The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), chaired by Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Kaita (Rtd), has approved the promotion of 154 members of staff to various ranks. The Acting Director, Information and University Relations, UniAbuja, Dr Habib Yakoob, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The university spokesperson … Read more
Rich or poor, the average Nigerian took immense pride in his sense of independence. Hunger was an unknown deprivation. Even when he respects and honours his rich kinsman or leader, he had a red line that must never be crossed. He must never be insulted by the well-to-do neighbour, friend or leader. “You don’t feed … Read more
The World Sustainable Development Goals Organisation (WSDGsO), an international body operating across all UN member nations with a mandate encompassing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has appointed Dr Fubes Ade Danor as its Executive Director for the West Africa (ECOWAS region. The appointment was made on Wednesday in a letter signed by the organisation’s … Read more
Apart from General Sani Abacha, I have met one-on-one with every Nigerian leader since 1992, from General Ibrahim Babangida. However, I have only participated in one televised live group media chat with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. If you have met Obasanjo before – whether for an interview or anything else – you might agree that … Read more
A group known as Northern Frontiers for Good Governance has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged corrupt award of a N1 billion contract by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to Creed Vision Nigeria Limited for the phase one renovation and rehabilitation of the Ojude Oba Pavilion … Read more
Japan’s new budget includes a jump in social security spending. Photo: Richard A. Brooks / AFPSource: AFP Japan’s government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and defence to tackle regional threats. The 115.5 trillion yen ($730 billion) budget for the … Read more
Palpable fear has gripped the people of Yaav and Mbakyol wads of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, who are fleeing in droves as armed bandits suspected to be herdsmen invaded the two communities on Christmas day, killing over 12 people and abducted children. A resident of the deserted Mbadura Council ward who has … Read more
Olori Atuwatse III is passionate about empowering her community through education, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. For this reason and more, the management of LEADERSHIP Newspapers has chosen her as the Social Impact Person Of The Year 2024. With a legal background from the London School of Economics and as a member of professional organisations like CIARB … Read more
The yen was marginally stronger on Friday after data showed inflation in Tokyo rose for a second month in December. Photo: Richard A. Brooks / AFPSource: AFP Japanese stocks rose Friday on a weaker yen after a muted day on Wall Street following the Christmas holiday. Japan’s key Nikkei index was up more than 1 … Read more
Fierce cross-examination has continued in a Rivers State High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt, in the N5.074bn claim brought against the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), by one of its contractors, Marcobard International Limited, and its chief executive officer, Shedrack Ogboru. Macobarb International Limited, an indigenous contractor had dragged the NLNG to court claiming … Read more