History
Army Arrangement By Victor Akhidenor
‘Fela, how can you hate one of your best tracks?’ Fela: Victor, e be like say you no get sense… Victor: (Laughs). But it still baffles me that you don’t rate highly the Army Arrangement […]
Year: 2019
Issues/Policy
The Ratings Which Really Matter By Edward Onoja
Hypocrisy is well known detractors of a man claiming they are rating his performance. The legitimacy and force of any rating exercise lies in the objectivity and impartiality of its agency. Without freedom from bias, […]
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Issues/Policy
So Long, Dalung By Peter Edema
Immediate past sports minister, Solomon Dalung, has left us with the indebtedness of $135,000 to the IAAF. The world athletics body, on May 17, 2017, erroneously credited the Athletics Federation of Nigeria with $150,000 instead […]
Issues/Policy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson And Brexit Future | Independent (NG)
On 24 July 2019, Boris Johnson; 55 years old member of Parliament became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party following weeks of intensive leadership succession which ensued on […]
Issues/Policy
Why Oshiomhole Should Resign By Aniebo Nwamu
Any good student of Nigerian politics can see the looming expulsion of the All Progressives Congress from the south-east and south-south geopolitical zones. Although it currently boasts one elected governor and a few lawmakers from […]
Government
Tasks Before Next Sports Minister By Ayo Bada
Lagos – This is not the best of times for Nigerian sports. The sector is reeling from one crisis to the other, especially since Muhammadu Buhari came to power in 2015. This is not helped […]
Issues/Policy
Job Creation is No Rocket Science By Simon-Kolawole
Two matters gripped me at the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneur Forum held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, recently. Both strike at the heart of the economic struggles of Nigeria, particularly our current situation. […]
Business
Is Nigeria Ready for 5G Technology?
Emma Okonji writes that Nigeria, which still is struggling to launch 4G network, has a long way to go in 5G deployment, as developed countries of the world are already gearing up to launch the […]
Issues/Policy
Nigeria: Leaders or Comedians By Rasheed Ojikutu
I have severally re-examined the situation in Nigeria with nostalgia on one side and profound sadness on the other side. Nostalgic remembrance because, somehow, this country started well but whatever was the gain collapsed like […]
History
Ironsi, Fajuyi & 53 Years of Unitary System’ By Martins Oloja
There is an issue of historical significance that members of the old and new set-ups in our society can learn from. Barely a week ago, the nation actually marked the 53rd anniversary of the military’s […]
Video
Buhari Procrastinates, Lawan And Gbaja Proliferate By Martins Oloja
It is not too early to remind our President, President of the Senate and Speaker House of Representatives that if they continue with the tone they have set for their governance system, their actions will […]
Business
Stakeholders Renew Calls For Backyard Farming By Gbenga Akinfenwa
There is a renewed call for all Nigerians to embrace the practice of backyard farming, described as the best way to reduce poverty, improve the country’s food security and means of creating wealth and job […]
Editorial
Guardian (NG): Torture and Officers of The Law
Despite the fact that Nigeria is a signatory to the United Nations Convention Against Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, it is strange that even some officers of the law in […]
Editorial
Marriage Licences | TheNation
The report in the media that the Federal Government is insisting that worship centres must get wedding license will lead to controversy. But it is curious the government is insisting that every worship centre must […]
Business
UBA, Shell, Kashamu, Ubah, Babalakin, Ibrahim, Others Among AMCON Biggest Debtors [Full list]
The list of individuals and companies owing Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has emerged. The Nigerian government on Tuesday renewed effort to ensure the effective recovery of over N5trillion being outstanding debts and has […]
News
Still On The Ministerial Nominees
The recent ministerial list released by President Muhammadu Buhari has further showed how the presidency and indeed the ruling APC is ready to take Nigeria to the Next Level. Indeed, the list is populated by […]
Issues/Policy
ThisDayLive: The Twenty-Seven-Year Cycle
There is the periodic cyclical perspective to the political crises that have plagued Nigeria since independence. It is what I have chosen to call the twenty-seven-year cycle. The cycle dates back to 1966 and the […]
Nigeria
Who Says Nigeria Is Too Tough To Govern By Dele Momodu
Fellow Nigerians, are you one of those who buy into the fake narrative that our dear beloved country is too difficult to handle; that the different ethnic groups hate one another to the point of […]
News
BREAKING: We Should Stop Blame Game On Banditry – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday met with the Hausa – Fulani leaders in Southwest, Kogi and Kawara States in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, over insecurity and banditry in the region. He called on […]