Author: Rashaad Harris

During his visit to France, President Bola Tinubu acknowledged the significant challenges Nigeria faces but remained hopeful, stating that they can be overcome. He assured Nigerians residing in Europe that he would represent the interests of both his supporters and those who did not vote for him, while also emphasizing his readiness to tackle the demanding tasks that lie ahead.The President said: “Whether you voted for me or you didn’t vote for me, I am your president. By the grace of God, I have to work on your behalf.”So your president is here. I danced for it and I have…

Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, refutes the notion that lawyers impede the fight against corruption, asserting that it is a false narrative. Speaking at the National AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Retreat organized by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, Maikyau emphasized that combating money laundering and terrorism financing requires adherence to existing legislation. He further stated that there is no evidence to support a broad generalization suggesting the legal profession’s involvement in any complicity justifying such claims.He said: “As a matter of fact, those who feed such narrative are the ones who either work against or ignore the…

AVM Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces personnel to prioritize teamwork as they confront the current security challenges in the country. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Junior Course 95 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) in Jaji, Kaduna State, the CAS emphasized the importance of applying the newly acquired knowledge to address the complex security issues. He reminded the officers and soldiers that the nation has high expectations of the military and urged them to fulfil their duties diligently. Additionally, AVM Abubakar emphasized the significance of adhering to…

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State assured that the upcoming governorship elections on November 11 will be conducted in a free and fair manner. He gave this assurance while formally welcoming numerous members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from Ankpa Local Government Area who have decided to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and integrate their structures into the APC in Kogi State.The governor guaranteed the new members that they would be treated with care and fairness, just like the founding party members. He emphasized that the APC in Kogi State is an inclusive party that does not…

Germany international Kai Havertz will undergo his medical tests ahead of a move to Arsenal this week.The 24-year-old player put an end to a three-year playing time at Arsenal and London rivals Chelsea after reportedly agreeing to join the North London Club earlier this week.According to top football journalist Fabrizio Romano, the former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is set to do his medical tests later this week as his move to Arsenal is imminent.”Arsenal plan confirmed for Kai Havertz: medical later this week, formal contract already sent and being checked then it will be official.”£65m fee with add-ons confirmed, also long…

On Wednesday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, revealed that the Eko Rice value chain has generated employment opportunities for at least 2,620 individuals. He made this announcement while introducing the ‘Five Billion Series 1′ of the ’30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme’ on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange. The governor described this unveiling as a groundbreaking collaboration between the public and private sectors, emphasizing its transformative impact on agriculture and food security within the state.“Our commitment to the development of the rice value chain has yielded remarkable results. We’ve scaled up local paddy production by 63.5 per…

The International Press Centre (IPC) has urged the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is held responsible for fulfilling his campaign pledges. Mr Lanre Arongudade, the Executive Director of IPC, made this call on Wednesday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ roundtable discussion on accountability. The event included the presentation of an independent compilation of Tinubu’s campaign promises and the launch of an iOS/web app containing media guidelines for elections.Arogundade said: “During the campaigns, we documented the campaign promises of all the presidential candidates. Normally it is our tradition to publish that of the…

In a meeting organized by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) between Nigerian and Beninese officials, Ibrahim Musa, the Director of Road Transport in the Ministry of Transportation, announced yesterday that the Federal Government has given its approval for the reopening of the Seme border. This decision was made in response to the grievances raised by freight forwarders operating at the Seme border.The director, who spoke at the ECOWAS Monitoring Team’s visit to the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post, said: “I was here with the former Minister of State for Transportation when the Freight Forwarders pleaded that the border…

Former APC presidential aspirant, Chief Charles Udeogaranya, urges the Federal government to halt the persecution of Mr Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Udeogaranya asserts that Emefiele’s troubles seem to stem primarily from the New Naira redesign project, which significantly curbed vote buying during the 2023 general elections. Despite acknowledging the hardships caused by the program, Udeogaranya highlights its role in electing legislators, and governors, and ensuring a credible presidential election, which the Judiciary is currently assessing for fairness. Furthermore, the program empowered many Nigerians with essential electronic platform skills for the modern era. Udeogaranya…

In a bid to tackle financial irregularities within the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the commission has initiated a specialized training program for its staff members. The training aims to address issues of financial leakages and promote the efficient use of resources within the commission. Dr Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, emphasized the importance of the five-day training for the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The decision to implement this training comes after the commission’s identification of various financial infractions during its nationwide financial monitoring exercises. Dr Bobboyi, represented by Dr Isiaka Olayinka Kolawole, the…