Have you ever broken a duck’s eggs intentionally? The duck does not come after you for doing that. Its siblings, known in the esoteric language as àpapò eleye (the combined forces of birds) do that on its behalf. I learnt the lesson that it takes the intervention of the Almighty to survive the war of àpapò eleye so young in life. They are a very unrelenting lot, who wage a war of attrition, and equally fatal. May my enemies not incur their wrath! The duck is a dull bird, so we think. It is slow in virtually everything it does;…
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Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Transportation, under the leadership of Honourable Minister Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, has unveiled a transformative budget proposal for 2024. The announcement was made during a recent Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee Meeting on Land Transport. The Ministry’s vision for the future of Nigeria’s transportation sector places significant emphasis on the expansion and modernization of railway infrastructure, with plans to connect nearly 6,000 kilometres of standard gauge railways and rehabilitate an existing 3,505 narrow gauge line. These ambitious plans aim to link Nigeria’s North and South, East and West regions, reaching key agricultural belts, oil and…
Former English and Arsenal player Paul Merson feels Mohamed Salah, the Egypt and Liverpool forward doesn’t get the accolades he deserves. Merson in his words compared Mohamed Salah to Wayne and has played down the chances of English players like Saka, Grealish and Phil Foden’s ability to reach his goals record despite these English lads getting talked about always. “Everyone tells me that Bukayo Saka is one of the best wingers in the world, but playing in exactly the same position as Salah, he gets nowhere near his figures. What Salah produces at the highest level is just mind-blowing. “We…
Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has decided to withdraw its staff from Zurmi Hospital in Zamfara State due to worsening security conditions. MSF’s Field Communication Officer, Adulkareem Yakubu, stated that armed confrontations in Zurmi town, particularly close to the hospital, pose significant risks to both the local population and medical missions. Since December 10, continuous heavy fighting has been reported in Zurmi town, leading to the displacement of thousands of people. Mr. Yakubu emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian support to assist those affected by the conflict. The escalating security challenges forced MSF to evacuate…
The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has donated N180 million to help the Kaduna State government and the people affected by the recent bombing in Tudun Biri community. This commitment was made after their first meeting in Kaduna on Friday. The forum, expressing deep sympathy for the people of Kaduna, strongly condemned the tragic incident that led to the loss of over 100 lives and left many others injured. In a show of solidarity, they pledged to provide both immediate financial assistance and long-term support. “The forum has decided to assist the Kaduna State Government and victims of the unfortunate bombing…
Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a one-time governor of Anambra State and former presidential adviser, lived a life that was symbolic of his character as a responsible and respectable elder statesman. In the days when our democracy was put in a hiatus from prolonged military rule, Ezeife took a leading role in the vanguard of the struggle to restore democracy. As a political leader, Ogwadike, as he is popularly known by his traditional title, exemplified the candour of a change agent who did his best to advance the good of the common man. As we continue to mourn his exit, his memory…
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe has called for good procurement practices to enhance economic development and sustainability. The Permanent Secretary made the call at a One Day Workshop on Public Procurement, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with Messrs. AAA Integrated & Dynamic Works Ltd; at Edo House, Abuja recently. Umakhihe, represented by Director, Human Resources Management, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alade noted that the workshop with the theme, “Enhancing the values of Public Procurement in the Agricultural Sector” was to achieve value for money, with clear manifestations in enhanced human welfare and improved…
The leaders of the 19 Northern states have collectively urged the Federal Government to intensify its efforts in addressing the pressing challenges of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and various security concerns that are adversely impacting the region. In a concerted plea, the representatives from these states have underscored the imperative for the central government to dedicate enhanced resources, strategies, and collaboration to effectively combat and mitigate the multifaceted security issues that are currently prevalent in the Northern part of the country. The leaders are advocating for a comprehensive and concerted approach that involves not only robust law enforcement measures but also…
By Adeola Makinwa Two rare political developments in Ekiti State motivated the writing of this piece. The first was the unanimous endorsement of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) for a second term in office by four former Ekiti State Governors, Niyi Adebayo, Ayo Fayose, Kayode Fayemi and Segun Oni. The other one was the flag-off of the construction of the 17.85km First Ring Road by the governor. Before all else, that a former governor would vouch for an incumbent governor, especially when they are not from the same political party, is a fantastic achievement. It is also proof that…
By Isaac Asabor It is not an exaggeration to say that fashion is an instrument through which political ideals and messages are disseminated, and therefore, politicians usually leverage on it to transmit their ideas, beliefs, and messages. In fact, politicians across the globe have chosen a style that asserts their philosophy or beliefs and have used their attire as a medium of communication through which they aim to evoke an emotional response and connect at the grassroots and cultural level. They carefully craft their style to uphold their values in society, and therefore, their clothes are part of their message.…
