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Month: October 2015
Society
The green passport By Muyiwa Adetiba
I own a green passport. In the days around Independence, this I was told, was a great privilege. A story was told to me—and I can vouch for its authenticity—by a man who was a student […]
Politics
At last pmb, Ambode’s cabinet lists By Segun Ayobolu
After what seemed an eternity, President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) and a smattering of state governors, namely Mr Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos, Mallam Abulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State and Senator Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State have […]
Issues/Policy
Herdsmen kidnappers: Fatal pilgrimage By Bisi Lawrence
Fulani herdsmen now operate quite a distance from home—wherever that may be. Offspring of arid regions, a nomadic lifestyle is stamped on their nature, incensed by the perennial need for water both for themselves and […]
Politics
Celebrating The Jewel, By Akeem Soboyede
Those who now scramble to fashion fitting epitaphs that adequately describe and celebrate HID’s illustrious life need not go to great lengths. Her illustrious husband already did the work himself, and spared his wife’s pensive […]
Education
Only one Nigerian university ranked among world’s top 800 universities ….. PREMIUM TIMES
Only one Nigerian university is ranked among the top 800 universities in the world, according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2015/2016 released this week. PREMIUM TIMES’ analysis of the report showed that […]
Security
US college shooting: Obama attacks ‘routine’ response ….. NEW TELEGRAPH
US President Barack Obama has expressed frustration over the “routine” response to mass shootings, after a gunman killed nine people in Oregon. “We’ve become numb to this,” he said at the White House, visibly angry. […]
Security
Presidency silent over Diezani Alison-Madueke’s arrest …. VANGUARD
The Presidency on Friday, declined to comment on the purported arrest of the immediate-past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke (DAM), in London, as well as the invasion of her Asokoro, Abuja residence by […]
Issues/Policy
Looting spree as Ladipo market is demolished ….. SUN
Shrill cries and wailings rent the air yesterday at the popular Ladipo automobile market in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, as traders watched helplessly when bulldozers demolished their shops to pave way for […]
Politics
Buhari as petroleum minister, president problematic –Experts ….. PUNCH
President Muhammadu Buhari’s plan to combine the role of a petroleum minister with being the President of the country is going to have adverse effects on the economy and governance, several experts said on Friday. […]
Education
One month after resumption, Rivers primary schools remain shut …. PREMIUM TIMES
Four weeks after the resumption of the 2015/2016 academic calendar across the country, government-owned primary schools in Rivers State have remained shut. The schools were locked up by security personnel who are protesting non-payment of […]
Issues/Policy
EFCC seals Abuja home of former Nigerian minister, Alison-Madueke …… PREMIUM TIMES
Operatives of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have raided the Abuja home of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, few hours after she was arrested in London. EFCC […]
Politics
Ministerial list: Submission of petitions against nominees begins Tuesday ….. PUNCH
The Senate will start receiving petitions against President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees on Tuesday. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, told one of our correspondents on Friday in Abuja […]
Politics
Fayose begins construction of Ekiti Airport, meets teachers ….. VANGUARD
Ekiti State Government yesterday began the construction of the multi-billion naira Airport, as it commenced the clearing of 4000 hectares of land for its effective take off. Meantime, Governor Ayo Fayose, at a meeting the […]
Security
Abuja bombings: Many feared killed as security agencies, NEMA rescue victims …. VANGUARD
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) last night confirmed that multiple explosions rocked the twin districts of Nyanya and Kuje at the Federal Capital Territory killing an unconfirmed number of persons and destroying property. Scoresof […]
Politics
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, arrested in London …. PREMIUM TIMES
The immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was on Friday arrested in London, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively and authoritatively report. The former minister, who was one of the most powerful officials of the […]
Society
Revisiting the labours of our heroes past By Segun Gbadegesin
At least once a year, during the time we remember the outcome of their struggle for the liberation of our dear country from colonial imposition, we have an obligation to revisit the labours of our […]
Issues/Policy
Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu and the burden of genius (1) By Olatunji Ololade
In few months, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu will be seen as a national boon or disaster. He will be hailed as a round peg in a round hole or tirelessly maligned as the fig that lets […]
Issues/Policy
Prof. Jeyifo: This I believe… By Steve Osuji
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God […]
Politics
Grabbing more for AU from UN By Tunde Ajibade
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council members came to see President Muhammadu Buhari recently. The visit was in the course of a retreat the PSC held in Abuja. The news that it had an […]