Issues/Policy
Power show By Lawal Ogienagbon
JUDGES wield enormous power. They behave like kings when they hold court. In one word, they can do and undo. But in using their wide powers, they are expected to do so with the fear […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Aviation
Boost for proposed national carrier By Jide Oluwajuyitan
In spite of the notoriety and lack of character often exhibited by a few of our governors, it is still hard to believe that some would divert part of the bailout meant for clearing arrears […]
Issues/Policy
PHCN: Electrocution or execution? By Abimbola Adelakun
Some years ago, by just a few tardy minutes I missed what could be described as a horrendous and atrocious sight. Around Mangoro area of Lagos, a man had just died. Eyewitness accounts said he […]
Politics
Fayose: L’Enfant Terrible of our democracy? By Ike Abonyi
Every situation produces some characters that stand out whether positively or negatively depending on which angle you stand to access it. In the last 17 years, this democracy has not failed in this wise to […]
Issues/Policy
Saudi to give families of dead pilgrims N70m each …… NATION
Families of the six Nigerian pilgrims who died in the last Friday’s crane collapse in Saudi Arabia’s grand Mosque will get N70 million each. They will also be entitled to two Hajj slots each next […]
Politics
Buhari: I’ll appoint ministers but technocrats do the job …. NATION
President Muhamadu Buhari will appoint his ministers before month’s end as he promised although he believes technocrats do much of the job. In a 12-minute interview with France 24 Television during his state visit to […]
Economy
TSA: Banks move N2tr to CBN …… NATION
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have so far moved an estimated N2 trillion, out of the N3.5 trillion public sector funds in their vaults to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), it was learnt yesterday. This […]
Politics
Ex-Senate Leader, Ndoma-Egba, dumps PDP …. PUNCH
After six months of speculation, a former Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday. In a resignation letter he personally signed and addressed to the […]
Politics
Alleged false declaration of assets: Saraki for trial …. NATION
Senate President Bukola Saraki is likely to be arraigned on Friday before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for alleged false assets declaration, it was learnt yesterday. The office of the Attorney General of the Federation has […]
Aviation
Lagos to buy new helicopter …. PUNCH
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State is planning to buy a new helicopter for the state. Lagos State currently has two Bell 412 helicopters, with each costing $6.7m (N1.319bn), according to aircraftcompare.com estimates. The purchase […]
Politics
Salaries and primary school certificate sage …. VANGUARD
OSUN is one of the states owing workers’ salaries for several months. Like in other affected states across the country, the situation has foisted untold hardship on the workers and their families. Some of them […]
Society
Ooni: Court stops Giesi from presenting candidates ….. VANGUARD
Following the formal announcement by the kingmakers in Ile-Ife requesting nomination of candidates from the Giesi Ruling House for the selection of the new Ooni of Ife, an Osogbo high court yesterday granted the Lafogido […]
Society
Breaking news : Steve Nwosu’s wife released …. VANGUARD
Toyin, wife of Deputy Managing Director of The Sun Newspapers, Mr Steve Nwosu who was abducted a few days ago has been released. Vanguard gathered that she returned to her Okota residence, Thursday morning. It was […]
Front Page News
Audio:”Osun govt demand for tax clearance for school admission is valid”….Jimi Disu on FPN @CLASSICFM
Front Page News Analysis This Morning 16th September, 2015 With Jimi Disu by Entertainment on Mixcloud
MEDIA
Like me, Dimgba belonged to everybody and nobody –Buhari ….. SUN
…I’ll carry on with his legacies –Awoyinfa …Publishers should ensure journalists are not owed salaries –Osoba By Chinelo Obogo President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday showered praises on the late Deputy Managing Director of The Sun Publishing […]
Politics
Redressing FG’s lopsided appointments ….. VANGUARD
Within his first one hundred days in power, President Muhammadu Buhari has made just a few appointments. These constitute the inner circle or “kitchen cabinet” within the Presidency. They also include those in charge of […]
Politics
Merit and the people of the South By Lekan Sote
Those cry baby people of Southern Nigeria who (albeit justifiably) accuse President Muhammadu Buhari of skewing his first set of appointments to favour the North, or the North-West, should come to grips with reality, and […]
Issues/Policy
Driving licence corruption and road accidents By Uche Igwe
In the past two months, I have engaged the services of more than three drivers to take me around the city for my field work. Although they have updated driving licences, I noticed that I […]
Politics
Buhari Hit The Ground…Walking By Qansy Salako
General Muhammadu Buhari, who was sworn in as the newly elected Nigerian president in late May, has not hit the ground running as promised. His time after four attempts as a presidential candidate came at […]
Issues/Policy
The National Flag Day ….LEADERSHIP
The Flag and Coat of Arms Ordinance Act No.48 of September 16, 1960 established the Nigeria Flag as one of the national symbols intended to build patriotism and foster unity among Nigerians as the nation […]