In June this year, writing under the title ‘Of Atiku’s sucker punch, Wike’s tantrums and APC’s only door,’ we said, “In reality, the primaries had long been done with because Atiku started early. He had those in control of delegates on his side. Anyone conversant with Nat Geo Wild documentaries on how animals hunt might have seen lions in action. The lions have those who lay in ambush to disorganise herds and those who shepherd the prey to the trap, akin to wingers in a football derby lobbing the ball to their main striker to score. Atiku’s people, like Adamu…
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The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) on Tuesday, announced its 2022 2022 AWIEF Awards winners at a glittering ceremony on the rooftop of The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo, Egypt.The AWIEF Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner capped the two-day AWIEF2022 Conference, which was held in North Africa for the first time.The prestigious annual AWIEF Awards recognise, honour, and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa across various industry sectors for their achievements and contribution to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and social development.AWIEF CEO, Irene Ochem, at the ceremony congratulated the winners and thanked both the AWIEF Awards international…
Coca-Cola produces 120 billion throwaway plastic bottles a year – and 99% of plastics are made from fossil fuels, worsening both the plastic and climate crisis The government of Egypt announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Coca-Cola, introducing the company as a sponsor for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP27) to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh from 6 to 18 November.In response, Greenpeace USA Oceans Campaign Director, John Hocevar, said: “It is baffling that Coca-Cola – the world’s biggest plastic polluter in the Break Free From Plastic brand audits, in different countries including Kenya and Uganda…
The Armed Forces of any nation represents its strength, courage and sovereignty. It is also a symbol of unity. It defends and maintains nations’ territorial integrity, national symbols and cohesion in their countries. The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) was established 159 years ago and has evolved through different stages. With a force of no fewer than 223,000 active personnel today, the Nigerian military is one of the largest uniformed combat services in Africa. According to the latest Global Firepower index, the Nigerian armed forces are the fourth most powerful military in Africa, and ranked 35th globally. The history of…
President Muhammadu Buhari has again called on striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to return to the classroom while assuring them to deal with their contending issues within the limits of the scarce resources available. The president, who reiterated the call in a nationwide broadcast on Saturday in Abuja, said he was pained by the recurring disruption to nation’s tertiary education system. The broadcast was part of activities to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence Day Anniversary. According to him, the Federal Government will continue to mobilise resources, both internationally and nationally, towards funding education to ensure that citizens are…
President Muhammadu Buhari says his efforts to uplift the quality of life of Nigerians will not be enough without a good governance system, anchored on electing credible leaders in free, fair, credible and transparent elections. According to him, it is for this reason that he resolved to bequeath a sustainable democratic culture which will remain lasting. The president stated this while addressing the nation in a broadcast as part of activities to commemorate the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country on Saturday in Abuja. He cited the signing of the Electoral Act 2021 as amended with landmark provisions as a…
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured citizens that their resilience and patience will not end in vain as his administration continues to reposition and strengthen the security agencies to tackle nation’s security challenges. The president gave the assurance while addressing Nigerians in a broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary on Saturday in Abuja. ”As we continue to de-escalate the security challenges that confronted us at inception of this administration, newer forms alien to our country began to manifest, especially in the areas of kidnappings, molestations/killings of innocent citizens, banditry. ”All of these are being addressed by our security forces. ”I…
Guinea has been formally stripped of the rights to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Saturday. This development, which has been under much speculation for some weeks means a fresh bidding for the tournament’s hosting rights is set to be reopened on Saturday. The rights withdrawal followed a meeting on Friday in Conakry between Guinea’s interim president, Col. Mamady Doumbouya, and CAF President Patrice Motsepe. The meeting had discussed the withdrawal after the West African country, among the poorest of the continent, formally said it was not ready to…
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness” – Desmond Tutu Officially, in spite of the state of hopelessness in Nigeria, the 2023 campaign for political offices has started. It therefore offers Nigerians a window of HOPE, as it gives them the opportunity to address the many challenges facing the nation through their votes. Clearly, the current situation is very hopeless with inflation above 20%, which is reflected in the high and unaffordable prices of goods and services. The 33% unemployment rate (with an unemployment rate among young people of about 53%) exacerbates…
The Centre for Innovation and Pragmatic Development Initiative (CIPDI), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to intensify efforts on workable solution to insecurity in Nigeria. Its president, Mr Ifeanyi Nwanoro made the call while commemorating with Nigerians as they mark the 62nd independence anniversary on Friday. According to CIPDI in a statement by its spokesperson, Abdallah el-Kurebe, there is urgent need for Nigeria “to seek workable solutions to the ever increasing insecurity menace across the country. “Besides insecurity, Nigeria is bedeviled with high rate of unemployment, poor public institutions and infrastructure, poor representations at all levels of government as well…