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The Insight by Lateef Adewole Last Saturday, 16th of November, 2019, marked another sad reminder of the free-falling that has bedevilled our country in recent times. This was exemplified in the conduct of the two governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. If I have seen and criticised elections in the past, these two took the “condemnability” to another height. They were called different names including- war! Many of the activities that characterised the elections before, during and after, could only be described as heart wrenching. I decided to control my emotions about them so as to prevent having heart…

Nigerian beauty sector projected to worth about 4 billion dollars annually and can reach more consumers across the world. This was disclosed at the Beauty West Africa exhibition (BWA) held at Landmark event center, Lagos. The organiser, Managing Director, BtoB events, Jamie Hill said the exhibition was to portray Nigeria beauty sector to the world for local and international businesses growth. Adding that it was an avenue for industry players to come together and push their business forward. “We want to export Nigerian products across the world. There is a wealth of business looking to get into Africa to setup…

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace airline, Allen Onyema has been indicted for bank fraud and money laundering in the Northern District of Georgia, USA. A statement by the Department of Justice, US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia stated that he had moved over $20 million from Nigerian through US banks. The statement read, “Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has been charged with bank fraud and money laundering for moving more than $20 million from Nigeria through United States bank accounts in a scheme involving false documents based…

Jadon Sancho scored one goal and assisted another as Borussia Dortmund came back from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Paderborn. The visitors raced into a three-goal lead in a sensational first-half display with Streli Mamba scoring twice and Gerrit Holtmann adding a third. But England forward Sancho got the ball rolling for Dortmund with a driven finish before Axel Witsel struck. AC Milan make Ibrahimovic offer to return to Serie A And Marco Reus headed home Sancho’s cross in stoppage time to earn a draw. Paderborn players were disconsolate at the final whistle, having come so close to…

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council (NEC) that history will not be fair to them if the party collapses in 2023. Buhari said this on Friday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council Meeting (NEC) in Abuja. He urged members of the party to ensure that the party remains strong and continues to consolidate on its political gains in the last year. “Yesterday at the meeting of the caucus, I made some comments which are still relevant here. “But to me, the most important is that every member of…

Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council (NEC) have called on the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, to resign his position. The Chairman of Zamfara chapter of the party, Mr Lawal Liman, who led the aggrieved NEC members, made the call on Friday, while speaking with journalists in Abuja. Liman said Oshiomhole’s resignation would help in stemming the slide and provide an enabling environment for genuine healing, reconciliation and the practice of true democracy within the party across the country. Liman, who is also the spokesman of APC State Chairmen’s Forum, said Oshiomhole had usurped…

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will adhere to the provisions of the constitution and will not attempt another term in office. Buhari said this on Friday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council Meeting (NEC) in Abuja. “I’m not going to make the mistake of attempting a third-term; besides age factor, I swore by the Holy Book that I will go by the constitution and the constitution says only two terms are available. “I know that I’m in my last term and I can’t afford to be reckless, I’m not going to ask for anybody’s vote. The president…

As at June 2019, Nigeria’s debt profile is at N25.7 trillion; this includes the federal, states governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

AC Milan have made an offer for Zlatan Ibrahimovic in an attempt to shake off competition from other interested clubs

The National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday night endorsed the proposed meeting of the National Executive Council of the party slated for Friday. APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, confirmed this while speaking with State House correspondents after the national caucus meeting of the party, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. NAN reports that there had been growing tension between the leadership of the party and some members particularly state governors over delay in convening the NEC meeting. Oshiomhole disclosed that the meeting also deliberated on the party’s 2020 budget and reviewed the performance…