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Month: April 2019
News
Court Fixes June 11 For Trial of Dasuki, Others In N19.4b Arms Scandal | PMNews
The FCT High Court sitting in the Maitama area of Abuja has fixed June 11. 2019 for the trial to begin for a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, (Rtd) and Bashir Yuguda, in […]
Issues/Policy
Presidential Election Debacle, The Kenya Example By Alexander Ifeanyichukwu
In 2017, the East African country of Kenya rewrote Africa’s democratic history. In what demonstrated patriotism at the highest level and judicial precedence which will continue to guide other African democracies on the path of […]
Issues/Policy
What Oyo People Want From Seyi Makinde By Ojo Aderemi
The 2019 gubernatorial election in Oyo State (in South-West Nigeria) had more than a phase; it moved from being political to personal, comic and petty. I am yet to see an election more monetized than […]
Politics
A ‘Private Visit’ To Her Majesty the Queen By Reuben Abati
“You look dull. I hope you are good” “What else can the son of man do, with all the problems on someone’s head in this country?” “What happened? Your team messed up in the Premier […]
Issues/Policy
When Judges Turn King Makers By Adamu Gwazuwang
Once upon a time elections were simple selections by consensus. There was no question of unsuitability, unpopularity or rigging because it was as all-inclusive as possible for the community-based constituencies and consensus was unanimously accepted […]
Government
Lagos Assembly Passes N874bn Budget — One Month To End of Ambode’s Tenure
The Lagos state house of assembly, on Monday, passed the state’s 2019 appropriation bill of N873.532 billion for 2019, barely a month to the end of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s tenure. The approval came more than […]
Issues/Policy
The Honour Musa Usman Needs By Ladesope Ladelokun
The willingness to sacrifice one’s interests and comfort for the benefit of others is no doubt the hallmark of a selfless leader.Of course, leaders abound in Nigeria but she sure has honest and altruistic political […]
Health
Malaria: Why Nigeria Is Far From Winning Despite Global Progress By Chioma Obinna
ON this year’s World Malaria day, with the theme: “Zero malaria starts with me”, findings show that Nigeria needs to prioritise investment, improve the environment and the quality of drugs, if it must go beyond […]
Issues/Policy
Divorce, Meanness: Is Compassion the Answer in Marriage? By Nneka Okumazie
Love of another, like inside one’s soul can be hard to find. But, compassion can be a major marriage saver. Character is important, value, compatibility and all the list of things to sustain a union. […]
Politics
Amosun Replies Reuben Abati
Understandably, there is no better specimen for a whining looser than a political neophyte turned desperado. Abati woefully lost his election bid for the seat of the Deputy Governor in the State, but now vilifies […]
News
Saraki Nominated As International Human Rights Commission Ambassador By Henry Umoru
SENATE President, Dr Bukola Saraki has been nominated as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC). In a ststement yesterday from his Media office, Saraki in his new capacity, is expected to lead […]
CRIME
I Must End Crime In Nigeria – IGP
Sequel to the arrest of the “Spiritual Father” of kidnappers and armed bandits operating in the Northern part of the country, one Mallam Salisu Abubakar, Police detectives attached to Operation Puff Adder, through a series […]
Economy
Is The Bad Economy Enough Reason To ‘Go On The Game’? By Bunmi Sofola
As to be expected, the current economic meltdown has created a lot of people who grapple with the menace of the credit crunch – not only have they lost their jobs, the prospect of finding […]
Issues/Policy
His Excellency, Mr. President, the Comedian, By Owei Lakemfa
Zelensky has the opportunity of bringing peace to his country, fighting entrenched corruption, rebuilding the economy in the interest of the poor and running a government centred on Ukraine’s national interests. Ukrainians who went to […]
Issues/Policy
Ngige’s Incestuous Affair With Marie Antoinette, By Festus Adedayo
These kinds of comments from Nigerian leaders are reflective of the quality of their thought processes. The comments signpost a decadence of mind that even a degree in Oxford cannot disinfect. They find anchor in […]
Religion
God Is Not Good All the Time, By Femi Aribisala
God prefers to make people cry than to make them laugh. Nobody spoils a man’s life like Jesus. Jesus is a killer of all worldly joy. God’s attitude to the world is often lost on […]
Issues/Policy
Justice Mamman Nasir: Resolving Nigeria’s Boundary Clashes, By Eric Teniola
There will always be disputes on boundaries in this country but the Mamman Nasir panel tried the best it could in reducing these conflicts. In the end, the panel recommended the establishment of a National […]
Issues/Policy
The Change We Need In Nigeria, By Hannatu Musawa
It’s amazing to think that four years ago, Nigerians were deep in the fray of politics and the opposition was chanting the change mantra. Since then, a lot has happened. Now that the APC ruling […]
Business
Growing The Share of Revenue Government Collects As Taxes, By Uddin Ifeanyi
At 35 per cent, our company income tax rate is one of the highest in the world. But a slew of exemptions, waivers, and holidays meant that last year, the effective income tax paid by […]