South Korea’s parliament yesterday failed to pass President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment motion as most of the ruling People Power Party lawmakers refused to vote on it. After voting against a bill to investigate scandals involving Yoon’s wife, most of the 108 ruling party lawmakers left the parliament hall. One ruling party lawmaker remained at the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu. According to a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,the president replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The president also … Read more
Much ado about a book! There will always be hawks and doves on both sides. It is at such times that I appreciate the admonition of Gordon B. Hincklrey: “A small publication that came to me some years ago carried the following: ‘Once a man who had been slandered by a newspaper came to Edward … Read more
The federal government has called on Nigerians to patronise and promote Made-in-Nigeria goods and services for sustainable economic development of the country. The permanent secretary, special services office and supervising permanent secretary, political and economic affairs office in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, made the call … Read more
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
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 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
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
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
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