Favour Ofili has secured a spot in the final of the women’s 200 meters at the Olympic Games in Paris, France. She achieved a season-best time of 22.05 seconds in heat 1 of the semi-finals, finishing behind Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, the new women’s 100m champion. Ofili will join seven other athletes in the […]Continue Reading
Key points: Encourage dialogue between the FG and protesters President Tinubu inherited problems and can’t solve them instantly. The constitution isn’t meeting people’s needs, and democracy is empowering selfish leaders. Reducing government costs, like National Assembly members’ salaries, is a positive step. Borrowing should fund productivity, not Continue Reading
Key points: ALGON pushes for LGAs to have more control over policy-making. LG face many challenges, including interference, lack of resources, and corruption. ALGON recommends transparency, accountability, and citizen involvement to improve local governance. Yiaga Africa’s leader says local governments need stable leadership and stronger state institutions. A former Continue Reading
Key Points Tinubu silent on hunger, but claims FG partners on food production President appeals for suspension of protests He claims fuel subsidy and devaluation of Naira were inevitable ‘Governors received N570 billion for ‘palliatives’ ‘The economy has started to improve’ He outlines youth empowerment programmes By Clement Adeyi Sequel to Continue Reading
Key Points: Minimum wage History of minimum wage The legal aspect of National minimum wage Reasonable wage Factors to consider in fixing a reasonable wage Effects of poor take-home pay due to low minimum wages Potential solutions and alternatives By Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on 18th July, 2024, […]Continue Reading
Key Points: He is Africa’s first Nobel Laureate in any field Soyinka is many things rolled into one Wole Soyinka has taught a whole generation of literary giants I read English for three years before switching over to Law Wole Soyinka wrote 52 books in 64 years BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME, SAN, CON, OFR Till […]Continue Reading
Key points: Nigeria locked down due to protest Bid to dissuade Nigerians from participating in the protest failed Protesters defied court restrictions on venues Protesters sang the old national anthem as a sign of expressing their frustration Tinubu’s plea falls on deaf ears By Emmanuel Kwada Despite appeals from religious leaders, governors, student leaders, and Continue Reading
By Clement Adeyi The National President of One Nigeria Group (ONG), a peace and unity Non-Governmental Organisation, Alhaji Muhammad Saleh Hassan, has called on the organisers of the looming nationwide hunger protests scheduled for August 1-10 to jettison the move because it might degenerate to a state of anarchy and doom. Hassan who is also […]Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada Ahead of the August 1 Protest, a group of supporters of President Bola Tinubu converged at the POWA International Market in Nyanya, Abuja, this morning, wearing uniforms bearing the slogan “Say No To Protest”. The gathering, which took place peacefully, aimed to discourage Nigerians from participating in protests, citing concerns about public Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada In a bid to ensure public safety and security, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, held virtual and physical meetings with key stakeholders ahead of planned protests. On July 30, 2024, the IGP met virtually with Femi Falana (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), and members of the Take It Back Movement. […]Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada Nigeria’s women basketball team, the D’Tigress, has made history in the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating Australia 75-62 in their opening game. This feat marks their first-ever win in the group stages at the Olympics and set them on a path to potentially securing a medal. The team’s resilience and determination manifested […]Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Kwada The Federal Government through the Ministry of Youth Development has re-opened applications for the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) programme. The Ministry of Youth Development announced this in a post on the ministry’s official X handle where it posted a link to the application. ” Call for application for Nigeria youth investment […]Continue Reading