By Oluwafemi Agagu “Youths obey the clarion call; Let us lift our nation high; Under the Sun or in the Rain; With dedication and selflessness; Nigeria’s ours, Nigeria we serve” The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) anthem is filled with ‘choral’ lyrics which every graduate is spiritually and physically committed to in the process of service
Month: October 2019
2019 Presidential Election: Atiku Reacts To Supreme Court Verdict
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has said that he fought a good fight and will not relent for Nigeria and democracy. Atiku’s comment is coming on the heels of the dismissal of his appeal at the Supreme Court. The apex court had earlier on Wednesday, dismissed
Supreme Court Delivers First Ruling Against Atiku, PDP
The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered its first ruling against the Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar . Atiku and his party were before the apex court to challenge the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the February 23, 2019 poll. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko
Breaking: Court Adjourns Ambode’s Suit To Nov. 20, Orders Parties To Maintain Status Quo
Court Summons Lagos Speaker, Others Over Ambode’s Probe
A high court in Lagos has summoned Mudashiru Obasa, speaker of the state house of assembly, over the ongoing probe of 820 buses procured by the administration of Akinwunmi Ambode, ex-governor of the state. Yetunde Adesanya, the chief judge, gave the order on Tuesday after an ex-parte motion was moved by
Buhari Tells Police What To Do To ‘Yahoo Boys’
President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force against harassing young people in their bid to arrest `yahoo criminals.’ Buhari handed down this warning in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers on Monday in Lagos. Represented by
Ballon D’Or 2019: Van Dijk Speaks On Winning Award Ahead of Ronaldo, Messi
Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, says it would be “special” to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Van Dijk has been the installed as the favourite to win the prestigious prize, ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking to Liverpool’s matchday programme, the Dutchman said: “Can I win? There is going
Makinde Approves N526m As Grants For Oyo Public Schools
FG To Offer Free Christmas Ride On Lagos-Ibadan Rail – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that free train ride on the Lagos - Ibadan Standard Gauge rail project will begin on November 30. The gesture, according to him, would further ease travel pattern, especially for those who wish to travel for the Christmas. The minister noted that the
FRSC Counsels Motorists On Night Traveling
FRSC Counsels Motorists On Night Traveling The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to minimize night traveling in order to avoid being victims of armed robbery attacks and reduce carnages on the highways. Sector Commander in the state, Mr Clement Oladele, gave the advice on Monday