Articles by Omoniyi Osadare

Late Revd. Monsignor Pedro Martins told us that in 1965 his car broke down on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi en route to St. Gregory’s College (his residence) and, as he opened the bonnet and sought to […]

TIMELINE: Immigration Recruitment Fiasco, Ilorin Sallah Tragedy — How Stampedes Have Led To Deaths In Nigeria

Over the years, many Nigerians have tragically lost their lives in preventable stampedes. Shoddy planning, poor organisation, impatience, desperation, and other factors have contributed to these avoidable disasters in large gatherings. Innocent lives have been […]

Lookman’s Stellar Run, Oshoba’s Boxing Record… 10 Shining Lights of Nigerian Sports In 2024

Records were set, history was made, jinxes were broken and champions were crowned. The year 2024, despite its rollercoaster nature, was largely eventful and fairly successful for Nigerian sports. Despite the country’s poor outing at […]

The Kemi Badenoch Complex By Simon Kolewole

“But she spoke the truth.” That is the most common retort among the diehard fans and devotees of Mrs Kemi Badenoch — leader of the UK Conservative Party — who has been obsessed with saying […]

Buhari Didn’t Remove Petrol Subsidy Because He’s a Friend of The Poor – Femi Adesina

Femi Adesina, former spokesperson to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that his principal refrained from removing the petrol subsidy during his administration out of concern for its impact on “ordinary” Nigerians. In a tribute marking […]

Mitigating Nigeria’s Security Crisis | Punch

The incident in Zamfara State, where a gang of gunmen kidnapped more than 50 women and children in a raid at Kakin Dawa village on Sunday, December 8, 2024, highlights the ongoing security challenges in […]

Badenoch: Who’s Proud of a Failing Country? | Punch

Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, a Yoruba by descent, came under fire recently for her comments about Nigeria which some Nigerians see as unpatriotic. The new Conservative leader was accused of […]

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price To ₦899.50 Per Litre

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of its premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦899.50 per litre. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the […]

Ademola Lookman Named 2024 CAF Men’s Player of The Year

Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles winger, has been crowned 2024 CAF men’s ‘Player of the Year.’ The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong at the gala held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday. Lookman garnered […]

Bill on Prohibition of Foreign Currency Use In Nigeria Scales 1st Reading In Senate

December 18, 2024 Omoniyi Osadare 0

ABUJA—THE Senate has begun moves to restore Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty by outlawing the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. The move is a ban on foreign currency payments to ensure […]

Osun Governor Orders Probe, Clemency For Man Sentenced To Death For Stealing Fowl

December 18, 2024 Omoniyi Osadare 0

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed concern over a reported death sentence of a young man in the state for stealing a fowl. In a statement on X.com on Tuesday, Adeleke directed the […]

Punch: Trump’s Policies And Old Global Ties

DONALD Trump’s first administration was marked by bold, polarising policies on tariffs and immigration. This pattern might re-emerge in his second tenure with significant implications for the US economy, global trade, and domestic labour markets. […]

Punch: Nigeria Merits Membership In G20, BRICS

NIGERIA’S quest for increased relevance in the global geopolitical and economic space was highlighted at the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, South Africa. There, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca […]

Punch: Recurrent Cash Scarcity Is Unacceptable

NIGERIA is grappling with another severe cash scarcity, disrupting daily life and economic activities nationwide. The acute cash shortage across all states is compounding the hardship facing Nigerians who have endured an unprecedented price spike […]

FG Overshoots 2024 Borrowing Target by N4trn

As President Bola Tinubu prepares to present to the National Assembly tomorrow, the 2025 national budget largely saddled with funding by borrowings, the Federal Government (FG) is set to overshoot its domestic borrowing target for […]

Kemi Badenoch: Police In Nigeria Will Rob You… They Stole My Brother’s Shoes

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, says her experience with the Nigerian police was an unforgettable one. In an interview with The Free Press, a US media outfit, Badenoch said officers of the […]

LG Autonomy: FG Threatens Contempt Suit Against Errant Govs

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has issued a stern warning to state governors bypassing the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy, threatening to seek a […]

Tax Reforms Bills Divide Govs

ABUJA–STRONG indications have emerged that the 36 state governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, are sharply divided over the Tax Reforms Bills pending before the Senate and the House of Representatives for consideration […]

2026 World Cup Qualification: A Mountain Too High For Super Eagles?

As the next round of qualification matches for the 2026 Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA World Cup begins in March, 2025, Nigerians are in quandary over the ability of the Super Eagles to pick […]

Tonye Cole: Wike Working To Weaken PDP — It’s Not a Secret