Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has promised that his administration will ensure a smooth transition of local government autonomy following the recent judgment of the Supreme Court. Radda made the pledge in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, issued in Abuja on Saturday. The apex court had granted full autonomy to the 774 local governments in the country as stipulated in the 1999 Constitution (amended). The seven-man panel in a unanimous decision agreed that it is illegal and unconstitutional for governors to continue to receive or retain funds allocated to the local governments. In the lead…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress has accused the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, of promoting his personal and political ambition against the best interest of the nation. The party stated this in reaction to Obi’s statement on Monday that the country’s economy has seen unprecedented retrogression on many fronts for the past nine years under the APC government. He stated that urgent actions need to be taken to salvage the nation from further economic collapse, and efforts should be concentrated on finding ways to recreate an inclusive and sustainable economy and pull…
World record holder Tobi Amusan has been selected as the country’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This appointment marks a historic moment for Nigerian athletics, as Amusan becomes the first track and field athlete in two decades to receive this honour. A tweet by Making of Champions on social media platform X on Tuesday said, “Tobi Amusan has been named as Nigeria’s flagbearer for the opening ceremony of #Paris2024 #Olympics – she becomes the first athlete from Athletics in 20yrs, since Mary Onyali at the Athens 2004 Games, to have such honours.” Amusan, known…
Exercise is medicine, the same way food is medicine, says a professor of Exercise Physiology at the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Oluwole Akeredolu. The don adds that engaging in regular and intentional exercise can tackle several health problems. The World Health Organisation states that one in four adults does not meet the global recommended levels of physical activity. It adds that regular physical activity, such as walking, cycling, wheeling, doing sports or active recreation, provides significant benefits for health, stating that people who are insufficiently active have a 20 to 30 per cent increased risk of death compared…
A former Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, Efe Stewart, on Tuesday, denied involvement in last Thursday’s political violence in the state. The convoy of the reinstated Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, was attacked by gunmen last Thursday which led to the death of a police officer, Inspector Akor Onuh. The incident has pitched the Peoples Democratic Party and the APC in the state against each other, with both calling for a probe while indicting opposition members as those involved in the mayhem. Stewart, who dumped the…
The jolly season is here again when family and friends get to share beautiful moments and exchange gifts together. As the Yuletide and New Year celebrations are fast approaching, activities and traditions, such as travelling for vacation, attending parties/events, and giving to loved ones and neighbours, take the best part. But the state of the economy might cripple the usual ‘detty’ December vibes. One cannot deny that the year has been pretty tough due to the economic crisis in the country and the world at large. This year, Nigeria has recorded the highest inflation rate in the last 17 years.…
Negotiations to end a strike threat from 700 dancers involved in the 2023 Paris Olympics opening ceremony failed to reach an agreement on Tuesday, meaning the event still faces the risk of disruption. The SFA-CGT union, which says it represents roughly 10 per cent of the 3,000 performers involved in the opening ceremony, filed a strike notice last week over what it said were “outrageous disparities” in pay among dancers. A meeting on Tuesday between the union and the games’ organising committee resulted in an offer of 120 euros ($130) extra for the lowest-paid performers, which was rejected. “This Tuesday,…
Getting a dream job brings fulfilment and satisfaction. One could become sad, unproductive, and unfulfilled in a job one doesn’t enjoy. In fact, one can get sacked and become jobless as a result. You tend to grudgingly do a job you are not happy doing or finding fulfilment in. But with purposefulness and focus, you can land that dream job. A human resource manager in a Fintech company, Mr Deji Okunowo, stated that one must be intentional about getting a dream job because it’s a clear path one wants to thread and achieve, noting that starting early was essential to…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Police Act Amendment Bill to allow the occupant of the Office of the Inspector General of Police to remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the letter of appointment. The House decision followed the consideration and approval of President Bola Tinubu’s request, seeking an amendment of the Principal Act, to reflect on the tenure of the IGP. The proposed legislation to amend the Nigeria Police Act 2020 seeks to guarantee the tenure of the IGP and enhance police operations by promoting accountability, modernising policing methods and…
Globally, there is a seeming spike in divorce rates. This trend affects married couples of varying financial and social status. Data analysis of the marriage and divorce rate of Americans presented by a family and divorce law firm, Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, stated that in 2022, the divorce rate per 1,000 women was 16.9 per cent. Data from Nigeria’s Demographic and Health Survey in 2018 revealed that three of every 100 men and women were either divorced or separated. Also, the 2006 National Population Census data recorded that 704,000 Nigerians were divorced with 230,000 males and 474,000 females. Divorce, as defined…