By Chris Mark The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Igbetokun, PhD, NPM, has appointed AIG Paul Alifa Omata as the new Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 16 Headquarters, Yenagoa. The appointment of the new AIG is sequel to the retirement of the former AIG Paul Ojeka Odema. This was contained in a press statement issued to newsmen,signed, …

By Prof M.K. Othman As time ticks, our university system’s perilous situation is deepening, creating an unpleasant scenario. The current administration seems irresponsive to the happenings on our university campuses. Apart from the sweet-coated but unfulfilling statements, award of 25/35% salary increase, presidential amnesty to release four months withheld salaries of the striking workers, approval to remove payment of university …

The promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies is the focus of goal number 16 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also broached “access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.” Strong institutions are necessary to respond effectively to the needs and concerns of nationals and are better placed to hold those in …

By Lai Gidado The family of former Military Governor of old Ondo State, Major General Ekundayo Opaleye (rtd), has described the state government’s response to the death of the former Military Governor who died about four months ago as unbefitting of such Elder Statesman. The late Major General Ekundayo Opaleye (rtd), was the Military Governor of the old Ondo State …

. Nova Scotians already buried under as much as 80 centimetres of snow hunkered down and braced on Sunday as a powerful storm hovering over the province seemed poised to linger well into a third day. The heavy, continuous snowfall prompted the Cape Breton Municipality to declare a local state of emergency. Mayor Amanda McDougall shared the development in a …

Akoko by-election victory represents effective representation of our party – BTO The beauty of our democratic system unfolds when our citizens, through the democratic process, choose representatives they deem most deserving of the position. This discerning choice made by the esteemed residents of Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency in electing Hon. Ife Ehindero as their federal representative on February …

 By Chris Mark Thousands of applicants who are desirous to join Hensard University at the weekend wrote an apptitude test and evaluation of applicants conducted by the school management to select qualified students. The apptitude test which was conducted at the Hensard University Take-off Campus in Toru Orua, Bayelsa state, was devoid of examination malpractices was for applicants seeking admission …

By Kunle Michael The founder of Omoluwabi Vanguard, Otunba Abubakar Adeshina Omoluabi, who is also the Chairman of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO ALUMNI Association Abuja Chapter, felicitates Hon Ife Ehindero on his gallant victory at the just concluded Akoko North East and Akoko North West House of Representatives Bye-election held on Saturday 4th February 2024. His congratulatory message was …

Indian customs intercepts N8.8billion worth of cocaine from Nigerian woman A yet-to-be-identified Nigerian woman has been arrested by Indian customs officials at the international airport for allegedly smuggling into the country cocaine worth ₹ 82 crore (equivalent to about N8.8billion). The arrest was seen in a video uploaded on X by an Asian News International on Thursday and confirmed via …

Protests as Alberta proposes parental consent for name changes in schools, age limits on gender affirmation care Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shared the province’s proposed rules regarding parental consent for student names and pronouns, as well as age restrictions for gender affirmation medical care. The premier also mentioned restrictions on transgender athletes in her video posted to social media. Alberta …