ARE YOU IN THAT NUMBER SAVED BY UZODIMMA?

By Azu Ishiekwene

In a country of 133 million multidimensional poor, with youth unemployment at 53.40 percent, it would be a pity if anyone looking for an opportunity to earn a living missed the chance to hear the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma recently.

AREWA GROUP BLASTS BETTA EDU'S CRITICS OVER N44.8BILLION NSIPA FRAUD, SAYS INTENTION TO DISTRACT EFCC

As controversies rage on alleged funds diversion at the National Social Investment Programme Agency, NSIPA, the Arewa Integrity Group (AIG).has described as diversionary any attempt to rope the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu in the scandal.

AREWA YOUTH CSOs BACK SENATOR PIUS ANYIM FOR PRESIDENT IN 2023

• * Urges Political Parties To Zone Their Presidential Slot To The South East

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

A coalition of 30 northern civil society groups, Arewa Concerned Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria (ACCSON), on Monday, threw their weight behind the presidential aspiration of former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.

ARGENTINA'S CENTRAL BANK MULLS PUTTING MESSI'S FACE ON 1000 PESO BANK NOTE

By Biyi Lawrence

The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina is considering putting Lionel Messi’s face on the country’s banknotes to mark nation’s World Cup win in Qatar, according to a local newspaper, El Financiero.

Army's Remembrance Day: YOBE GOV DONATES N15 MILLION TO NIGERIA LEGION

• * As He Praises The State Assembly For Expeditious Passage Of 2023 Budget Which He Signed Into Law

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Ahead of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Sunday January 15, 2023, the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni (Chiroman Gujba), has launched the Emblem Appeal Week of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a state government donation of N15 million.

ARTHUR ASHE IN SADIQ ABDULLAHI

By Emeka Obasi

It is no coincidence that Sadiq Abdullahi will be opportuned once again to talk about his hero, Arthur Ashe. Tennis development connects both men, one a former world champion, the other an African champion and Olympian.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE NIGERIAN WORKFORCE

By Prof Barth Nnaji

It is my pleasure to be in your midst today. The topic you have chosen for discussion is globally relevant because the implications of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the workforce are of interest to every person in the world. The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) is alive to its responsibility to its members and Nigerian society. I have always had strong emotional attachment to CIPM and similar bodies everywhere. My strong attachment to talent development owes to the fact no organisation or society make worthwhile progress without well-developed human resources, otherwise known in the modern world as talent. Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Israel are highly respected because of their high level of development. Yet they have practically no mineral resources.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL NOT LEAD TO JOB CUTS.....Prof Barth Nnaji

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Contrary to widely held fears that the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to massive job losses globally, a Nigerian AI expert has stated that the fears are exaggerated.

As Chimaroke Nnamani Eyes 10Th Senate At 62: REMINISCENT OF HIS TORTUOUS ROAD TO THE ENUGU LION BUILDING

By Paul Mumeh

Barring any unforeseen circumstances or a likely twist of events on account of the uncertainties that characterizes our polity, former Governor of Enugu State and current Senator representing Enugu East, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani will return to the Senate for a third term in 2023. He got all the votes cast to secure a ticket to contest for the Senatorial seat under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded primaries.

As Convention Ends: ADAMU, ENEUKWU, KYARI, OMISORE LEAD NEW APC

• * Behold! The List Of 77 APC Officers Elected At The Convention

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

The much expected National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) which began on Saturday March 26, finally ended on Sunday March 27, 2022, at the end of which 77 Officers for different category of party positions were elected to run the affairs of the APC.

AS EDO CHOSE OBASEKI, WILL OBASEKI ALSO CHOOSE EDO PEOPLE?

By Eze Jude O

On Saturday, the 19th day of September, 2020, as we all know, history was made in Edo State. The incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, amidst stiff oppositions was re-elected for a second term, in a keenly (neck-to-neck) contested election between the two main political parties - the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

As Election Campaigns Kick Off: ANDY UBA DECRIES SCHOOL DROP-OUT RATE IN ANAMBRA STATE

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in November 6, 2021, Anambra governorship race, Senator Andy Uba, has decried the growing rate of out-of-school children in the state. He promised to remedy the situation.

AS PRESIDENT BUHARI VISITS EBONYI STATE THURSDAY

By Chooks Oko

It is no longer news that President Buhari will visit Ebonyi State Thursday. It is one visit that the good people of the state has been looking forward to. The preparations are upbeat with a palpable feeling of fulfillment laced with an uncanny sense of satisfied accomplishment.

AS THEY GET 'DIRTY,' LET'S GO CLEAN

By Eze Jude .O

There was dilemma around choosing a fitting title for today's edition of our weekly digest. The first instinct was to theme it "Shaka Momodu was right." The reason for that contemplation, you will discover as we muse along. The second was naming it "Tinubu proves critics right."

ASKING FOR TROUBLE

By Azu Ishiekwene

After BBC Africa service promoted a story on Friday of an interview with the bandit warlords of Zamfara State, a senior Nigerian journalist, Kadaria Ahmed, called out the broadcaster in a tweet.

Assembly Crisis: APC DISOWNS FACELESS STAKEHOLDERS, WARN AGAINST IT'S ACTIVITIES

By David Okpashi (Nasarawa State Correspondent, in Lafia)

The Nasarawa State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), on Wednesday, warned a group allegedly masquerading as Concerned APC Stakeholders to desist from fermenting and causing discord in the state.

Assembly Crisis: WE'RE YET TO RESOLVE ISSUES, POLITICAL SOLUTIONS BEING DEPLOYED....Ogah Ogazi, Factional Speaker tells Nasarawa Citizens

• * Says Gov Sule Has Assured Of His Neutrality On The Assembly Impasse.

By David Okpashi (Nasarawa State Correspondent, in Lafia)

The factional Speaker of the crisis-infested Nasarawa state House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi, on Monday, debunked rumour making the rounds in the state that the crisis has been resolved.

ASUU ENDS NEC MEETING, DECLARES ONE MONTH WARNING STRIKE

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) 

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ended their close-door meeting in lagos in the early hours of Monday, and resolved to shut down academic activities in the Universities again by declaring a one-month warning strike to press home its demands from the federal government.

ASUU FEDERAL UNIVERSITY WUKARI CHAPTER PLEDGE TO RESPECT DECISION OF NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Federal University Wukari chapter, has resolved to go by the resolutions that will be reached by the national Secretariat of ASUU .

ASUU MAY APPEAL 'GO-BACK-TO-WORK' COURT ORDER, AS STUDENTS OPPOSE RULING

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will appeal Wednesday’s ruling of the National Industrial Court which ordered the union to suspend its seven-month-old strike.