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Too High A Price To Pay For Patriotism

Too High A Price To Pay For Patriotism

For most Nigerians, the report that 229 police officers lost their lives in the space of 22 months can be bloodcurdling. The figure comes down to an average of 10 officers across all ranks a month. This is unfortunate, grossly unacceptable and must be checked even as loss of life is part of the contract … Read more

Taylor Swift’s record-breaking ‘Eras’ tour set for final show

Taylor Swift's record-breaking 'Eras' tour set for final show

US singer Taylor Swift will finish up her record-breaking Eras tour in Vancouver. Photo: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP/FileSource: AFP Taylor Swift’s record-shattering “Eras Tour” is set to end on Sunday in Vancouver with the final performance of a cultural phenomenon that has easily become the highest-grossing musical tour in history. The globe-spanning event kicked off … Read more

Ghana Votes In Tight Presidential Election Race

Ghana Votes In Tight Presidential Election Race

Ghana held presidential and parliamentary elections yesterday with frontrunners, vice president and former central banker, Mahamudu Bawumia and opposition ex-president John Mahama facing off in a closely contested race. President Nana Akufo-Addo is set to step down next month after completing the two-term limit mandated by the constitution. Ghana is the world’s second-largest cocoa producer … Read more

No Detection Of COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria – FG

No Detection Of COVID Variant XEC In Nigeria – FG

The federal Ministry of Health and SocialWelfare has said there is no evidence of the newly detected COVID-19 variant XEC in Nigeria. The ministry in a statement signed by its deputy director, information and  public relations, Mr. Alaba Balogun, in Abuja yesterday, urged Nigerians to remain calm and continue to adhere to standard hygiene practices. … Read more

Equip Young Journalists For Ever-evolving Media Landscape, Azu Tasks Schools

Equip Young Journalists For Ever-evolving Media Landscape, Azu Tasks Schools

The Senior Vice Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of the LEADERSHIP, Azu Ishiekwene, has advised educational institutions to adapt their curricula to prepare future journalists with the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving media landscape characterised by rapid technological change and social dynamics. He also said that media outlets must explore innovative business models that align with contemporary … Read more

Nigeria’s Tax System Long Overdue For Reforms – Minister

Nigeria's Tax System Long Overdue For Reforms – Minister

The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the nation’s tax administration system was long overdue for reforms on account of the general attitude of taxpayers on taxation, among others. The minister’s remark was sequel to various arguments for and against the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly (NASS) for … Read more

Cash Scarcity Persists As Banks Ignore CBN Order

Cash Scarcity Persists As Banks Ignore CBN Order

Days after the ultimatum that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) gave banks to ensure the availability of cash within the banking halls and the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) around the country, customers are still unable to get cash from ATMs. This is as banking agents, popularly known as Point of Sale (PoS) operators have … Read more

Former Nigerian Governor Declares Death Penalty for Killers of Security Personnel

Former Nigerian Governor Declares Death Penalty for Killers of Security Personnel

Henzodaily.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. The former governor of Niger state, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has said that to protect the security personnel, Nigeria must formulate a policy that stipulates the death penalty for anyone who kills uniform personnel. He stated this at the National Institute … Read more