Politics
Like Ali By Sam Omatseye
What is the link between Muhammad Ali and the new call to restructure Nigeria? Not Ali’s rope-a-dope, not the flourish of his poesy, or the beastly beauty of his stalking and punching, or the balletic […]
Month: June 2016
Economy
Diaspora remittances to hit $35b yearly …….. NATION
The implementation of the new flexible foreign exchange regime is expected to raise the annual Diaspora remittances from $21 billion to $35 billion, President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadabe, […]
Society
15 die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash ……. NATION
Fifteen people yesterday died in a multiple auto accidents on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It involved a truck, a fuel tanker and a commercial bus. The accident, which occurred at the Fidiwo-Ajebo, Ogun State stretch of the Lagos-Ibadan […]
Politics
Proposed pension, immunity for Saraki, Dogara provocative –Falana, SERAP ……. PUNCH
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Niyi Akintola, and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, have condemned the proposed life pension and immunity for National Assembly leaders. While […]
Issues/Policy
Attempts To Skin The Labour Minister By Owei Lakemfa
LABOUR Minister, Dr. Chris Ngige has come under serious bombardment since his June 7 statement that banks stop their mass sack of workers. He had also hinted that Government may sanction banks that ignore its […]
Government
Another Round Of Bail-Outs For States? God Forbid By Dele Sobowale
The same Chinese have been known to derisively refer to a person or government saying two opposite things at the same time as someone “speaking with forked tongues”. The Federal Government of Nigeria has been […]
Politics
Trump-backing Ryan trying to help GOP in elections but tells members use ‘their conscience’ ……. FOX
House Speaker Rep. Paul Ryan is trying to keep fellow Republicans in control of Congress but said Sunday he wouldn’t ask them to endorse Donald Trump for the sake of party unity, to save their […]
Economy
Economy: The Floodgates Have Been Breached By Henry Boyo
The CBN’s decision to float the Naira in response to dollar demand and supply, in such austere times, will probably be primarily remembered as another policy shift that breached the gates and unleashed devastating floods […]
Life Style
My Views On Lesbianism In Female Football Misconstrued – Akinwunmi
The 1st vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Seyi Akinwunmi, has explained that statements he made while he was a guest of the Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Oyo chapter, about issues hampering the smooth-running […]
Politics
Obama immigration win at Supreme Court could benefit Trump …….. REUTERS
If the U.S. Supreme Court in the coming days decides a high-profile immigration case in favor of the Obama administration, the ruling could have an unexpected beneficiary: Republican presidential contender Donald Trump. The Obama administration […]
Politics
Open Letter To Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Bayo Adeyinka
My Dear Asiwaju, I am compelled to write this open letter to you because of the state of affairs of the Yoruba nation. Firstly, I wish to acknowledge that fate has put you in a […]
Government
“We Are Happy Our Daddy Is Back Hale, Hearty” By Levinus Nwabughiogu
ABUJA-President Mohammadu Buhari yesterday returned to Abuja, saying he was completely healed, stronger, more energetic and now fit to resume presidential duties. Recall that the president penultimate week proceeded on a 10 day leave and […]
Politics
Trump says U.S. should mull more racial profiling after Orlando shooting …. REUTERS
Republican Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States should consider more racial profiling, in response to a question about whether he supported greater law enforcement scrutiny of Muslim Americans after the Orlando mass shooting. […]
CRIME
Obanikoro Could Face Extradition From America – US Justice Dept
USA—The U.S. Justice Department has said former Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Musiliu Obanikoro, could be extradited to the country to stand trial as long as the Federal Government follows the due process to […]
Business
Why We Reduced MTN’s Fine – Minister
Mr Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications has disclosed that the $5.2billion fine slammed on telecommunication giant, MTN, was reduced to encourage foreign investments into the country. Shittu disclosed this on Sunday in Ibadan at an […]
Politics
What I Told Tinubu About Buhari — Cardinal Okogie
Last Thursday, Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, celebrated his 80th birthday with a Holy Mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, and reception at the St. Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos. In an interview later, the retired […]
Government
INTERVIEW: How Buhari Spends His Time Outside Official Hours – Femi Adesina
Shortly before the one year anniversary of the Muhammadu Buhari administration, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, spoke to PREMIUM TIMES’ Festus Owete and Sani Tukur, on the achievements […]
Issues/Policy
Fresh Crisis Brews As Senate Accuses Buhari Administration Of Plot To Remove Saraki, Ekweremadu | PremiumTimes
The Nigerian Senate has accused the Buhari administration of plotting to muzzle the legislature and criminalise legislative processes. The upper chamber said the plot was to cause a leadership change in the National Assembly.
Politics
Okurounmu on Buhari: Of truth and politics By Minabere Ibelema
On Saturday before last, Saturday Punch carried a noteworthy interview of Senator Femi Okurounmu regarding President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance. Okurounmu’s views were expectedly partisan. What would one expect of a Peoples Democratic Party loyalist and […]
Politics
Sense, nonsense, and commonsense (5) By Douglas Anele
Of course, the Hobbesian state of nature is a hypothetical scenario invented by Hobbes to anchor his theory concerning the origin of civil society. But it might become real in Nigeria if the federal government […]