Bayelsa United Emerge Champions of Gov. Diri Pre Season Tournament ***Gov Diri Pledges more Support for Sports Development**   Bayelsa United have emerged champions of the governor Douye Diri pre season Football tournament. The prosperity boys beat Bendel Insurance 7-6 on penalties to clinch the trophy and the prize money. The Yenagoa based side piped Benin Arsenal 7-6 on penalties …

The Legal Framework for Taxing Cryptocurrencies in Nigeria This paper by Learned Senior Advocate, Dr Olukayode Ajulo, provides an in-depth examination of the legal status of cryptocurrencies, their validity as legal tender, the current legal framework for taxing cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, the challenges faced, and the potential future directions for policymakers *An Examination of the Current State and Future Directions* This paper …

Expanding farmland: Key to Nigeria’s security, employment crisis Nigerian agriculture remains fragmented, with farmers practising dispersed farming, hampered by limited access to essential inputs, inconsistent planting practices, and poor livestock management. This disjointed approach is insufficient to propel Nigeria into the global agricultural spotlight, leaving the nation’s vast human and capital resources largely untapped. In the country’s east, despite being …

Re: Hardship Protest – Let’s Avoid Doom’s Day- FEED BACK The period from 1st to 10th August was the most challenging time for our nascent democracy and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his cabinet members. It was when Nigerians vented their anger, frustration, and dismay to political officeholders with grave consequences. Some people lost their lives, and some lost their …

Hailers and Wailers: Who are more patriotic?, by Hassan Gimba, anipr This article was first published in December 2017 and repeated with minor changes a few times. I am repeating it because I find it very relevant and perhaps it may make us view Nigeria first over many of the things that pull us apart. Why should a citizen hail …

Some Retirees Still Receive N500 monthly pension – NUP laments The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, on Sunday, said some retirees are still receiving N500 as monthly pensions in the country. The Secretary of the union in Kaduna State, Alhassan Musa, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, described the condition of the returnees as “pathetic”. He said that …

Dear Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, I hope this message finds you basking in the euphoria of your daughter Adaora’s recent nuptials. First and foremost, allow me to extend my most heartfelt congratulations on this momentous occasion. A wedding, after all, is a time of celebration, and in this case, it must have been especially delightful to witness such joy in …

New Horizons In Niger 17th August, 2024 The Role of Niger Youth in #NewNiger’s Agricultural Development The Niger State sub-theme of the 2024 International Youth Day, “Positioning Niger State as the Lead Driver in Nigeria’s Food Security Efforts: Youths as Critical Actors,” is a timely and apt call to action. This theme aligns perfectly with the ongoing agricultural mechanization revolution of …

Group Commends Gov. Diri, Appeals For Inclusion Of Agoro-Bulou-Orua 5km Rd In 2025 Budget Agoro Progressive Youths Forum (APYF) has commended the Miracle and People’s Governor, Senator Douye Diri and his Dependable, Resourceful and Workaholic Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for the massive road infrastructure ongoing across the state. In a statement issued by the group Coordinator, Comrade Preye Bagou, stated …

NORTHERN SEARCH FOR A NEW CONSTITUTION IN NIGERIA: Matters Arising. Are we approaching a turning point in our desire to have National constitutional conference, a time for self examination, preparation and honest disclosures, when we are reminding ourselves of the profound truth in moments of meaningful deliberations concerning our lives and reflecting our fundamental/foundational beliefs. Mallam Ado Hassan of the …