I have never made a secret of my admiration for Col Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Rtd). Right from the time he broke into public consciousness with his brief stint as Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority to the time he came unto his own as governor of old Kaduna State (including the present Katsina Read More…
The Federal Government has announced an upward revision of passport fees as part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The new fees will take effect from September 1, according to a statement released by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. Read More…
One of my favorite pastimes is studying individuals. Their mindset, character, actions and attitude towards life. Trust me, these things are easy to see if you pay attention over a period of time. This article is inspired by a few individuals I observed over time. From observing their attitude and disposition toward life, their mindset, Read More…
One of the personalities I had expected to pump hands with at the dinner marking the 2024 Democracy Day in commemoration of the June 12 struggle, was the former chairman of the National Electoral Commission, 82-year-old Prof Humphrey Nwosu. His absence filled the State House Banquet Hall as if the pillars holding the rafters of Read More…
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has issued an appeal to the Nigeria Professional Football League Disciplinary Committee to reconsider the N12 million fine imposed on the team for alleged misconduct. In a statement by the club’s secretary, Sani Ibrahim, the incident occurred during the week 17 match against Plateau United at Sani Abacha Read More…
The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahan Oki, expressed strong condemnation regarding the surge in assaults against agency officials while carrying out their official duties. According to LASBCA spokesman Mr. Olaoye Olusegun, Oki conveyed his dissatisfaction at the agency’s headquarters in Ikeja GRA following recent attacks targeting LASBCA officials Read More…
The Nigerian Army issued a stern warning to candidates participating in the 86 Regular Recruits Intake, cautioning them against engaging in manipulative or fraudulent activities that could compromise the recruitment process, as stated by Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations in Abuja. The statement was prompted by a circulating video on social media Read More…
