Author: Prime Times

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) has concluded plans to host its maiden Investigative Journalism seminar for members nationwide. In a statement signed by its National Vice President, Information and Strategy, Israel Bolaji-Gbadamosi, NGIJ National President, Ayoyemi Mojoyinola said the maiden two-day seminar was aimed at providing a robust refresher course for the members. According to the statement, the seminar scheduled to hold in Lagos on April 30 and May 1, 2021 will also enhance the investigative journalists’ performances and efficiency, especially in view of prevailing challenges of modern-day journalism in Nigeria. Mojoyinola said, “The need for training and…

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has presented provisional licence to Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) Oko, Kwara State. Thomas Adewumi University was one of the 20 new private universities in Nigeria presented with provisional licence by the National Universities Commission in Abuja Candidates seeking admission into TAU have the opportunity to read the following courses at the Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences; Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Science and Physiotherapy. Faculty of Management and Social Sciences have the following courses; Accounting, Business Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Economics, and Mass Communication. At the Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences, there…

It is crucial for you to identify with the reality that Nigeria need to cease from being a consuming nation and wake up from her slumber by engaging in productive activities that can guarantee rapid industrialisation, earnings from exportation and economic transformation. Technological development is undoubtedly a prerequisite to industrialisation and economic development in any nation of the world From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan The Dean Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Professor Olaosebikan Fakolujo says Nigeria must cease from being a consuming nation and called for rapid industrialisation through investment in technology. The Don stated this at the induction of 293,…

It is on record that Buratai’s leadership style did inspire the fighting soldiers, a record-breaking template his successors would also find suitable to utilize. When he became the Nigerian army chief, he made it a duty to identify with his officers and men as they launched a full-scale war against the Boko Haram fighters. It would be understating the fact that Nigerian troops never recorded greater successes against Boko Haram than they did under the leadership of the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd). Buratai, it is on record, did put in all efforts…

Equity, fairness, and mutual respect are the gold standards of our practice, operations, and relations with both internal and external stakeholders at Wema Bank. These are firmly rooted in our values spanning over 75 years of existence. By Shaba Gbenga, Lagos Wema Bank Plc – the inventor of Nigeria’s first fully digital bank, ALAT – has wadded into allegation of verbal abuse levelled against a staff of Wema Bank on social media. A statement signed by Head, Brand & Marketing Communication for WEMA Bank, Funmilayo Falola, Wema Bank assures all that the issue is already being investigated. The statement reads;…

Ruminating on the current state of our State, especially two years after expected success of the O’toge struggle; some pertinent questions begin to agitate one’s mind, especially as we set eyes on the future. Does the kind of leadership being offered by Governor AbdulRahman Abdukrazaq conforms to international standard principle of good governance? Is it the kind of government envisaged by critical stakeholders (at home and in diaspora) in the O’toge struggle? Is it the kind of governance that will truly bring us to experience the Kwara we all sincerely desire and silently pray for? By AbdulWahab Oba Ruminating on…

Apart from being a Prince of the Kalabari kingdom in Rivers State and son to an eminent Professor of Medical Microbiology and First class King, Prince Tonye J.T Princewill is a prominent businessman, petroleum engineer, movie producer, philanthropist and politician. He was also two-time gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State under Action Congress (2007) and the Labour Party (2015). In an Exclusive Interview with Israel Bolaji-Gbadamosi, he speaks about life at 52, his success secrets, his popular movie -76, why he sponsors youths to Dubai, his Political ideologies, and passion for youths, effecting change and bringing development. Excerpts: You have…

The Abuja chapter of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists, NGIJ has commended the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR over the appointment of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Congratulates the New Anti-Graft Agency Boss The Abuja chapter of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists, NGIJ has commended the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR over the appointment of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. NGIJ also congratulates the newly appointed Chairman on his appointment,…

A Federal High Court has sentenced a couple to 40 years jail term over fraud to the tune of N53m.  The couple who are to serve 40 years each couple are Ebiesuwa Abayomi Fredrick and his wife, Tinuola Idayat Oyegunle. The development according to a press release from the Head of Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren reported Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, as finding them guilty of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretense brought against them by the Ibadan Zonal office of the Economic and Financial…

The Oyo State High Court has nullified the appointment of Park Managers introduced by the Seyi Makinde led administration in Oyo State. From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan The Oyo State High Court has nullified the appointment of Park Managers introduced by the Seyi Makinde led administration in Oyo State. It would be recalled that Park Management System, PMS, was introduced following the proscription of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the state. PMS was controversially put in place by the Governor on the 17th of February, 2020 to replace the NURTW in operations under the Governors predecessors including,…