In a surprising disclosure, it has been revealed that Taraba State is facing a significant issue with illegal drug use, particularly among individuals aged sixteen to forty-six. This revelation comes from Nanzing Sallah, the state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba council. Sallah pointed out that commonly abused drugs in the region include Marijuana (Cannabis Sativa), Codeine, Tramadol, and Methamphetamine (Ice). He attributed this concerning trend to the activities of drug traffickers who exploit the state as a transit point. Moreover, Sallah observed…
Super Falcons’ defender Michelle Alozie has been nominated for the Houston Sports Award. The annual award was created by the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority in 2018 to celebrate and recognize the year’s top sports achievements, performers, and moments. According to Houston Dash FC, Michelle Alozie was nominated for the Community Impact Award for her work as a cancer research technician at Texas Children’s Hospital. She is a member of a research team tasked with identifying alternative treatments for acute myeloid leukemia. On the field, Alozie scored four goals, gave an assist in the regular season, and represented Nigeria…
By Ezebunwo Ichemati A lot has been said in the media parley our leader Chief Wike granted yesterday, where he alleged a lot of things about his successor Governor Fubara, happenings in the politics of Rivers State, and the issues surrounding the crisis in the State. A lot of us have avidly followed and had an experiential experience of the events in this State since time immemorial, irrespective of the silence of our people for fear of the uncertainty of the future. Even in our silence we know the truth when we hear it and we know our history. The…
Media Aide on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga has revealed that the president is fit and only recuperating from the knee surgery he passed through in the build up to the 2023 presidential poll. In an interview with Nigerian Tribune, Onanuga stated that the president has no ailment. However, stating that the President was still treating a knee injury, the Media Aide reiterated that the health status of the president has been made clear to Nigerians. “No, he was not sick. We made this clear to Nigerians. Tinubu was as fit as the fiddle in…
By Adedayo Oshodi The article by one Lasisi Olagunju on the recent nomination of 21 justices for appointment to the Supreme Court should disturb any objective and well-meaning Nigerian. It is calculated at escalating our fault lines. It is targeted at dividing the Nigerian judiciary along State lines. It is calculated to incite Nigerians against Lagosians. It’s a hate piece. We appear not to be fed up with the damage wrecked to our nation by our perennial ethnic and religious divisions. As a corollary, we appear committed to a race to the bottom, when appointments to our apex court are…
By Segun Adebowale A good and right thinking person should be worried and perplexed to see the Oyo Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps clocking three years of existence under the destitute working condition for the Oyo State Amotekun operatives. The Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps, a government establishment devoid of professionalism in all ramifications. The ultimate objectives of establishing the Western Nigeria Security Network by the Developmental Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) had been marred in Oyo state by cabal in the Oyo State Amotekun board of governance, who is too strong for Oyo state government…
By Chisom Juanita Mefor On November 7, 2023, the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) hosted its maiden Connectathon, a groundbreaking event that brought together stakeholders from the public and private sectors to address the critical issue of fragmented patient records in Nigerian healthcare institutions. Fragmented patient records are a major challenge in Nigeria, where patients often receive care from multiple providers, making it difficult for providers to access a patient’s complete medical history, which can lead to misdiagnosis, duplicate testing, and other errors. The DHIN Connectathon was a significant step towards addressing this challenge. Addressing the theme of “Unique Identifiers…
We conduct regular polls as part of our efforts to make sure that everyone’s voice is heard on contentious issues of the day. This week, we are running polls on adhering to federal character appointments, who do you think has performed better between Former President Buhari and Incumbent President Tinubu? The poll will run from November 14th – 20th, 2023. Be part of it! https://thenews-chronicle.com/wp-admin/media-upload.php?post_id=209834&type=image&TB_iframe=1 1. Federal character in appointments, who performed better. In terms of adhering to federal character in appointments, who do you think has performed better between Former President Buhari and Incumbent President Tinubu? Vote Below: This…
By Kalu Okoronkwo The most valuable component of leadership is not power, position, influence, fame, talent, giftings, dynamic oratory, intellectual superiority or even management skills. Character is the cradle of credibility for the leader. Leadership is a solemn responsibility that carries the weight of a nation’s hopes and aspirations. For a diverse and dynamic country like Nigeria, leadership is not just a position; it is a stewardship of a nation’s future. Leaders are expected to be exemplars of integrity, vision, and ethical conduct, but the history of the Nigerian leadership journey have witnessed instances of leaders who have fallen short…
I never thought it necessary to write on the ongoing brouhaha of legitimacy, supremacy and numerical strength between Northern Muslims, Pagans and Northern Christians until my recent visit to Zonkwa in southern Kaduna to meet a blood relation and my other visit in line of duty to the embattled Mangu, Chanso, Gindiri, Janaret and Panyam all in Mangu local government of Plateau State. From on the spot assessment of my experience, I realized the need for religious faithful to sheath their swords, forget and forgive one another and unite for their own good or continue to perish in lightening speed.…
