Month: June 2017

NASS to Create 1.5m jobs in 5 years – Saraki

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In order to enhance the economy and reduce poverty, the National Assembly has prioritized enactment of laws that would create additional 1.57m jobs and improve income growth in the next five years, Senate President Bukola Saraki has said. According to him, the decision was compelled by the need to enable the legislature evolve a way out of the circle of volatility that the country continue to experience in economic fortunes as a result of over reliance on oil. Saraki stated this yesterday at the anniversary of the National Assembly Business…

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US urges UN Chief to look into who killed investigators in Congo

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UNITED NATIONS – The United States urged the United Nations on Monday to investigate who murdered two UN sanctions monitors in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid mounting criticism of the Congolese authorities’ own inquiry. American Michael Sharp and Swede Zaida Catalan disappeared in March in central Congo’s Kasai region, where hundreds have died since last July in an insurrection against the government. Their bodies were found two weeks later in a shallow grave. They were part of an independent panel of experts investigating sanctions violations, who report to the…

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Africa in danger of digital disruption- Leo Stan Ekeh

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Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group,  Leo Stan Ekeh, has raised the alarm over an impending digital disruption in Africa occasioned by the challenges of mass unemployment and the failure of most African states to match the rapid pace of digital evolution. He made this call during a breakfast talk with select entrepreneurs from Africa and Asia in Dubai Marina on Sunday. Ekeh, a renowned digital enthusiast and global advisor to Microsoft, disclosed that Africa has barely 13 and a half years to avert the impending disruption which…

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We never named Peter Obi, Ike Ekweremadu, 21 others as sponsors of Pro-Biafra groups — South East activists

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South-East activists under the umbrella of International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety) and Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs) have vehemently denied naming immediate past Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, and 21 others as sponsors of Pro-Biafra groups. Intersociety and SBCHROs made the denial Sunday night in a statement in which they lambasted controversial portal Naija.com for “the wicked, scandalous and malicious publication”. While the notorious portal claimed to have sourced its story from Daily Times,…

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Trump attacks London Mayor over terrorist strike

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President Trump warned after a deadly attack in London that terrorism will “only get worse” if officials don’t “get down to the business of security for our own people” and end political correctness. “We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don’t get smart it will only get worse,” he tweeted early Sunday. “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is ‘no reason to be alarmed!’ ” Trump said in…

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The Politics Behind Dickson’s ‘Attack’ On Jonathan

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  …….on the intrigues surrounding the recent controversial outburst by Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Until lately, the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, was the ‘golden boy” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a dependable political son of the former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan and Dickson shared political links that have been very beneficial to the sitting governor from his days as the state’s commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General , and as a two-time member of the Federal House of…

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Terrorists strike again in London

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British police rushed to an incident on London Bridge on Saturday after witnesses said a van ploughed into pedestrians and one woman said she saw people who may have had their throats cut. British Transport Police said casualties were reported after an incident that may have involved a van and a knife attack, the BBC said, while the London Ambulance Service said it was sending multiple resources to the incident. Police said armed officers were also responding to an incident in the nearby Borough Market area of the city. One witness…

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Real Madrid make history as champions of Europe

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Real Madrid have made history in the European Cup yet again, winning an unprecedented second consecutive Champions League trophy. They did so by thrashing Juventus in a thrilling final at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. Juventus were strong out the blocks as Higuaín and Pjanic forced Keylor Navas into action in the 4th and then the 7th minute, but it was Real Madrid who were ahead inside 20 minutes. The goal came from a spectacular textbook counter attack finished by Cristiano Ronaldo with a cultured first-time strike past Buffon…

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Kelechi Iheanacho can become a star with regular football

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Young Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho seems to be surplus to requirements in Manchester. The Citizens boss Pep Guardiola has hardly used the Nigerian international and his agent has now stated that the 20-year-old will be moving on. In fact, the youngster’s agent stated that they are in advanced talks over a move to West Ham, reportedly worth £20million. Iheanacho’s preference is to stay in England and play regularly in the Premier League. He could prove to be a shrewd signing for West Ham. Already in his short City career,…

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Nigerian youths behave like tenants in Nigeria – Donald Duke

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Former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke has called on Nigerians, especially young people, to play a pivotal role in leadership and governance.  Mr. Duke made this call at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which held on May 30, 2017 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.  According to him, Nigerians behave like tenants in their country, thereby leaving older politicians and godfathers to take decisions on their behalf.  Themed ‘Open Governance: Improving Transparency and Accountability in Government’, the Symposium brings together leaders in politics, business, media, and more…

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