Ayo Akinfe

[1] Nigeria's economic and human development indicators will be compared annually with those of other Mint nations like Mexico, Indonesia and Turkey and Brics nations like Brazil, India, Russia, China and South Africa, to ensure we never fall behind

[2] At the moment, Nigeria's human development index is on a par with Pakistan in terms of literacy rates, healthcare centres, employment, GDP, etc. We should aim to doubt this over the next 10 years

SECESSIONIST group the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) has recorded a colossal victory with its latest sit-at-home campaign after it enjoyed 100% compliance with the instruction in Anambra State over the weekend.

FORMER presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore is currently receiving treatment in an Abuja hospital after a policewoman fired a teargas canister at him ahead of a planned protest.

NIGERIA'S federal government has received $8m worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical consumables from the United Nation’s Children Fund (Unicef) as part of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

NIGERIA'S Northern State Governors Forum (NSGF) has finally accepted the recommendation of its counterparts the Southern Governors Forum and conceded that open grazing is no longer sustainable and all cattle should now be raised in ranches.

READING midfielder Michael Olise has become the subject of increased transfer speculation following the end of the season after French champions Lille joined the growing number of clubs looking to sign him ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Scrapping of all laws which limit a woman's right to inherit family property

[2] Child marriages should become criminalised immediately with a minimum 10 year prison sentence for convicted criminals

[3] 50% women's representation will be guaranteed in all elected and appointed positions

[4] Free smear tests will be made available in all states

[5] Free childcare will be made available in all 774 local government areas

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Nigeria will establish a Religious Parades Commission to determine the route, timing, date and duration of all religious marches across the country

[2] All faith houses will pay a 40% rate of corporation tax to the government

[3] There will be a complete separation of religion and state. No government officials are allowed to fund religious campaigns or give public money to churches or mosques

GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State has pledged his support for the on-going operation Restore Peace currently ongoing across the southeast geo-political zone under which the federal government is clamping down on armed gangs.

GERMANY has formally apologised to Namibia and agreed to pay $1.3bn worth of compensation for the genocide it committed against the Herero and Nama people over 100 years ago when it colonised the country.