Understanding the Fears of Nigerians Regarding the Samoa Deal Introduction In November 2023, the European Union (EU) and its 27 member states signed the Samoa Agreement, a $150 billion trade and investment deal, with 79 countries from the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS). The agreement is aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth,…
McPherson University Earns NUC’s Full Accreditation for 7 More Programmes McPherson University,Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State has again proven its net worth as a choice destination and fastest growing citadel of learning in Nigeria with the outcome of the October/November 2023 Accreditation of Academic Programmes in Nigerian Universities released recently by National Universities Commission(NUC). In…
Keir Starmer becomes UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has become the UK’s first Labour prime minister since 2010 after his party’s landslide general election victory. Labour is returning to power with a huge parliamentary majority of 174, following a collapse in support for the Conservatives. Sir Keir has been formally appointed by the King…
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY VERSUS HUMAN CAPITAL CHALLENGE. Local government, in Nigeria, is viewed as the third tiers of government. It is a constitutional creation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with the intentions well spelt out in 1976 Local Government Reforms initiated by the Federal Government of Nigeria as well as subsequent constitutional reforms ….
Starmer becomes UK PM after Labour win. The Labour Party has secured a landslide victory in the UK election to end 14 years of Conservative rule. “We did it!” Keir Starmer, the Labour leader and incoming prime minister, said in his victory speech. “Change begins now.” The Outgoing Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes…
Senate Launches Probe into Mambilla Power Project, Cites Corruption and Neglect The Nigerian Senate has resolved to investigate the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project, spanning from 1999 to date, amid allegations of corruption and neglect. An ad-hoc committee has been established to scrutinize the transactions, following a motion moved by Senator Manu Haruna (Taraba Central). The…
OJUDE OBA FESTIVAL – ASSAULT OF THE CULTURE IGNORAMUS Ojude Oba 2024 video The annual socio-cultural Ojude Oba festival had the splendour and grandeur of Ijebus on display on Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 at Ijebu-Ode, the capital city of Ijebuland. It was a nexus of cultural and sartorial elegance, social grace and evocative dance steps…
Governor Adeleke Warns Transport Officials Against Violence, Suspends SSA on Civil Societies Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned transport workers in Osun State against actions and activities capable of plunging the state into violence and lawlessness. The Governor has also directed immediate suspension of the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, pending outcome…
DICHOTOMOUS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STATE- LOCAL GOVT Any student who has endured civic or history lectures about the working relationship between local and state govt in Nigeria should be well aware of the basic dichotomy between full responsibilities in terms of addressing basic social needs, especially during emergencies versus the most effective ways to guarantee their…
Prosperity Cup 2024: Bayelsa State Government Pledges Commitment to Sports Development ***Prosperity Cup Women’s Draws Hold on Thursday*** Bayelsa State deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo says the state government will continue to show total commitment to the development of youths through sports. The deputy governor made this known during a courtesy visit by members…
