The world football governing body, FIFA, has signed a partnership agreement with the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF) to tackle social challenges. HWCF is a global networking foundation that brings together nearly 70 grassroot organisations that are using football to tackle homelessness and social isolation around the world. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for…
From Left: Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Chairman of Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; Executive Director of the Foundation, Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede; Incoming Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu and Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani at the Workshop. OPINION By Olufemi…
Governor Umo Eno (R) in a handshake with the Prelate and Moderator of the General Assembly, His Eminence, Ekpenyong Akpanika. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has charged the Christian community to intensify prayers for Nigeria as it was critical to get the country out of its current socio- economic challenges….
Vice Chancellor, Wigwe University, Prof Marwan Al-Akaidi. OPINION By Etim Etim It is reassuring that the Board of Trustees, Governing Council and other stakeholders of Wigwe University are working hard to sustain the university and fulfil the vision of its founder, Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, who passed away with his son and wife in such a…
Barr. James Ibor, Principal Counsel, BRCI (middle), pose with Comrade Jonathan Ugbal (R), and other arrested but released protesters. By Ita Williams The EndBadGovernanceInNigeria by a handful of protesters on August 1, kicked started their match peacefully at the Mary Slessor roundabout by Marian road Calabar, Cross River state chanting solidarity songs despite the heavy…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Calabar, Cross River state on August 1, was scanty as most streets in Calabar were empty while the banks and few other businesses remained closed. But the city of Calabar, remained generally peaceful on the first day of the nationwide protest. However the arrest of the…