Religion
Month: August 2016
Economy
The Economy’s Rearguard Brigade By Ochereome Nnanna
When Muhammadu Buhari was sworn-in as the elected President of Nigeria on May 29, 2015, he made what many considered a heart-lifting speech. The best part was the “I belong to everybody and I belong […]
Government
Manoeuvring Over Undeserved Immunity By Josef Omorotionmwan
Apparently, there is no end to the attempt by our lawmakers to infuse absurdity into our constitutional democracy. The latest entry here is the attempt of the National Assembly to shield its presiding officers from […]
Issues/Policy
We Kill Militants But In Vain By Niran Adedokun
Towards the end of last year, American multinational conglomerate, General Electric, published the result of a research on the future of work in Africa. The document, Skills White Paper, made projections into the enormous potential […]
CRIME
Virtually Every Nigerian Is Corrupt, Says Ajimobi | TheCable
Abiola Ajimobi, governor of Oyo state, says there is hardly any Nigerian who will not be seen as corrupt if the concept of corruption is critically analysed. Speaking at the national secretariat of the All […]
Government
Sue Me If You Can, Oshiomhole Tells Ize-Iyamu
Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has said he will waive his immunity if Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP’s) governorship candidate, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, wishes to contest in court that he did not attack a fellow student at […]
CRIME
It’s Criminal To Owe LG Workers 18 Months Salaries — Ize-Iyamu By Gabriel Enogholase
The PDP candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, yesterday described as criminal the failure of APC governments to pay council workers for 18 months while the state government is allegedly doling out N120 million to female supporters […]
Government
EFCC: Dasuki, Obanikoro, Fayose Removed N4.6b From ONSA Account
Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki, former Minister of State (Defence) Musiliu Obanikoro and Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose removed N4,685,723,000 from the account of the Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) between […]
Government
31 Hours To RIO OlYMPICS: Presidency Rescues Dream Team | TheNation
Nigeria’s U-23 national team were airlifted last night by an aircraft in the presidential fleet to bail out the National Sports Commission (NSC) from further disgrace. The presidency had to come to the team’s rescue […]
Government
Buhari Extends Anti-Corruption Fight To Multinational Companies | TheCable
President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has taken its anti-corruption fight to multinational companies operating in the country. Addressing state house correspondents at the end of Wednesday’s federal executive council meeting, Lai Mohammed, minister of information, said […]
Business
Fed Govt, Financial Experts Parley On Solutions | TheNation
BATTLING to stave off a looming economic recession, the Federal Government’s Economic Management Team (EMT) on Tuesday held a consultative forum with economic and financial experts. The meeting, chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, afforded […]
Business
Businesses Stumble In The Face Of Recession (II) | TheNaton
consequent downward shift in the naira exchange rate to around N295 per dollar from N197.50 previously, severely impacted its cost of sales and was the primary driver behind the gross margin contraction. The performance has […]
Economy
In Nigeria: Woman Suffering From ‘Economic Depression’ Found Dead In Well By Demola Akinyemi
ILORIN—There was pandemonium in Oloje area of Ilorin, Kwara State capital, yesterday, when a middle-aged woman, identified as Medina, was found dead inside a well. Men of the state’s fire services had a hectic time […]
Sport
Nigeria’s Olympic Football Team In Trouble, Presidency Reacts | Vanguard
The U-23 Olympic football team were still stranded in Atlanta lastnight after last minute efforts to pay for a chartered flight failed. But the Presidency disappointed with the shoddy works of the Sports Ministry was […]
Government
There’s Nothing Wrong With Restructuring, I Did It In 1967— Gowon | Vanguard
ABUJA—Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has said there was nothing wrong with restructuring the country, provided it was done within the context of one Nigeria. Gowon said this, yesterday, when Shehu Sani, […]
Government
Buhari to IBB, Gusau : Tell Nigerians Why You Removed Me From Office By Soni Daniel
Abuja: Thirty one years after his administration was toppled in a military coup, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally opened up on why he was sacked. Buhari said in an exclusive interview granted The Interview, that […]
Economy
Recession: Economists Advise FG To Boost Exports By Ifeanyi Onuba
Economists on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to stimulate the level of exports of goods and services in order to take the country out of recession. The economists said at a monthly round-table in […]
Issues/Policy
Dogara Gave $25,000 To Each Rep, Says Jibrin | Punch
A former Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Wednesday alleged that the Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, handed out $25,000 to lawmakers so that they could pass a vote of confidence on the […]
Government
What I Told Buhari – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday said he was against the disintegration of Nigeria, saying he was working with other leaders to find solutions to the renewed crisis in the Niger Delta. Mr. Jonathan spoke […]
Government
Blame Me, Not Babangida, For June 12 Annulment, Former Judge Boasts
The judge who pronounced the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Dahiru Saleh, has absolved former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida, of blame in the controversial decision. The election, won by late business mogul, […]