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The Structural Rot in Governance as Army Murders Policemen in Taraba

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian Police on Wednesday revealed that 3 of their men and one civilian had been shot dead by soldiers believed to be attached to the 93 Battalion in Bakun, Taraba State. They also alleged that the policemen who were killed were holding a kidnap kingpin who recently has been suspected to run a string … Continue reading The Structural Rot in Governance as Army Murders Policemen in Taraba

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Politics

Kudirat Abiola: The Assassination of a June 12 Icon

April 19, 2022

When news of the assassination of Kudirat Abiola hit the airwaves on June 4, 1996, to save face, the military administration of General Sani Abacha quickly announced a reward of $45,000 for whoever has information about her murder. Kudirat was the second but most senior wife of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential elections, … Continue reading Kudirat Abiola: The Assassination of a June 12 Icon

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BUSINESS

A German Agency Wants to Develop 5,000 Leather and Garment Businesses in Aba

April 19, 2022

The German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) says it plans to boost the production and trading capacities of about 5,000 leather and garment businesses in Aba in the coming months. The organization intends the program to be part of a countrywide effort, which should help improve several industrial value chains in locations across Nigeria. Yakubu … Continue reading A German Agency Wants to Develop 5,000 Leather and Garment Businesses in Aba

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Everyday Heroes: Sinmisola Ajibola

April 19, 2022

Sinmisola Ajibola is determined, or possibly, destined to be a headliner; consistently having her name in the news for good. For that sake, she is our everyday Hero; stepping up to the male folks, setting the pace for the female folks. What makes this ‘good-for-everything’ woman our everyday hero? Well, everything with the exception of….nothing … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Sinmisola Ajibola

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Did You Know? Discover Nigeria

Chief Louis Orok Edet, The First Indigenous Inspector General Of Police

April 19, 2022

The Nigeria Police Force is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria. Though there is an argument for its staff strength being grossly inadequate, the Nigerian Police Force is however a very large organization consisting of 36 State commands grouped into 12 zones and 7 administrative organs. The Nigerian Police (NP) is designated by the … Continue reading Chief Louis Orok Edet, The First Indigenous Inspector General Of Police

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SPORTS

Golden Moments In Sports: When Sunshine Queens Defeated Capital City Doves 2-1

April 19, 2022

On May 11, 2015, the Sunshine Queens Women Football Club of Akure pulled a massive comeback defeat against hosts, Capital City Doves, in a Nigeria Women Professional League (NWPL) Group B Week Two match. The visiting team held the game from the first whistle, dictating the game pace as they proved their strength to the … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Sunshine Queens Defeated Capital City Doves 2-1

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BUSINESS Events

Disruptive Digital Transformation Strategies Programme

April 19, 2022

I would like to extend a special invitation to you and your organisation to our next human capital development programme. The above-titled programme, facilitated by Oxford University certified digital strategist, Mr. Christian Junior, introduces participants to the fundamentals and business relevance of digital, mobile and online platforms. As you may be aware, most Nigerian organisations are … Continue reading Disruptive Digital Transformation Strategies Programme

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Tourism Travel

Road Trip! A Vacation Choice.

April 19, 2022

Have you ever taken a road trip? Many Nigerians take road trips often but they don’t know they are doing it. A road trip is simply travelling from one location like a country/state to another or within large cities/states on vacation. If someone moves from Ojo or Badagry to Epe or Lakowe, we can consider … Continue reading Road Trip! A Vacation Choice.

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BUSINESS Entrepreneurship

Tony Elumelu Foundation Set To Host The Largest Entrepreneurship Forum In Africa.

April 19, 2022

Entrepreneurs all over the world do not hesitate to jump at schemes and opportunities meant to bolster their trade and widen their scope on how to build their brands to a global standard. Nigeria is fortunate to have a crop of youth willing to establish their own enterprise in a country with a high unemployment … Continue reading Tony Elumelu Foundation Set To Host The Largest Entrepreneurship Forum In Africa.

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Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Adara People

April 19, 2022

Popularly referred to as Adara, the variations of the name include Kadara, Ajuah (or Ajure), Ajuwa, Azuwa and Adaa. These people are one of the largest ethnic groups in southern Kaduna, specifically in Kachia and Kajuru Local Government Areas; areas south of the present state of Kaduna in Nigeria. They are also found in significant … Continue reading Ethnic Groups In Nigeria- The Adara People

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Top 10 Cities Recommended For Tourism By Nigerians

April 19, 2022

Every time you hear of tourism in Nigeria, it seems its centred on Lagos. So we took a survey to hear people’s opinions of the other states tourists can have fun besides Lagos. Below are the top 10 cities, other than Lagos, recommended by Nigerians for a great tourist experience (arranged in no particular order): … Continue reading Top 10 Cities Recommended For Tourism By Nigerians

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Politics

How Constitutional Loopholes Caught Up with Edo State Assembly

April 19, 2022

  It was not too long ago that an existential crisis rocked the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. Backed by the Police, a faction in the house chose to sideline another faction in plenary proceedings to make legislative pronouncements. But just before the brink of melting into a situation of total anarchy, sanity got … Continue reading How Constitutional Loopholes Caught Up with Edo State Assembly

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Politics

ThrowBack Thursday: National Conference (2014)

April 19, 2022

The 2014 National Conference is arguably the only properly conducted National Conference without an ulterior agenda. The conference, which was inaugurated in Abuja by former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on 17th March 2014, had some of the brightest minds in attendance and cut across the entire fabric of the Nigerian society. Out of … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: National Conference (2014)

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BUSINESS

Brands We Love: HealthPlus Pharmacy

April 19, 2022

Before Bukky George became the ‘Queen of Retail’,  she was an upwardly mobile professional who worked at a global pharmaceutical giant. Her dream has since caused her to travel on a different path. And thanks to her desire to make that dream come alive, a whole niche was birthed in Nigeria’s healthcare industry. That dream … Continue reading Brands We Love: HealthPlus Pharmacy

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Tourism

Ever Heard of These July Tour Deals?

April 19, 2022

July is in full swing and the perfect time to plan for trips coming up during the last leg of the year. Have you heard of these cool upcoming July tour deals? 1. Tour Brokers International Fill thrill with family and friends with the Dubai Parks and Resort experience from July 25th – August 1st … Continue reading Ever Heard of These July Tour Deals?

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