By Andrew Abah The newly inaugurated chairman of the Edo State local government service commission, Hon. Damian Lawani on Wednesday resumed office along with other members of the commission with a promise to charge the narrative in line with the mandate of the state Governor, Senator Monday Okpevbholo. At assumption of office, the chairman and members of the commission held a closed door meeting with the commission staffs with a road map and clear cut of duties for them. Speaking shortly after the meeting with journalists, Hon. Damian Lawani said they had a rebourst meeting with the staffs were issues…
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By Fredrick Nwabufo An eloquent aspect of leadership is branding. Leadership embodies, sufficiently, marketing and public relations, shaping perception, behaviour, and thoughts. President Bola Tinubu is Nigeria’s chief salesman, and he has been doing a great job at it with consistent messaging on Nigeria as an investors’ paradise and the nation’s youth as its greatest asset. Everywhere the President goes, he preaches Nigeria, the good of the land and its people, with finality and a surfeit of pride. It has been one year of proselytising and forging strategic partnerships. There have been questions over the significance of the President’s trips…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau As Transcorp Hotels Plc announces the appointment of Mrs Uzo Oshogwe as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2025, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the outstanding legacy of Dupe Olusola, whose tenure has redefined the hospitality landscape in Nigeria and across Africa. Dupe Olusola’s leadership at Transcorp Hotels Plc over the past four years and nine months has been transformational. From dragging the hospitality brand out of the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic having taken over at the onset of the crisis, to driving groundbreaking initiatives, to fostering…
***Intercepts N5.9bn diverted fundsBy Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, said the Commission has recovered humongous sums of over N52 billion and $966,900.83 since he assumed office a year ago in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Aliyu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) made this disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja in his anniversary speech titled, THE ICPC AND THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: An Account of My One Year in Office (December 13, 2023 -December 13, 2024), at an event to mark his One Year…
The President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Ambassador EO Okafor mni, on behalf of the National Executive Council and members has heartily congratulated Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche mni (SEC 38, 2016), on his well-deserved appointment as the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The statement also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to recognising and promoting merit, as demonstrated through the appointment of eminently qualified, well-trained, and experienced AANI members into key strategic positions in his administration. Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd) mni, AANI National Publicity Secretary in a statement quoted Amb.Okafor as…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The 17th CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop being organised by the Confederation of African (CAF) Safety and Security Department headed by Christian Ifeanyichujwu Emeruwa, Ph.D, has ended in Tunisia’s capital city of Tunis. The two-day workshop came to an end yesterday with the award of certificates to successful participants comprising of Safety and Security Officers from the Tunisia Premier League Clubs, Tunisia Football Federation (FTF) Safety and Security Committee, Tunisia Police, Airport Security and International Match Organisation Committee. Speaking on the successful workshop in Tunisia, Emeruwa praised the Tunisia Football Federation for the successful hosting of…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed grave concerns over the escalating insecurity in Anambra State, following recent declarations by non-indigenes that 15 out of the state’s 21 local government areas are unsafe. HURIWA described the development as a clear indication of the failure of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration in its primary responsibility to ensure the security of lives and property. HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, noted with dismay that the increasing wave of kidnappings, armed robbery, and other violent crimes in Anambra State is undermining the constitutional mandate of government as enshrined in Section 14(2)(b)…
***Against anti-corruption agencies, Judges By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has cautioned members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over writing unnecessary and frivolous petitions against anti-corruption agencies and judges in the course of litigations. A statement signed by Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare, said the ICPC boss issued the caution on Monday, when he played host to the Chairman and members of National Litigation Committee (NLT) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to…
Nigerian author Ndifreke Ukpong recently shared his thoughts on the role of writing in addressing societal challenges, particularly during economic hardship. Responding to questions about whether his novel ‘A Future in Chains’ could provide solutions to Nigeria’s economic struggles, Ukpong clarified that while writing cannot directly fix the economy, it has the power to inspire change and encourage creative thinking. “Writing can’t fix the economy,” Ukpong stated, “but it can inspire solutions.” He explained that literature serves as a tool for raising awareness about important issues and sparking ideas that can lead to meaningful progress. For Ukpong, storytelling is not…
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports Honourable Kabiru Amadu has sent his warm congratulations to all the Nigerian awardees, especially Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for winning the 2024 African footballer of the year award. The Atalanta winger beat the likes of Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, Simon Adingra of Ivory coast and Serhou Guirassy of Guinea to win Africa’s most prestigious individual award. Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie also won the best women goalkeeper of the year award while the Nigeria senior women National team , the Super Falcons emerged the women team of…