Issues/Policy
Heroes Without Horns, By Ose Oyamendan
I have never told any of these men this – they will always be one of the true heroes of Nigeria’s democracy in my eyes. Sometimes I wish they will shed their humility, climb aboard […]
Month: June 2019
Politics
How Card Readers Made It Possible For Me To Be President – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has relieved his experiences following his serial contest for the seat of the president, noting that his prayers were answered through the use of card readers for the 2015 elections. The president […]
News
Egypt 2019 May Be My Last Afcon, Says Mikel
John Obi Mikel has revealed that 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt may be his last for the Super Eagles. The 14 –year veteran with the Eagles who had been out of the team […]
Government
Ribadu: No Serious Fight Against Corruption Under Jonathan By Chinedu Asadu
Nuhu Ribadu, pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says there was widespread corruption during the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan. He made the remark at a convocation lecture at the […]
Issues/Policy
The Future of Nigeria Is Bleak, Says Ohanaeze By Jamilah Nasir
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, says there is no future for Nigeria except the country is restructured. Nnia Nwodo, president general of the organisation, said this in a statement issued on his behalf by […]
Government
No Prepaid Meter, No Electricity Supply, Nigeria’s Electricity Company Warns Customers
Anthony Youdeowei, Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric, has warned that consumers who fail to procure prepaid meters would no longer enjoy electricity supply. He said this at the launch of its Meter Asset Provider […]
Issues/Policy
The Case For Transformational Leadership In The Nigerian Public Sector: Our TETFUND Experience By U. B Jubril
Over the last 11 years, we have worked as technical support providers in the Nigerian public sector. In that time, we have had first-hand experience of individuals and institutions at every level of government in […]
News
Buhari’s Cabinet: Ambode, Bindow, Abubakar May Get Ministerial Appointments
There are strong indications that the immediate past governors of Lagos, Adamawa and Bauchi states, Akinwunmi Ambode, Mohammed Bindow and Mohammed Abubakar, may be part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s next cabinet. Saturday PUNCH learnt that […]
Government
Lagos Announces 100% Increase In Allowance Of Traffic Management Officers
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a 100 percent increase in the allowances of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officials. Sanwo-Olu announced the increase when he visited the LASTMA headquarters at Oshodi, Lagos. […]
Technology
Huawei Replaces Android OS With ‘Hongmeng’
Huawei: in the process of replacing Android OS with Hongmeng OS China’s Huawei is in the process of potentially launching its “Hongmeng” operating system (OS) to replace the US Android OS, an executive confirmed after […]
Issues/Policy
June 12 And The Rebound of Truth By Tayo Ogunbiyi
When he wrote In Julius Ceaser that the evil that men do live after them, legendary Writer, Williams Shakespeare, was alluding to the fact that evil deeds in history are often more easily remembered than […]
Issues/Policy
MKO Abiola And His Three Strange Friends By Dare Babarinsa
It is a matter of irony that President Muhammadu Buhari, who was decidedly hostile to Chief Moshood Abiola when he was our military Head of State, is the one to honour my old boss by […]
News
Sanwo-Olu To LASTMA: If My Brother Breaks Traffic Law, Arrest Him
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday told officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA not to spare anyone who violated traffic laws, even if it was his brother. Sanwo–Olu, who was at […]
Issues/Policy
Mr President, We Are Under Siege By Fola Ojo
“The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned” The above is an excerpt from one of many brilliant works of […]
Editorial
Buhari And OIC Controversy | Punch
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari launched his second term on a wrong and divisive footing by immediately jetting out to Saudi Arabia to attend a religious conclave, leaving many Nigerians distraught and unenthusiastic. Opting for a very […]
Government
The Great Metering Scam
Mr Pius Osadolor applied to be connected to the public electricity grid when he first moved into his “new” house a little over a decade ago. He was asked to go to a nearby bank […]
Issues/Policy
Arrested Development: Insights From Science, Religion And Fiction By Ayo Olukotun
“Our collective lackadaisical reactions to science should become an issue of national concern; we need science and its engagement more than it needs us. Science meant to complement faith not to contend with it” —Toyin […]
Issues/Policy
Fearing For The Super Eagles, Thanking Ben Ayade By Tunji Ajibade
Tunji Ajibade; tunjioa@yahoo.com; 08036683657 The African Nations’ Cup starts in Egypt this month and Nigeria’s Super Eagles will participate. I’m worried about the safety of our boys. Over the years, one had had to worry […]
YOUTH Matters
100 Million Youths Will Face Unemployment By 2030, AfDB Says
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that 100 million youths who would be new entrants into the labour market will be unemployed by 2030 if the current trend reversed. In its African Economic Outlook […]
Security
Our Collective Guilt For Insecurity By Anthony Akinola
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is undoubtedly very passionate about Nigeria and its future. His love for our nation can hardly be faulted. Of course, Obasanjo was one of those young men and women who, between […]