Memories of a Fatal April Fools’ Joke
By Farooq Kperogi Every April Fools’ Day, I can’t help recalling the story of a fatally tragic April Fools’ joke that caused the death of an old widow, the person who told the joke, and the son of the widow…
Rivers Peace Pact: I Only Respect Tinubu, Can’t Be Intimidated – Fubara Fumes
As the cold war between the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and the incumbent State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara continues, the Executive Governor has warned that he will surprise those who consider his decision to implement the presidential…
Tinubu’s Students Loan Now Legal, Plus All You Need To Know About the Scheme
A bill on Students Loan Fund, aimed at providing access to loans to qualified students to pursue their higher education, has been signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. This followed his accent to the amended Student Loan Bill on…
FG Okays 300% Electricity Tariff Hike As Presidency Says Current Rate Unrealistic
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved about 300% increase in electricity rates for Band A category customers, leading to removal electricity subsidy for 15 percent of consumers. Vice Chairman Musliu Oseni announced the adjustment during a press briefing…
Nigeria’s Food Crisis: Expert Highlights Causes, Options, Viable Solutions
By Sampson Enyongekere An Adjunct Professor of the North Dakota University, USA, Engr. (Dr) Wisdom Patrick Enang is of the opinion that by embracing effective governance practices, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, Nigeria can chart a path towards resilience and…
44-year-old Faye Becomes Senegal’s Youngest President
Senegal’s youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn-in on Tuesday after sweeping to a first-round victory on a pledge of radical reform 10 days after he was released from prison. The 44-year-old has never before held an elected office, but…
CBN Clears Inherited $7 billion Foreign Exchange (FX) Backlog
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cleared the $7 billion foreign exchange (FX) backlog inherited by Governor Yemi Cardoso. This move fulfils a key pledge on his appointment and signifies a significant step towards restoring confidence in the economy….
Tinubu Felicitates Awujale Of Ijebuland On 64th Coronation Anniversary
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebuland, on the 64th anniversary of his coronation. The President joined the great people of Ijebuland, Ogun State, and Nigerians in totality to…
Governor Oborevwori Congratulates Olu of Warri at 40
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, as he clocks 40 years on April 2. Governor Oborevwori stated that since His Majesty ascended the throne of his ancestors, the…
N10 Trillion to Service Unproductive Debts: Peter Obi Cries Out, Says N97.3 Trillion Debt Worrisome
The main opposition voice and the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has screamed again at the nation’s rising debt profile saying that N97.3 trillion is on the high side and worrisome. According…
Biology Of The Tree And Lessons To Learn
The tree constantly grows in two directions. The Root and the Shoot. When a seed falls to the ground, the roots begin to grow downward in the direction of gravity, which is referred to as ‘gravitropism’ (a plant’s ability to…
