Issues/Policy
We Are All Biafrans, By Simbo Olorunfemi
We need to break away from the zoo we have put ourselves in on account of hatred and bigotry. Indeed, we need to sit at home more and close our shops of mischief and miseducation. […]
Year: 2017
Health
Govt Alerts Nigerians On Outbreak of Bird Flu In Seven States, Abuja | PremiumTimes
The Federal Government on Friday alerted the public to the outbreak of Avian Influenza or bird flu in the FCT and seven states of the country. Gideon Mshelbwala, the Director of Veterinary and Pest Control […]
Government
Reps Propose Six Months Jail Term For Jumping Queues | TheCable
A bill proposing six months imprisonment for persons who shunt or distort queues in public places on Thursday scaled second reading at the house of representatives. Abubakar Amuda-Kannike (Kwara-APC), sponsor of the bill, while leading […]
Security
SHOCKING: For Not Paying ‘Police Fee’, Management Stops Residents of Abuja Estate From Going Out
There was chaos at the Redeemer Excellent Men Housing Foundation, Pyakassa Lugbe, a suburb of Abuja, as residents of the estate were prevented from going about their various businesses on Thursday by the management of […]
Health
Mid-Term Report: Meningitis Outbreak Headlines Public Health Challenges of Buhari Administration | PremiumTimes
The health sector in Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari has had a lot of media attention. Not much of this has however been about the government delivering on its promise to provide functional healthcare system […]
Politics
A Party’s Desperation For Credibility And Validation (2) By Nosa Omorodion
HOW does the criticism against the decisions of a panel of three judges be tantamount to bringing the entire judiciary to public odium and ridicule? Is it not the realisation of the fact that courts […]
Government
On Aisha Buhari’s Recent Trip To Kano By Tunji Ajibade
’Tunji Ajibade tunjioa@yahoo.com 08057109819 President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari, was in Kano recently. Her itinerary included a graduation ceremony for 200 women who were empowered by her. At first, I had thought the President’s […]
Issues/Policy
Rape Epidemic: Making Public Anger Count | Punch
FOR a change, the distracted National Assembly has woken up to the perils of rape in the country. At an emotionally charged plenary session recently, senators strongly condemned the growing epidemic of sexual deviancy across […]
Government
Ambode: Off Key Note In A Melodious Verse By Ayo Olukotun
Friday Musings with ayo_olukotun@yahoo.com, 07055841236 For Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, whom this writer has commended on previous occasions for edifying governance strides, the last fortnight was billed as a season for showcasing his achievements, and the […]
Issues/Policy
Dance The Guns To Silence By Owei Lakemfa
I FLOWED with diplomats in Abuja to celebrate Africa Day on May 25. Fifty four African countries rolled out the drums to celebrate fifty four years of African unity. In Nigeria, African diplomats had kick […]
Video
Civil-Military Relations in a Context of Rising Sectarian Crisis, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The Nigerian Defence and Intelligence establishment has recently declared the IMN a security threat to the country. I believe that we need to be careful not to push this group towards an insurgency. Already, the […]
Tribute
Akeredolu Sets Up Committee To Honor MKO Abiola On June 12
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has set up a five-man committee ahead of the commemoration of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election which was won by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. This announcement […]
Issues/Policy
Neo-Biafra: Of Sense And Nonsense By Louis Odion
Just when the rest of the nation on Wednesday began a postmortem of the Biafra Day celebration following media reports of “total compliance” in Igbo land of a sit-at-home-order by IPOB/MASSOB, the following are excerpts […]
Issues/Policy
Ambode: Off key note in a melodious verse….Ayo Olukotun (Punch)
For Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, whom this writer has commended on previous occasions for edifying governance strides, the last fortnight was billed as a season for showcasing his achievements, and the continuing importance of Lagos State. […]
Religion
Hajj 2017: Tour operator offers cheaper Hajj package to Nigerian pilgrims…Premium Times
A tour operator has offered Nigerian Muslims a cheaper package for the 2017 Hajj, with fares lower than what the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has approved for state pilgrim Boards. The commission had […]
Travel
UK Visa: Nigerians, Others To Pay For Email Enquiries From June 1 | Punch
British High Commission has announced that email enquiries by visa customers applying from outside the UK would attract a fee as from June 1. The high commission made this known in a brief report on […]
Politics
Senate To Consider Bill Seeking To Make Nigerians ‘Pay More’ For Fuel | TheCable
The senate will next week consider a bill to make Nigerians pay more for fuel, TheEagleOnline is reporting. According to the news blog, the bill recommends that Nigerians pay a N5 levy on each litre […]
Politics
One Week, Two Dramas: Who Will Save Okorocha From Himself?, By Azu Ishiekwene
As for the rest of Imo and other states afflicted with wolves in sheep’s clothing, the lesson is to be a little more careful the next time you vote. That’s your only insurance. Whenever I’m […]
Issues/Policy
Independence Day Bombing: Why Court Dismissed Treason Charges Against Okah | PremiumTimes
The prosecution counsel in the ongoing trial of Charles Okah, alleged mastermind of the October 1, 2010 bomb blast, has explained the reason for the dismissal of treason charges against the defendants. Speaking during an […]
Government
End The illegal Arms Epidemic In Nigeria | Punch
The latest massive arms seizure by men of the Nigeria Customs Service clearly mirrors the daunting nature of the security challenges facing the country today. Indeed, it should also serve as a wake-up call to […]