Similar to history which according to historians, is an unending dialogue between the present and the past through a continuous process of interaction between the historian and his facts to assist the anxious enquirer improve the present and future based on a clearer understanding of the mistakes and achievements...
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A deal would enable Britain to practice the free trade it has long preached and represent recognition by a G7 economy of the benefits of African unity, writes President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria Two years after the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union, my country Nigeria and her...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proposing a $50 billion trust fund for Nigeria and other low and vulnerable middle-income countries. In a blog post published on Thursday, it explained that the fund was targeted at helping countries in that category to build resilience and sustainability. “A proposed $50-billion...
History does matter and has shown clearly that ordinary calculation can be upturned by extraordinary personalities. Working under this assumption, it will not be considered an overstatement to conclude that the People Democratic Party (PDP), is set to upturn the present political calculation in Nigeria. For the sake of...
Following are the final tables of the six first round groups at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon, after match day 3/final group fixtures on Thursday: Group A Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Cameroon 3 2 1 0 7 3 +4...
BY DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the 800-metre long flyover in Kawo, Kaduna State, recounting how he narrowly escaped a targeted bomb attack in the vicinity in 2014. Reminiscing on the unfortunate incident, which claimed the lives of many innocent Nigerians, the President said...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday in Kafanchan, Kaduna State underlined his resolve to consolidate the country’s political system to improve the quality of the people’s lives because “the people matter.” In an address at the palace of Alhaji Muhammadu Isa 11, the Emir of Jama’a,...
THe National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has presented its digital transformation framework to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to fast-track the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country. The scheme’s Deputy General Manager, Press, Mr Emmanuel Ononokpono, made this known in a statement he signed...
Coach Augustine Eguavoen says people are once again beginning to respect the Super Eagles following their performance at the group stage of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. Eguavoen told newsmen during his post-match conference that a lot of people felt that Nigeria was not good...
Food vendors and other petty traders around Agege Stadium, Lagos, are enjoying trade boom from the 10 sponsored viewing centres for the ongoing 33rd African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon courtesy of the Lagos State Government (LASG). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State...
The Integrity Youth Alliance, a Civil Society Organisation has said that the leadership of the senate should be decisive on the proposed removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called Petrol. It said that foot dragging on the subsidy removal was akin to postponing the obvious when...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for keeping hope alive in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon by winning all their group matches. President Buhari also commended the Super Eagles for advancing to the second round of...
Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated the Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau, becoming the first team to claim nine points in the ongoing 2021 AFCON match in Cameroon. The Super Eagles completed the group stages of the AFCON 2021 with a perfect record after a comprehensive 0-2 win over Guinea-Bissau...
The Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission and various political parties have been urged to eschew any act that may trigger violence in the 2023 elections campaign. Mr Akeem Oyewale, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) Chairman, Research and Technical, said this at the institute’s Annual National Economic...
The debate on the interrelatedness of equity, justice; peace and development is among the most presently discussed topics on the surface of the earth. The reason for this unending debate stems from the time-honored belief that without equity and justice, there will be no peace. And without peace, no...
The Presidency says despite yearnings to return to the old social order of embezzlement of public funds by some political elites, President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy is strong and will be difficult to dismantle. Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s media aide, stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has called on polytechnics and Colleges of Education (COE) to strengthen their academic programmes’ innovation to position the country on the path of rapid development. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Professor Suleiman Bogoro, made the call on Tuesday in...
The Super Eagles take on the Guinea Bissau team at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a match that has been termed by sports enthusiasts as a “dead rubber game’’ for Nigeria. This is coming on the heels of Nigeria’s qualification to the Round of 16....
The Super Eagles will on Wednesday take on the wild dogs of Guinea-Bissau in a David versus Goliath last group D match at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria which currently top the group and have secured qualification for...
Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem, says he is very happy to be back in the team after sustaining an injury that kept him on the sidelines for quite a while. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Awaziem resumed training with the team on Monday ahead of preparations...