Stolen crown, failed coronation and the other sultan

LAST week, while the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan, a fellow in one of Nigeria’s most tradition-bound states attempted the royal equivalent of a military coup. The leader of the Shua Arab in Edo, Idris Adanno, in a curious, latter-day rediscovery of his linguistic and cultural identity, arranged for his own coronation as … Continue reading Stolen crown, failed coronation and the other sultan

2021 UTME: How we shut out 500,000 impersonators- Oloyede

Registrar and chief executive, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Isha’q Oloyede, has disclosed that he has been able to uncover over 500,000 impersonators in the just concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Oloyede who stated this yesterday, while speaking on LEADERSHIP Podcast’s live show, ‘Inside Nigeria,’ said the board has been able to … Continue reading 2021 UTME: How we shut out 500,000 impersonators- Oloyede

The Afghanistan lessons for Nigeria

The Guardian The turn of events in Afghanistan that saw the Talibans effectively sacking government and seizing power must necessarily pose deep concern for Nigeria in her 12-year old struggle against Boko Haram terrorists. The question is whether the insurgents will one day overrun the country as happened in Afghanistan. Whatever American withdrawal from Afghanistan … Continue reading The Afghanistan lessons for Nigeria

NNPC ready to deduct N215bn from September FAAC

NNPC-Towers-Abuja NNPC Ready to Deduct N215bn from September FAACThe Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is once more set to deduct about N215.3 billion from its contribution to next month’s joint Federation Account.The aforementioned amount is a combination of N175 billion value shortfall or subsidy and N40 billion Joint Venture (JV) cost recovery.In a document obtained … Continue reading NNPC ready to deduct N215bn from September FAAC

CHE vs LIV: Analysis and possible starting XI ahead of their EPL match

Chelsea and Liverpool are both considered title contenders, and will square up in the Premier League on Saturday 28th August. Current Form Both teams currently have 100 per cent record in the Premier League after winning both of their games, Chelsea won both Crystal Palace and Arsenal while Liverpool won Norwich and Burnley, one or … Continue reading CHE vs LIV: Analysis and possible starting XI ahead of their EPL match

Why President Muhammadu Buhari should not be blamed for the NDA facility

President Muhammadu Buhari Photo Credit: Premium Times Newspaper On Monday night, it was made known that the permanent site of the Nigerian Defence Academy, popularly preferred to as 'NDA' was attacked by suspected bandits, as the bandits killed two operatives in the building and abducted another person. Information given concerning the ugly incident made it … Continue reading Why President Muhammadu Buhari should not be blamed for the NDA facility

Manchester city has agreed a deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester city have agreed a deal to sign Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo according to renowned Spanish news outlet AS. The Citizens are said to have turned their attention to the 36 year old attacker after itbwas confirmed that Harry Kane would remain at Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Reports in Spain now have it that Pep … Continue reading Manchester city has agreed a deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

We are working seriously to stop miracle centers – WAEC

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has vowed to do everything possible to stop special centers also known as ‘Miracle Centers’ for its examinations in the country. Mrs Eucharia Onodu, Deputy Registrar/Zonal Coordinator, WAEC in Enugu State made the vow in Enugu on Thursday at a stakeholders round table on how to end examination malpractice … Continue reading We are working seriously to stop miracle centers – WAEC