Politics
Acid test for Fashola By Amanze Obi
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, is in the eye of the storm. But he does not appear to know that. As governor of Lagos State, Fashola was known for his stellar […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Security
Nigeria ‘kills’ Boko Haram fighters ……. BBC
The Nigerian army says it has killed several fighters from militant Islamist group Boko Haram in the north-eastern state of Borno. Several other fighters escaped with gun wounds following an encounter with the military at […]
Security
Bombers ‘kill Nigeria refugees’ ……… BBC
At least 56 people have been killed and 67 injured in multiple suicide attacks at a camp for refugees in north-eastern Borno state, an emergency official has told the BBC. The attackers detonated their explosives while the […]
Security
Aso Rock security operatives grumble over unpaid allowances ……… PUNCH
There is currently a disquiet among security operatives attached to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over their unpaid allowances, The PUNCH has learnt. If not addressed quickly, the situation, our correspondent learnt on Wednesday, might degenerate […]
Politics
Jonathan, Alison-Madueke named in Abuja land grab …… NATION
I acted within my powers, says ex-Minister Mohammed The Senate is exploring ways and means of invoking sanctions against former President Goodluck Jonathan and some former ministers for allegedly appropriating reserved plots of land in […]
Economy
Nigeria’s Largest Company Dangote Says Currency Situation Tight …….. BLOOMBERG
Dangote Group, Nigeria’s largest company, is struggling with a constricted supply of foreign-exchange in the West African country and is relying on its international cement operations and export-credit agencies to get around the shortage. “The […]
Politics
EFCC blames journalists as Metuh disputes reports ………. GUARDIAN
‘NSA’s payment of N400m to PDP’s spokesman legal’ FOR Ifedayo Adedipe, the counsel to Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a press statement issued by the Economic and Financial […]
Economy
Savings from fuel subsidy removal rise to N647m daily ……. VANGUARD
Nigeria is currently saving N647.2 million daily from the suspension of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol. At the current price of N86.50 per litre in petrol stations across the country, the […]
Sport
Zika virus leaves Kenya undecided about attending Rio Olympics …… REUTERS
Kenya caused a stir on Tuesday when the head of its Olympics committee said the team might withdraw from the Rio Games because of Zika, but officials said later it was too soon to decide […]
Government
ACBF’S EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CALLS FOR INCREASED SUPPORT FOR AFRICA’S LEGISLATURES
ABUJA, Feb. 8 – The Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation, Prof. Emmanuel Nnadozie, on Monday began a five-day official visit to Nigeria with an appeal for increased support for African legislatures to […]
Government
Budget Padding By RS Olaitan Samuel
In a true Democracy, the Minister of Budget Planning should have resigned.That is one of the reasons why you are musing about the Military Dictatorship. Having said that,please be reminded that in the past, Civil […]
Society
Catholic Bishop slams Igbo over ‘unbridled’ quest for money……..VANGUARD
The unbridled quest for money and the attitude of “only money counts” in all Igbo affairs, came under severe attack, yesterday, when the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Rev. Professor Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, delivered the […]
Issues/Policy
South Africa’s top court to consider ruling on President Jacob Zuma’s home renovations……CNN
South Africa’s highest court will decide whether to rule on a case calling for President Jacob Zuma to pay back $15 million of state funds used to renovate one of his private residences. Two separate […]
World
Iran set to negotiate on oil market with Saudi Arabia…….ALJAZEERA
With sanctions lifted, Tehran is entering an already-glutted market as it plans to produce 500,000 barrels per day. Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh says the country is ready to negotiate with Saudi Arabia and other […]
Technology
US President Obama signs Africa electricity plan into law…..BBC
US President Barack Obama has signed into law an initiative aimed at bringing electricity to 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020. The Electrify Africa Act of 2015 will give legal backing to Mr […]
Government
Stop companies from placing Nigerians on contract jobs for decades – Labour tells FG
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, on Tuesday in Abuja met with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum, Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria […]
Nigeria
Beko Ransome-Kuti: Requiem for a Humanist, By Ebenezer Obadare
Today marks the Tenth Anniversary of Dr. Bekololari Ransome-Kuti’s unexpected passing on February 10, 2006. Born in August 1940, Beko was a young-ish 66 in 2006 when the grim reaper came calling. But by then, […]
CRIME
Nigeria’s Most Wanted Corruption Suspect Lives in UK – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that one of Nigeria’s biggest corruption suspects is currently residing in the United Kingdom. Buhari said this during an interview with The Telegraph.
Economy
As we embark on another constitutional amendment By Mohammed Haruna
A bad workman, the English say, always quarrels with his tools. So has it been with Nigerians since their first and most thoroughgoing 1960 Constitution, which was amended in 1963 to remove the British Queen […]
Issues/Policy
Between electricity providers and Nigerian consumers By Jide Ojo
On Monday, February 8, 2016, the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and some civil society organisations picketed the offices of electricity distribution companies nationwide. This was done while they protested against the 45 per […]