Published November 23, 2020Okechukwu Nnodim, Abuja A total of N 81 .41 bn was expended on Nigeria ’s refineries between January and August this year but the facilities refined no drop of crude oil all through this period, latest data obtained from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation showed .Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company , Port […]
Continue ReadingThe state chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Philip Shekwo, was confirmed death on Sunday after being murdered by the Kidnappers. Mr. Longe said that the APC chairman was abducted from his residence in Bukan-Sidi, Lafia around 11 p.m. on Saturday. The Nasarawa State APC chairman said killings by bandits & herdsmen were being […]
Continue ReadingThe focus of discourse in Lagos and across the 36 states of the Nigerian Federation have been centered on the recent ENDSARS protests and the wanton destruction of lives and properties that followed after the peaceful protest was hijacked by miscreant and unscrupulous elements.To many Lagosians today, with better understanding of the events of November […]
Continue ReadingFormer Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged the Deputy Governor of Ondo State and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi to return to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). According to a statement on Saturday, by his Spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, the former governor, who made this call […]
Continue ReadingBy Lekan Lawani Events of Tuesday, October 20, 2020 which eventually culminated in the shooting of innocent protesters at Lekki was without doubt a sad chapter in the nation’s history. Sad episode of the night was nonetheless avoidable; just in the same manner that the attendant violent reactions that greeted the unfortunate shooting could have […]
Continue ReadingNigeria should embrace mRNA vaccine to conquer Covoid-19 pandemic By Prof. Robert Boroffice The novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has demonstrated its potent ability to afflict and paralyze social and economic systems with no regard for techno-economic status. Quite frankly, social distancing, the use of face masks, hand washing and hand sanitizers are effective but temporary […]
Continue ReadingIt came like a black joke but it is true as Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, former Senate Leader, on Friday lost his wife, Amaka, to a road accident on Ondo-Ore-Benin expressway. Two others also died in the accident, Mrs Nnena Ukachukwu and another person. The Senator broke the sad news to Persecondnews on Friday morning on […]
Continue ReadingWe should amend our constitution to scrap the judiciary arm of government since court orders are no longer obeyed. There’s no reason for Judges to continue sitting on cases if their judgements,directives and orders won’t be respected.Separation of powers is the most pivotal aspect of constitutional democracy,the judiciary is to adjudicate on issues brought before […]
Continue ReadingThe member representing Akure North/South Federal Constituency has today,19th of November 2020 delivered more of his promises to see to ensure that the people of his Constituency enjoyed more of the dividends of democracy and good representation. As part of his plans to see to the empowerment of the youths across Akure South/North Constituency, the […]
Continue ReadingBy Olusegun Adeniyi In July last year, the federal government established a task force comprised of the EFCC, ICPC, NFIU and the Federal Ministry of Justice to recover N5.7 trillion owed to the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The government also proposed an amendment to the AMCON Act with a view to strengthening its […]
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