Modu Sheriff, Ihejirika, Boko Haram: The Truth Has Since Been Uncovered

By Timothy Godson

Since the emergence of Senator Alimodu Sheriff (SAS), as the acting national chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, (Tuesday, February 16, 2016), mixed feelings have though greeted his emergence by party faithfuls, friends, well wishers and even foes from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

How North East governors fuelled B'Haram- Obasanjo

*As document gives reasons why terrorism may not be defeated soon

By Ikenna Asomba

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the comments attributed to former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to use education to sustain the progress made so far in the war against Boko Haram.

USEFUL WRITING TIPS FOR YOUNG JOURNALISTS

Writing makes a special contribution to the way people think. When we write we compose meaning. We put together facts and ideas and make something new, whether in an article or news analysis.

HOW TO REPORT THE EDUCATION BEAT

Journalist in action

At the early beginning of journalism in the country, what operates in media organizations across the country, were general beat reporters, who on daily basis, are saddled with the task of covering all the beats.

CODE OF ETHICS FOR NIGERIAN JOURNALISTS

Newspaper stand in Nigeria

Members of various professions in the world over, are known to have a code of conduct or ethics which guides them in carrying out their day-to-day responsibilities. As purveyors of information, Nigerian Journalists also have their code of ethics.

Allison-Madueke missing, as Jonathan presides over his last FEC meeting

By Ikenna Asomba

Alison-Madueke missing at the last FEC meeting under Jonathan

Nigeria's Petroleum Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, was missing, as President Goodluck Jonathan, Wednesday, presided over the Valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council, FEC under his leadership.

Ahead of 30 govs-elect, El-Rufai appoints SSG, others

By Ikenna Asomba

El-Rufai

In what looks like a formula to hit the ground-running immediately after his inauguration on May 29, the Kaduna State governor-elect, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on Wednesday, announced the appointments of key officials in his incoming government, ahead of 30 other governors-elect.

Moghalu: Ndigbo 'll never suffer under Buhari's administration

By Ikenna Asomba

Ndigbo

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. George Moghalu has dispelled insinuations that the South-East geopolitical zone may be marginalised under the incoming administration of Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari for giving him a paltry 0.013 percent of the total votes cast in the last Presidential election.

Reasons why 'powerful' oil marketers suspended debilitating fuel strike

* How Capital Oil boss, Ifeanyi Ubah broke their ranks

By Ikenna Asomba

Nigerians struggling for fuel. When will this end?

Following the refusal by oil marketers and depot operators to import and distribute petroleum products over the purported N200 billion unpaid subsidy claims, the sufferings of Lagos commuters worsened on Monday.

What Lagos NYSC told 2, 300 corps members before posting them to PPAs

By Ikenna Asomba

Corps members

 
The 2, 300 corps members deployed to Lagos were on Monday, posted to their various Places of Primary Assignments (PPAs), by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). 

How Nigerian Breweries is grooming young entrepreneurs in schools

* As Samond wins N500, 000 educational trust fund, N100, 000 cash

By Ikenna Asomba

The winners

In a bid to tackle the alarming deterioration of the nation's education sector, as well as the attendant unemployment rate, the Nigeria Breweries Plc (NB), last Friday, gathered over 500 students from ‎across five schools, in Lagos, to enlighten them on the right career paths to take. 

Shocking reasons why Nigeria is under-developed after 55 years

By Ikenna Asomba

Buhari

After 55 years of Nigeria's independence, concerned local and international stakeholders have continued to express dissatisfaction that the nation is still grappling with the teething problem of leadership.

Nigerian governor suspects B'Haram held missing Chibok girls in bunkers

Chibok girls

One of Nigeria's Governors, Kassim Shettima of Bornu State, on Tuesday, said there was every tendency that the female students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, abducted by members of the Boko Haram sect, in April 2014, were being held in bunkers, inside Sambisa Forest.

Why Jonathan ordered Bayelsa CJ to swear in Wike as Rivers Gov May 29

* How 14 months face-off between Amaechi, NJC caused it

By Ikenna Asomba

Following the protracted impasse that has left Rivers State without a substantive Chief Judge, the Federal Government, Tuesday, directed the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State to swear-in the Governor-elect of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, on May 29.

ORUBEBE: Why APC lied that I've defected to their party

Erstwhile Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe Tuesday described media reports that he was leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to All Progressive Congress, APC, as the handiwork of mischief makers.

Nigeria can't move forward without leaders of integrity—Anya

By Ikenna Asomba 

Prof. Anya

 The President of Ndigbo Lagos and a member of the 2014 National Conference, Prof. Anya O. Anya, has expressed worry that there is a huge deficit of integrity in the country, pointing that the nation at this critical point needs leaders of integrity to move forward. 

Intrigues prolong LASU crisis

By Ikenna Asomba 

Protesting students in one of the marches to Alausa

It is not yet the best of time for the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, as there has been an unending restiveness in the 31-year-old institution, since September 2011, when Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, sent a White Paper to the Governing Council of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, pronouncing the implementation of a new fees regime. The tuition fee was jerked from N25, 000 to as much as N348, 750. 

‘How Buhari can re-organize Nigeria's education sector’

By Ikenna Asomba

Buhari

Barely 14 days to the assumption of office of the President-elect, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, several experts and stakeholders in the education sector have continued to propose meaningful suggestions that will guide his administration to salvage the age-long rot bedevilling the nation’s education sector.

Agbakoba to 8th Assembly: I'll meet you in court over your 'bogus' emolument

By Ikenna Asomba 

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, has threatened to sue the 8th National Assembly to court, if it fails to maximally slash what he described as the 'bogus' salaries and allowances its members at both the Senate and House of Representatives earn, which takes up 25 percent of the Nigeria's national budget. 

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