Author: NPO Admin I
A project to expand roads and bridges to ease congestion in Cairo has put thousands of tombs in a vast and ancient Islamic cemetery under threat, causing outcry among conservationists and family members. Known as the City of the Dead, the cemeteries along the eastern edge of Historic Cairo have been a resting place for Egypt’s deceased since the arrival of Islam in the seventh century A.D. The UNESCO World Heritage site extends for 10 square kilometres (3.9 square miles) and many of Cairo’s most prominent families maintain a deep bond with the cemeteries, where they continue to bury their…
By Omolade Durojaiye Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shootout victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian hearts. Zlatko Dalic’s side, runners up at the World Cup in 2018 and third in 2022, have never won a major trophy and were hoping Nations League success would cap a glittering international career…
*Report by Omolade Durojaiye Nigeria booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations this weekend, following a dramatic 3-2 win over Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Sunday night. While star striker Victor Osimhen scored a first half brace, Sierra Leone fought back through goals by Mustapha Bundu and Augustus Kargbo, with the score being tied at 2-2 until deep into stoppage time. It took a 95th minute effort by Kelechi Iheanacho for Nigeria to bag maximum points in Paynesville. As a result, the Super Eagles sealed their place in the upcoming tournament,…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Editor of the Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba, has been elected as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Anaba defeated a former Editor of ThisDay Newspapers, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi at the ongoing biennial conference of the NGE holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital. He will be taking over the mantle of leadership from Isa Mustapha, who had piloted the affairs of the Guild in the last two years. While Anaba polled 250 votes, Adebiyi scored 81 votes. Details later…
By Olu Verheijen Nigeria’s vast natural resources and human capital make it an insightful case study of the opportunities and challenges associated with harnessing natural gas for industrialization and economic diversification, and offers potential lessons for countries like Algeria, Libya, Mozambique and Senegal. Harnessing Africa’s Natural Gas For Industrialization And Economic Diversification: A Nigeria Case Study Nigeria holds Africa’s largest proven natural gas reserves. Yet despite its enormous domestic energy needs (Nigeria’s annual per capita electricity consumption is one of the lowest in the world), the country consumes only 25% of its commercialized gas supply and less than 1% of the global…
By Kamil Opeyemi Wale Edun, Ribadu, Alake, Adedeji, Darazo Make List President Bola Tinubu has allocated portfolios to his newly appointed Special Advisers. Below is the list of the new Special Advisers: Mr. Dele Alake Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy Mr. Yau Darazo Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs Mr. Wale Edun Special Adviser, Monetary Policies Mrs. Olu Verheijen Special Adviser, Energy Mr. Zachaeus Adedeji Special Adviser, Revenue Mr. Nuhu Ribadu Special Adviser, Security Mr. John Ugochukwu Uwajumogu Special Adviser, Industry, Trade and Investment. Dr (Mrs.) Salma Ibrahim Anas Special Adviser, Health The list was released by the…
Tragedy has struck as the 48 year old man cop considered to be Nigeria’s tallest man, Afeez Agoro died on Thursday. Agoro, who is also a Nollywood actor , reportedly suffered hip dislocation recently and was treated. Already plans for his burial at the Akoka area of Lagos are said to be underway as the news of his death filtered in. Details later…
By Halimah Olamide The Directorate of State Security Wednesday night commenced the grilling of the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa. Bawa was a few hours before that suspended indefinitely by President Bola Tinubu over allegations bordering on abuse of office. The DSS confirmed the arrival of Bawa in its office Wednesday night. In a statement by Peter Ifunaya, spokesman of the DSS, the invitation of the suspended EFCC Chairman bordered on issues relating to investigations on his actions. “The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of…
By Kamil Opeyemi A new Speaker has been elected for the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. He is Dr. Tajudeen Abbass. Abbass scored 353 votes while his challengers, Aminu Jaji scored and Idris Wase scored 3 votes each. “Tajudeen Abaas, having scored the highest votes, is hereby declared the winner and returned as the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives.,” the Clerk declared Immediately after his declaration, shouts of “Tee-Jay” rent the air as his supporters hailed the election. After his election, the House went ahead to elect the Deputy Speaker, with the nomination of Hon. Benjamin Kalu.…
By Kamil Opeyemi Immediate former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has travelled to Norway, to attend the 20th edition of the Oslo Forum. The Forum is a series of retreats for international conflict mediators, high-level decision-makers, and other peace process actors, according to its organisers. Osinbajo quit office on May 29 this year having served as vice president for eight years. Sharing images of the commencement of the meeting, Osinbajo write via his verified twitter handle “I am in Oslo, Norway to attend the 20th Oslo Forum hosted by the Norwegian Government. It is an opportunity to speak with…