In Nigeria, agriculture can be a vital source of income and employment for many people. The country’s diverse geography allows for various agricultural activities, with subsistence and small-scale farming being prevalent. Common crops include staples like cassava, yam, and maize, while livestock farming, such as poultry and cattle, is also widespread. Seven plants and animals that are often considered profitable in Nigeria include; 1. Poultry Farming (Broilers and Layers) This includes broilers (meat production) and layers (egg production). It is a highly profitable venture in Nigeria due to the high demand for chicken meat and eggs. Its low startup costs…
In a bid to bolster user privacy, WhatsApp is currently testing a groundbreaking username feature that allows users to communicate with one another without the need to share their phone numbers. Much like the Instagram model, this feature is set to revolutionize the way users connect on the platform. This development was first spotted by WABetaInfo on the beta version of WhatsApp for Android, and it appears that the Meta-owned platform is now rolling out this feature to a select group of beta users on iOS. Users will find the option to set a WhatsApp username conveniently located on the…
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has stepped down four schools’ principals for non-compliance with the Solution Free Education policy of the Anambra State Government. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Education Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, in a chat with TNC correspondent in Awka. Recall that Governor Soludo had during his visits to Premier Primary School Odume, Obosi in Idemili North Council Area and Ado Girls Secondary School Onitsha, announced that in line with the Solution Free Education policy, no child from Early Childhood Education and Development up to Junior Secondary School (JSS 3), is required to pay any fee whatsoever. The governor had also directed that no student in the…
In the intricate sewing of Nigeria’s story, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture where threads of spirituality, morality, psychology, and leadership intricately weave together. Recent revelations surrounding Mrs. Uju Kennedy, the Minister of Women Affairs have not only ignited impassioned debates but also ignited a collective introspection. As a psychologist, I write today with a heart weighed down by concern, yet filled with hope and deep reverence for the spiritual and moral foundations that underpin our lives and my native home. Nigeria, our beloved homeland, is an amalgamation of diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. It is within this vibrant…
Iraq’s telecommunications ministry has announced its intention to revoke the recent ban on the Telegram messaging app, citing concerns related to security and the unauthorized release of sensitive information pertaining to both state institutions and the public. Telegram is extensively utilized within Iraq for communication, news consumption, and content sharing, encompassing personal data of Iraqi individuals, such as names, addresses, and family connections. The ministry has elucidated that the decision to rescind the prohibition was influenced by the cooperation of the platform’s owning entity, which complied with security authorities’ demands to identify the sources responsible for the unauthorized dissemination of…
The Anambra State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Awka, Sir Joseph Uchendu, has advised Nigerian parents to start early enough to teach their children, especially the girl child, everything they needed to know about sex education and their health rights in the society. Sir Uchendu, who was speaking at a One-Day Programmes Review Meeting Organized by the Leadership of the Agency in Awka for all Directorate headquarter staff of the Agency, observed that the times are evil. He called on the parents to often mount eagle eyes on their children, especially the girl child, to avoid all forms of actions…
During the first half of its fiscal year (H1), FCMB Group Plc reported a profit before tax (PBT) of N38.2 billion, up from N15.4 billion in the same time in 2022. According to the bank’s unaudited six-month results, PBT increased by 148% while gross income increased by 88.7%, from N126.2 billion to N238.2 billion. The bank claims that a rise in interest income of 51.9% and a rise in non-interest income of 2169.% are what are responsible for the increase in gross revenue. From N1.64 trillion the year before, its deposits increased by 45.3% to N2.38 trillion this year. Additionally,…
By Rayyan Alhassan Fuel subsidy removal by the present administration of President Bola Tinubu has come with a thunderous alarm. Although the intention may be good, pure and sincere, and in fact it is even noble but the reality now is that it is severely haunting everyone. Both the haves and haves-not are wailing. It is dealing a fatal knockout punch on teeming citizens, whose lives have since been made miserable and wretched. The Nigerian economy had almost strangulated them. But it appears that the ‘ill-conceived’ idea to abruptly end the payment of subsidy by the Federal Government will finish…
Kindly open your Bible and join me to read Isaiah 29:15. It reads: “Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, and their works are in the dark, and they say, who seeth us? And who knoweth us.” May the Lord bless the reading of his words in our hearts (Amen). The psalmist says in Psalm 119:89 that the word of the Lord is sure and forever settled in heaven. Nothing can change that. No matter how long a lie thrives, the truth catches up with it and overtakes it. Daylight has a way of…
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, promoted a new music video by his new artist, Logos Olori, captioned ‘Jaiye Lo’, on his twitter handle on Friday, 22nd July, 2023. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has given Davido and Logos Olori an ultimatum of seven days to pull down the video or face spiritual or legal action or both. MURIC spoke on Monday, 24th July, 2023, via its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads : “Logos Olori, an artist under David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, a Nigerian singer, recently released a music…
