By Barth Ikiebe In a heartfelt tribute to a decade of visionary leadership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the remarkable leadership and achievements of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the outgone President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The President, who was represented by the Minister of State, Finance, Dr Doris […]
Day: September 2, 2025
News Flash: Tinubu Sacks The New NTA Board, Recalls Former Members.
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has directed the recall of Mr Salihu Abdullahi Dembos, the Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), who briefly vacated the post following some management changes in the agency. Dembos was appointed DG of the TV network by President Tinubu in October 2023. He […]
Reasons Why Our Missions Abroad Are Not Functional, Govt Taking Steps To Address Challenges- Foreign Ministry
By Ken Chiwendu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has admitted that it is aware of the financial and operational issues faced by foreign missions abroad including payment of salaries,rent and allowance. In a statement on Monday, the Spokesperson of the Ministry,Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said something is being done to clear […]
Suicide Behind One in Every 100 deaths, Says WHO
By Barth Ikiebe with Agency Reports The World Health Organization, WHO, says that more than one in every 100 deaths globally is due to suicide. WHO in a statement on Tuesday, called for urgent action to stem a mounting mental health crisis among young people, especially. The WHO said that, […]
In defense of INEC’s Professor Mahmud Yakubu.
Iliyasu GaduIlgad2009@gmail.com08035355706 (Texts only) Within the past one year we have had elections in this country and the familiar narratives of electoral malpractices featured prominently. Those who were declared winners waxed lyrical about the outcome praising the it as ‘’ the beauty of democracy’’. You can hear them praising the […]