Air Peace, Max Air to airlift 650 from Hungary, 350 (Poland), 940 (Romania), 150 (Slovakia) | FG earmarks $8.5m for 5,000 evacuees | 370 Nigerian students trapped in Ukraine | Evacuate all Nigerians, not only students, ex-Ambassador, Gana Yisa, tells government Nearly 200 Nigerians have volunteered to be recruited into the Ukrainian Army to help…
We are in a very difficult situation as Nigerians. Citizens are always left to suffer the brunt of government’s inefficiencies, illegal activities of private firms and their disregard for the safety and satisfaction of consumers. When the failure of government is compounded by the sheer selfishness of some well-to-do citizens, the hope of getting things right…
These, he said, include but are not limited to poverty, illiteracy, unemployment and environmental degradation. A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) has blamed some of the internal security challenges in Nigeria on the failures of the government with regards to human security issues. These, he said, include but are not limited…
There are several fundamental human rights in Nigeria. Fundamental human rights are contained in the constitution of Nigeria and as such are also constitutional rights. So, a change or alteration of fundamental human rights requires constitutional amendment. Although fundamental human rights are sacrosanct, they are not absolute and impeccable. There are some fundamental human rights…
Viral video of police officer holding a plate of food for his madam at a party A recent clip of a police officer and his ‘madam’ has got people talking on social media. In the 18-seconds video, a woman presumably of high class is seen receiving greetings from another woman while her security detail (a…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will on Tuesday depart Abuja for Nairobi, where he is billed to participate in the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme, scheduled for 3rd – 4th March 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. He will thereafter proceed to London for routine medical checks that will…
The 2.7billion, 0.64KM ‘Iconic’ fly-over bridge that replaced a traffic light which was reported to be efficacious in managing the easy movement of vehicles in the Olaiya area of the State Capital, Osogbo has received mixed reactions from the people of Nigeria after pictures surfaced online. The much talked about iconic bridge ready for commissioning,…
SIR: Unpopular positions usually attract popular opprobrium. Yet, following mainstream narratives has failed miserably in solving the hydra-headed problems of man. We live in a world that thrives on hypocrisy and sentimental cynicism. What’s sauce for the goose is usually not sauce for the gander. Double standard! I entered upon a gathering of fellow young…
KANO—The face-off between the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and Air Peace Airline weekend deepened as the emir issued a 72 hour ultimate to the airline to apology or face the consequences over alleged disrespect. Recall that face-off started when the Emir and his entourage had a connecting flight to Kano to catch up in…
Panic in Russia has broken out as the ruble plunged to record lows with people concerned about their savings. Russians waited in long queues outside ATMs on Sunday, worried that the new Western sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine will trigger cash shortages and disrupt payments. “A bank run has already started in Russia over…