Life Style
It’s Down To You By Seni Adetu
In the last few weeks, I have recapped the key themes of the past year, largely in the context of how an inspirational leader shows up in an organisation. I want to wrap up this […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Government
Before Setting Sail For 2019 Elections | Punch
Preparations for the 2019 general election got legislative traction when the Senate amended the Electoral Act 2010, legalising electronic voting, recently. All election results will now be transmitted electronically from polling centres in an encrypted […]
CRIME
Germany Deports ISIS Suspect To Nigeria | PremiumTime
Germany has deported to Nigeria an alleged Islamic extremist, an ISIS suspect, deemed dangerous by authorities. He is a German citizen, not Nigerian. The German news agency, dpa, reports that the 22-year-old man, who was […]
Education
JAMB Postpones UTME 2017 Exams, Extends Registration Date | PremiumTimes
The Joint Admission and Registration Board (JAMB) has extended the registration date for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). The board extended the deadline for sale of forms and registration for the exams from […]
Religion
The Role of the Church In the Fight Against Corruption In Nigeria, By Olusegun Obasanjo
While miracles, signs and wonders are the expectations of true believers, such must be based on righteousness. To preach that one can acquire wealth without labour is not only deceitful; it is a call to […]
Business
Understanding The Role of LASAA, By Hakim Hadhza
From what has been spelt out thus far, it is wrong for anyone to say that LASAA, which has strictly restricted itself to performing the above listed functions, has ventured into regulating communication contents in […]
Video
Online Security: Why We Should Care!, By Mbanan Mku
As web rangers around the world fight against cyber bullying and verbal abuse, let’s all join in the cause and be digitally responsible. Our security on the internet is a collective responsibility, and even though […]
Health
Yari, Meningitis and God: Addressing Nigeria’s Unique Hypocrisy, By ‘Tope Fasua
Nigeria needs good governance now or never. We just aren’t reasonable or responsible the way we’ve been carrying on. We cannot use our commonwealth to make politicians comfortable and then tell the people to pray […]
Politics
Akeredolu’s Lesson in Steadfastness | ThisDayLive
By Providence, respected lawyer and politician, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, is the incumbent Governor of Ondo State. No doubt, it was a keenly contested election between Akeredolu, a candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and […]
Government
Folarin-Coker Returns as NTDC Boss | ThisDayLive
One minute, Folorunsho Folarin-Coker was steering the ship of Lagos State tourism, wowing us with the ‘One Lagos’ brand with so much dynamism and savoir faire, the next he was out in a cabinet reshuffle. […]
Issues/Policy
Time for Nigeria To Stand Up for Africa, By Owei Lakemfa
Nigeria must stand up for Africa by telling Morocco in no uncertain terms that it must abide by the AU constitution which recognises membership by the SADR and Morocco, accepts the peoples’ right to independence, […]
Religion
The Will of God As Written In the Book Of Yari, By Ahmed Oluwasanjo
There is a Yari in all of us. It manifests in the belief that most of our problems – or the seemingly overwhelming ones – are spiritual; a pathetic mentality seeking to place the burden […]
Politics
You Still ‘Ve A Lot To Contribute, Tinubu Tells Oshiomhole | Vanguard
Former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress national stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the immediate-past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on his 65th birthday, saying the former governor still has a […]
Government
Nigeria Must Stop Blaming Colonialism For Its Woes-British High Commissioner By Boluwaji Obahopo
The Britain High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Paul Arkwright has asked Nigeria to look inward and stop blaming its colonial masters for the absence of industrial development He also said with Brexit, Britain’s relationship with […]
Issues/Policy
Lagos Raises Alarm Over Increasing Rate of Suicide By Chioma Obinna
As the world yesterday marked this year’s World Health Day with the theme: “Let’s Talk Depression”, the Lagos State Government has raised the alarm over increasing rate of suicide in the state, lamenting that the […]
Life Style
Why Igbo Feel Unwanted in Nigeria – Nwodo
LAST week, old members of the Sigma Club of the University of Ibadan, held a dinner in honour of President General of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, in Lagos. […]
Issues/Policy
Apostle Suleman Sues Stephanie Otobo, Online Medium N1b For Defamation | Vanguard
Apostle Johnson Suleman, President/ Founder of Omega Fire Ministry (OFM), has filed a one billion naira lawsuit for libel against, 23-year old Canada-based Nigerian stripper, Ms. Stephanie Otobo and an online medium(Not Vanguard) for defaming […]
Banking
PROFILE: Alade, The Lecturer Who Had Just ‘One Slight Regret’ In Her 24-Year CBN Career | TheCable
Ibukun Awosika, Ngozi-Okonjo Iweala, Arunma Oteh, Nike Akande, Kemi Adeosun, Sola David-Borha, Sarah Omotunde Alade, are part of the very few Nigerian women breaking barriers, setting records and shattering glass ceilings in the world of […]
Health
Nigeria Meningitis Outbreak: Death Toll Rises To 438 As Mass Immunisation Commences in Zamfara | PremiumTimes
The death toll from suspected cases of meningitis has reached 438, an official said. John Oladejo, the incident manager of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, stated this in a statement released by the […]
Law
Supreme Court Sacks Nigerian Lawmaker, Orders Him To Refund All Salaries, Allowances Collected | PremiumTimes
The Supreme Court has removed Sopuluchukwu Ezeonwuka of the PDP from representing Orumba North/South of Anambra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun gave the order on Friday in a judgment in […]