CRIME
Harvest Time At EFCC?, By Uche Ugboajah
In the weeks ahead, more convictions or acquittals may just come to us like the thief in the night, just as Nyame’s and Dariye’s did. This is so because some of the corrupt cases involving […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Issues/Policy
What Does It Mean To Be a Nigerian?, By Benzak Uzuegbu
“You must be the American of Africa, you are a Nigerian”. Seven years ago, I took an official trip to Kenya to represent the firm I worked for at the maiden edition of Airtel International […]
Issues/Policy
Is Britain Nigeria’s Evil Stepmother?, By Femi Aribisala
Nigeria is neither a friend nor a foe of Britain. Both countries regard one another with a high degree of suspicion and mistrust. The relationship between Nigeria and Britain is highly conflicted. Nigeria was a […]
Issues/Policy
Nigeria: Learning Lessons; Thinking Safety As A Way of Life, By ‘Tope Fasua
I believe that Nigerians should develop an inquiring mindset, and ask questions… I believe we should always learn lessons from our situations and in this instance, we have loads of lessons to learn in HSE, […]
Issues/Policy
PremiumTimes EXCLUSIVE: How Saraki Plotted To Cover Up Evidence of Secret Assets In Tax Havens
On the day the public learnt that Senate President Bukola Saraki owned undeclared offshore assets in tax havens — in violation of Nigeria’s code of conduct law— the top lawmaker dispatched his foreign lawyers to […]
Health
FDA Approves First Cannabis-Based Drug | CNN
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration approved a cannabis-based drug for the first time, the agency said Monday. Epidiolex was recommended for approval by an advisory committee in April, and the agency had […]
Technology
Apple to Unveil High-End AirPods, Over-Ear Headphones For 2019 | Bloomberg
Apple Inc. is about to pump up the volume on its audio-device strategy, planning higher-end AirPods, a new HomePod and studio-quality over-ear headphones for as early as next year, according to people familiar with the […]
Sport
No Mercy For Messi, Promise Nigeria Ahead of World Cup Showdown | 24Matins (UK)
Nigeria will take delight in ending potentially Lionel Messi’s last World Cup for Argentina despite their love and admiration for the five-time world player of the year, promised Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. Victory for […]
Politics
APC Can’t Fool Nigerians With Change Of Slogan – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot deceive Nigerians by changing its slogan from “Change’’ to “Progress’’. The PDP in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola […]
Nigeria
Report: Nigeria Overtakes India As World’s Poverty Capital | TheCable
Nigeria has now taken over as the nation with the highest number of extremely poor people, a report by Brookings Institution has shown. Before now, India used to hold the position with a population of […]
Government
Tinubu: Obasanjo Doesn’t Know The Meaning of Democracy
Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo does not know the meaning of democracy. Obasanjo was Nigeria’s president when Tinubu governed Lagos between 1999 and 2007. The […]
Government
Power Asset Sale: Osinbajo, Okoh Should Not Fail | Punch
A news report indicating that the Federal Government has approved the appointment of Transaction Advisers for two state-owned power assets is welcome. This heralds the sale of a majority equity in the Afam Power Plc […]
Government
FG Seeks Name For New National Carrier
Lagos – The plan to bestow a new national carrier for Nigeria before the end of the year is advancing as the Federal Government has called for contributions towards giving the new airline a name. […]
Tribute
Olutoyin Olusola Olakunri (1937 – 2018) | Guardian (NG)
With the death, at 80, of Chief Olutoyin Olakunri, Nigeria has again lost an illustrious daughter and one of the most outstanding women in the nation’s history. A woman of awesome attributes, the accomplished accountant […]
Politics
I Am In A Hurry To Assume Office – Oshiomhole
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, sworn in on Sunday as National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), says he is in a hurry to assume office to tackle the party’s challenges without delay. Oshiomhole, who emerged chairman […]
Issues/Policy
EU Still In Denial On Immigration By Afam Nkemdiche
“The North/South destabilising trade imbalance can no longer be sustainable. It is time to stop playing the ostrich…” – Refugees crisis: Chickens coming home to roost; The Guardian, October 2, 2015. The 28-member European Union […]
Issues/Policy
Of Abacha loot, Malami and Twisted Narrative By Sufuyan Ojeifo
A narrative in a section of the media about the repatriation of our national assets stashed in a number of foreign jurisdictions by the late former head of state, General Sani Abacha, has been insidiously […]
Issues/Policy
Daddy Freeze: Is RCCG bigger than Pastor Adeboye? By Nneka Okumazie
RCCG is arguably the biggest Church in Nigeria. The Church is over half a century old. They are famous and influential. Their lead Pastor, Adeboye, took over from the founder circa 1981. The Church is […]
Issues/Policy
Persistent Stress May Lead To Vision Loss By Chukwuma Muanya
A new analysis of clinical reports and existing research suggests that “stress is both consequence and cause of vision loss.” The findings indicate that clinicians should refrain from adding any unnecessary stress to their patients, […]
Issues/Policy
Ranching: That Common Sense May Prevail | Guardian (NG)
At last, the Federal Government has chosen the path of common sense to support the globally practised modern way of raising livestock, which is ranching. If properly planned and transparently implemented, cattle ranching can be […]