By Michael Achile Umameh, PhD The Igala mega-state reached the zenith of its powers in the early 17th century under the astute leadership of Attah Ayegba Idoko. Through tactical military maneuvers and colonial conquests, diplomacy and innovation, wealth creation, administrative acumen, mastery and domination of the river Niger waterways, and complex treaties, the Igala Continue Reading
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A nonpolitical, peace and unity organization, One Nigeria Group, has called for justice for the relations of victims killed by insurgency and terrorist groups in the country. The national leader of the group, Muhammad Saleh, made the call at Unity Fountain, Abuja, during a rally organized by the group to condemn the nefarious activities of […]Continue Reading
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has commended the Nigerian military for putting up a strong resilience in a battle with fighters from the Islamic State of West Africa Province, who launched attacks on a military base in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of southern Borno State, on Saturday morning. Governor Zulum, in a statement by […]Continue Reading
Dangote Industries Limited has restated its commitment to contributing to a significant reduction in the number of unemployed Nigerians even as the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry lauded the indigenous conglomerate spread across Africa. Speaking at the Dangote Special Day, at the ongoing 2021 Lagos International Trade Fair, Group Executive Director, Commercial Continue Reading
…massive global effort to restore 40 percent loss of health services due to COVID-19 A massive $32.1 billion of funding to help women, newborns, children, and adolescents has been pledged to restore essential health, nutrition, and social services for women, newborns, children, and adolescents lost because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pledges are highlighted […]Continue Reading
Ukomu Igala Organisation (UIO), the Apex Voice of Igala Kingdom has applauded the emergence of Prince Alaji Matthew M. Opaluwa Oguche as Ata Igala designate. The organization also congratulates the beneficiary, Prince Opaluwa on his well-deserved selection, adding that the Igala kingdom needs a person of his comportment, exposure, clout, and experience on the royal […]Continue Reading
By Eric Teniola I attended a play recently at Glover Memorial Hall at Broad Street, Lagos. Yes, the old Glover Hall was built and named in 1887 in honour of Sir John Hawley Glover who was Governor of Lagos Colony between 1864 and 1872. The hall has undergone a lot of repairs, thanks to the […]Continue Reading
Senior Advisor to the Dangote Group President Ms. Fatima Wali Abdurrahman yesterday described Dangote Group as a Global Brand, due to the presence of its High-Quality products in Africa and the Global Market. Ms. Abdurrahman who was speaking yesterday at the ongoing 16th Abuja International Trade Fair said the impact of Dangote products like the newly […]Continue Reading
How come is the Workers’ Party of Korea advancing victoriously enjoying the absolute support and trust of the Korean people? The answer could be found in the idea of party building of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK. Spirit of Making Selfless, Devoted Efforts for the People In August last year, extensive flooding […]Continue Reading
Amidst persistent sanctions and blockades imposed by the hostile forces, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea(DPRK) continues to implement social policies beneficial for the people. Though in a difficult economic situation, it expands and develops such policies. The universal free medical care and education system can be said to be typical of the country’s social […]Continue Reading
Dr. Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner, has described Femi Fani – Kayode’s (FFK) admission into the APC as a ‘symbolic presidential amnesty’, considering his past attacks on President Muhammadu Buhari. Ajulo said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, against the backdrop of FFK’s recent defection to the APC. He said the APC was […]Continue Reading
By Olawale Oluwabusola I call him my ‘oga’ but he refers to me as his brother or friend. This demonstrates Barrister Ibrahim Shehu Shema, the former Governor of Katsina State’s humility and simplicity towards others. Every September 22 is the date of birth of this exemplary personality whose footprint remains indelible on the sand of […]Continue Reading