By Ikoke Egbe Across the world today, governments are increasingly judged not just by the promises they make, but by the results they deliver. And those results can only be measured through credible statistics, effective monitoring systems, and evidence-based decision-making. Strong statistical systems are therefore indispensable to good governance, accountability, prudent resource allocation, and sustainable…
By Collin Rugg A drone strike has reported in San Diego, California, on a Boeing 737 jumbo jet operated by United Airlines. According to officials, the drone hit the plane at about 3000 feet as it was coming in for a landing from San Francisco. “United Flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior…
By Odey Ojeka The Chief Executive Officer of SagaciousNewsBlog, Mr Odey Ojeka, has called for urgent peace and dialogue following reports of renewed tension between the brother communities of Ugep and Idomi in Yakurr Local Government Area. The call came after Ugep farmers, who had prepared to go to their farms early Wednesday morning, were…
Following the visit of a military delegation to the family, a military police investigative unit has since been deployed to the scene. The investigators conducted formal interrogations of all key witnesses, including the sister of the deceased, the parents, neighbours, and members of the community vigilante group. It was during these interrogations that a deeply…
By Our Reporter The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has raised concern over rising cybercrime (Yahoo-Yahoo) involvement among Nigerian university students, including “Yahoo Plus.” Speaking at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Kano, he said the trend is based on EFCC…
