramadan prayers along the road in open space of Tinubu Square, wearing face masks and adhering to social distancing measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus in Lagos, on May 13, 2020. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP Worshipers Shun Fintiri’s Directive On Large Gathering, Defy Social Distancing […]
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Obaseki and Ize-Iyamu As the date for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary draws nearer, gladiators in the Edo State chapter of the party, including Governor Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and Pius Odubu among others, are making preparations for the final showdown to clinch the party’s ticket. It is going to be a […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on all social and economic sectors. In just three months, the pandemic has left tears, sweats and blood on the people and the economy. For Nigeria, the pandemic is an eye-opener and a rude welcome to a new normal- knowledge economy. Lagos state relies heavily on knowledge […]
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Operators in the downstream sector of the oil and gas sector have asked the Federal Government to unveil a pricing formula that will guide the monthly adjustments in the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol in order to avoid dislocations at the retail end of the value-chain. According to the […]
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• Kano, Borno, others direct open prayers• Ilorin Emirate asks Muslims to worship at home• FG declares May 25, 26 public holidays• Police to deploy 2,089 personnel in Plateau The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF) yesterday urged state governors to exercise caution in relaxing restrictions, stressing that large gatherings beyond 20 persons remained prohibited. […]
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Presidency warns as Nigerians buy up Chloroquine drug The Federal Government has accused governors of willfully breaching the protocols designed to guide the country out of Coronavirus spread. Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 control Chairman Boss Mustapha warned on Thursday of the danger in allowing large gatherings. He reiterated that the ban on gatherings […]
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The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark Eid el Fitri Celebration. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja. Aregbesola congratulated all Muslim faithful for successful completion of the Ramadan fast. A statement by the Director of Press in the […]
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