WHAT we have had since the return of democracy (rule by civilians really) in 1999 has been more government and less governance. Successive administrations have steadily expanded governmental institutions without a commensurate positive impacts on the lives of Nigerians. The number of ministries in the states and at the federal level has been on the…
Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself the “most complete player ever” in the history of football. The Portuguese superstar spoke in a recent interview with Edu Aguirre, the journalist from ‘El Chiringuito’. Asked if he thinks he is the best footballer ever, Ronaldo admitted that fans may prefer…
Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a loan move to English Championship side Middlesbrough, where he will remain until the end of the season. Iheanacho makes the switch from LaLiga club Sevilla, having joined the Spanish side on a free transfer last summer. The 28-year-old previously played in the Championship with Leicester City, playing a…
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country today. 1. Presidency backtracks, claims statement on electricity tariff misrepresented The Special Adviser on Energy to the President, Olu Verheijen, said on Monday her statement on the planned increase in the electricity tariff was misrepresented.Read more 2. ‘People say he lies,’ Ladoja berates Akande…
Amid swirling controversy over the tenure of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has firmly denied issuing any directive for his immediate retirement. The commission’s clarification comes in the wake of its recent order mandating all police officers who have either turned 60 or completed 35 years of service…
