The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Alhaji Salihu Lukman has said that the lack of visibly identified leadership for the EndSARS protesters was capable of forestalling any negotiations with the Federal Government. He said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, adding that the lack of visible leadership was not advantageous to the protest as it made it vulnerable to takeover by hoodlums, who caused mayhem in several parts of the country. “The disadvantage of protests with undercover or virtual leadership, especially by young people in an emerging democracy like Nigeria, is that potentials for leadership…
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By Abubakar Shekara “Let us not forget our differences. Let us recognize our differences and respect them” – Words on marble by Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of Northern Nigeria. It is a prescription made over half a century ago that has gained repetition in national discourse because it is a fact that rings more true to the situation of Nigeria. Those words were rehashed again recently, at the 50th anniversary of Arewa House in Kaduna by Governor Kayode Fayemi, in his keynote address at the occasion. For Fayemi, the import of Sardauna’s unique call is the…
The Lagos Seasiders male handball team on Sunday in Abuja trounced Niger United of Minna 27-22 on day nine of the ongoing Prudent Energy Handball Premier League. The Niger United led the first half 10-12 but they could not convert more chances, allowing Lagos Seasiders to lead from behind and convert more goals till the end. The event is taking place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The competition is expected to end on Nov. 14. Speaking after the match, Chief Coach of Lagos Seasiders male team, Duru Olabukola, lauded her teams’ superb and in-form performance. “So far,…
With the climate crisis threatening over half of the global GDP, there can be no business-as-usual when the world begins to plan for a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, we have a unique opportunity to change our relationship with nature by shifting our development pathway to one that is equitable and sustainable. Development Finance Institutions may be the “visible hand” that can guide and finance the future we want – but Africa will remain under the proverbial thumb of skyrocketing debt and climate catastrophe if the new vision of development financing remains all talk and no action at the…
South-West governors and traditional rulers have called for the review of reports of constitutional conferences, including the 2014 National Conference. They made the call in a communique issued on Sunday in Lagos after a meeting of governors, ministers and traditional rulers of South-West states in following the EndSARS protest mayhem. The one-day meeting was also attended by a Presidential delegation, led by the Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. The communique was signed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi and the Governor of Ondo State/Chairman South-West Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu. The communique also called for the implementation of…
The United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Ms. Amina Mohammed is billed to arrive Nigeria on Sunday on a working visit with other members of the global body. Mohammed, who is leading a delegation of five high level members of the UN to four West African countries, is on a mission to hold discussions on how to build back the economies post-COVID. A statement issued by the United Nations Information Centre in Nigeria on Sunday, said that the UN delegation will also visit Ghana, Niger and Sierra Leone, all between November 8 and November 11. “She is to discuss with Governments…
While many airlines are down-sizing their operations due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ethiopian Airlines is adding new aircraft and expanding businesses, according to officials of the state-owned enterprise. “This shows that Ethiopian Airlines is founded on a strong vision, capacity to execute its vision even though it has similar challenges to other airlines,” said Chief Operating Officer Mesfin Tasew. The company on Saturday took delivery of two of the 10 new Airbuses A350-900 it ordered in 2017, bringing the total number of its Airbus fleet to 16. According to Tasew, the airline has been operating A350-900 planes…
Mr Andrew Abu, Chief Executive Officer, Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN), has won the ‘Young ICT Advocate of the Year’ award. The award was in recognition of his contributions towards the development of ICT innovation among young people in the last 10 years. Abu received the award on Saturday night at the Fourth Nigeria Tech Innovation and Telecom Awards, organised by the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), in Abuja. He was also recognised for his contributions to ICT development and applications and empowerment of youths with digital skills, thereby ensuring that they were gainfully employed. Speaking on the…
The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Thunder Strike has eliminated several armed bandits in an air strike on Saturday in the forest at Kuzo area of Kaduna State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Maj. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Enenche said the air attack was executed on the bandits while they were attempting to move hundreds of rustled livestock through the area. He said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) attack helicopter, on armed reconnaissance mission in the area, spotted the bandits, along with the rustled livestock, in an open patch along…
More congratulatory messages from African leaders have continued to pour into Washington following the election of Democratic candidate Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States of America. The latest messages came from Sudan, South Africa, Kenya, Libya, Ghana and Mauritania – all of them highlighting the need for a concerted cooperation between Africa and the U.S. In Khartoum, Sudanese Prime Minister, Abdallah Hamdok, on Saturday said “On behalf of the Sudanese people, I congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their election as President and Vice President.” In his congratulatory message, Hamdok said he looked forward to…