Rochester Grammar School in Kent, South England have been criticised for asking pupils to take part in a fictional slave auction as part of a history lesson. The school's Year 8 pupils were given a worksheet and told to pretend they had £100 to bid on the sort of slave they consider their business will …
PDP: A lifeline from the Supreme CourtByReuben Abati
On Wednesday, July 12, the Supreme Court saved our democracy and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). It did with its ruling in the matter between Ali Modu Sheriff and Ahmed Makarfi, to determine who among the two is the authentic Chairman of the PDP. The Supreme Court of Nigeria practically threw the party a lifeline. …
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EDO STATE COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR DIFFERENT MINISTRIES
1. Haija Abubakar Mariam (Budget) 2. Hon. Joseph Ughoeke (solid minerals, Oil and gas). 3. Emmanuel Agbale (Science and Technology) 4. Reginald Okun (Environment and Sustainability) 5. Engr.Osahon Abraham (Work & Transport) 6. Prince Yekini Idiaye ( Energy & water resources) 7. Hon. John Inegbedion (Finance) 8. Barr. Usoh ( Employment) 9. Prof. Omorogbe (Justice …
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Chi Onwurah MP: ‘British, not Nigerian’ BY REUBEN ABATI
Chi Onwurah, the Member of Parliament representing Newcastle Central in the UK House of Commons and my former colleague at the State House, Molara Wood, met recently at the 2017 Caine Prize for African Writing award ceremony. When Molara informed Chi that her re-election along with six others had caused so much excitement in Nigeria …
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Magu, Presidency, Senate, EFCC. Man or Institution
Magu: Let Supreme Court decide, say SANs The ding-dong between the Presidency and the Senate over Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Acting Chairman Ibrahim Magu continues. For the umpteenth time, the Presidency has restated that Magu, whose nomination as EFCC chair the Senate has rejected twice, is the man for the job. The Senate …
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Centre for Nigeria Progress 