By Kasali Oluwasegun Oluwajuwon We sleep with our eyes open; Gone are those days when we walk freely without securities. Gone are those days when the youth are the hope of the Nation. Gone are the days when we vote for who we want and not who gains power through manipulation. Now in our society, the youth believe being a fraudster is a way to to earn a living, rather than the days the young children dream to become doctors, and lawyers, accountants, and so on. Now Kidnapping has become a lucrative business, killing cases gets higher by the day.…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reopen the Seme border has been commended as in order since it could stimulate activities in Nigeria’s automotive industry with significant implications for the nation’s economy. The Head of Economics Department at Bingham University, Abuja, Prof Abayomi Awujola stated on Sunday in an interview with journalists, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the magnitude of the policy and urged the government to conduct ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and analysis to ensure the success of the policy. He said one of the immediate implications of reopening the border is an increased demand for vehicles.…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two imported consignments of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, with a combined weight of 5,344.1 kilogrammes in Lagos. The drugs, were seized along the Epe-Lekki corridor and at the Alfa beach, also in Lekki area of Lagos state. A statement on Sunday, 25 June, 2023 by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi revealed that the first interception was based on credible intelligence, adding that NDLEA operatives laid ambush for a white truck conveying 50 jumbo bags of the illicit substance weighing 2,434.1 kilogrammes along the Epe-Lekki…
Nia Pearl, a rising artist from Umtata in the Eastern Cape, is making a name for herself in the South African music industry. With a love for music that started in primary school, Nia Pearl has been perfecting her craft and building a career in the industry. After studying contemporary music at Damelin College, Nia Pearl started working with industry heavyweights like DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, Tyler ICU, Major League, Mas Musiq, Dj Stokie and Daliwonga on various hit tracks. Her delivery can be best described as creative, with incredible stage presence and vocal talent, as well as…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Troops of the Nigerian Army have raided a baby-making factory in Adamawa State, arresting seven suspects. Channels Television reports that the suspects were apprehended during the operation on June 23, with the parade done at the military headquarters on Saturday, 24 June, 2023 Also rescued were 17 teenage girls as well as two babies. Recall that recently operatives of the Nigeria police in Rivers State busted a suspected baby making factory and rescued six pregnant girls Police said the arrest was made around Choba community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The new state Commissioner…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Simon Akpah Amobeda, has granted an ex-parte motion that temporarily halts the demolition of structures and property in the state. The motion was filed by a Kano citizen, Saminu Muhammad, through his lawyer, and seeks to protect specific buildings along BUK Road from being demolished by the Kano State Government. Justice Amobeda’s order specifically restrains the Kano State Government and its agents from proceeding with the demolition of properties situated on No. 41 and 43 Salanta, along BUK Road, Kano. The respondents in the suit include the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has sealed some branches of Access Bank, the Regional Office of Transmission Company of Nigeria and six other companies over tax liabilities amounting to N419.3 million. According to the agency’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Zakari Muhammad, the affected bank and companies were closed based on a court order after they failed to settle their outstanding tax returns of N419.3 million. He identified the companies as Access Bank – N249.9 million; Transmission Company of Nigeria’s Regional Office – N56.3 million; Transmission Company of Nigeria’s sub-regional office – N67.7 million; and…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has opened up on why he pushed for the club to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea, saying the German born winger is talented, versatile player and only 24 years old. Although the Gunners are yet to make the transfer official, Havertz is believed to have undergone his medicals and agreed a five-year deal. The German will cost Arsenal £65 million and become Arteta’s first summer signing. “Talent has a price and at Arsenal we are always interested in young people with experience. “I’m not talking about players from other clubs, but in the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Turkish Super Lig outfit, Besiktas, have tabled an offer for Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho, according to the Star. Iheanacho, Nigerian international, is among the players expected to leave Leicester City this summer following the Foxes’ relegation from the Premier League. Everton, Burnley and Nottingham Forest are among the clubs interested in the Nigeria international. Besiktas are now leading the race for his signature after establishing contact with Leicester City. The Black and Whites want to sign Iheanacho on loan, with an option to make the deal permanent. The 26-year-old was named Leicester City Player of the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Immediate past Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has donated N200 million to various categories of people in the state for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This is contained in a statement signed by the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, issued in Gusau on Saturday, 24 June, 2023 by the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Malam Yusuf Idris. Danfulani, who is the Chairman of the Distribution Committee said that the beneficiaries included members, stakeholders of the party, women, youth groups and associations. “Other beneficiaries were orphans and the less privileged, Islamic…