Paschal Esidem

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria has long been celebrated for a culture of thrift, delayed gratification and community-based savings.

Nigeria’s savings, investment culture threatened as citizens spend $5.5m daily on gambling

Paschal Esidem1 month ago013 mins

Nigeria has long been celebrated for a culture of thrift, delayed gratification and community-based savings. Generations relied on various thrift frameworks like ajo (in the southwest); esusu in the southeast and cooperative societies generally to pool resources, provide financial security, and foster long-term planning. These systems not only encouraged discipline but also strengthened social cohesion, offering…

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan

Tinubu gives INEC chair marching orders on Anambra election

Paschal Esidem1 month ago011 mins

• I’ll deliver free, fair, transparent polls, vows Amupitan as he assumes office From Romanus Ugwu and Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has challenged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and enhance the Commission’s institutional strength. At the swearing-in ceremony at the Villa, yesterday, Tinubu…

APC has taken over Kaduna by 95% -Uba Sani

Paschal Esidem2 months ago07 mins

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The All Progressives Congress (APC) has attracted more members with the defection of four Kaduna State House of Assembly lawmakers and five House of Representatives members along with thousand of their supporters, at a mega rally at the weekend. With the latest defections, APC now has 13 legislators from Kaduna State at the House…

Benue APC pledges support for Tinubu, Alia reelection in 2027

Paschal Esidem2 months ago02 mins

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State chapter, has pledged to stand behind both Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to achieve their reelection come 2027. The Chairman of APC in Benue, Chief Benjamin Omale, stated this after the Tiavnyam Development Foundation (TDF) on Sunday organised an award and Thanksgiving Mass in honour…

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029

De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029

Paschal Esidem2 months ago03 mins

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, the Spanish champions announced Wednesday. The 28-year-old Dutch international joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019 and is in his seventh season with the Catalan giants, winning two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey twice. De Jong has struggled for form at times…