An administration and its silver linings

Brazil, Zambia And Echoes Of A $1.5bn Nigerian Repair, By Azu Ishiekwene

Brazil has proved a disaster in the management of COVID-19, but there are other areas where we can use their examples. Like what to do about failing refineries. This hot-button topic returned to the front burner after the Nigerian government recently announced plans to repair the Port Harcourt Refinery. That refinery and the ones in Warri…

NBA Reacts To Alleged Unprofessional Conduct Involving Danladi Yakubu Umar (CCT Chairman), Vows To Take Necessary Actions.

The Nigerian Bar Association has reacted to the show of power, displayed by the Chairman code of Conduct Tribunal, at Banex Plaza, in Wuse Abuja. In the statement released by the National Publicity Secretary of the Association Dr. Rapulu Nduka, he noted that the NBA will launch an investigation into the matter. Read the full…

April 2, 202134Comments

Check out the all-female mechanic workshop in Sokoto where gender roles are reversed

Traditionally, auto mechanic workshops are dominated by men — but the young women at Nana Female Mechanic Garage, Sokoto state, are changing that narrative and doing their bit to blur age-long gender lines. The women, some of whom are undergraduates, are making inroads in the male-dominated occupation on a daily basis. “When I told my mother…

April 2, 20211KComments

WHY BUHARI MUST SACK UMAR, CCT CHAIRMAN, NOW

After reading the interview of the poor security man Code of Conduct Tribunal chair, Umar Danladi assaulted at the Banex Plaza, Abuja Tuesday, the only option left to the public officer who overreached himself is resignation. Moreover, after attempts to use the police and the DSS to intimidate the 22-year-old helpless victim, Clement Sargwak, and…

Scandal: 800 assets worth $400m in UAE belong to Nigerian govt officials, security chiefs

About 800 assets worth $400 million stolen from Nigeria and domiciled in various cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been traced to 13 Nigerian security chiefs and public officials. Of the 800 assets said to have been uncovered by investigators, the 13 security chiefs are discovered to own 216, while the remaining 584…

Drama As Adenuga’s Former Private Secretary Declares, ‘Adenuga Accusing Me Because I Ceased To Be His Mistress’

Ms. Honora Olumide Johnson, a former confidential secretary to Dr. Mike Adenuga, has said that the allegation of conspiracy, forgery, stealing and obtaining money under false pretence leveled against her by her former boss was because she walked away from a 30-year love relationship with him, for her peace of mind. She disclosed this while…

Code of Conduct Tribunal boss caught in public misconduct, statement rocks social media

The conduct of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr. Danladi Umar, was unbelivable: he violently attacked a security guard at a shopping area for advising him on how to use the parking lot.. A video recording of the shameful conduct of Umar has gone viral, with commentators lashing out at…

April 1, 202116Comments

UK agency fines Pastor Oyakhilome’s Loveworld channel N65 million over ‘reckless’ coronavirus conspiracy theories

Ofcom, a regulatory authority for broadcasting in the United Kingdom, has imposed a monetary fine on Loveworld Limited for airing potentially harmful claims about the coronavirus disease. Loveworld is owned by Nigerian pastor, Chris Oyakhilome, who has on numerous occasions propagated outrageous claims about COVID-19. Ofcom announced in a statement on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, that…

April 1, 20210Comments

‘How The Rich Can Reduce Poverty’ — Olanipekun (SAN)

A former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has admonished the rich to cultivate the spirit of giving to the less-privileged as a way to reduce national poverty. Olanipekun, who lamented the hardship many Nigerians face coupled with the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, said helping help the poor was…

April 1, 20210Comments