Enugu’s Conversation On Rural Development
By SHEDDY OZOENE The Peoples Democratic Party governorship campaigns for the 2015 elections that ushered in Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in Enugu state was ran on the mantra of continuity […]
Month: May 2016
Plain packaging of tobacco can save lives – WHO
By Alex Chiejina LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Recent moves to introduce plain (standardised) packaging of tobacco products can save lives by reducing demand for tobacco […]
Towards preserving a bio-diverse environment for future generations
By Ibim Semenitari It is my pleasure and pride to make comments at this year’s World Environment Day (WED) celebrations. This is so because of […]
Bill on loans for undergraduates passes second reading
Abuja – A bill seeking to make Federal Government to provide loan to students to pursue tertiary education passed second reading at the House of […]
Implementation of UNEP Report on Ogoniland, victory for non-violence agitation–Activist
Port Harcourt – Mr Kennedy Friday, a social critic based in Port Harcourt, said on Tuesday that the implementation of the United Nation Environment Programme […]
Police arrest 200 suspects in Ikorodu
Lagos – The Police in Lagos State say they have arrested more than 200 persons suspected to be involved in various crimes in Ikorodu area […]
Buhari and the tragedy of politics!
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE “He who knows no hardships will know no hardihood. He who faces no calamity will need no courage. Mysterious though it is, […]
FG takes over care of Chibok girls schooling in America
ABUJA (Press Release) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken over the care of the girls currently studying in the USA, who escaped from […]
Biafra: Anambra says hoodlums hijacked Igbo Day match, confirms 5 lives lost in Army, IPOB clash
Gentlemen of the Press, AWKA (Press Release) – I convened this conference today to offer some clarifications on the crisis that erupted in Nkpor yesterday […]
FIDA seeks death penalty for rapists
Minna – The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Niger chapter, on Tuesday in Minna advocated death penalty for rapists. The Chairperson, Mrs Fatima Takuma, […]
NIS orders arrest of former public officials, lawmakers with illegal diplomatic passports
Abuja – The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede has ordered the arrest of all former public officials, including lawmakers illegally […]
Lawmaker advocates appointment of sports professionals as Sports Ministers, Commissioners
Zaria (Kaduna State) – A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yakubu Bityong-Nkom (PDP-Kaura), on Tuesday in Zaria advised the Federal and State […]
INEC fixes June 22 for voter registration in Edo, Ondo
Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said voter registration in Edo and Ondo state would commence on June 22 ahead of governorship elections […]
Kaduna: Gunmen kill 2 in Jema’a
Kafanchan (Kaduna State) – No fewer than two persons have been killed in an attack by suspected herdsmen in the early hours of Tuesday at […]
Gov. Wike appoints Yobo as SSA on Sports Development
Port Harcourt – Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has appointed former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo as his Senior Special Assistant(SSA) on Sports Development. This […]
Paris mayor to create migrant reception centre
Paris – Paris Mayor, Anne Hidalgo said on Tuesday that she will build a reception centre and shelter for migrants in the French capital. […]
Niger Speaker seeks stiffer penalty for kidnappers, castle rustlers
Minna – The Speaker of Niger House of Assembly, Mr Ahmed Marafa, has advocated for a stiff penalty for offences of kidnapping and cattle […]
Strikes, protests pose new headache for Paris tourism
Paris – As Paris tourism struggles to overcome last November’s Islamist attacks, the world’s most visited city faces a new threat: a wave of […]
Electricity tariff: Reversal will cost N575bn – FG
Abuja – The Federal Government has said that there will be no going back on the 45 per cent increase in electricity tariff, adding that […]
IAAF confirms doping ban on Adeloye, 11 others
Abuja – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Monday announced its confirmation of the doping ban on 12 athletes, including Nigeria’s Tosin Adeloye. […]