Julius Berger joins private sector stakeholders to launch HIV Trust Fund in Nigeria

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc recently joined other private sector stakeholders to launch the 62.1 Billion Naira (US$150 Million) HIV Trust Fund of Nigeria (HTFN). The HIV Trust Fund of Nigeria (HTFN) is a private sector-led initiative of both the public and the private sectors. It is aimed at ensuring sustainable mobilization of funds towards the… Continue reading Julius Berger joins private sector stakeholders to launch HIV Trust Fund in Nigeria

PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS RENOWNED PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS, ADEREMI OLUYOMI KUKU

  PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS RENOWNED PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS, ADEREMI OLUYOMI KUKU President Muhammadu Buhari sends condolences to the family of renowned mathematician and scientist, Prof Aderemi Oluyomi Kuku, over the passing of the scholar and administrator, whose work will continue to stand as a testimony of his diligence and brilliance. President Buhari joins the academia,… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS RENOWNED PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS, ADEREMI OLUYOMI KUKU

THE MAN THE CAP FITS – 

THE MAN THE CAP FITS –   BY UDOH GEORGE     Since Governor Samuel Ortom launched into the political landscape of Benue Sate in 1991 as the Chairman of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, his profile has continued to be in an upswing mode, knowing no other life other than the public service,… Continue reading THE MAN THE CAP FITS – 

Afegbua warns greedy Northern politicians

Afegbua warns greedy Northern politicians   Urges Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, others to bury  ambition   Wants Southern governors to speak with one voice   Restates calls for Southern Presidency     A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Prince Kassim Afegbua, on Sunday made a critical appraisal of the Nigerian State since the 1914 amalgamation and… Continue reading Afegbua warns greedy Northern politicians

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES NEW OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES NEW OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Senator Lekan Balogun on his appointment as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The President believes that the dedication of High Chief Balogun, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, in diligently serving his people has rightly earned him the new position. He trusts that the appointment… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES NEW OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND

Don’t remove NDDC from Niger Delta Ministry, South-South leaders tell Buhari

Don’t remove NDDC from Niger Delta Ministry, South-South leaders tell Buhari Warn critics Offer rare praise of Akpabio during Benin meeting Notable leaders in the South-South geo-political zone on Sunday gave credit to the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio for the development of the region. They also scolded Akpabio’s critics for confusing… Continue reading Don’t remove NDDC from Niger Delta Ministry, South-South leaders tell Buhari

2023 PRESIDENCY: SANWO-OLU URGES APC LEADERS TO UNITE FOR TINUBU

PRESS RELEASE   2023 PRESIDENCY: SANWO-OLU URGES APC LEADERS TO UNITE FOR TINUBU Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to unite and work for the victory of the ruling party at the local, state… Continue reading 2023 PRESIDENCY: SANWO-OLU URGES APC LEADERS TO UNITE FOR TINUBU

AFRICA NEEDS STRONGER, BETTER LEADERSHIP TO GROW, PRESIDENT BUHARI, PRIME MINISTER ABIY AHMED AGREE AT AU MEETING

  African growth and development will require strong, visionary leadership that caters for the needs of the people, and effectively strengthens institutions that encourage peaceful co-existence, while providing disincentives to conflicts and coups, President Muhammadu Buhari and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. At a meeting between both leaders at… Continue reading AFRICA NEEDS STRONGER, BETTER LEADERSHIP TO GROW, PRESIDENT BUHARI, PRIME MINISTER ABIY AHMED AGREE AT AU MEETING

Niger Delta youths praise Akpabio, Ogiame Atuwatse III, others

Niger Delta youths praise Akpabio, Ogiame Atuwatse III, others Hit out at Idjerhe monarch, dissident groups Niger Delta youths on Sunday lauded the leadership qualities of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, describing him as “a man of high integrity and principles” The stance of the youths was articulated by the President, Coalition of Progressive Niger Delta… Continue reading Niger Delta youths praise Akpabio, Ogiame Atuwatse III, others

Historicizing and Prognosticating Education and Internal Security Challenges in Nigeria

  Yakubu A. Ochefu Ph.D., Fellow Historical Society of Nigeria (FHSN), Member, Nigeria Academy of Letters (MNAL)   Introduction I will discuss the subject of education and internal security in Nigeria from a historical perspective, and prognosticate what is likely to happen if we do not address some of the challenges with the ideas that… Continue reading Historicizing and Prognosticating Education and Internal Security Challenges in Nigeria