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Every progressive society is governed by known laws and rules. Society develops through the rule of law and its due process and the eradication of arbitrary and autocratic decision-making. The recent redesign of the national currency, the naira, the emerging policy and legal issues, the Supreme Court decision and the hardship that has attended the redesign all bring to the fore the challenge of governance and the rule of law. This discourse reviews key issues arising… Read the full article here
The European Union has knocked the Independent National Electoral Commission for failing to live up to expectations in the electoral process of Nigeria. The Chief Observer, EU Election Observation Mission, Barry Andrews, in his preliminary statement of the EU EOM on the governorship and Houses of Assembly elections on Monday said Nigerians hungered for democracy and were ready to be involved in the country’s democracy but the appetite was lost due to failures by… Read the full article here
Abbey Mortgage Bank has said it recorded N830.4m profit before tax in its 2022 financial period. The bank disclosed this in a statement to celebrate its 31st anniversary. It said, “Abbey ended 2022 with profit before tax of N830.4m, a 26.62 per cent increase from 2021 and kicked off 2023 with a new investment rating of A- from Data Pro, a reputable technology-driven credit rating agency, having achieved a BBB- rating from Agusto & co. earlier in 2022. “Offering… Read the full article here
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has called on the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to consider exploring the vast potentials of the pharmaceutical sector and its significant contribution to the nation’s economy. The chairman of the Lagos State branch, Gbolagade Iyiola, in a statement on Saturday said this would contribute significantly to the sector. Iyiola also commended Tinubu for his intervention in the affairs of pharmacists while he governed Lagos,… Read the full article here
Roy Hodgson has returned from retirement in a bid to save Crystal Palace from relegation in the English Premier League. The 75-years-old manager returned to Selhurst Park in replace of Patrick Vieira, less than two years after the Arsenal legend was brought in to move the club forward from the former England boss’ four-year tenure. Earlier, Hodgson insisted he would not return to the club after a brief spell at Watford last season, however, he now agreed a deal… Read the full article here
A popular music producer, singer and record label executive, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he is usually uneasy whenever he is in the midst of a crowd. Speaking during an interview with a media personality, Hawa Magaji, the Mavin Records boss said, “I am not supposed to be an artiste. I and the camera don’t agree. However, I am better now. I actually prefer social media platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram. I turn down public speaking invitations all the time…. Read the full article here
The Vice-Chancellor, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, has disclosed that no fewer than 26 students of the institution graduated with First Class. He said the 26 First Class graduates were among the 982 students that had finished from the institution in five sessions. The don stated this on Monday on the campus while speaking with journalists on the activities lined up for the joint first convocation… Read the full article here
The market capitalisation of Bitcoin has risen by $211.32bn in the first 76 days of 2023. This is a 66.34 per cent increase in the time under review and an indication of recovery after the most popular cryptocurrency fell by 65.29 per cent in 2022. After falling to $16,547.50 as of December 31, 2022, BTC has since risen to $27,423.93 as of March 17, 2023. According to data from Coin Market Cap, BTC opened trading at $16,603.67 on the last day of 2022. … Read the full article here
Traders in Monday Market, Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, are still in mourning mood following a fire incident which destroyed over 10,000 stalls in the market on Sunday, UTHMAN ABUBAKAR writes By 10pm, Saturday, February 25, Adamu Mohammed had retired to bed for the day, after casting his vote and engaging friends in heated analysis on the chances of the leading presidential candidates in Nigeria’s 2023 elections. He would, tomorrow, Sunday, begin his daily… Read the full article here
Billie Jean King has given her reaction to the “wonderful news” that fellow women’s tennis legend Martina Navratilova is “cancer-free”.Navratilova had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer and disclosed in the interview that she was in remission, having received treatment for stage one of the disease back in January.The 66-year-old, who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 major women’s doubles titles and 10 major mixed doubles titles, said she “should be good to go” after more… Read the full article here
