Issues/Policy
Documentary: 1966 Military Coup, Nigeria By OBA Adeoye
A special feature on the 50th anniversary of Nigeria’s first military coup, aired on Television Continental (TVC)
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Government
Governors Have Not Been Mismanaging Funds, Amosun Insists | TheGuardian
Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, yesterday, dismissed insinuations that state governors have been mismanaging funds released to them by the federal government. There had been public criticism that most states, 27 of them, have not […]
Economy
Political or Economic Malpractice: Which Is Worse? (3) By Magnus Onyibe
AS a retired army general, president Buhari and a host of other retired military officers in his cabinet, including Abdulraman Danbazau, minister of defense; Hameed Ali, Comptroller General of immigration; Babagana Mongonu,national security adviser, amongst […]
Education
The Politics Of University Admission in Nigeria By Niyi Akinnaso
When I applied for admission to the university in the 1960s, I knew nobody. There was no godfather or godmother. Neither my parents nor my older siblings could assist me, because they were all stark […]
CRIME
Hope For Justice For Ige, Dikibo | Vanguard
It is with great delight that we join millions of well-meaning Nigerians to applaud the reported decision by the Federal Government to reopen some of the most painful unsolved murders in our history. Reports have […]
Economy
Living Together: How Africa’s Young Can Thrive, By Bill Gates
The theme of this year’s Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture is “living together.” This is fitting, because in many ways, “living together” was also the theme of Nelson Mandela’s life. The system he fought against was […]
Education
No Child Should Be Denied Education – Ambode | Punch
THE Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the socio-economic condition of a family should not deny the children the opportunity of accessing quality education, adding that it is a tool for development. Ambode said […]
Economy
Nigeria’s Economy In Bad Shape – CBN | Vanguard
ABUJA— THE Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, yesterday, painted a gloomy picture of the economy during a closed-door meeting with senators. Vanguard gathered that the CBN governor told the senators […]
Sport
Le Guen’s Rejection: Resign Now, Abba Yola Tells NFF Technical Committee
The volte face by the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation over the hiring of Frenchman, Paul Le Guen as Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles has been described as a huge embarrassment to […]
Issues/Policy
You Must Discipline Melaye, Tinubu Writes Saraki
*** Petitions APC National Chairman, Oyegun, Says Melaye threatened to Rape her *** As Melaye Apologises to Senate, refuses to apologize to Tinubu ABUJA- CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, All Progressives […]
Issues/Policy
Buhari: My Ministers, Officials ‘Tarred With Brush of Corruption Without Evidence’ | PremiumTimes
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to “discerning” Nigerians to ignore orchestrated attempts to sully the integrity of ministers and other senior government officials, who are being tarred with the brush of corruption without any concrete […]
Sport
We Never Said Le Guen Had Super Eagles’ Job – NFF…Punch
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday in Abuja confirmed that Frenchman Paul Le Guen has rejected the job of Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles it offered him. The news of the rejection came in […]
Economy
Total Tax Base of Individuals in Nigeria is 10m – Fowler…Punch
The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Mr Tunde Fowler, says the total tax base for individuals in Nigeria is 10 million. Fowler said this at the 2016 Tax Week of the Chartered Institute of Taxation […]
Issues/Policy
Hijab: Court Strikes Out Osun CAN’s Application…TheNation
An Osun State High Court, sitting in Osogbo has struck out the application for stay of execution order sought by the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (OS-CAN) on the court judgement allowing […]
Issues/Policy
Forgery Trial: Leave Ekweremadu Alone, Says PDP BOT…TheNation
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT) Tuesday said that alleged attempt to frustrate Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu through forgery trial will not succeed. The party’s BOT Chairman, Ambassador Walid Jibril stated this […]
Issues/Policy
Kaduna Indigenes Declare War Against Religious Extremism…Vanguard
…reject trial of soldiers who clashed with Shi’ites in Dec 2015 Kaduna indigenes under the aegis of Kaduna State Citizens for Peace (KSCP), Tuesday, held a mass rally in the state metropolis, condemning religious extremism […]
Issues/Policy
Queen Protests Trump Use of ‘We Are the Champions’…Vanguard
Rock legends Queen on Tuesday lodged the latest protest against Donald Trump after the presidential candidate played the band’s iconic anthem “We Are the Champions” at the Republican National Convention. An unauthorized use at the […]
Issues/Policy
10 Steps to Recall a Senator in Nigeria…By Clifford Ndujihe
Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution provides 10 clear but tortuous steps on how a senator can be recalled from the Senate. The steps are: 1 More than half of the registered voters in the […]
Economy
Nigeria Remains Major Focus Market in Africa – Indian Envoy…Vanguard
The High Commissioner-Designate, Indian High Commission, Mr. B.N Reddy, has stated that Nigeria remains the major focus market in Africa. Ruddy also expressed delight over Nigerian government’s on-going massive programme towards diversifying its economy beyond […]
CRIME
EFCC Detains INEC REC Over N20m Cash…Vanguard
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,Tuesday, detained the Abia State Resident Electoral Commissioner for collecting N20 million bribe to influence the outcome of the 2015 Presidential election in favour of one of the Peoples Democratic […]