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Month: October 2023

Gov Yusuf decries high death toll from road traffic crashes in the State

The governor added that the state government was investing in road transport sector to facilitate safe human and vehicular movements. Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has expressed concern over the state of Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) resulting to high death toll in the state. Kabir-Yusuf, who spoke at the inauguration of the 2023 Ember…

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Nigeria’s Foreign Policy: Drink with Russia, dance with China, dine with US

All three nations are courting Nigeria — but how is Nigeria responding? On Wednesday, I attended a foreign policy lecture organised by the Society for International Relations Awareness (SIRA) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. At the event, Professor John Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti State and a renowned foreign policy…

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Dont gather at Lekki Tollgate – Lagos police warns on #EndSARS anniversary

Hundeyin further clarified that the police presence at the tollgate would be substantial. The Lagos State Police Command has issued a warning, stating that it will not tolerate any form of gathering at the tollgate in the Lekki area of the state. This announcement comes as several civil society organisations plan a peaceful march to…

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FG announces monthly ₦25,000 payment to vulnerable pensioners

That the inclusion of retired civil servants in the scheme is a direct response to the President’s dedication to supporting vulnerable pensioners. The Federal Government has announced its decision to provide a monthly payment of ₦25,000 to vulnerable pensioners. The initiative, part of the National Social Register of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, was…

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How to reset Nigeria’s economy – Lamido Sanusi

Sanusi said that, in resetting the Nigerian economy, it would be important to bring economics into public discourse. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says reduced dependence on petrol will be the long-term solution to the petrol subsidy removal crisis. “In the short…

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Top 5 secure cryptocurrency wallets in 2023

#FeatureByPatrickLee As the cryptocurrency market expands and the number of cryptocurrencies increases, the need for secure and reliable storage solutions becomes increasingly important. Cryptocurrency wallets play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and authenticity of transactions. Investors and users are seeking reputable and trusted wallet options to protect their digital assets. For anyone who…

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What are some promising blockchain startups that have gained attention in 2023?

#FeatureByPatrickLee The year is now midway through 2023 and blockchain technology is still transforming various industries globally. Its capabilities to improve efficiency, security, and transparency make it a top contender for the future. The blockchain startup industry is booming with dynamic innovations and groundbreaking concepts. It is projected that blockchain technology will experience a substantial…

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VC wants medical students to sign 5-year bond before being allowed to go abroad

The VC asked the government to also cater for health workers by giving them necessary welfare packages that would make their work convenient . The Vice Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, has advised the Nigerian government that medical students in government-owned institutions be made to sign a bond…

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Navy intercepts 11 suspected stowaways enroute Ghana

Four stowaways were initially apprehended from the stern of the vessel but upon interrogation, they revealed the presence of an additional seven stowaways inside the ship. The patrol team of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS), BEECROFT, has apprehended 11 individuals suspected to be stowaways on board the GWANGZHOU Highway Panama vessel. The Commander, NNS BEECROFT,…

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Ohanaeze hails gov Uzodimma for offering amnesty to unknown gunmen in Imo

Ogbonnia added that the meeting expressed very deep concern over the insecurity in the Southeast and felt sad over the continued incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has hailed Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, for offering amnesty to all the unknown gunmen hiding in the bush as a way of curtailing insecurity…

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